1. 1 Understanding how the Trinidad and Tobago 2011 Census Data can inform National Development Presented by A. Noguera- Ramkissoon, UNFPA, OIC, SALISES Forum, 5 March 2013

2. Background – Purpose of the Census  Primary source of information about the number and characteristics of a population  Since the 1950s, key features of the census include:  individual enumeration (confidentiality)  within a defined area (universality)  over a short time-frame (simultaneity) and  at regular intervals (periodicity).

3. Background – Purpose of the Census  Provides a sampling frame  A baseline for population and related functional projections that are critical for sectoral planning  Provides comparability of basic development indicators among countries  Facilitates the tracking of trends (including MDGs)

4. Why UNFPA Provides Support to Censuses  It provides a greater understanding of population dynamics, which influences every aspect of human social and economic development including:  growth rates  age structure  fertility and mortality  migration and more  It helps to see the link between reproductive health and women’s empowerment on population trends 4

5. Why UNFPA Provides Support to Censuses  It helps governments to gather information, track and analyse population trends - to create and manage sound policies and generate political will to appropriately address both current and future needs  In many countries, it is the sole source of information on the population and its characteristics 5

6. UNFPA’s Global Support to Censuses  data collection and analysis;  participating in national, regional and global policy dialogue  supporting demonstrative programmes 6

7. Support provided by UNFPA to the 2011 Census in T&T  Questionnaire design  Cleaning the data  Developing and formatting of the tabulation programs  The development of computer assisted coding application to assist in capturing the descriptions for the Occupation, Industry and Religion  Capacity building in the use of the REDATUM software, with ECLAC to facilitate processing, analysis and sharing of datasets. 7

8. Information Available from the Census 8  Demographic Data tells us:  The total population  The # of males and # of females by age groups;  The various ethnic groups, religions  # of households in each region – population density  Average # of persons per household  The # of non-nationals

9.  # of disabled persons, where they are located, type of disability, sex and age  # of disabled people who are home- bound or who are able to work  Health status: #s with chronic illnesses by sex, age and location  # of persons with health insurance by age, sex, location 9 Information Available from the Census

10.  School enrolment  Educational attainment  Highest qualification ever attained  All by age, sex, location, etc. 10 Information Available from the Census - Education

11.  #s employed (15 years and over) and unemployed  Those seeking work and the reasons for those who are not seeking work  Type of employment  Employment status by job title, industry, or type of business 11 Information Available from the Census - Employment

12.  Marital status  birth rate;  fertility rate;  infant mortality;  #s of deaths and by cause 12 Information Available from the Census – The Family

13.  Information on the use of technology  Poverty indicators 13 Information Available from the Census

14.  Advocacy & Policy Development  Target Interventions where there are gaps  Review of progress on the ICPD agenda & the MDGs 14 Examples of how UNFPA Uses the Data

15. Some Specific Areas where the UN will use the Census Data  To review progress made in meeting MDGs and the 1994 ICPD Programme of Action  To examine fertility levels, age, migration and mortality rates to inform a national population policy  To have a better understanding of the population to facilitate greater planning for its development 15

16. Thank you 16