Multinational - Multinational Statistical Capacity Building Program for Managing for Development Results

The program covers Regional Public Goods (RPG)-eligible countries, selected Sub-regional Organization (SROs), Statistical Training Center (STCs) and Population Studies Centers. The resources requested for the 2015/2016 work plan will finance selected RPG activities, particularly for emerging areas related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as for the Bank’s new priority initiatives. The program will build on and consolidate the first year program activities already approved by the African Development Fund (ADF) Board in November 2014. It will contribute towards developing more effective statistical systems that respond to the data needs for national development in Regional Member Countries (RMCs), to inform the SDG agenda and facilitate greater effectiveness of Bank operations in RMCs. The overall cost of the program is estimated at over UA 77.35 million, of which the direct ADF contribution is UA 10 million over 2015-2016.