The Dubai School of Government (DSG), a research and teaching institution focusing on public policy in the Arab world, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to provide for data and information sharing between the two institutions.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Tarik Yousef, Dean of Dubai School of Government, and His Excellency Rashid Khamis Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the UAE National Bureau of Statistics.
According to the agreement, technical data collected by the National Bureau of Statistics will be used by the Dubai School of Government to carry out academic research that will serve the nation's progress and development. A joint committee will be established to oversee implementation of the memorandum.
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Dr. Tarik Yousef, Dean of the Dubai School of Government, said: "Access to accurate, timely data is critically important in the realm of public policy analysis. Too often, researchers and policy makers have been hindered by either the lack of quality information or the presence of 'information silos,' whereby data is present but not accessible.
"We commend the foresight and openness of the National Bureau of Statistics, and believe that this information sharing partnership will result in the availability of better analysis to decision-makers and the academic community. We are confident the MoU will eventually lead to the formulation of a more informed public policy."
His Excellency Rashid Khamis Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the UAE National Bureau of Statistics, said: "The signing of this MoU comes in line with our efforts to establish stronger ties with various government agencies, especially those on the forefront of public policy and academics such as the Dubai School of Government. The agreement covers a wide range of common training programmes and the exchange of data and expertise through a joint committee.
"We believe the agreement will benefit not only the two organisations but the wider community as well."
Established in 2005 in cooperation with the Harvard Kennedy School, the Dubai School of Government is committed to the creation of knowledge, dissemination of global best practices and the training of policy makers in the Arab world. The school is focused on capacity building and conducts various programmes that seek to promote good governance through enhancing the region's capacity for effective public policy.
