Data vital in informing policy formulation and service delivery - PS Njogu
Date: 2024-08-02
Principal
Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Kathure Njogu, has stressed the
importance of data in shaping service delivery and policy formulation by the
government. Speaking at an IDinsight event in Nairobi, PS Njogu noted the
significance of accurate data sets and analysis in determining when, where, and
how services are delivered and on what platform.
With
Kenyans spread across the globe, PS Njogu further reiterated the need to
capture their needs and tailor solutions to address their queries after
thorough analysis and understanding. She also acknowledged the immense
opportunities in the digital space while underscoring the ethical
considerations of data privacy and ownership.
The
event, focused on government, data, policy, and service delivery, brought
together experts from various fields, including the CEO of IDinsight, Rebecca
Gong Sharp and representatives from the National Treasury, Women Enterprises
Fund, and the Ministry of Health.
By: Nana Appiah
Acquaye
