Status report on integrated household survey programmes in Africa since the 1980s

Abstract

Household surveys have been conducted in Africa for over 30 years to collect income and expenditure data, demographic data and other household based data for various purposes. Although great experience has been gained and expertise developed, many countries still lack the requisite skills, expertise and resources to undertake these surveys regularly. Further, these surveys are costly and require advance planning and prioritization against competing demands for scarce resources.