Sudan's 6th Population and Housing Census: Opportunities and Challenges
Contextualizing Sudan's upcoming 6th Population and Housing Census, this overview discusses the methodology, timeline, progress, and opportunities/challenges faced in conducting the census. Explore how Sudan aims to leverage digital tools for efficient data collection and analysis, emphasizing the importance of accurate census data for development and governance.
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Third Expert Group Meeting on the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Conducting Population and Housing Censuses and Addressing Data Quality Concern Sudan s 6thPopulation and Housing Census: Opportunities and Challenges New York, 12 December 2022
OUTLINE 1- Context 2- Methodology Overview 3- Timeline 4- Progress 5- Opportunities & Challenges 6- Conclusion 10 min
Context Last Census in 2008, while UN recommends a census every 10 years Census data is necessary for country s development, but also for good governance and human rights protection Census is one of the transitional period commitments First digital Census in the country Improved use of census data is an integral part of census strategy De facto Census Population estimated at 45 m (urban, rural, nomads) Land of 1.8 million km2
Methodology - Digital Census 3 Data transfer 4 Secured VPN / Servers Verification Quality Control 2 Raw Data Verified Data Real time monitoring 1st results in 4 months Raw Data Final results in 8 months Verified Data Updated sampling frame In-depth Analysis 1 Data collection Indicators for SDG, AU 2063 Analysis 5 2 weeks data collection Large dissemination Over 75,000 field staff
Timeline Mapping : Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 Pilot Census : November 2023 Enumeration : November 2024 Post Enumeration Survey : January 2025 Preliminary Results : April 2025 Final results : September 2025 Data Analysis & Dissemination : Sept 2025 -Feb 2026
Progress Main Technical Instruments drafted (questionnaires, manuals of Instructions ) Main IT applications developed and tested Several pre-test conducted Assessment of the readiness of Census States offices Assessment of 2008 census mapping Technical working sessions UNFPA Technical Division, ASRO, ESRI program, US Bureau of Census
Opportunities Sudan Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has long experience in Censuses undertaken (CBS was created in 1903, conducted 5 Censuses, tens of large HH surveys ) Qualified CBS staff (statisticians, demographers, IT, cartographs ) A Post Enumeration Survey is planned (1st PES in the country) UNFPA Technical Assistance for the entire duration of the project External field monitoring is planned : International monitors (UNFPA TD, Norway and Sweden bureau of Statistics, census experts ) and national monitors (universities, experts, civil society...)
Challenges No experience in digital Censuses, but successful digital surveys experiences Choices between Satellite images from open-sources versus commercial ones Choices in mapping software: CSPro versus Survey 123 PES Matching exercise: manual / developed application, or both Unsecure areas : Statistical modelling?
Conclusion Sudan s Census is at its start, and it s expected to satisfy most of the country s needs in data for the next ten years. CBS, with technical support from UNFPA, is able to conduct a reliable census. The project welcomes technical support from multi and bilateral agencies and countries.
Thank you Questions and Comments, please Contacts Mohamed Lemine Salem Ould MOUJTABA Representative UNFPA ould@unfpa.org Mohamed Laghdaf Cheikh Melainine Census Chief Technical Adviser, UNFPA cheikhmalainine@unfpa.org Faisal Adam Abdallah Population and Development Officer, UNFPA abdallahadam@unfpa.org
