Draft Pacific Core Set of Census Questions: Modular Design 2020 World Round

Part 2 -A: Draft Pacific Core Set of Census Questions A Modular Design 2020 World Round of Population and Housing Censuses Pacific Island countries census planning meeting International recommendations/standards, contemporary technologies and regional cooperation Noumea, New Caledonia, 27 July 31 July 2015

Proposed Core Census Questions Overview Goals of the proposed template and topic modules Modular approach to seamlessly integrate core and supplemental topics or questions Core modules based on the UN P&R Supplemental questions provide additional detail and allow for country- specific contexts or specific data needs Improve efficiency and accuracy: Enumeration and Data Entry Maintain comparability between countries and with historical census data for each country 2

Proposed Core Census Questions Advantages of a standardized questions Improved comparability through: Asking exactly the same questions In the same order Defined with equivalent categories Same standard classification system where relevant Using identical rules for who to include (age 5+, females 12-49, etc.) Cost savings and improved operational efficiency : Easier to adapt training materials, quality control systems, and other documentation Common data entry systems, tabulation packages, and reports 3

Proposed Census Questions Format Features of the recommended format Open format with more spaces and larger fonts Easier for enumerator Less intimidating to respondents Fewer errors due to poor handwriting or marking of incorrect boxes Roster design* Respondent reports on all persons for a given topic before moving on to next topic (module). Enumerators less likely to alter questions or make errors on exclusion rules and skip patterns Research shows higher item-level response rates, fewer refusals *Examples show person-roster in rows and questions in columns. This is designed for populations that average 3+ people per household. For countries with smaller average household size, questions could be in rows and persons across columns. 4

Proposed Census Modules Cover page Roster R. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Housing Agriculture & Fishing Population Characteristics Disability Education, Languages, and Literacy Economic Activities Last Week Fertility 5

Proposed Census Questions Core and Supplemental Topics or Questions Goal of following slides is to present broad themes Idea is to provide countries with the opportunity to add modules, thematic questions, to meet specific country information needs. Examples: Supplementary agriculture and fisheries statistics Module on household income, including remittances Attendees need to decide on Core for the Pacific Region Suggestion: refer to NMDI website (http://www.spc.int/nmdi/) during breakout sessions for indicators organized by theme 6

Proposed Census Module Cover Page Should include all necessary identifying information: State, region, city/town, enumeration area, and household ID Summary info on household (total HH size often used for preliminary pop counts and quality control) Enumerator name and authentication Visit tracking and final result status Optional items: Introduction text for enumerator to read to respondent Info on confidentiality, privacy, and/or Census Law Section for comments, notes, other Para data 7

Proposed Census Module Roster Completing a Roster for every household in the country is the absolute minimum required to enumerate a population Count of households Composition of households (defined by relation to Head) Count of those actually present (de facto) on Census Day By Age and Sex 8

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Proposed Census Module Housing Characteristics Core questions Housing construction materials (foundation, roof, walls) Type of housing (apartment building, detached rooms, business, etc.) Source of water and waste disposal Energy source for cooking, lighting, etc. Communications (internet access, cell/landline, radio w/battery, etc.) Household Assets Assess nation s infrastructure needs (road system, electricity grid, etc.) Household goods Common asset items include: car/boat/other transportation, refrigerator or freezer, solar equipment, generator, computer Other goods as identified by national goals for development 10

Proposed Census Module Subsistence Activities FAO s Core Agriculture Module 5 items Has any member of this house operated any land for agricultural purposes during the last agricultural year? What is the total land area of all the land used for agricultural purposes? How many parcels of land are used for agriculture? Is any member of this household now raising any livestock? Is any member of this household engaged in fishing or aquaculture? 11

Proposed Census Module Subsistence Activities The Core may not be ideal for the Pacific Region Question 2 and 3 have been difficult for enumerators and respondents Questions 1 and 5 can be used to develop frame for Agriculture Census, Fisheries Surveys, or other specialized data collection efforts More work needed to develop a common set of questions Recommend broader approach to subsistence activities, to include: gathering, fishing, aquaculture, etc. => Suggested main topic for breakout group discussions Presentations by Michael and Helen Wednesday afternoon 12

Proposed Census Module Key Demographic Items Origins Ethnicity Citizenship Birthplace/Migration Characteristics Religion Marital Status Literacy (also in education) Supplemental Questions Parents birthplace Parents alive (adult mortality) Voter registration Visa status Native language ability Migration reasons Internet use Date of birth Need to ask both DOB and Age for accuracy 13

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Proposed Census Module Disability Does Name have difficulty caused by health or a disability in: Seeing, even if wearing glasses? Hearing even if using hearing aid? Walking or climbing steps? Remembering or concentrating? Communicating, for example understanding and being understood? (non-core) With self-care such as washing all over or dressing? (non-core) Responses range from 1=No Difficulty to 4=Cannot do at all Module applies to all ages, including small children ( Has a doctor said that your infant will have trouble walking? ) 15

Proposed Census Module Education Items UN Core items: Literacy (often located in Demographic or Disability modules) School Attendance, current enrollment Educational Attainment, highest degree of schooling for all residents Strongly recommended (ISCED and NEET indicators) Year or Level for currently attending Year or Level for previous academic year Reason not attending (for age range expected to be in school) and/or reason for achieving expected minimum (for all adults) Type of school (Public, Private, Religious, Home School) Academic Major (limit to vocational/trade or tertiary school) 16

Proposed Census Module Economic Activities UN guidelines state that there are only 4 core items: Labour force status Status in employment Occupation Industry From Session 1-B, we know that key indicators cannot be accurately measured when we ask only about Main Activity Other Activity questions (use same response categories) Looking for and available to work All items need a short, definitive time frame (e.g., during the week prior to Census Day or From Oct 30thto Nov 6th ) 17

Proposed Census Module Economic Activities Labour Force Status Population that is economically active in the labor force = In employment In Unemployment (actively looking and available for work) Not economically active (e.g., retired, in school, disabled, etc.) Status in Employment Employees (public vs. private sector if possible) Self-employed Employers Own-account workers Contributing family workers Members of producers' cooperatives Not stated/Not applicable 18

Proposed Census Module Economic Activities Occupation what is the kind of work performed ISCO-08, 3-digit Please describe the tasks or type of work that you do. It is useful to include common examples on the form itself, such as: receptionist, sales clerk, bus driver, cook, etc. Industry where is work performed; what is produced ISIC-4, 3-digit Which sector of the nation s economy does this person s work contribute to Respondents should be asked to name the type of business. Can ask for the name of employer or company in countries with a complete national business register 19

Proposed Census Module Fertility & Mortality Sensitivity training: focus is biological fertility, not adoptive All Women age 15 and older (or 12+?): No upper age limit Children Born Alive (by sex) Children currently living (by sex) Date of birth for last child born alive; is last child alive Household Deaths in Last 12 Months (if Registry is deficient) Recommended Line number link to children in the same household Can expand to full DHS-style birth history approach if necessary 20