The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has created the StatsBank, an online resource that allows researchers and educators to access disaggregated census results.
“We want people to be able to mix up other data sets and that of the StatsBank to be able to solve developmental challenges,” she said.
The GSS, in collaboration with its partners, is sponsoring a hackathon challenge for university students to raise awareness about the GSS StatsBank and promote the use of census data for policy-relevant research.
According to the Deputy Government Statistician, this will enable students and the research community to use census data for development objectives.
“Champions from these universities will meet for the championship from the 5th to 6th of October 2023,” she said.
She stated this at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale during the launch of the GSS StatsBank and Hackathon challenge.
Professor Seidu Al-Hassan, Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, emphasized the value of data by encouraging students to prioritize the use of the GSS StatsBank.
“As a rural-centered institution, I urge students and lecturers alike to leverage on the StatsBank to help proffer solutions to policy makers on developmental challenges,” he said.
He took the opportunity to thank the GSS for the StatsBank, emphasizing that it will assist individuals and organizations make informed development decisions.
Meanwhile, he is upbeat about the institution’s chances in the hackathon competition, in which it is taking part.
