The Role Of Statistics In Economic And
Social Planning For Development In Nigeria
And Other Developing Countries

Olanrewaju G.O

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I6P513

International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology

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Volume 65 | Issue 6 | Year 2019 | Article Id. IJMTT-V65I6P513 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I6P513

The Role Of Statistics In Economic And Social Planning For Development In Nigeria And Other Developing Countries

Olanrewaju G.O

Abstract

This paper discusses the importance of statistics and statisticians in national development with emphasize that government at all levels should embark on building a very viable information system in order to have adequate statistical information for designing a formidable evidence based policy. This study identifies that no meaningful national development can take place without empowering the national statistical system. In national development, the aspirations of a policy is to attain national goals and to achieve a fair measure of success in the goals, there is need to map out strategic plans, set up machinery for execution of the plans and monitor the implementation process; this is exactly the point at which the role of statistics is vital and relevant.

Keywords

National Development, Statistical System, Statistical Acts, Evidence based policy

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Citation :

Olanrewaju G.O, "The Role Of Statistics In Economic And Social Planning For Development In Nigeria And Other Developing Countries," International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (IJMTT), vol. 65, no. 6, pp. 78-83, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I6P513