Second Forum on African Statistical Development (FASDEV): opening statement by Abdoulie Janneh UN under secretary general and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa

Abstract

Opening Statement by Abdoulie Janneh UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa at the Second forum on African Statistical development (FASDEV). Mr. Janneh, on his remarks highlighted that, FASDEV, in the few years since its creation, has developed into a credible consultative platform and is playing a lead role in the coordination and harmonization of efforts towards enhancing statistical capacity in the region. This second meeting of FASDEV is held under the driving theme of the “Regional Reference Strategic Framework for statistical development in Africa”. The main objective is to adopt this proposed Framework as the common reference for all statistical development activities in the region. The framework aims to chart strategic directions and appropriate mechanisms for improving all aspects of the coordination of statistical development activities.