There is a lack of comprehensive and high-quality socio-economic and demographic data in West Africa, which impedes effective policy-making and equitable development. While there is a growing awareness among the leadership of NSO of what needs to change, these countries do not have easy access to relevant capacity improvement services to better plan, implement, and promote data use and links to better policies. AMARISTAT’s commitment aims to address these issues by providing an easily accessible set of tools and services for statistical capacity building all targeted to improve not only the production but use of data.

This commitment focuses on improving data quality, access, and use in West Africa. Its 

key outcomes will include enhanced data systems for policymaking, improved access to socio-economic data, increased use and value of data investments, and demonstration of better-informed development strategies.

AMARISTAT will conduct self-evaluations within the team, with progress reports submitted periodically to relevant stakeholders. There will also be external evaluations by relevant stakeholders