The data revolution in North Africa: putting data at the service of structural transformation

Abstract

“Data revolution in North Africa: putting data at the service of structural transformation” – is part of that process. It focuses on an assessment of the status of the national statistical systems in North Africa and on the way forward for the creation of data systems that are able to give full effect to the transformative potential of the data revolution. The report provides an update on the status of national statistical systems in six of the seven countries making up the North African sub-region. It does not include Libya, although a desk study was carried out on that country. It then identifies the principal stakeholders in statistical systems, analyses the capacity of national statistical systems and identifies gaps and constraints faced by these countries in producing and using good quality data. In summary, the report not only presents a detailed analysis of the legislative, institutional and technical constraints faced by the countries of North Africa, but also reviews the priority actions and practical solutions for policymakers and stakeholders engaged in regional and international cooperation, in order to put data at the service of development.