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Uruguay - Metodología de estimación de la población total residente en el Censo de Población 2011

Margaret Mbogoni — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:55:06 GMT

Methodology for the estimation of the total resident population in Population Census 2011.
http://www.ine.gub.uy/censos2011/index.html

Singapore’s Census of Population 2010

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 10:47:44 GMT

By Singapore Department of Statistics, 2009.

The documents describes in summary the methodology of the 2010 Population and Housing Census in Singapore. The Census 2010 will continue to adopt a register-based approach. Basic population count and characteristics such as age, sex and nationality will be compiled from administrative sources. A sample enumeration of some 200,000 households for additional information not available from any administrative data sources would be sufficient. Leveraging on the success and lessons learned from the Census 2000, a tri-modal data collection strategy comprising Internet enumeration, Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) and field work will be used to facilitate data collection for the households in the census sample.

Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Rev. 2

Jan Beise — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:05:21 GMT

By United Nations Statistics Division, 2008.

Since its earliest years, the United Nations has issued a series of international principles and recommendations on population and housing censuses to assist national statistical offices and census officials, throughout the world, in planning and carrying out improved and cost-effective censuses.

The Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Revision 2 is divided into three parts: Part One - Operational aspects of population and housing censuses – covers mainly issues of census planning and management; Part Two – Topics for population and housing censuses – includes topics as well as their definitions and classification for both population and housing; and Part Three – Census products and data utilizations – is aimed at enhancing the dissemination and utilization of census data. The publication also contains a set of recommended tabulations on population and housing that every country is should produce at least once during the 2010 census round. There are also additional tabulations that countries may produce depending on their needs.

Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Revision 2 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.07.XVII.8), 2008.

[available in English, Arabic, Russian]

Botswana 2011 Population and Housing Census Project Document

Jan Beise — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:06:10 GMT

By Central Statistics Office, Botswana, 2009.

The CSO in collaboration and support from UNFPA embarked on the development
of a comprehensive Census Project Document that will also serve as source for
support and resource mobilization for all processes of the 2011 Census undertaking.
Botswana has a tradition of preparing project documents for the census. Census
project documents have been prepared for the 2001, 1991 and 1981 censuses. It is
hoped that the document will assist in resource mobilisation especially from
development partners to participate in this massive project during the current global
economic challenges.
This Document covers the evaluation of the 2001 census processes, the expected
structure of the 2011 National Census Secretariat, roles and responsibilities of
different census committees, the institutional capacity assessment of the CSO for a
successful conduct of the census in order to find response to needs’ requirements
and to proactively fill the gaps. The project document also provides different
strategies as census implementation guide and the needed Technical Assistance.
The Document provides recommendations to be implemented for the success of the
2011 Census.

Methodology of the Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census

Jan Beise — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:10:36 GMT

By Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong, 2007.

The 2006 Population By-census wasconducted in July to August 2006. The By-censusprovides a wealth of data on the socio-economiccharacteristics of the population in Hong Kong, thusallowing studies to be undertaken on various facets ofthe community.

This report provides an overview on how the2006 Population By-census was conducted withdetailed descriptions on various aspects fromplanning, to data collection, processing anddissemination. It describes the design, data collection method,operation procedures and techniques of the By-census. It also includesan assessment of the data quality.

This document is Volume II of the two part "Main Report".Volume I presents detailed analysis and interpretation of the resultsof the 2006 Population By-census.

[In Chinese and English]

An online system for multi-channel, register-based census data collection (Italy)

Jan Beise — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:08:00 GMT

By the National Institute of Statistics, Italy, 2009.

The collection strategy for the 15th general Population Census is based on the use ofmunicipal registers for the identification of survey units. The shift from a traditional census to aregister-assisted census will be supported by new collection techniques; questionnaire mail-outand a variety of possible data return methods (post, web compilation, and delivery to themunicipal collection centres). Municipal address archives, geocoded to the census tract, will alsobe used.

