Online Reporter
Sharon Masocha
THE partnership between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Zimstat is playing a crucial role in ensuring that the country has the data it needs across various sectors, including health, education and infrastructure.
In an interview, UNFPA country representative and co-chair of Data for Development and Innovative Technical Working Group, Ms Miranda Tabifor, emphasised the importance of data in shaping the country’s future.
“For Zimbabwe to attain its vision of becoming an upper middle-income country, we need comprehensive data on the population, roads , health and education,” she said.
“We cannot effectively plan for our citizens without having accurate data at our disposal. The UN is here to support the government in delivering on its national priorities. Our partnership is focused on ensuring that data remains a cornerstone for development in Zimbabwe.
“We need to strengthen collaborations to ensure that we can produce and utilise the data necessary for informed decision making, by raising awareness and advocating for more resources.”
