implementation of censusinfo in the gambia prepared by: wally h. ndow gambia bureau of statistics...
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Implementation of CensusInfoin
The Gambia
Prepared by:Wally H. Ndow
Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS)February 2010
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Presentation overview
• Establishment of Databases• Objective• Rationale• Institutional framework• Database Structure• Publicity and Feedback (SWOT)• Way forward
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Establishing DevInfo/GamInfo
• In November 2002, first attempt to adapt DevInfo as a national database for The Gambia. But stalled due to:
– Competing priorities (2003 Population and Housing Census versus DevInfo/GamInfo) coupled with the limited human resources and capacity
– Absence of a concerted high level advocacy and weak co-ordination of DevInfo/GamInfo activities by the UN System
– Limited resources as UNICEF was main provider of funding
• In 2007, another attempt was made within the context of UNDAF and the Country Programme 2007-2011, with joint support from the three ExCom agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA and UNDP)
• In 2008, a UNV Database Administrator was provided to GBOS to create, train and assist in the advocacy of GamInfo activities
• DevInfo/GamInfo has made some progress, but it is yet to be formally launched
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Establishing CensusInfo
• In November 2009, GBOS nominated one of its staff who works on census issues to attend a UNSD CensusInfo workshop in Maputo, Mozambique
• Creation of the database started upon his return
• In December 2009, CensusInfo was introduced to participants at the regional dissemination of the 2003 Population and Housing Census results held all-over The Gambia
• Data is presently being entered by a data entry clerk
• Validation, test launch and advocacy/IEC are planned
• GBOS presently responsible for technical implementation, but planned to source funds for validation, test launch and advocacy/IEC activities from partners
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Objective of Devinfo/Gaminfo
Overall Objectives• Have a national database for monitoring the PRSP, MDGs and
other national policies and programmes
Specific Objectives• Use of main features of DevInfo/GamInfo database system for
better planning and advocacy
• Understanding how the main features of the DevInfo/GamInfo User Module can be used to access data from the database and to create presentations of tables, graphs and maps
• To understand the main features of the DevInfo/GamInfo Database Administration module, including creating a database template and data entry into a database
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Objective of CensusInfo
Overall Objectives• A database that provides standard, accessible and
timely benchmark data to partners, planners, policy makers, researchers, the general public
Specific Objectives• Use CensusInfo database system for better planning
and advocacy
• Understanding how CensusInfo, can be used to access census data to create presentations of tables, graphs and maps
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Rationale for CensusInfo
• More focused and specific medium for accessing census data
• Adequate coverage of census indicators across sectors
• Enhance visibility of census results to population
• Facilitates census advocacy and IEC with the population
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Institutional framework
DevInfo/GamInfo July 2007GamInfo
National Planning Commission (NPC) / Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS)
Steering CommitteeChair: NPC / GBoS
Members: MoFEA, MoSE, Office of VP, MoSLGL, MoCIIT,MoSH, UNs, World Bank, UTG, TANGO
Task ForceMembers: MoFEA, MoSE, NEA, DoP, Women’s Bureau,
DWS, GFPA, MoCIIT, MoHSNaNA, SPACO/NPC, NPS, Central Bank, UNs, NGOs
SecretariatGBoS: Gambia Bureau of Statistics
IT SupportMembers: MoCIIT
, UNs
GI Focal Points- MoHS- MoE- DoP
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Institutional framework
CensusInfo (Planned)
CensusInfo
National Planning Commission (NPC) / Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS)
Steering CommitteeChair: NPC / GBoS / MoCIIT
Members: MoFEA, MoE, Office of VP, MoSLGL, MoSITC,MoHS, UNs, World Bank, UTG, TANGO,
Regional Governors, Media
Task ForceMembers: MoFEA, MoE, NEA, DoP, Women’s Bureau,
DWS, GFPA, MoCIIT, MoHS
NaNA, SPACO/NPC, NPS, Regional Governors, UNs, NGOs, Media
SecretariatGBoS: Gambia Bureau of Statistics
Support:Members: MoCIIT, UNs
Focal Points- MoHS; MoE; DoP; MoCIIT- Regional Governors; Media
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Implementation (Responsibility)
DevInfo/GamInfo (Team)• UNV Data administrator assisted by GBoS Staff to
– Develop, supervise and operationalize GamInfo database– Sectors also provide data – Supervised by director of Social Statistics
CensusInfo (Team)• Statistician with Demographic and Census background
• Supervised by Deputy Statistician General and Head of Demography Unit
• One data entry clerk
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Indicator Classifications and Topics
• Sectors (8) and Sub-Sectors (22)
Agricultureo Household agricultural holdingo Non-household agricultural holding
Demography / Populationo Migrationo Population (population size, nuptiality / marriage)
Economyo Economic statuso Employment
Educationo Gender equityo Literacyo Primary educationo Secondary education
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Indicator Classifications and Topics
• Sector and Sub-Sector (contd.)– Sector
Environment / Housingo Building/compoundso Energyo Environmento Housing condition and household characteristicso Water and sanitation
Health (disability, fertility, and mortality)o Adult survivalo Child survivalo Disabilityo Fertility (children ever born)o Mortality (death / survival)
Information and Communicationo Access to media
Protectiono Child protection
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Database Summary • Sector 8• Sub-sector 21 • Indicator 129 (Mostly based on GBoS Census reports)
• Units 19• I-U-S 1903• Area 4 levels
Africa The Gambia Local Government Area (LGA) District
• Time Period 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003
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User feedback
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Figure : Opinion of Paticipants on the Overview and Demostration of CensusInfo by LGA - December 2009
Poor Fair Good
Overview and demonstration of CensusInfo
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User feedback (Contd.)
Opinion on CensusInfo software
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Figure : Opinion of Participants on the CensusInfo Software by LGA - December 2009
Poor Fair Good
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Population Density (Persons per Sq km)Number Total
BanjulKanifing
Brikama
Mansakonko
Kerewan
Kuntaur
Janjangbureh
Basse
Total Low 45 - 54Medium 55 - 77High 78 - 221Very high 222 - 4,272Missing Value
Note: The boundaries and the names shown and the designations used on these maps do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
Example of output from Gambia CensusInfo
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Example of output from Gambia CenusInfo
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Way Forward
• Set-up Institutional Framework for CensusInfo
• Ease access to census data through the issue and use of– CD-Rom– Internet– Mobile phone– Other technology
• Streamline it in GBoS activities– Integrate CenusInfo in GBoS 2013 communications strategy– Integrate CensusInfo in GBoS Dissemination Strategy
• Roll-Out CensusInfo to stakeholders and the general public through:– GBoS Website– Meetings/workshops– Educational establishments/Schools – Media outlets– Community/social gatherings/organisations– Traditional and formal administrative structures
• Data Security
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Acronyms/Abbreviations
• IEC – Information, Education and Communication• MoBE - Ministry of Education• MoFEA – Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs• MoCIIT – Ministry of Communication, Information and
Information Technology• MoHS – Ministry of Health and Social Welfare• DoP – Department of planning, Agriculture• NEA – National Environment Agency• DWS – Department of Water Resources• UTG – University of The Gambia • TANGO – Association of NGOs
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