Another fundamental feature of the new strategy is its modularity, that is the adoption ofdifferent methods and techniques in relation to the demographic size of the municipalities (such as using a short form / long form strategy only in municipalities with more than 20 000 inhabitants).

Paper presented at the joint UNECE/Eurostat meeting on Population and Housing Censuses, Geneva, 28-30 October 2009.

Coverage Improvement and Measurement in the 2010 U.S. Census: Innovation in Response to Census 2000

Jan Beise — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:43:00 GMT

By United States Census Bureau, 2009.

In Census 2000 the Census Bureau uncovered problems in its counts and its coverage measurement program. In the early parts of the following decade before the 2010 census, a Research and Development Program on coverage improvement and coverage measurement was created to address these problems. These groups laid the foundation for innovations to be made and included in the 2010 census. These innovations include the Coverage Followup program that will use initial census information to lead to improvements in household-level coverage, and changes in the technology and methodology used in the coverage measurement program that will improve its accuracy and help guide improvements in coverage for future censuses.

Paper presented at the 57th Session of the International Statistical Institute (ISI), Durban (South Africa), August 2009.

Effective Control Systems in a Multimode Census Data Collection Methodology

Jan Beise — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:05:00 GMT

By Statistics Canada, 2009.

For most countries census data collection and its control has been largely a decentralized paper based operation. Enumerators listed dwellings and conducted interviews or dropped off questionnaires. They tracked response and did follow-up using their lists for control. However over the last couple of decades some national statistical offices (NSOs) have developed address registers to facilitate mailout methodologies. Furthermore, there has been rapid improvement in the availability, security, acceptance and use of Internet technologies by both NSOs and citizens. These factors have facilitated the introduction of multimodal census data collection methods that better address preferred response modes of different population groups.
This paper reviews the collection methodology of recent Canadian Censuses and discusses some of the lessons learned. It presents an overview of the 2011 Census data collection methodology and briefly describes the major strategies being taken for its control and management.

Paper presented at the 57th Session of the International Statistical Institute (ISI), Durban (South Africa), August 2009.

Modelling Census Household Non-response

Jan Beise — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:33:00 GMT

This paper by Nargis Rahman and Shayla Goldring (UK Office for National Statistics) summarises the results of research into the factors associated with census household nonresponse. The UK, as other countries, uses information on non-response to inform enumeration strategy decisions. Analysis of non-response provided evidence that households in dwellings occupied by more than one household (known as multiple occupancy) will have a relatively high probability of not being enumerated. In order to target different types of area with different enumeration strategies it will be necessary to find or create a suitable, up-to-date area classification, which is highly correlated with the factors associated with non-response. This classification can then be used in the decision making process for allocating different enumeration methods to different types of area.

Paper presented at the Satellite Meeting on Innovative Methodologies for Censuses in the New Millennium of the 56th Session of the ISI, Lisboa, 31 August - 2 September 2007.

Successful Innovations In National Censuses: The Case Of Colombia

Jan Beise — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:21:00 GMT

This paper by Alvaro Pachón of the Columbian National Statistical Office (DANE) describes some innovations introduced in the Columbian Census 2005. In 2005, Colombia implemented a continuous census format which not only generated a better allocation of resources but which allowed to survey households on agriculture and business concerns as well. This paper will explain how this extended census format was conceived and developed in Colombia, and how it has proven to be more effective and efficient than the simultaneous census format. In addition to this conceptual innovation, this paper will address methodological and technological innovations that can help countries planning future national censuses implement best practices.

One of the key methodological innovations in the 2005 Colombian General Census wasthe selection of qualified staff to serve as paid interviewers in contrast to the previous census where interviewers had been high school students performing an unpaid civic duty. This paper will describe the selection and training process of the interviewers, and will establish the positive impact that it has generated in the local communities.

