Strategy and road map to assist countries in modernizing their administrative data systems for statistical purposes

Abstract

The report outlines the strategy and road map to assist African countries in modernizing their administrative data systems for statistical purposes. It emphasizes the importance of using administrative data to improve the quality of national statistics and support the monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals. The report identifies key obstacles to the use of administrative data, such as unresponsive legal frameworks and methodological difficulties, and proposes strategic actions to overcome these challenges. The strategy includes raising awareness, improving data governance, and enhancing the capacity of national statistical systems. The road map provides a step-by-step approach to implementing the strategy, including the development of base registers, technical infrastructure, and quality standards.