Statistics skill training for policymakers from Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, 13-14 December
Mon 13 Dec 2021, 9.00 am — Tue 14 Dec 2021, 5.00 pm
Background
There are growing consensuses among policymakers in the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE), The Gambia, on the importance to utilize high-quality data to guide the planning and implementation of policies supporting Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). Nonetheless, capacities of utilizing data analysis tools to inform policymaking process need to be strengthened among policymakers. Organized by the Division for Sustainable Development Goals, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DSDG/DESA) in partnership with MOTIE, this workshop aims to strengthen capacities of policymakers to apply data analysis tools in policymaking and implementation processes and to enhance skills of policymakers in providing actionable insights based on statistical significance to inform future actions. The workshop was participated by MOTIE policymakers at various levels.
Quotes from participants
The training is extremely useful. Increasing the number of days for the training is highly important.
The training is very useful. It will be great to increase the number of training days to adequately cover the topics with much needed practical applications to instill the knowledge learned.
For more information on the workshop, please contact Clark Ke Liu (ke.liu@un.org, extension: 73693)
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