Case study report on tertiary record keeping systems, Zimbabwe

Many African nations are faced with numerous challenges in the collection, compilation and analysis of statistical data in higher education institutions. There is a huge data gap, as evidenced by international reports such as the African Union outlook reports and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics' Global Education Digest. Without quality statistical information, no sound planning, monitoring or decision-making can be ensured. Thus, a systemic approach and the management of quality statistical information are the basis for educational development. Information is vital for measuring progress and identifying problems in time. It was in this context that this project was initiated.