President David Granger yesterday called for data centres in all ministries as part of the government’s thrust to use statistics to guide policy and decision-making as well as improve efficiency.
“We need to establish a data planning unit in each of our 15 ministries. We are committed to institutional strengthening by providing more training, by recruiting staff to work in the bureau and to work in the statistical unit in the various ministries,” Granger said.
The president was at the time delivering an address at the opening of the Bureau of Statistics’ new headquarters located on Main Street, Georgetown, in the former Customs House building.
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