Implementation of CensusInfo
in
The Gambia
Prepared by:
Wally H. Ndow
Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS)
February 2010
Presentation overview
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Establishment of Databases
Objective
Rationale
Institutional framework
Database Structure
Publicity and Feedback (SWOT)
Way forward
Establishing DevInfo/GamInfo
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In November 2002, first attempt to adapt DevInfo as a national
database for The Gambia. But stalled due to:
– Competing priorities (2003 Population and Housing Census versus
DevInfo/GamInfo) coupled with the limited human resources and capacity
– Absence of a concerted high level advocacy and weak co-ordination of
DevInfo/GamInfo activities by the UN System
– Limited resources as UNICEF was main provider of funding
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In 2007, another attempt was made within the context of UNDAF and
the Country Programme 2007-2011, with joint support from the three
ExCom agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA and UNDP)
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In 2008, a UNV Database Administrator was provided to GBOS to
create, train and assist in the advocacy of GamInfo activities
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DevInfo/GamInfo has made some progress, but it is yet to be formally
launched
Establishing CensusInfo
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In November 2009, GBOS nominated one of its staff who works on
census issues to attend a UNSD CensusInfo workshop in Maputo,
Mozambique
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Creation of the database started upon his return
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In December 2009, CensusInfo was introduced to participants at the
regional dissemination of the 2003 Population and Housing Census
results held all-over The Gambia
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Data is presently being entered by a data entry clerk
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Validation, test launch and advocacy/IEC are planned
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GBOS presently responsible for technical implementation, but planned
to source funds for validation, test launch and advocacy/IEC activities
from partners
Objective of Devinfo/Gaminfo
Overall Objectives
• Have a national database for monitoring the PRSP, MDGs and
other national policies and programmes
Specific Objectives
• Use of main features of DevInfo/GamInfo database system for
better planning and advocacy
• Understanding how the main features of the DevInfo/GamInfo
User Module can be used to access data from the database and
to create presentations of tables, graphs and maps
• To understand the main features of the DevInfo/GamInfo
Database Administration module, including creating a database
template and data entry into a database
Objective of CensusInfo
Overall Objectives
• A database that provides standard, accessible and
timely benchmark data to partners, planners, policy
makers, researchers, the general public
Specific Objectives
• Use CensusInfo database system for better planning
and advocacy
• Understanding how CensusInfo, can be used to
access census data to create presentations of
tables, graphs and maps
Rationale for CensusInfo
• More focused and specific medium for
accessing census data
• Adequate coverage of census indicators
across sectors
• Enhance visibility of census results to
population
• Facilitates census advocacy and IEC with the
population
Institutional framework
DevInfo/GamInfo July 2007
GamInfo
National Planning Commission (NPC) /
Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS)
Steering Committee
Chair: NPC / GBoS
Members: MoFEA, MoSE, Office of VP, MoSLGL, MoCIIT,
MoSH, UNs, World Bank, UTG, TANGO
Task Force
Members: MoFEA, MoSE, NEA, DoP, Women’s Bureau,
DWS, GFPA, MoCIIT, MoHS
NaNA, SPACO/NPC, NPS, Central Bank, UNs, NGOs
Secretariat
GBoS: Gambia Bureau of Statistics
IT Support
Members: MoCIIT
, UNs
GI Focal Points
- MoHS
- MoE
- DoP
Institutional framework
CensusInfo (Planned)
CensusInfo
National Planning Commission (NPC) /
Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS)
Steering Committee
Chair: NPC / GBoS / MoCIIT
Members: MoFEA, MoE, Office of VP, MoSLGL, MoSITC,
MoHS, UNs, World Bank, UTG, TANGO,
Regional Governors, Media
Task Force
Members: MoFEA, MoE, NEA, DoP, Women’s Bureau,
DWS, GFPA, MoCIIT, MoHS
Secretariat
GBoS: Gambia Bureau of Statistics
NaNA, SPACO/NPC, NPS, Regional Governors,
UNs, NGOs, Media
Support:
Members: MoCIIT, UNs
Focal Points
- MoHS; MoE; DoP; MoCIIT
- Regional Governors; Media
Implementation (Responsibility)
DevInfo/GamInfo (Team)
• UNV Data administrator assisted by GBoS Staff to
– Develop, supervise and operationalize GamInfo database
– Sectors also provide data
– Supervised by director of Social Statistics
CensusInfo (Team)
• Statistician with Demographic and Census background
• Supervised by Deputy Statistician General and Head of
Demography Unit
• One data entry clerk
Indicator Classifications and Topics
• Sectors (8) and Sub-Sectors (22)
 Agriculture
o Household agricultural holding
o Non-household agricultural holding
 Demography / Population
o Migration
o Population (population size, nuptiality / marriage)
 Economy
o Economic status
o Employment
 Education
o Gender equity
o Literacy
o Primary education
o Secondary education
Indicator Classifications and Topics
• Sector and Sub-Sector (contd.)
