Census 2020 Update

2020 Census Update

The 2020 Population and Housing Census preparations are already underway, the three Census teams are already starting out their schedules.

Publicity Team

The publicity team are already negotiating with Media outlets such as FM & radio stations as well as online media platforms to promote the upcoming 2020 Population and Housing Census starting on November 16^th 2020. The awareness through Digicel and Vodafone SMS services has been going on already in August and will continue for the next two months. Negotiations with DLA for awareness to circulate through Area secretaries, of all area councils throughout Vanuatu and the six provinces. The Publicity team also circulate link of online recruitment through social media platforms as well as the VNSO's website. Furthermore a presentation at the Malvatumauri Council's of Chiefs was also carried out to promote the 2020 Census in order spread awareness through the Chiefs network to the rural communities.

Logistic & Administration

Logistic & administration team have also started on their work plan schedules, recruitment's is now open and any interest male or female   18 years   above can apply and application are only completed online. Check the Census Recruitment Section for more information. Training will commence straight after the selection of field   enumerators, supervisors, and headquarter supervisors. There will be different venues based on the six provinces and the urban areas. The logistic team have also purchase supplies of       Census proper-id badges,stickers, umbrellas, enumerator bags, cups, etc.  The logistic team will also confirm training teams to be deployed to different training sites throughout the country.

Questionnaire Team & Pilot Testing

The Census Questionnaire team have already engaged in a pilot testing of the census questionnaires to identify any errors or shortcomings in the questionnaire and time taken to complete a questionnaire per household. After the first pilot testing the Census questionnaire are now being reviewed before it can be finalized and synchronize to the Census tablets. The team will also be responsible for the training of trainers before they travel to the training sites.

The Census Teams will continue to give monthly updates on their progress and tasks achieved so far. keep checking for more updates in the 2020 Census Update section.