Statistics Botswana hamstrung to produce quality data

Majelantle PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Majelantle PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Statistics Botswana’s (SB) quest to produce relevant and quality data is being hindered by a litany of challenges, a high-ranking statistician has said.

At a workshop for data producers and users in Gaborone this week, the deputy statistician general, Dabilani Buthali said there are low levels of coordination and information sharing in the National Statistical System (NSS).

He said this is reflected in the fact that within sectors, there are no mechanisms for user-producer dialogue.

Editor's Comment
Botswana at a critical juncture

While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up