With regards to technological tools used during the General Census, Colombia was at the forefront of innovation. From CAPI (Computer Assisted Personal interviewing) to geo-coding and local data warehouses, Colombia demonstrated how powerful the integrated use of technology in national censuses can be. This paper will explore the advantages of using CAPI over PAPI (Paper and Pencil Interviewing), as well as the new possibilities for dynamic data searches.

Paper presented at the Satellite Meeting on Innovative Methodologies for Censuses in the New Millennium of the 56th Session of the ISI, Lisboa, 31 August - 2 September 2007.

Conference of European Statisticians Recommendations for the 2010 Censuses of Population and Housing

Margaret Mbogoni — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:01:00 GMT

The main objectives of the CES Recommendations for the 2010 Round of Population and Housing Censuses are: ( i) to provide guidance and assistance to countries in the planning and conducting of their population and housing census; ( ii) to facilitate and improve the comparability of the data at regional level through the selection of a core set of census topics1 and the harmonization of definitions and classifications.

The first part of the publication (Part One) presents two chapters on census methodology and technology. The objective is not to recommend a specific method or a technology, but rather to present the different approaches with their advantages and disadvantages and guide countries to make the best choice that fits their national circumstances. These chapters are complemented by additional material presented in various appendices. The second and third parts of the publication present respectively population topics (Part Two) and housing topics (Part Three). The Recommendations aim to describe the different census topics that are relevant for the region presenting not only definitions and standards but also analyzing their relevance and their comparative advantage in relation to other census topics and other data collection activities outside the census. The topics are presented using a structure by theme (demographic, migration, ethno-cultural characteristics, etc.) to facilitate a broader view in the description of the content of a census.

Conference of European Statisticians Recommendations for the 2010 Censuses of Population and Housing (United Nations publication, ECE/CES/STAT/NONE/2006/4), New York and Geneva, 2006

[Also available in French and Russian]

Population and Housing Census in Sudan

Jan Beise — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:26:00 GMT

The paper presents the plans and preparatory activities for the planned census in 2007. An annex gives a commented list of recommended topics (based on the UN publication “Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Revision 2”) and whether or not they are included in the census 2007 questionnaires.

The paper was prepared in the context of the “United Nations Workshop on the 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses, Maputo, Mozambique, 30 October – 2 November 2006”.

Population and Housing Census in Uganda

Jan Beise — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:26:00 GMT

The paper presents the experience from the 2002 census in Uganda as well the plans for the 2012 census. It discusses the recommended topics, tabulations, and census management (based on the UN publication “Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Revision 2”) in the context of the Ugandan census.

The paper was prepared in the context of the “United Nations Workshop on the 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses, Maputo, Mozambique, 30 October – 2 November 2006”.

Population and Housing Census on St. Helena

Jan Beise — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:25:00 GMT

The paper presents the experience from the 1998 census on St. Helena as well as plans and timetable for the 2007 census. It discusses some recommended core topics (based on the UN publication “Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Revision 2”) in the context of the housing census on St. Helena.

The paper was prepared in the context of the “United Nations Workshop on the 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses, Maputo, Mozambique, 30 October – 2 November 2006”.

Population and Housing Census in Viet Nam

Jan Beise — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:20:00 GMT

The paper presents experience from the 1999 census of Viet Nam, including strong and weak points.

Paper presented at the ASEAN Meeting on the 2010 round of Population and Housing Census, Siem Reap (Cambodia), 31 July - 2 August 2006.

Handbook on Census Management for Population and Housing Censuses

Jan Beise — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:03:00 GMT

This publication is a reference document on management aspects of conducting a population and housing census. It provides guidance on how to

(i) develop a structure able to effectively manage the census planning and operational processes;
(ii) plan all the process that need to be considered in establishing a census; and
(iii) design control and monitoring processes.

