The Africa addendum revision 1: to the principles and recommendations for population and housing censuses: revision 3

Abstract

This Africa Addendum to the global Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses Revision 3 is a set of guidelines, specific to the region, on topics, definitions and issues relevant to both census operation and analysis of results. It is, however, meant to be used in conjunction with Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses Revision 3. The present publication is part of the ongoing efforts by ECA to increase the number of African countries to participate, with enhanced quality, in the 2020 Round of Population and Housing Censuses. The centrality of census results cannot be overemphasized in measuring and monitoring the progress towards the attainment of the development agendas, including the goals enshrined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 as agreed at national, sub-regional, regional and international levels.