Data-sharing across government should be the norm

19/08/2024 | The Guardian

In an op-ed for The Guardian, Sir Robert William Chote, an economist and the chair of the UK Statistics Authority, highlighted the need for increased data-sharing across government. The points out the potential benefits of linking, analysing, and communicating statistics, suggesting that it could lead to more effective policy design and delivery. Sir Robert also suggested that despite the challenges faced by the incoming government, leveraging the untapped potential of data collected by public bodies could offer valuable opportunities for improving economic growth, public services, and societal well-being.

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