National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda

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National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda
Institut National de la Statistique du Rwanda
Agency overview
Formed2005
JurisdictionGovernment of Rwanda
HeadquartersKigali, Rwanda
Agency executives
Parent agencyRwanda Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
WebsiteHomepage

The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR; French: Institut National de la Statistique du Rwanda[3]) is a government agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, archiving and disseminating national statistical data, with the objective of aiding the government of Rwanda in making appropriate, timely, evidence-based national decisions.[4]

Prior to September 2005 it was known as the Direction de la Statistique.[3]

Overview

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Among its multiple functions, is the task of working with the National Census Commission to process the census data, including the validation, tabulation, dissemination and archiving of the final census data. The last national census was conducted in August 2012.[5][6] The agency also publishes periodic national economic data for Rwanda.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ NISR (30 September 2017). "Board of Directors of the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda: Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Chairperson". Kigali: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  2. ^ Murangwa, Yusuf (3 November 2015). "Press statement from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey Report (DHS 2005)". National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  4. ^ MINAGRI (18 August 2016). "NISR—National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda". Kigali: Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture (MINAGRI). Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  5. ^ NISR (16 August 2012). "Fourth Population and Housing Census - 2012". Kigali: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  6. ^ UNFPA (11 February 2013). "Rwanda completes fourth Population and Housing Census". New York City: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  7. ^ Tumwebaze, Peterson (13 April 2016). "22 years on: Rwanda's story of resilience, economic turnaround". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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