While developing an effective data portal1, its potential users’ data needs must be the primary focus of its design. The traditional segmentation of users based on “who they are”, such as journalists, policymakers, or even portal maintainers (including those who … Continue reading
In many national statistical offices (NSOs), there is a strong desire to improve the dissemination of indicators or aggregated data using digital systems. This aspiration marks a paradigm shift for many NSOs, for whom, until now, print publications have been … Continue reading
National statistical offices (NSOs), such as GSS in Ghana and NISR in Rwanda, are authoritative sources for countries’ socio-economic data. NSOs either produce data or coordinate their production for government planning and budgeting. In the digital age, though, many are at a crossroads in … Continue reading