SCOPE AND FORM OF CENSUS
DATA DISSEMINATION IN THE
MALDIVES
Hudha Haleem
Department of National Planning / Statistics Division
Presentation Outline
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Country profile
Scope of Data Dissemination in Maldives
 Determination
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the scope of Census data dissemination
The way Census Data is Disseminated in Maldives
 Mediums
that are utilized for data dissemination
Country Profile
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Maldives is a low-lying coral islands scattered vertically
across the equator along the Indian Ocean archipelago.
There is an estimate of 1192 islands separated into a
series of 26 geographic atolls.
For easy administration these islands are grouped into
20 atolls.
193 are physical inhabited and around 999 are
uninhabited.
These islands grouped in ring-shape clusters stretch over
an area of 90,000 sqkms of which about only 1% is
land.
Determination of Scope
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When the questionnaire of the Census is developed,
it is developed with an understand how the data
collected in the census are utilized and disseminated.
In the Maldives, the planners, policy makers and
other users use the census data in three levels
(Republic, Atoll & Island).
Hence the data and information collected in the
Census are disseminated at following levels;
Republic Level
 Atoll Level (aggregate level of islands)
 Island Level (smallest geographic level)
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Determination of Scope
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Census Preliminary results are published after 14
days of Census.
The Republic Level data and Atoll Level data are
disseminated within 10 months of Census.
The Island Level Data are disseminated after 1 year.
Analytical Report is circulated after 22 months of
Census.
Methods of Data Dissemination
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A number of methods are
used in census data
dissemination. They are;
 Republic and Atoll Level
data and information are
included in the census book
which is published.
 The census database is
available in CD
 The island level data is
available from cd and
website
(www.planning.gov.mv)
Methods of Data Dissemination
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In 2006 census, additional measures were taken to
disseminate data in a user friendly manner such as:
 Dissemination
workshops
 Wall
charts
 Leaflets
 Graphical hand books
 Media related presentations were done
 Atoll profiles were shown through TV.
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Customized data is also provided to users and
researchers upon there request
Methods of Data Dissemination
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Several countries across the world have adopted
DevInfo technology and customized it to their
requirements. Maldives began the work last year and is
finally close to launch of its customization – called
MaldivInfo with its own look, branding and feel.
over the last 1 year DNP and UNICEF have been working
very closely in developing MaldivInfo as a national data
dissemination tool.
 The past four census databases have also been revived
 Training workshops have been conducted to line ministries
and stakeholders.
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Maldives human development database
Classic View
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Some of the challenges on disseminating the data.
 Have
to focus on how to make data users to use the
data in the wright way.
 Internet
facility is not easy to use in the rural area
therefore it makes challenging to disseminate through
website.
 Lack
of technical trained people.
Thank You