The structure of the handbook reflects as closely as possible the census cycle. The initial chapters discuss management aspects concerning the planning and preparatory stages, followed by discussions on the operational stages (i.e. field operations and processing), dissemination of census results, and finally evaluation. The publication is also useful to those who need to plan surveys given the detailed description of the overall process of collecting, processing, and disseminating the data.

Handbook on Census Management for Population and Housing Censuses, Series F, No.83/Rev. 1 (United Nations Publication, Sales No. E.00.XVII.15), 2001.

[online also available in Arabic]

Population and Housing Census in Sierra Leone

Jan Beise — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:30:00 GMT

The paper presents the experience from the 2004 census in Sierra Leone as well as plans for the 2014 census including problems anticipated.

The paper was prepared in the context of the “United Nations Workshop on the 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses, Maputo, Mozambique, 30 October – 2 November 2006”.

The 2011 Census: A Design for England and Wales

Jan Beise — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:55:00 GMT

This paper by the United Kingdom Office for National Statistics discusses the proposed design for a 2011 Census in England and Wales, drawing on the experiences and lessons learned from the 2001 Census, current world best practice, and the opportunities arising from electronic data capture and other changes in available technology. The paper also examines potential benefits and risks of the proposed design.

Paper presented at the United Nations Symposium on Population and Housing Censuses, New York, 13-14 September 2004.

Population and Housing Census in Malaysia

Jan Beise — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:01:00 GMT

The paper by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) presents the experience from the 2000 census in Malaysia as well the preparatory work undertaken for the 2010 Census.

Paper presented at the ASEAN Meeting on the 2010 round of Population and Housing Census, Siem Reap (Cambodia), 31 July - 2 August 2006. as preparations for the 2010 census.

Population and Housing Census in Jamaica

Jan Beise — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:57:00 GMT

This paper by Valerie Nam of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica presents the experiences from the 2000 census decade.

Paper presented at the United Nations Symposium on Population and Housing Censuses, New York, 13-14 September 2004.

Population and Housing Census in Singapore

Jan Beise — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:53:00 GMT

The paper by the Singapore Department of Statistics (DOS) describes the latest Census 2000 in Singapore and the adoption of IT advances and innovations in census operations to facilitate the conduct of the census.

Paper presented at the ASEAN Meeting on the 2010 round of Population and Housing Census, Siem Reap (Cambodia), 31 July - 2 August 2006.

Population and Housing Census in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Jan Beise — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:44:00 GMT

The paper by the Lao People’s Democratic Republic presents the experience from the 2005 census in Lao including strong and weak points.

Paper presented at the ASEAN Meeting on the 2010 round of Population and Housing Census, Siem Reap (Cambodia), 31 July - 2 August 2006.

Population and Housing Census in Brunei Darussalam

Jan Beise — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:37:00 GMT

The paper by Brunei Darussalam presents activities for the 2001 census of Brunei Darussalam, including the strong and weak points.

Paper presented at the ASEAN Meeting on the 2010 round of Population and Housing Census, Siem Reap (Cambodia), 31 July - 2 August 2006.

Australian Census Issues

Jan Beise — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:40:00 GMT

This paper by Susan Linacre (Australian Bureau of Statistics) presents some salient issues that were identified for consideration during preparations for the 2006 census of Australia, including: topics disability/unpaid work in the census content, use of internet in censuses, collection issues (inner city areas of large cities, non contact follow-up, indigenous Australians in traditional communities), and dissemination issues.

Paper presented at the United Nations Symposium on Population and Housing Censuses, New York, 13-14 September 2004.

Population and Housing Census in Zambia

Jan Beise — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The papers discuss the recommended topics, tabulations, and census management (based on the UN publication “Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Revision 2”) in the context of the Zambian census. They present in short the experience from the 2000 census in Zambia and in greater detail the plans for the 2010 census including possible constraints.

The papers were prepared in the context of the “United Nations Workshop on the 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses, Maputo, Mozambique, 30 October – 2 November 2006”.