The Takwimu Young African Statisticians (YAS) Programme is established upon the premise that young Africans constitute a critical mass of the current and future statistical leadership on the continent. The creation of Takwimu YAS Programme, through the African Centre for Statistics of the Economic Commission for Africa, was endorsed during the 8th session of the Statistical Commission for Africa in October 2022. The session also endorsed the Programme’s strategy for the period 2023–2025 and recommended creating national associations of Young African statisticians.
Takwimu YAS Programme creates a platform to train and empower a new generation of skilled young Africans who will actively engage and contribute to the continental statistical discourse and therefore towards the continent’s development agenda. In addition, the Programme seeks to facilitate mentorship of young professionals by facilitating engagement with more experienced statisticians. The Programme’s strategy 2023-2025 focuses on three main areas including:
- Advocacy for Young African Statisticians’ involvement in Statistical Affairs.
- Institutionalization of the Programme at the country level.
- Capacity building and mentoring of the YAS.
The Takwimu Programme is organizing a webinar to boost connections with its members and share updates on the programme’s ongoing and upcoming activities. The session will provide the opportunity for the Takwimu YAS to present the work and Programme activities which have been implemented so far. The meeting will provide a framework for feedback gathering and experience sharing among YAS members.