The Emerging Data Revolution in Africa
Download or Read eBook The Emerging Data Revolution in Africa PDF written by Ben Kiregyera and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Ben Kiregyera |
| Publisher | : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA |
| Total Pages | : 516 |
| Release | : 2015-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781920689568 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1920689567 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Emerging Data Revolution in Africa by : Ben Kiregyera
Book excerpt: 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
