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Education Management Information System
Definition
An information system used by education authorities to collect, process, analyze, monitor, and disseminate administrative data for education management and planning.
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An EMIS is a core infrastructure component for national education data, supporting routine administration, indicator production, planning, and integration with other data sources.
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Sources and evidence
- UNESCO UIS National Education Statistical Capacity Assessment — PDF p. 64 · report p. 67 — Chapter 6 Administrative data — role and functions of EMIS (direct)