The full value of data rests in its conversion to public policies or when is used to increase accountability. Academic research is a major source of these insights. But how can we tell if countries are getting the most of the data they produce through academic research?
Some say statistics is easy: you simply count. The observation that statistics is in essence counting is not wrong what is wrong is the belief that counting is straightforward. Producing official statistics requires enormous effort, a commitment to being methodical.