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“Determination of the Scope and Form of Census Data Dissemination”

Learn about the comprehensive strategy implemented by CAPMAS for the successful dissemination of census data in 2006 in Egypt, focusing on transparency, user needs, and data confidentiality.

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“Determination of the Scope and Form of Census Data Dissemination”

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  1. CAPMAS “Determination of the Scope and Form of Census Data Dissemination” Census 2006 Presented by : Salwa Elsayed Selim Elshazly Arab Republic of Egypt  Director of establishments and buildings – IT sector Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics

  2. Contents First : Introduction Second : Strategy of census 2006 . Third : forms of census data dissemination. Fourth : Challenges CAPMAS faces in census data dissemination. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  3. First : Introduction Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) is the solely official authority responsible for providing and publishing all official data and statistics (especially census data) required by the State . it is forbidden for any other authority to publish any results. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  4. Second : Strategy of census 2006 1- Dissemination Timetable 2- Clarity and Transparency 4- User Needs and Services 3- Data Confidentiality 5- Dissemination Plan

  5. Cont :Strategy of census 2006 2-1 : Census Data Dissemination Timetable • Development of the time table for data dissemination. • ** The creation of Supreme Committee in CAPMAS this involves named Supreme Statistical Committee consisting of heads of sectors presided by CAPMAS president . The committee is entitled to join what is suitable from the employees or from the experts in census field. • The committee is entitled to : • A- Define what results to be disseminated , methods, dissemination means and targeted dissemination levels according to users. • B- Develop data dissemination timetable. • C- Prepare action plan to disseminate and release census data. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  6. Cont :Strategy of census 2006 2-2 : Clarity and Transparency 1- Census data is published in both Arabic and English, in a clear and understandable manner. 2- The results are accompanied by metadata (descriptions of processes and procedures), sources and methods, classifications and indicators . 3- CAPMAS provides metadata and guidance through its library services , websites or by any other available means. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  7. Cont :Strategy of census 2006 2-3 : Data Confidentiality 1- CAPMAS adheres strictly to the confidentiality rules to ensure protection of individual data. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  8. Cont :Strategy of census 2006 2- 4 : User Needs and Services CAPMAS undertakes the following: 1- Identifying users requirements and promptly them responding. 2- Responding to users inquiries relating to published census data. 3- Carrying out users’ survey on dissemination and future needs.  www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  9. Cont :Strategy of census 2006 2-5 : Dissemination Plan * Final results of Census data 2006 were successfully disseminated both through electronic means , printed reports , seminars and workshops at national and regional levels. * CDs released, each for priority tables, aggregated database, map applications were well received and used by the Ministries, International Agencies, Different sectors (private sector - public ..... etc), universities and other data use. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  10. Cont :Strategy of census 2006 Cont : Dissemination Plan * Another important dissemination means was website which contained all census data and results along with metadata. For more detailed census data request page is included in the website. * All these measures encourage government , decision and policy makers to utilize census data in an effective way. * CAPMAS organizing training workshops at national and regional levels on retrieving census data from electronic dissemination meansand on data utilization. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  11. Third : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. 3-1 : Dissemination by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ‎1 – This is done through Atlas in hard copy , which contains results and indicators of census . According the appropriate dissemination methods and standards enables decision-makers to achieve maximum utilization of census data were determined. ‎2 – CAPMAS retains digital maps that contain complete data for census 2006. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  12. cont : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. 3-2 : Dissemination by printed Media • All reports that were included in dissemination plan have been printed and published. Also data sheets and brochures containing important indicators, as derived from census analysis with suitable and attractive charts were printed. B. In Census 2006 , Tables at Governorates and centers level were published. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  13. cont : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. cont : Dissemination by printed Media * In the context of growing literacy and educational levels among Egypt people, it was deemed useful to provide some tables on level of centers and sub - centers. * This may be useful for those who may not have access to computer and consequently they will not be able to utilize electronic means. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  14. cont : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. 3-3 : Electronic Dissemination Means * With the fast growth in using computer and networks it become necessary to rely on electronic dissemination means which are user-friendly, efficient in retrieval and dynamic. * Electronic dissemination is classified into two main categories : 1- Off-line electronic dissemination means. 2- On-line electronic dissemination means. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  15. cont : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. 3.3.1 - Off-line electronic dissemination means 1- Off-line electronic dissemination means are mainly in CDs. 2-This project plans to produce a variety of electronic dissemination means based on CDs. these include : tables retrieval system, population & buildings and establishments database, map application and charts. 3- About 5000 CD have been produced initially. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  16. cont : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. 3.3.2 : On-line electronic Dissemination means 1- CAPMAS web site contains information on population, buildings and establishments census , the results of deferent types of surveys, periodical publication……. etc. 2- URL is www.capmas.gov.eg . The majority of information available on this web site is in dynamic WebPages . Results of census were published online database and format Html , PDF , Excel.3- Tables outputs and analysis have become available on-line and are useful. 4- Possibilities of Oracle database querying and on-line Mapping (on governorates level) have been increasingly explored. (all above mentioned are protected by statistical law). www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  17. cont : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. 3.4 - Dissemination Workshops and Conferences 1- Dissemination workshops and Conferences identify and provide census data for planners, researchers and others. 2- Such direct interactions between producers and users of census data allow the government to measure the progress made in deferent development programs of Egypt. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  18. cont : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. 3.5 : Other media * These public media, such as radio and television programs, newspapers, press releases and others allow access to deferent segments of population who cannot otherwise accessed. www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  19. cont : forms of census data 2006 dissemination. 3.6 : Dissemination Tools www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  20. Fourth : Challenges CAPMAS faces in census data dissemination 1- Absence of laws that obligate institutions and individuals to cooperate with CAPMAS. 2- Lack of experience in dissemination field leading to slow and inaccurate process publishing. 3- shortage of strategies regarding dissemination. 4- Lack of awareness among individuals and institutions concerning the importance of census data. 5- The need devising and applying time-plan for census data dissemination and abide by it. 6- Lack of transparency and credibility in some data . www.capmas.gov.eg Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS

  21. Arab Republic of Egypt  CAPMAS Salwa Elsayed Selim Elshazly Director of establishments and buildings – IT sector

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