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It emphasizes that the lack of comprehensive and reliable data hinders efforts to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Set baselines and targets for development goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Design and implement effective policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Track progress and measure impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ensure transparency and accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The report identifies several key data gaps that need to be addressed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Incomplete and outdated population censuses:<\/strong>&nbsp;Many African countries haven&#8217;t conducted censuses in over a decade, leading to inaccurate population data crucial for resource allocation and policy planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Weak civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems:<\/strong>&nbsp;Inadequate birth and death registration hinders service delivery and social protection programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Limited data collection on key development indicators:<\/strong>&nbsp;The lack of data on education, health, poverty, and other critical areas makes it difficult to assess progress and identify areas needing improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The report proposes several solutions to bridge the data gap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Invest in statistical capacity building:<\/strong>&nbsp;Strengthening national statistical offices with resources and expertise to collect, analyze, and disseminate data effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Modernize data collection methods:<\/strong>&nbsp;Leveraging technology like mobile phones and digital platforms for efficient and inclusive data gathering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Promote data sharing and collaboration:<\/strong>&nbsp;Encouraging collaboration between government agencies, civil society, and the private sector to share 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