Tanzania launches the National Data Archive

allAfrica.com reports on this important initiative that underscores the significance and the role of records for service delivery!

THE government yesterday launched the National Data Archive (NADA) and the Statistical Information and Data Access Policy Information that will enable the general public and other stakeholders to access statistical data online.

Launching the NADA prepared by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Alhaj Ramadhan Khijjah underscored the importance of timely statistics to users in facilitating planning and decision making.

“The National Data Archives we are launching today, will enable NBS provide timely statistics that will be readily accessible online, for planning by various stakeholders including the government and the business community,” he noted.

Mr Khijjah noted that the Statistical Information and Data Access Policy will provide information and guidelines for users to access the date online.

Expressing appreciation to development partners, Mr Khijjah said their support had placed NBS as the authority and point of reference for statistical methodologies, standards and information regarding social and economic conditions in the country.

“I would like to note that NBS had moved steadily on this course since its formation and the database we are launching today is a key milestone in this regard,” Mr Khijjah said.

NADA is part of data development and dissemination component in the implementation of Tanzania Statistical Master Plan (TSMP), whose implementation was endorsed mid this year by the government.

Earlier in her opening remarks, NBS Director General, Dr Albina Chuwa said a free web-based databank will facilitate release of study metadata and micro data for user by the community, researchers, decision makers, planners and the general public at large.

“It will allow for increased quality and diversity research, improve reliability and relevance of data, reduce any duplications,” she explained.

NADA will increase donor and public confidence as well as improve publishing and dissemination efficiency of the National Statistical Office (NSO).

She also expressed appreciation to the World Bank, Paris 21 and other developing partners for facilitating the implementation of NADA.

See the National Data Archive (NADA) website
Source: allAfrica.com

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