Statistics Sierra Leone hosted a consultative meeting with members of the Technical Committee for the planned Decennial Population and Housing Census, aimed at updating stakeholders on the progress of the project and sharing findings from an international assessment mission.

The meeting featured presentations on the progress made so far in preparations for the Census, which is critical for planning and policy-making in Sierra Leone. Key updates focused on the logistical aspects of the census process, including data collection strategies, technology deployment, and training initiatives for field staff.

A significant part of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the findings and recommendations from the Census Assessment Mission, led by technical experts from the United States Census Bureau (USCB), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The mission evaluated the current state of preparations, offering valuable insights into areas for improvement and suggesting best practices from other countries.

The recommendations emphasized the importance of refining the census framework to ensure accurate data collection, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Experts also highlighted the need for enhanced coordination between government agencies and international partners to ensure the successful execution of the Census.

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Stats SL expressed commitment to addressing the recommendations and ensuring that the Decennial Population and Housing Census will be carried out efficiently and effectively, contributing to the country’s long-term development goals.

This consultative meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to make the upcoming Census a transparent, inclusive, and reliable exercise, laying the foundation for informed decision-making across sectors.

Some part of the meeting was to discussing the findings and recommendations of the Census Assessment Mission, which was led by technical experts from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United States Census Bureau (USCB), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

The mission was said to assessed the existing status of readiness, providing useful information into areas for improvement and recommending standards from other countries.

The project at hand aims to improving the census framework to enable reliable gathering data, particularly in rural and remote areas. Some Experts also discussed the importance of improved collaboration among government agencies and international partners to ensure success of the Census.