Mapping Baku Training Module

 Discuss:  Mapping  Questions Overview

 The quality of the maps used has a major influence on the quality of the Census.  Maps guide the enumerator to the dwellings they need to enumerate, as well as other areas where people may be located during enumeration  The enumeration area formed when creating the maps can also form the basis for dissemination of output,  can be used as the building block in a geographic classifications  used to manage the enumeration process. Mapping

Enumeration Area Supervisor Area Subdistrict Regional Manager Province Country Geographic Classification

Enumeration Area Supervisor Area Subdistrict Regional Manager Province Country Geographic Classification Electoral Areas? Postal Areas?

Need to consider the Design Criteria  When designing the maps, need to consider:  need to cover whole country  management of enumeration  dissemination purposes, including alignment to other boundaries, such as postal areas

Mapping Technology  hand drawn maps  map overlays and technology assist mapping  Satellite imagery  Aerial photography  Global Positioning System (GPS)  Geographic Information Systems Satellite imagery example

Mapping Quality Assurance  Documenting the design criteria and design procedures key to ensuring good quality maps  Ensuring the quality of the maps also key  no overlaps between enumeration areas and administrative/statistical boundaries  enumeration areas align and no gaps  designed in accordance with procedures  maps fit for purpose

Questions?