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Episode 10: Policymaking without data – a rudderless ship
GOOD GOVERNANCE AFRICA
17 minutes
3 years ago
Episode 10: Policymaking without data – a rudderless ship
The factors that influence the patterns and dynamics of data in Africa are multi-layered, but some of the most important include historical forces, regional and national disparities, the relevance of data at societal and individual levels, and the inequalities resulting from the prevalence of the urban-rural resource gap and economic divide. Considering the importance of data in answering questions of education, health, conflict, commerce, governance, and development, it is critical to understand the state of data in Africa.
GOOD GOVERNANCE AFRICA
Good Governance Africa is a research and advocacy non-profit organisation with centres across Africa focused solely on improving governance across the continent. GGA engages in applied research and stimulates critical debate.
