The global objective of the ASPA is to support each Member State in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a national statistical development strategy consistent with other national development strategies.

Since reliable statistical data are useful if produced in a timely way to satisfy a given need, the 2006-2010 strategic plan of activities defines AFRISTAT’s strategic options in respect of technical assistance to Member States for building their statistical production capacities. In the mid-term, AFRISTAT’s action seeks to further its missions and ensure that Member States:

• define or update their national statistical development strategies;
• strengthen or encourage an organisational set-up of their NSS that can meet new production requirements;
• produce reliable statistical data based on user demands and on resources that can be mobilized;
• promote applied research and popularization of statistics.