NADABAS
NADABAS (National Accounts Database System) is an innovative tool that integrates Microsoft Excel with a database, specifically designed for managing National Accounts but also adaptable for systems such as Government Financial Statistics (GFS). The platform is highly flexible and allows for efficient data management, offering interaction between Excel workbooks and databases like Microsoft Access or SQL Server Express.
The tool is available in English, French and Portuguese.
Basics of NADABAS
Welcome to the NADABAS Tutorial — your gateway to mastering one of Africa’s most powerful tools for national accounts compilation. This hands-on training package is designed to empower you with the skills to build, manage, and customize your own statistical system using NADABAS. With its seamless Excel integration, intuitive design, and database connectivity, NADABAS simplifies complex workflows and transforms data into insight.
Objectives
- Develop foundational skills in using the NADABAS system.
- Enable learners to manage source data, create database links, and validate results within the NADABAS environment.
- Strengthen understanding of harmonized national accounts practices and support integration into the continental NADABAS network coordinated by STATAFRIC.
- Build institutional capacity for high-quality official statistics supporting African integration and global goals.
Key Features
- Self-paced, interactive learning with walkthrough videos and quizzes.
- Five modules covering skills to build, manage and customise your own NADABAS system.
- Accessible 24/7 on any device, including smartphones.
Target Audience
Professionals involved in official national accounts statistics development, compilation, and dissemination, including staff from:
- African Union Commission (AUC)
- Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
- National Statistical Institutes (NSIs)
- National Central Banks (NCBs)
Completion & Certification
- Participants must complete 100% of all five modules and quizzes.
- Automated certification upon successful completion.
This tutorial isn't just a guide — it's your launchpad to become a proficient NADABAS user. Start here and unlock the full potential of data-driven decision-making.