The Department is one of the four Operating Departments of NEPAD Nigeria headed by a Director with two (2) Divisions namely; Planning and Research & Statistics.
The statutory functions of the Department are as follows:
- Managing an up to date NEPAD Nigeria Data Bank;
- Management of NEPAD Nigeria Official website (www.nepad.gov.ng) & e-mail services for staff;
- Preparation & production of Annual Progress Reports, Digest of Statistics, journals, etc. of NEPAD Nigeria;
- Participation in the preparation of annual budget;
- Administering & managing of library services of the Office;
- Undertaking monitoring of operational improvement of the Office through collection, collation and analysis of statistical data on programmes/projects;
- Monitoring & Evaluation of NEPAD Programmes/Projects at the National, State & Local Government levels;
- Coordination of activities of NEPAD State Coordinators & Focal Point Officers in the FMDAs;
- Organization of annual Director Planning, Research & Statistics Conference in collaboration with NPC, SDGs & OHCSF;
- Preparation of short – term and long – term development plans for the Office;
- Advising the Chief Executive Officer of NEPAD Nigeria on matters relating to planning, conception, implementation, monitoring & evaluation;
- Carrying out research into sectors over which NEPAD has jurisdiction;
- Initiating and undertaking of follow – up action on the Office’s plans for effective implementation;
- Organising meetings of NEPAD State Coordination and Focal Point Officers in FMDAs;
- Organising meetings with UN Agencies, Development Partners, Donor Agencies, etc. on NEPAD activities;
- Organising Retreats, Seminars, Workshop for NEPAD Staff, State Coordinators, Focal Point Officers in FMDAs;
- Liaising with State Coordinators for proper implementation of NEPAD programmes at the grassroots;
- Managing computer services (both hardware & software) of the Office;
- Developing & implementing ICT programmes in line with NEPAD e-Africa Programme;
- Coordinating the development of Action Plan & strategies;
- Undertaking information gathering & research activities on key indicators of good governance;
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders & Development Partners;
- Carrying out other functions as may be given from time to time by the National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer.