Implementing ICT Tools to Improve Data Collection and Management of National Surveys in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals

The involvement of staff from the implementing agencies in the production of reports (e.g., country report, studies) is important for effective transfer of knowledge and know-how within the agency. Supporting the IAs with capacity building activities such as training courses in Stata, data analysis and report writing would further enhance the capacity of the national statistical system (NSS). Furthermore, as envisioned, and successfully implemented in this TA, all pilot projects must be complemented with rigorous quantitative evidence on the benefits accrued across multiple dimensions such as costs, time, and quality. This would help build consensus both within participating DMCs and others.