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VideoMarch 24, 2021

World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives | Global Voices: Dr. Ola Awad

Dr. Ola Awad, President of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, shares how harnessing the power of data encourages evidence-based decision making. By building more resilient data ecosystems, better decisions can be made. The coronavirus pandemic has increased the important role of data in meeting the challenges, says Dr. Awad. Leaving no one behind requires timely, reliable and interoperable data to identify and address the challenges and barriers faced by vulnerable groups.