The Takwimu Young African Statisticians Programme is a flagship programme launched by the UN Economic Commission for Africa in July 2021 with the aim of promoting the participation of Africa’s youth in statistical development, by leveraging their problem-solving abilities in responding to the challenges faced by the African Statistical System. Following the launch of the programme, a series of webinars were organised for the Young African Statisticians.
The First session of Takwimu Young African Statisticians Programme will be held online on 29 September 2022 as a pre-event of the Eighth Session of the Statistical Commission for Africa. The main purpose of the first session is to discuss the draft strategic plan and provide guidance for the work of the Takwimu Programme during the 2022 – 2025 period. The session will also set up the interim executive committee of the programme for the next years.
Young statisticians and data practitioners from National Statistical Systems, Statistical Training Centres, Universities and research centres, private sector including those from national statistical associations and societies in Africa will attend this session. In addition, the African community of statistical elders, practitioners from Africa national statistics systems, statistical development partners will participate in the event.
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