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1. Project Planning and Management2. Geospatial Mapping and EA Database3. Enumeration Instruments and Tools4. Data Capture and Management5. Census Testing and Pilots6. Recruitment and Training7. Deployment and Supervision8. Enumeration and Logistics9. Quality Assurance and Risk Management10. Census Analysis and Products11. Partnerships and Collaboration12. Advocacy and Publicity13. Procurement and Financial Management14. Post-Enumeration Survey15. Alternative Approaches16. Planning Checklist
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1. Project Planning and Management2. Geospatial Mapping3. Enumeration Instruments4. Data Capture5. Census Testing6. Recruitment and Training7. Deployment and Supervision8. Enumeration and Logistics9. Quality Assurance10. Census Analysis11. Partnerships12. Advocacy13. Procurement14. Post-Enumeration Survey15. Alternative Approaches16. Planning Checklist
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Challenges and Lessons Learnt​

  • Several common challenges emerged across countries. Device-related issues, such as hardware failures and inconsistent specifications, disrupted field operations. Inadequate network coverage hindered real-time data transmission, especially in remote areas. Training gaps among field staff limited their ability to troubleshoot technical problems, and in some cases, data quality suffered due to insufficient supervisory checks.

  • Security concerns also surfaced. In Kenya, the late introduction of Mobile Device Management (MDM) software meant that some devices were vulnerable to unauthorised access or interference. These experiences underscore the need for early planning and comprehensive training in both technical and operational aspects of digital census implementation.