<h1>Capacity building: IES officers urged to adopt econometrics, data analytics and evidence-based advisory practices with ongoing training.</h1> The Chief Economic Advisor directed IES officers to strengthen capacity building by upgrading skills in econometrics, data analytics and effective visualization so that Government advice is evidence-based; he urged regular sharing of best practices on a common platform, wider engagement with parastatals and State services, and continuous professional development through domestic, international and online training, with engagement with academia and the private sector.