The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Somalia recently held a three-day Production Statistics Workshop, aiming to strengthen the country’s statistical capacity.
The workshop convened key stakeholders from relevant Federal Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Federal Member States Statistical Offices.
Participants agreed on the need for addressing challenges in data quality, timeliness, and consistency.
Enhancing skills in data collection and analysis as well as exploring production statistics were discussed during the workshop.
One of the highlights of the workshop was seeing participants learning to calculate production indicators using statistical tools.
Discussions centered on improving methodologies and aligning them with Somalia’s developmental needs.
This workshop represents a critical step toward improving evidence-based policymaking and fostering a robust statistical framework in Somalia.