Statistics Department
The Statistics Department is established at MMDAs as per the Second Schedule of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). It provides reliable and responsive statistical services for good governance.
Mandate
Harness, produce and manage quality local level statistics based on national standards using competent staff for evidence-based decision making in support of local and national development.
Core Activities & Services
- Establish a central database for the District.
- Collect, compile, analyse, publish and disseminate demographic, health and economic data.
- Undertake monthly market readings on selected goods and services.
- Compute Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI) and Production Index (PI).
- Enhance the use of statistics for evidence-based decision making.
- Systematize the collation of administrative data across sectors.
- Maximize revenue generation through data-driven planning.
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