National Statistics Index Report 2023

Data and development are not mutually exclusive. The foundation for statistical collection and dissemination plays a vital role in development efforts, from planning to monitoring and assessing. The more ambitious a country’s development plans are, the more complex are the statistical systems required. Even more, data informs decision-making, where central bankers direct monetary policy or how retailers implement sales strategies. The value of good data is immense. This ‘good data’ is dependent upon a network of coordinating and complementary efforts to achieve.