Practical steps from Benin and beyond
This virtual roundtable held during the UN World Data Forum in 2020 focused on how data can be used to ensure that no one is left behind in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The discussion highlighted the critical importance of timely, disaggregated and linked data to understand the differentiated impacts of the pandemic and to design targeted, inclusive policy responses. Participants discussed the role of administrative data, innovative data collection methods and digital tools in complementing traditional official statistics, particularly where rapid insights were needed.
Key insights are also captured in the attached summary.