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UN put crossroads to Africa



Dar es Salaam. African countries face many difficulties in reaching the criteria for the collection of data on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as zilivyopendekezwa by the United Nations (UN) at a meeting held in 2008.Speaking to stakeholders of data from African countries yesterday in here, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Professor Adolf nine said, there are many variables that are wasted in finding the correct figures GDP.He cited the use of mobile phones and say the number of people using mobile phones has increased, but it has become a criterion does not apply in finding accurate statistics GDP."It is very important to include the informal sector in search of data on gross domestic product," explained Professor ninth.Leader said another factor which has not checked is the conservation of the environment.He said the level of environmental protection is one way that can show growth in gross domestic product.Director General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Dr Albina Chuwa said, Africa has a responsibility to empower professionals to do their job data efficiently and produce accurate data.He said the workshop aims to train participants how to integrate the use of data and the development of the country.He said it is also important to incorporate GDP figures in the accounts of the Government."Collection of data you need enough resources, this is a challenge that inazikumba many African countries. Government iwekeze on search data rather than relying on data provided by other organizations, "the director stressed.Representative of the African Development Bank who prepared the workshop, Tonia Kandiero said, the decision of the government these days is based on accurate data in order to provide its services.He said precise figures will be available if there are officials who have a full understanding of the economic and development issues.

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