Data has been integrated into the decision-making process of many governments and organisations globally, with African nations slowly adopting the use of data as well. With only nine years left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is imperative that we focus on building robust, inclusive, and relevant national data systems to support the curation and promotion of better data for sustainable development. Sustainable governance must be at the heart of our ESG agenda and the solutions we promote as a company are key to driving that agenda, with data being a central factor. The messages for companies involved in collecting and reporting on data, is that their work can be used to support ESG initiatives and be a force for good. With data becoming one of the most valuable assets in today’s world, it is imperative that Africa realizes the importance of its data.

Source: Standard Digital February 19, 2021 09:22 UTC