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Data availability
Definition
The condition in which data exists and can be accessed or retrieved, regardless of whether it has been officially reported or whether its quality is sufficient for a particular use.
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Separating availability from reporting helps diagnose whether a data problem is caused by missing collection, limited access, weak quality, or failure to publish and share existing data.
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Sources and evidence
- UNESCO UIS National Education Statistical Capacity Assessment — PDF p. 44 · report p. 47 — §3.3 Data reporting and availability — explicit definition of Data Availability (direct)