This United Nations handbook explores how population censuses can be manipulated in order to extract international migration figures. There are not only sections that present relevant definitions needed to harmonise migratory data, but also examples of questions that help users capture the sought-after data. Anecdotes from the national level are included to show concepts put into action. Potential pitfalls and common practices are also covered in detail.
Available in English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, this report examines the role of the data revolution in aiding national and regional development, with a special focus on the role of national statistical offices in developing countries at providing the ‘right data’ to the ‘right people’ in the ‘right format.’ National Statistical Systems (NSS) are crucial to generating the data needed to promote development and reduce poverty and to monitor international development goals.
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This helps countries craft and put into place Demographic and Health Surveys, which measure indicators such as fertility, family planning, mortality, reproductive health, child health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, among others. The publication lays out the steps that the relevant organization needs to take to create the survey, such as organizing the necessary committees, drafting a budget, and choosing indicators; it also lists helpful manuals or guidebooks to aid further reading.
This handbook outlines definitions, data sources and research practices for understanding and measuring mobility in ACP countries.