First Forum on African Statistical Development (FASDEV): opening statement By K.Y. Amoako, executive secretary, economic commission for Africa

This opening statement delivered by K.Y. Amoako, Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa at the First Forum on African Statistical Development (FASDEV). Dr.Amoako, on his remarks highlighted that, the need for effective collaboration among African statistical development stakeholders, in order to build statistical capacity at the national and regional level in Africa. ECA has recently taken important steps to revitalize its statistics function in recognition of the challenges facing regional and national statistical systems. We have many challenges before us in our quest to improve the performance of statistical systems in African countries. The Forum can now make an effective contribution by charting the way forward in critical areas. As a key input to this task, ECA has drafted a strategic framework document- that aims to serve as a road map for statistical development in Africa.