Experiences and Lessons from the 2020 Round

This section provides comprehensive insights and lessons learned from the 2020 round of population and housing censuses across Africa. The content is organized into 16 key areas that cover the complete census lifecycle.

Browse by Chapter

• Chapter 1: Project Planning and Management
  Key aspects of census planning and management during the digital era

• Chapter 2: Geospatial Mapping and EA Database Management
  Development and implementation of digital cartographic mapping tools

• Chapter 3: Enumeration Instruments, Applications and Tools
  Design and development of digital census instruments

• Chapter 4: Data Capture, Transmission and Management
  Key aspects of data capture, transmission and management in a digital census

• Chapter 5: Census Testing and Pilots
  Key areas to be piloted in digital census operations

• Chapter 6: Recruitment and Training of Field Personnel
  Implementation strategies for recruitment and training

• Chapter 7: Deployment and Supervision of Field Personnel
  Key implementation areas for deploying and supervising field staff

• Chapter 8: Enumeration and Logistics
  Implementation areas for enumeration and logistics management

• Chapter 9: Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Risk Management
  Quality and risk management strategies for digital census

• Chapter 10: Census Analysis, Products, Dissemination and Archiving
  Post-enumeration data processing and dissemination

• Chapter 11: Partnerships and Collaboration
  Building effective partnerships for census implementation

• Chapter 12: Advocacy, Publicity and Resource Mobilization
  Strategies for advocacy, publicity and resource mobilization

• Chapter 13: Procurement and Financial Management
  Key implementation areas for procurement and financial management

• Chapter 14: Post-Enumeration Survey
  Implementation of digital post-enumeration surveys

• Chapter 15: Alternative Approaches
  Alternative methodologies and approaches in digital census

• Chapter 16: Checklist for Planning a Digital Population and Housing Census
  Comprehensive planning checklist and calendar

---

Each chapter includes:

• Introduction - Overview and key concepts
• Selected Country Experiences - Real-world case studies
• Challenges and Lessons Learnt - Key insights and solutions
• Recommendations - Best practices and guidance
• References - Additional resources and documentation

Navigate through the chapters using the sidebar menu, or click on any chapter title above to jump directly to that section.