– Sector
 Environment / Housing
o Building/compounds
o Energy
o Environment
o Housing condition and household characteristics
o Water and sanitation
 Health (disability, fertility, and mortality)
o Adult survival
o Child survival
o Disability
o Fertility (children ever born)
o Mortality (death / survival)
 Information and Communication
o Access to media
 Protection
o Child protection
Database Summary
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Sector
Sub-sector
Indicator
Units
I-U-S
Area
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8
21
129 (Mostly based on GBoS Census reports)
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1903
4 levels
Africa
The Gambia
Local Government Area (LGA)
District
• Time Period
1973, 1983, 1993, 2003
User feedback
Overview and demonstration of CensusInfo
Figure : Opinion of Paticipants on the Overview and Demostration of
CensusInfo by LGA - December 2009
Fair
Good
87.5
81.3
81.3
71.8
72.2
66.7
62.5
52.9
37.5
27.8
5.9
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Local Government Area
The Gambia
1.7
Basse
6.3
Janjangbureh
Kerewan
0
0
Mansakonko
Brikama
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26.5
13
18.8
12.5
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41.2
Kuntaur
33.3
Kanifing
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80
70
60
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40
30
20
10
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Banjul
Per cent
Poor
User feedback (Contd.)
Opinion on CensusInfo software
Figure : Opinion of Participants on the CensusInfo Software by LGA December 2009
Fair
Good
78.6
75.0
75.0
72.2
69.0
70.6
60
52.9
35.3
27.8
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2.7
Local Government Area
The Gambia
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Kerewan
Mansakonko
Brikama
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28.3
Basse
6.3
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29.4
18.8
Janjangbureh
21.4
11.8
25.0
Kuntaur
40
Kanifing
80
70
60
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40
30
20
10
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Banjul
Per cent
Poor
Example of output from Gambia CensusInfo
Example of output from Gambia CenusInfo
Way Forward
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Set-up Institutional Framework for CensusInfo
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Ease access to census data through the issue and use of
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Streamline it in GBoS activities
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Integrate CenusInfo in GBoS 2013 communications strategy
Integrate CensusInfo in GBoS Dissemination Strategy
Roll-Out CensusInfo to stakeholders and the general public through:
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CD-Rom
Internet
Mobile phone
Other technology
GBoS Website
Meetings/workshops
Educational establishments/Schools
Media outlets
Community/social gatherings/organisations
Traditional and formal administrative structures
Data Security
Acronyms/Abbreviations
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IEC – Information, Education and Communication
MoBE
- Ministry of Education
MoFEA – Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
MoCIIT – Ministry of Communication, Information and
Information Technology
MoHS – Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
DoP – Department of planning, Agriculture
NEA – National Environment Agency
DWS – Department of Water Resources
UTG – University of The Gambia
TANGO – Association of NGOs