These sources are excerpts from a Google Forms assessment framework used by the GPE/African Union Knowledge Exchange (KIX) Africa 19 Hub to evaluate the capabilities of countries' Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) against established norms and standards. The main goal of this framework is to benchmark and advocate for best practices in producing relevant, accurate, timely, and comprehensive education statistics. The assessment covers multiple categories, including the legal mandate for data collection, resource availability, and the soundness of statistical processes and methodologies. Specific areas evaluated include cyber security measures, the integration of various databases, the timeliness of budget release, and compliance with international reporting standards like SDG 4 indicators. 

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Strengthening Education Management Information Systems across Africa through a shared Norms and Standards Assessment Framework – ensuring education statistics are relevant, accurate, timely, and comprehensive in harmony with regional and international practices.

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EMIS producers assess their systems against a clear Norms & Standards framework to identify gaps, strengths and priority investments.

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