NPC launches Nat'l Data and Statistics Strategy
Tribune News Network
Doha
Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Planning Council (NPC), HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Vice – President of the National Planning Council HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani officially launched the National Data and Statistics Strategy during a ceremony on Sunday.
The National Data and Statistics Strategy serves as a strategic framework to enhance data governance, improve accessibility, and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Built on three core pillars,
the strategy aims to:
Ensure the highest standards of data and statistical reliability through the National Statistics Center
Build an integrated and interconnected national data ecosystem
Leverage big data, data technologies, and artificial intelligence across operations, with the goal of positioning the National Statistics Center among the top statistical institutions globally.
The launch marks one year since the establishment of the National Planning Council. The Council was created to drive Qatar's development agenda and foster strategic partnerships with government entities, ministries, private sector and experts. This enables data-driven planning and delivers sustainable, tangible impact in both the short and long term. page 3
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