The Emerging Data Revolution in Africa
The Emerging Data Revolution in Africa

Author: Ben Kiregyera

Publisher: AFRICAN SUN MeDIA

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 1920689575

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The book presents a nuanced narrative about statistical development in Africa since around the time of independence when emerging states needed statistics mainly to support their planning processes. It highlights challenges faced then, some of which have persisted, including institutional, organizational and technical challenges. These challenges manifest themselves in countries with different degrees of severity and are quite severe in post-conflict countries. Key statistical programmes to support statistical development in Africa in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s are presented

Statistical Tragedy in Africa?
Statistical Tragedy in Africa?

Author: Morten Jerven

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-10-02

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1317369343

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What do we know about economic development in Africa? The answer is that we know much less than we would like to think. This collection assesses the knowledge problem present in statistics on poverty, agriculture, labour, education, health, and economic growth. While diverse in origin, the contributors to this book are unified in two conclusions: the quality and quantity of data needs to be improved; and this is a concern not just for statisticians. Weaknesses in statistical methodology and practice can misinform policy makers, international agencies, donors, the private sector, and the citizens of African countries themselves. This is also a problem for academics from various disciplines, from history and economics to social epidemiology and education policy. Not only does academic work on Africa regularly use flawed data, but many problems encountered in surveys challenge common academic abstractions. By exploring these flaws, this book will provide a guide for scholars, policy makers, and all those using and commissioning surveys in Africa. This book was originally published as a special issue of The Journal of Development Studies.

Discover Your True Potential
Discover Your True Potential

Author: R. Ian Seymour

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 2002-05-30

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781455603572

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"Just as 'if' is in the middle of the word 'life,' many people in midlife lament, 'if I could only find my real purpose in life.'" --R. Ian Seymour Many people, after spending their younger days rushing to achieve financial success and the approval of others, begin to question the meaning of life and reconsider their life's direction. This book is designed to help people identify their true goals and meet their personal potentials. By illustrating the principles and disciplines of self-improvement, Seymour encourages readers, at any stage in their lives, to achieve happiness and fulfillment.

Practical Guidebook on Data Disaggregation for the Sustainable Development Goals
Practical Guidebook on Data Disaggregation for the Sustainable Development Goals

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2021-05-01

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 9292627759

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The "leave no one behind" principle espoused by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development requires measures of progress for different segments of the population. This entails detailed disaggregated data to identify subgroups that might be falling behind, to ensure progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Asian Development Bank and the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs developed this practical guidebook with tools to collect, compile, analyze, and disseminate disaggregated data. It also provides materials on issues and experiences of countries regarding data disaggregation for the SDGs. This guidebook is for statisticians and analysts from planning and sector ministries involved in the production, analysis, and communication of disaggregated data.

Gender Statistics in the Southern Caucasus and Central and West Asia
Gender Statistics in the Southern Caucasus and Central and West Asia

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 9290928352

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This report provides a baseline of the capacity of Asian Development Bank developing member countries to generate, analyze, disseminate, and use sex-disaggregated data. It introduces a framework on gender statistics and guides in assessing statistical systems in the Southern Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia), Central Asia (Kazakhstan,Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan), and West Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan). It recommends ways to bridge the gaps in gender data collection, analysis, and use.

Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe

Author: International Monetary Fund. African Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2014-07-11

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1498305113

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This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic rebound in Zimbabwe experienced since the end of hyperinflation in 2009 has now ended. After averaging 10 percent over 2009–2012, growth fell to an estimated 3.3 percent in 2013, reflecting tight liquidity conditions, election-year uncertainty, weak demand for key exports, competitiveness pressures, and the impact of adverse weather conditions. Inflation continued its downward trend from 2.9 percent (year over year) at end-2012 to ?0.3 percent in April 2014. The medium-term outlook, under the baseline scenario, is for growth to average some 4 percent, as large mining sector investments reach full capacity.