The implementation of standardized approaches to collect, process and utilize statistics in Africa including migration-relevant data across the African continent is one of the priorities of the African Union Commission (AUC). Statistics are an essential basis for planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects / programs on the continent.
The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa has been increasing at a fast pace since the first case was reported. Governments are implementing various strategies such simple restrictions to lockdown of cities and regions and curfew to contain the pandemic. All these strategies put in place are aimed to prevent exponential increase in the number of new cases due to community transmissions.
The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa has been increasing at a fast pace since mid-March 2020. IGAD countries have not been spared by this pandemic. African countries are implementing different strategies to curb the spread of the disease. These strategies are expected to have a serious effect on statistical operations, including on the production of migration statistics.