CHALLENGES, BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE 2010/2011 ROUND OF CENSUSES

CHALLENGES, BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE 2010/2011

ROUND OF CENSUSES

The Case of AnguillaLori-Rae Alleyne-Franklin

Chief StatisticianCensus Symposium – May 2014

Outline

Plan of Enumeration - Methods Stages of Enumeration Plan Challenges Best Practices

Method of enumerationTiming of enumeration

Lessons Learnt Conclusion

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Plan of Enumeration - Methods

There are a number of approach to this phase of a census:• Traditional – each house contacted and enumerated

face to face – (most developing countries and for part of the population of some developed countries).

• In circumstances where up-to-date and comprehensive address or population registers exist - the enumeration process involves mailing out the census forms, or having the public mail back the completed forms.


Stages of Enumeration Plan

This includes:• Determine the enumeration method which will be used

and the basic procedures to be followed in the collection of the data and the control of the enumeration,

• Outline the procedures for controlling the data quality • Estimate the number of living quarters and the

probable size of the population to be enumerated so that the number of questionnaires and other materials required so that the number of enumerators and supervisors needed, can be properly ascertained.


Challenges

Each method of enumeration has challenges:• Enumeration

– Costly (comparatively)– Time consuming– Delay as a result of unforeseen circumstances or acts of

nature– Enumerator error possible depending upon the

approach (PAPI or CAPI)• Mail out/back

– Developed postal addressing required– Respondent error (inability to follow instructions)– Low response rate


Best Practices - Method of Enumeration

Deciding early on the method of enumeration this is done by Testing the various alternatives:

– Cost– Quality of data– Operational feasibility

An early decision is required as this affects:– Budget– Organisational structure– Publicity Plan– Training Programme– Design of the questionnaire “Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development”

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Best Practices Timing of the Enumeration

Great importance and consideration must be given to the timing of the census.

This depends on a number of factors– Avoid seasons when there is a lot of rain, flooding or

high temperatures– Times when most persons are staying at their usual place

of residence – Avoid seasons of peak agricultural activities– Avoid periods of tradition festivals, pilgrimages and

fasting periods– Times when labour force is available


Best Practices - Enumeration


Review of the process after the 1st week of enumeration– Checking that all field staff are doing their tasks as

required.– Making adjustments to the process

Constant supervision and monitoring of field workers– Enumerators– Supervisors– Area Managers

Pay upon review, correction and completion‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development”

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Lessons Learnt


It is important that we plan, tests and prepare contingency plans.

A high level of agility and flexibility is required when conducting a census.

Documenting as you go is critically important.


Thank You

Anguilla Statistics DepartmentOld Court House Building

P. O. Box 60The Valley

ANGUILLA, BWITele:1-264-497-5731 / 497-2451

Ext:2871Fax [email protected]

www.gov.ai/statisticsLori-Rae Alleyne-Franklin

Chief Statistician

CHALLENGES, BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE 2010/2011 ROUND OF CENSUSES

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