MoU Signed to Enhance Data Science and AI in Official Statistics Production
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TLDR
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on August 22, 2026, in Dodoma to enhance the use of technology in the production of official statistics in Tanzania.
- The MoU involves the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), and the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NM-AIST).
- Dr. Amina Msengwa, the Chief Government Statistician, stated that the integration of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will improve the efficiency of official statistics production.
- The collaboration aims to utilize both traditional and non-traditional data sources, including administrative data and information from digital systems.
- The MoU also focuses on strengthening the capacity of professionals through training and experience sharing in Data Science and AI.