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ISBN | 9789780836962 |
Format | HardBound |
Language | English |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Bib. Info | xi. 169p. ; 21cm. |
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Several authors have discussed topics related to the importance of population census for development planning, community mobilization, and preparations for the 2006 population and housing census. The extent to which political, religious, psychological, cultural values and beliefs could affect the accuracy and acceptability of the census figures were also discussed. Opinions were divided as to whether data on ethnicity and religion should be excluded from the census exercise; but there was consensus on the need to adequately enlightened the general populace about any population census so as to ensure their cooperation.