Proposal for Technology to Address Citizen Challenges through Statistical Production
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TLDR
- The Chairperson of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Anne Makinda, emphasized the need for technology in statistical production to address real challenges faced by citizens.
- This statement was made on August 22, 2026, in Dodoma during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NBS, the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), and the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science.
- The MoU aims to enhance the use of technology in the production of official statistics and is seen as a significant response to challenges within NBS.
- Makinda highlighted the importance of utilizing research and data effectively rather than allowing them to remain unused on shelves.
- The collaboration will enable NBS to process various studies and reports using modern technologies, including supercomputers, to generate actionable insights for decision-making.