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Workshop on the implementation of the 1993 system of national accounts for English-speaking African countries: opening statement
Abstract
This opening statement by Layashi Yaker, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, welcomes participants to a workshop focused on the implementation of the 1993 System of National Accounts (SNA) for English-speaking African countries. The workshop, organized in collaboration with the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Information and Policy Analysis, aims to familiarize national experts with the revised SNA, which reflects significant changes in global economic conditions since the last revision in 1968. The 1993 SNA is designed to be applicable to both developed and developing economies, emphasizing flexibility to meet individual countries' needs. Yaker highlights the importance of national accounts in economic analysis and policy formulation, particularly in addressing the economic challenges faced by African countries. The statement underscores the need for improved statistical infrastructure and resources to effectively implement the revised SNA, and calls for collaboration among national statistical offices, policymakers, and international organizations to enhance data collection and analysis.