Opening statement by Mr. Oliver J.M Chinganya - Manager, Statistical Capacity Building division, Statistics department African development bank group

Abstract

Opening Statement by Oliver J.M Chinganya Manager, Statistical Capacity Building Division Statistics Department African Development Bank Group. Mr. Chinganya, on his remarks highlighted that, the Joint Session of CoDG and StatCom-Africa will continue to focus on advancing the progress on national and continental policies, strategies and action plans on statistical development and activities in Africa in a more coordinated manner. It will evaluate and deliberate on the progress in recent statistical initiatives, programs and actions to address statistical challenges in Africa and provide future strategic direction to the work program and coordination mechanism by AfDB, ECA, AUC, the development partners and RMCs. The focus on the theme of “Agriculture and Food Security” in Africa reflects the importance of agriculture to African countries as a key driver of economic and household income growth and employment, prospects of improving living standards and poverty reduction among the rural population and increased food security.