The UNDP publication Development Advocate has published a new article by Tariq Malik, former chairman of Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), exploring digital governance in Pakistan and beyond. Ostensibly arguing in favor of data-driven policymaking, Malik also ends up advocating for data governance frameworks – something Pakistan currently does not have.
Putting in place data-driven tools encourages openness in public policy development,” Malik says in a post on LinkedIn. “Equally important is a data governance framework – as it ensures that the data utilized for decision making is accurate, consistent, and dependable by establishing standards and procedures for data quality.
