Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre
Chuo cha Takwimu Mashariki mwa Afrika
Our Legacy of Excellence
Tracing the evolution of statistical capacity building in Africa—from a regional training centre to a premier continental institution.
A Vision for Africa
In the wake of independence across the continent, the need for data-driven governance became clear. During the 1961 Tunis Conference, African leaders identified a critical shortage of professional statisticians.
By 1963, UNECA pledged support. In February 1964, Dar es Salaam was chosen as the strategic home for the Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre.
Milestones in African Statistics
Inception & Foundation
EASTC opened its doors on August 30th to fulfill the urgent statistical manpower demands of newly independent East African nations.
Regional Expansion
Designated as a regional statistical hub by UNECA and founding member states, expanding the mandate across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Tanzania Stewardship
The Government of Tanzania assumed management on behalf of UNECA, safeguarding the Centre's services for 19 member countries.
Higher Learning Accreditation
Accreditation by NACTVET paved the way for degree programmes, headlined by the flagship Bachelor of Official Statistics (BOS) to supply modern national statistical offices.
Centre of Excellence
With specialized Master’s degrees and partnerships with the World Bank, FAO, and AUC, EASTC stands as Africa's premier statistical powerhouse.
Years of Legacy
Member States
Graduates Trained