Objectives of the Establishment of the Statistics Department
- Enhance the use of statistics for evidence-based decision-making
- Harmonize concepts, methods, and classifications used in the production of statistics at all levels
- Assist the MMDA to mobilize revenue for development
- Systematize the collation of administrative data across sectors and geographical units
- Reinforce the coordination of statistics generation, compilation, analysis, storage, archiving, and dissemination across departments within the MMDA
- Strengthen the capacity of statistical staff at the MMDA level
- Engender statistical literacy among stakeholders
General Functions and Responsibilities of the Statistics Department:
- To collect, compile, store, and analyze data based on standardized formats developed by GSS
- Disseminate and publish statistical data based on guidelines developed by GSS
- To ensure that statistics are produced to meet international standards
- Prepare and submit an Annual Report of its operations to the District Assemblies
- Provide inputs for the preparation of the District Assemblies budget
- Generate the data requirements of the District Assemblies on all departments for planning activities of the MMDA
- Coordinate district statistical activities and archiving of statistics to serve as a repository of statistical data in the district
- Provide timely data for incorporation into district, regional and national level statistical analyses
- Promote Statistical Literacy and Research
- Monitor statistical enquiries/surveys within the MMDA.