CENSUS Presentation at MIMU meeting with IM Group Yangon 2 nd September 2013 Fredrick Okwayo UNFPA Country Technical Adviser 1 Background Key considerations Methodology Maps Questions ID: 552750
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SILENT FEATURES OF 2014 MYANMAR CENSUS
Presentation at MIMU meeting with IM Group
Yangon, 2nd September 2013Fredrick Okwayo, UNFPA Country Technical Adviser
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Background
Key considerations
MethodologyMapsQuestions
Outline
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Results from Pilot Census
Data Release
calendar
Challenges
Your role in the censusSlide3
Background
Previous censuses in Burma
The 2014 Myanmar Census is historic
First real time statistical
information
One time snap shot on the 29
th
March 2014
Supports transition process
Provide sampling frame for credible research
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Full coverage of the population, targets all people and areas Legal Mandate
Mandates DOP to conduct the census
Protects data confidentiality and how to release dataOutlines obligation and rights of the publicStructures all the way to Ward and Village tract level Not regulated, conducted and checked by ITABKey Considerations for Implementation4Slide5
Subjected to strict monitoring and consultation Risk mitigation measures identified during assessment and pilot census (political, logistical, administrative and technical
)Conducted a pilot census in 20
township and testing the census in Rakhine IDP camps Large team of experts (political, communication, mapping, data processing, overall management, etc.) Key Consideration for Implementation5Slide6
The census will be done on
“de facto” basis
Everybody within the borders of Myanmar on Census Night will be countedCensus Night is Saturday 29th March 2014
The Reference time is 00.00 hrs 30th March 2014
Data
collection will continue
for 12 days until
10th April
Method of enumeration is face-to-face interview (canvasser method)
2014 Census MethodologySlide7
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Who will be counted?
Everyone who spends the Census Night (the night of 29/30th March 2014) within Myanmar’s bordersBoth Myanmar citizens and foreigners (exception are Foreign
embassy staff based in Myanmar)
All persons who spend the Census Night in a
household
, whether
members or visitors will
be counted in that
household
Any person who died after the Census Night
(but who was alive on the Census Night); Slide8
PREPARATION OF FINAL CENSUS MAPSAREAS WITHOUT FIELD MAPS
Sample EA Map using MIMU Data and 1:50,000
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PREPARATION OF FINAL CENSUS MAPSAREAS WITHOUT FIELD MAPSEA Demarcation using 1:50,000 Slide11
PREPARATION OF FINAL CENSUS MAPSAREAS WITHOUT FIELD MAPSEA Demarcation using
Satellite ImagerySlide12
Contents (41 questions)
Demographic
characteristics (Age, sex, religion, marital status, ethnic groups) Disability, type of Identity CardsMigration
Education
Labour Force
Fertility/Mortality
Type and conditions of housing unit
Household amenities, water, toilet, energy
Ownership of specific items by household
Household members abroad
Recent deaths in the householdsSlide13
Census Questionnaire (Eng)Slide14
Census Questionnaire (Myan)Slide15
Indicators:-
ReligionEthnicity
Note: Code list of 135 ethnic groups provided . If the answer is not in the list, enumerator fill the “others” code and write the name of ethnicity/nationality as given.
Questions for all members (Demographic Characteristics)
Religion
EthnicitySlide16
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Relationship to Head of HouseholdTable 2. Relationship by Sex
Relationship
SexTotalPercent
Percent
Percent
Total
49,575
100
100
100
Head
11,296 22.836.910.9
Spouse 7,443 150.527.3Child 18,463 37.239.635.2Son/Daughter-in-law 1,596
3.2
3.3
3.1
SonDaughter-in-law
4,095
8.3
8.8
7.8
Parent/Parent-in-law
1,016
2
1.1
2.9
Sibling
1,233
2.5
1.9
3
Grandparent
70
0.1
0.1
0.2
Other relative
2,262
4.6
4.4
4.7
Adopted child
87
0.2
0.2
0.2
Not relative
2,014
4.1
3.2
4.8Slide18
LiteracySex
by Read/write(Population age between 15 and 24 years
SexRead/writeTotalYes
PercentNo
Percent
Total
9,046
8,515
94.1
531
5.9
Male 3,921 3,706 94.5
2155.5Female 5,125 4,809 93.83166.2 Sex by Read/write ( Population 5 years and above)
Sex
Read/write
Total
Yes
Percent
No
Percent
Total
45,549
39,063
85.8
6,486
14.2
Male
20,629
17,941
87
2,688
13
Female
24,920
21,122
84.8
3,798
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ReligionTable 4. Religion by Sex
Religion
SexTotalPercentPercent
Percent
Total
49,451
100
100
100
Buddhist
41,188
83.383.583.1Christian
7,805 15.815.516.1Islam 364 0.70.80.6Hindu 82
0.2
0.2
0.2
Animist
9
*
*
*
Other
3
*
*
*Slide20
Type of Identity Card -10 years and above
Table 5. Identity card by Batch - Urban/Rural
Identity cardTotalTotalUrban
Rural
Citizenship Scrutiny Card
33616
81.6
83.9
80.4
Associate Scrutiny Citizenship Card
203
0.51.5*Naturalized Scrutiny Citizenship Card
1980.510.2National Registration Card5411.31.61.2Temporary Registration Card153
0.4
0.9
0.1
Foreign Registration Card
27
0.1
0.2
*
Foreign Passport
10
*
0.1
0
None of the above
6469
15.7
10.9
18.1Slide21
Type of cards owned by StateSlide22
Preliminary Results: Population by sex and related indicators at administrative level.
3 months after data collection (July 2014);
Main Results: 11 months after data collection (Feb/March 2015)Frame for household based surveys – August 2014
Thematic Reports: Fertility, Mortality, Migration, Population Projections, Education, gender, etc.
from November 2015 to Dec 2016
Dissemination of the results and further research
When are data planned to be released
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Technical and Institutional capacity
Building strong public confidence in the process through outreach and advocacy
Ensuring census remains a strong statistical exerciseAccessibility to some parts of the countryFull participation of all people in the country (political, administrative, logistical and technical risks)Challenges
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We need your support! Become a 2014 Census Partner!
By supporting the 2014 Census of Myanmar, your organization will help your constituencies get the services they deserve:
The Census determines the distribution of government funding to critical community services such as the provision of doctors, health centers, schools, teachers, roads, electricity, services for disabled people, political representation, etc…An incomplete count means that some segments of society, often the ones that need it most, will not receive the services and funding they deserve.The critical role of INGOs, NGOs, civil society and DPsSlide25
Your contribution to the censusKnow census facts and
share themCreate awareness among the staff, communities, families and
friendsDemystify misconceptions or myths about the census, including journalists Reassure the population of the confidentiality/ secrecy of the census process and resultsSlide26
Include information about the 2014 Census in your newsletters, bulletins, and Web sitesHelp recruit community leaders from the constituencies you work with to advocate for the census in their communities
Offer information sharing sessions, focal group discussions, meetings with your constituencies to spark conversations and informed discussion on the importance of the 2014 Census.
Detailed information on the census is being printed and will be shared soon.Possible ActionsSlide27
Thank you and any questions….