The Parliamentary Service of Ghana, through its Data Management Department, has taken a significant step towards strengthening its collaboration with the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

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Over the weekend, stakeholders gathered to review a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions, along with a proposed Data Sharing Policy aimed at improving data accessibility and management.

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The MoU is designed to enhance the collection, processing, and utilization of legislative, procedural, and administrative data within Parliament while ensuring the timely flow of information from the Ghana Statistical Service. This partnership is expected to improve decision-making processes and transparency in parliamentary activities.

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Central to the discussions was the Open Data Policy, which aligns with the Open Government Partnership’s objective of making data freely accessible for public use. To support this initiative, the Data Management Department is working on an Interactive User Interface that will allow the public to access, visualize, and download datasets related to parliamentary affairs.

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Additionally, a draft Data Sharing Policy has been introduced to define the conditions and formats for disseminating parliamentary data. This framework aligns with Principles 4 and 5 of the African Charter on Statistics, which emphasize data accessibility, confidentiality, and assurance.

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The Data Management Department acknowledged the contribution of ACEPA in fostering a strong working relationship between Parliament and the Ghana Statistical Service. It also expressed appreciation to the Ghana Statistical Service for its ongoing support in ensuring effective data management and sharing.

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