Collaboration to Improve Data Analytics and Statistical Laboratories
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TLDR
- The Chief Government Statistician, Dr. Amina Msengwa, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 22, 2026, in Dodoma, between the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
- The MoU aims to enhance the use of technology in the production of official statistics in Tanzania.
- Dr. Msengwa stated that the integration of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and new data sources will improve the efficiency of official statistics production and assist the government in addressing various.
- The collaboration will enable NBS to utilize both traditional and non-traditional data sources, including administrative data and information from digital systems, with university experts aiding in analysis and system.
- The agreement also focuses on strengthening the capacity of professionals through training and experience exchange in Data Science and AI, which will help build a skilled workforce to meet new demands in data production.