Albina Chuwa

Dk Albina Chuwa is a prominent Tanzanian statistician who served as the Director General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for 17 years, overseeing two national censuses in 2012 and 2022. Her tenure is noted for advancing statistical practices in Tanzania, including the successful implementation of the first digital census in Africa. A staunch advocate for the importance of data in development, Dk Chuwa has emphasized the need for comprehensive statistics to inform policies and improve livelihoods. She has also played a vital role in promoting women's participation in science and statistics.