Project Info
Project Code
2427I
Tranche
T16
Tranche Type
Regular
Status
Active
Title
Strengthening capacity for evidence-informed policymaking: from inclusive data to inclusive policy for responding to national and global crises
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
DESA
Collaborating DA Entities
ECA
ESCAP
Other Collaborating Entities
INGOs
Other UN entities
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$668,848.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Countries or Areas:
Malawi, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Regions:
Africa, Asia
Sub-Regions:
Intermediate Regions:
Countries in Special Situations:
Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDC), Least Developed Countries (LDC)
Areas of Work
SDG
1
10
16
17
2
5
7
SDG Targets
1.2
1.4
10.3
16.7
17.18
17.3
2.1
5.2
7.1
Brief Description
This project aims to enhance the capacity of Malawi, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to utilize non-traditional data and integrated data sources for evidence-informed policy formulation in response to national and global crises. It underscores the critical importance of informed policymaking, aiming to bridge the gap between data developers and users while fostering effective coordination among stakeholders. By equipping these countries with tools and knowledge, the objective is to mitigate the impacts of food, fuel, and finance crises and contribute towards the achievement of the SDGs. The cost-of-living crisis, characterized by rising food prices, increasing energy costs, and tightening financial conditions, disproportionately affects vulnerable populations and perpetuates poverty cycles, impacting approximately 1.6 billion people.
This project supports the three countries in building national statistical capacities, leveraging innovative sources, methods, and tools. It draws upon experiences such as the Data for Now Initiative, guidance materials from the Inter-Secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys, and ongoing work on citizen-generated data and fast economic indicators under the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science in Official Statistics. The project also builds on DESA’s experience in supporting countries in evidence-informed policy making.
The project seeks to strengthen national statistical and data eco-systems and foster collaboration among different stakeholders. The project also aims to enhance data usage for crisis response policies by effectively utilizing data produced from nontraditional data sources and integration across data sources.
The expected progress includes increasing the capacity of Malawi, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to produce and effectively utilize non-traditional data effectively for evidence-informed policy formulation. In this context, capacity-building programs for government officials and policymakers to enhance their data analysis skills and use of innovative data sources will be undertaken. This will help to enhance the use of innovative approaches, integration of data sources, in-depth analysis, and fostering stakeholder coordination and collaboration. The project will generate valuable insights through pilot and case studies, empowering these countries to develop and use evidence to make informed decisions and formulate policies for sustainable development.
This project supports the three countries in building national statistical capacities, leveraging innovative sources, methods, and tools. It draws upon experiences such as the Data for Now Initiative, guidance materials from the Inter-Secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys, and ongoing work on citizen-generated data and fast economic indicators under the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science in Official Statistics. The project also builds on DESA’s experience in supporting countries in evidence-informed policy making.
The project seeks to strengthen national statistical and data eco-systems and foster collaboration among different stakeholders. The project also aims to enhance data usage for crisis response policies by effectively utilizing data produced from nontraditional data sources and integration across data sources.
The expected progress includes increasing the capacity of Malawi, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to produce and effectively utilize non-traditional data effectively for evidence-informed policy formulation. In this context, capacity-building programs for government officials and policymakers to enhance their data analysis skills and use of innovative data sources will be undertaken. This will help to enhance the use of innovative approaches, integration of data sources, in-depth analysis, and fostering stakeholder coordination and collaboration. The project will generate valuable insights through pilot and case studies, empowering these countries to develop and use evidence to make informed decisions and formulate policies for sustainable development.
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To increase the capacity of selected developing countries, including an LDC and an LLDC, in Africa and Asia to produce and use non-traditional data to formulate and implement evidenced-informed policies to mitigate the impacts of food, fuel, and finance crises and achieve the SDGs
Expected Outcome 1
Strengthened capacity of target countries to collaboratively identify and fill data needs and gaps to respond to a crisis using non-traditional data and methods
Expected Outcome 2
Improved national capacity to formulate policy responses using more timely and inclusive data, employing innovative approaches
Expected Outcome 3
Shared knowledge of evidence-informed policies and best practices based on non-traditional data among the three target countries and other developing countries