South Sudan authorities have to improve data collection and management of statistics, urges United Nations Population Fund UNFPA Country Director.
Barnabas Yisa says statistics are vital for transfer of knowledge and development of a nation, Radio Bakhita reports.
Chairperson of the National Bureau of Statistics, Isaiah Chol calls for a strong statistical system to meet the needs of the country.
The Bureau commemorated the African Statistics Day on Wednesday in Juba.
It was celebrated on November 18 across the continent.