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Determination of Topics and Tabulations for National Census Central Statistics Organization Afghanistan United Nations Workshop for South Asian Countries on Collection and Dissemination of Socio-economic Data from Population and Housing Censuses New Delhi, India 28 – 31 May 2012.
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Determination of Topics and Tabulations for National CensusCentral Statistics OrganizationAfghanistanUnited Nations Workshop for South Asian Countries on Collection and Dissemination of Socio-economic Data from Population and Housing CensusesNew Delhi, India 28 – 31 May 2012 SAYED ALI AQA HASHIMI
Introduction: Census in Afghanistan • The last Population Census in Afghanistan was in 1979- but not completed due to security problem; only 67% of the districts were covered; • Bonn Agreement(2001): it was mentioned that a population census should be undertaken as Census in a post-conflict country is very important; • The Afghanistan Population and Housing Census (APHC) was planned for Aug 2008; • As part of its preparation, a household listing was carried out in 2003-2005
Introduction: Census in Afghanistan • APHC was cancelled by the Government due to security problem; • In view of the increasing demand for data, a plan was prepared for a provincial census approach. • This methodology was appropriate for Afghanistan where security situation does not allow for a traditional nationwide simultaneous population census. • The method was also endorsed by census experts, where a meeting was held in Istanbul –Turkey.
Introduction: Census in Afghanistan • The plan was presented to the National Census Committee (NCC) and National Statistical Committee(NSC) in July 2011 but did not approve the said plan due to problematic security situation. • As an alternative, to respond to the increasing demand for data and to monitor the progress of Afghanistan National Development strategy (ANDS), a provincial Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey (SDES) was started. • The SDES is planned to be rolled out starting 2011 until 2014.
Introduction: Census in Afghanistan • It started in Bamiyan in 2011, and in Ghor and Daikundi in 2012. Other provinces will soon be scheduled. • SDES covers indicators on age, sex, migration, education, literacy, functional difficulty, employment, fertility, mortality, and housing characteristics
Determination of Topics and Tabulations for Afghanistan Population & Housing Census
Strategies implemented in the Determination of Topics and Tabulations • The list of topics for inclusion in the census questionnaire was: • First drafted by CSO • Reviewed by the International Census Advisory Board • Reviewed by ministries • Approved by the National Census Committee • The SDES used the same questionnaire finalized for the census
Strategies implemented in the Determination of Topics and Tabulations • Tables were identified based on: • Needs of users – ministries, stakeholders, and other users • Previous CSO tabulations for comparison purposes • Tabulations recommended as indicated in the Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses • Emerging topics
List of Tables • Group 1: Tabulation dealing with geographical and internal migration characteristics • Group 2: Tabulation dealing with household and housing characteristics • Group 3: Tabulations dealing with demographic and social characteristics • Group 4: Tabulation dealing with fertility and mortality • Group 5: Tabulations dealing with educational characteristics • Group 6: Tabulations dealing with economic characteristics • Group 7: Tabulations dealing with international migration on immigrant stock • Group 8: Tabulations dealing with functional disability