# UN and African officials urge investment in data systems

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- CGTN, 2026-10-22 08:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-22/UN-African-officials-call-for-investment-on-data-systems-1RrS1085Lnq/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> United Nations and African officials called for stronger investment in the continent’s data and statistical systems at a meeting in Addis Ababa. They said reliable information is needed to guide decisions and development, warning that incomplete or poor-quality data can lead governments to misdirect resources and miss opportunities.