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iii. People wanting different training from what they need.
k) It is important to also strengthen the field attachment programme for the
students which had worked very well when for example the SSP was
supported by UBOS to place the students in the districts and sub‐counties.
This has proved very beneficial to the students who get to know how local
governments at different levels operate as far as data collection, entry,
processing and dissemination are concerned. It has also helped the SSP to
appreciate the demands of local governments and other stakeholders and
the quality of graduate they want in order to meet these demands.
l) Finally, more financial support is needed to enable the above and in
addition for:
i. Fellowships for both trainers and trainees.
ii. Research and development of appropriate methodologies.
iii. Development of guide syllabuses and production of relevant
teaching materials as well as periodic review of syllabuses.
iv. Support for the holding of seminars, workshops and short courses in
priority areas of applied statistics.
v. Equipment and accessories.
vi. Harmonising courses standards. This may require comparative
analysis of the syllabuses of the STCs in terms of courses and hours
covered per course, number of applied courses, the reading lists, etc.
This also enables students to move from one training centre to
another without any problem.

References
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2. Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (2007). Strategic Plan
2006/7-2010/11.
3. Lufumpa Charles and Michel Mouyelo-Katoula (2005). Strengthening
Statistical Capacity in African Countries under the Framework of the
International Comparison Program for Africa (ICP-Africa). The African
Statistical Journal, Vol. 1.
4. Makerere University, Planning and Development Department (2000 –
2017). Annual Reports. Kampala, Uganda
5. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development et al (2004).
Action Plan on Managing for Development Results. Second International
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6. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (1990). Addis Ababa
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