1. United Nations World Programme of Population and Housing Censuses
Experiences and lessons learned

2. Resolution 1995/7 Urged Member States to:
Carry out population and housing censuses during the period ; and
Provide census results to the United Nations and other appropriate intergovernmental organizations.
Requested the Secretary-General to:
Proceed with the development of the 2000 World Programme
Source: United Nations Economic and Social Council

3. Carry out population and housing censuses during the period 1995-2004
1. Number of countries and areas of the world increased to 231 from 212 countries and areas)
2. The number conducting censuses increased ( to 196 from187 countries and areas).
3. Proportion of the population covered by population censuses decreased ( to 89% from 92% of world population).

4. Conducted /Not Conducted
1990
2000
United Nations Statistics Division – As of July 2004

5. Population covered in the 2000 Round; World and Regions
United Nations Statistics Division – As of July 2004

6. Censuses in Africa: A Problem
1990 Round
2000 Round

7. Provide census results to the United Nations and other organizations
Source: United Nations Statistics Division

8. Implement the 2000 World Programme of Population and Housing Census
Principles and Recommendations
Handbooks and Technical reports
Collection of census data from Member States through the Demographic Yearbook
Technical cooperation especially in countries with difficult circumstances
Expert group meetings
Workshops, training seminars, training materials

9. Plans for the Future A resolution for the 2010 World Programme
Active Involvement of Member States: A Proposal

10. Active Involvement of Member States: A Proposal
Set priorities – Recognize emerging Issues
Add to the value of censuses through public trust and involvement of a broader group of people and interest groups
Conduct – Alternative designs/IT
Report – Electronic exchange
Share and exchange necessary expertise, resources and management experience
Support the UNSD Trust Fund for active involvement
Address the problems of countries in especially difficult circumstances

11. 2010 World Programme of Population and Housing Censuses
Resolution - Priorities
Principles and Recommendations – 1.0?
Handbooks/Manuals - Topics
Coordination mechanisms – Expert Group
Technical Cooperation – A forum?
Reporting mechanisms – Minimize the burden, improve the timeliness, strengthen the electronic use of the UN Demographic Yearbook