ELITES' AFRICAN STATISTICAL FIELDS ALLIANCE - EASFA

The ELITES' African Statistical Fields Alliance aims to provide statistical leadership by driving policy changes and supporting developments that enable African countries to participate effectively in the global economy. Specific Objectives of EASFA: I. Improve the integrity, validity, reliability, and accuracy of statistical professionalism. II. Discuss and align statistical policies with the United Nations Statistical Commission to foster growth in the field. III. Develop plans and strategies for statistical creativity and innovation, enhancing teamwork and meeting professional expectations. Core Values of EASFA: Clearly defined, measurable, achievable, and realistic goals with a set timeline to create urgency. **Additional Objectives of EASFA:** 1. Support the collection, analysis, and publication of statistics in public and private African agencies. 2. Promote research, teaching, and application of statistical fields in decision-making. 3. Foster collaboration with international organizations. 4. Educate decision-makers and protect the welfare of statistical professionals. 5. Conduct consultations to develop relevant surveys and boost statistical programs. 6. Mentor young professionals and promote statistical interest through events. 7. Issue publications and maintain a database of professionals. 8. Uphold ethical standards, promote official statistics, and improve statistical methods across Africa. 9. Provide support for professional development and faculty growth in universities. The group fosters collaboration among professionals from various sectors, such as agriculture, mining, health, education, IT, and more, all linked to statistical fieldwork. This alliance empowers innovation, promotes successful task completion, and stabilizes work environments across a wide range of fields including health, treasury, sports, energy, and law.