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management of any economy is to improve the standard of living of
its residents. However, information is required for assessing the
living standards from time to time in order to determine the impact
of economic and social policies and programmes.
Researchers often complain about the availability of data on Ghana
for their research work, hence the need for a comprehensive listing
of sources of data on Ghana as well as publicizing website that
provide data on Ghana.
The vision and goals of the Statistics and Data Management Caucus
therefore (SDMC) are;
1. To serve as a stimulus for dialogue on Statistics
and Data Management with respect to the Economy of Ghana.
2. To provide a forum for assessment and constructive
criticism of current statistical and data related issues.
The SDMC is open to persons who have a degree in statistics or related
academic discipline and are professionally engaged in statistical
work or data management as researchers, university lecturers, policy
makers, business persons, managers or as development professionals.The Statistics and Data Management Caucus (SDMC) of the EGN
was inaugurated on September 15, 2005 at the conference room of
the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. Forty individuals
and organizations were invited and a total of twenty-three were
present for the meeting.
The purpose of the meeting was to;
• Find out more about the EGN
• The role of the SDMC
• Consider the agenda for the year
• Help members know each other before the e-based discussions.
The key statistical matters to be addressed
by the group include;
1. Methodological issues involved in the estimation
of various economic and social indices/indicators;
2. Adaptation of international recommendations
(definitions, concepts and classifications). Their relevance and
suitability in the Ghanaian context; and
3. Data management
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