The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank published an ECCB Connects episode featuring Dr Leah Sahely, a Data Specialist in its Research, Statistics and Data Analytics Department, on the role of statistics in supporting decision-making and progress. The episode frames statistics as more than numbers, citing everyday and business uses such as understanding popular choices, customer preferences and household budgeting. It also notes that governments use sectoral statistics, including health, education and national security, to shape public policy, and encourages citizens and residents to take surveys and censuses seriously given how the information collected feeds into policy and programme design. The full episode is available via the ECCB Connects social media platforms.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank 2025-03-12
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank highlights statistics as a foundation for informed decision-making
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank released an ECCB Connects episode featuring Dr. Leah Sahely discussing the importance of statistics in decision-making and policy development. The episode highlights the use of statistics in various sectors, including health, education, and national security, and emphasizes the significance of public participation in surveys and censuses.