Use of new technologies for the 2020 population and housing census round

Abstract

For the first time in Mexico, the 2020 Population and Housing Census data collection will be carried out through a CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) scheme as the main enumeration method, but it will also include the CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing) and the CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing) methods. These innovations, given the census structure size and the rapid changes in technologies, are a significant challenge for INEGI. Progress in census planning and field tests results will be presented, including the main challenges to be faced, the innovations considered for their implementation, as well as the successful experiences on the use of technologies for geo-referencing the information both in the data collection stage and for results dissemination.

Design of a Mobile Application for the Automation of the Census Process in Peru

“…This thesis by Julio Gonzales, describe the process of developing a mobile application and a web platform for the organization Techo Guatemala, explains the creation of a tool that facilitates the process of taking and managing data collected during the census, because it will be carried out in remote areas of Guatemala City, the mobile application conducts the census without internet connection and, subsequently, synchronizes the raised data with the web platform, this application for mobile devices is effective for lifting data and there is no need to invest in physical and expensive resources such as paper ballots [6].…”