The DARE-RC research under this cross-cutting theme, recognises that the effective use of accurate and timely data can improve education system coherence, system resilience as well as help in policy implementation. Building on the work of the larger DARE Technical Assistance, research under this theme will focus on how data and information systems are utilised in the education sector. It  aims to produce evidence regarding the efficacy of existing data management systems to improve system governance and accountability in education service delivery, data quality in terms of relevance, and the system’s ability to leverage data for policy formulation and implementation strategies.