1. Topic : The use of Technological tools in Data Dissemination
Liberia Institute of Statistics $ Geo-Information Services (LISGIS)
Topic : The use of Technological tools in Data Dissemination
Presented by : Mr. Johnson Q. Kei Deputy Director General LISGIS

2. Key Points to be discussed
Dissemination
Information Dissemination
Type of Dissemination Tools
Understanding the type of Dissemination Tools used by LISGIS
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3. What is Dissemination? Dissemination: Information Dissemination?
To spread something, disburse
Information Dissemination?
Methods one uses to communicate information
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4. Type of Dissemination Tools
LiberiaInfo
IMIS
CensusInfo
NADA
Census Resource CD
Statistical Bulletin
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5. What is LiberiaInfo?
It is a user‐friendly database system that can be deployed on desktops and on the web and is distributed royalty‐free
The system is designed to monitor human development
DevInfo is endorsed by the UNDG for use by Member States in monitoring the MDGs
It helps in the collation and presentation of data in the form of tables, graphs and maps
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6. What are the Output/Products IMIS
What is IMIS?
Integrated Management Information Systems
What are the Output/Products IMIS
Integrated statistical database
Web-based database (intranet/internet)
Set of relevant indicators at national and local levels
Large number of partners using the database (rapid and easy access)
Products IMIS
harmonization of methodologies of data collection, processing and analysis
Preservation and dissemination of data.
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7. What is CensusInfo?
Developed by UNSD in partnership with UNICEF and UNFPA to disseminate census results
Officially launched in February at the 40th session of the Statistical Commission
Available on-line for free
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8. Main Feature of CensusInfo
A tool to disseminate population and housing census results on the web and on CD-ROM
Presents indicators with map and graph facilities by date of census and different geographic levels, from regions to small geographic area
Includes census topics and a suggested list of census indicators with accompanying metadata
Customized to meet country-specific census indicators
Generates user-defined tables, graphs, maps and reports
Import data from other software applications
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9. What is NADA? Is National Data Archive
Is sponsored by Paris 21 and are around the World making with various NSO surveys and
censuses web enabled for easy access around the world.
NADA is now being customized and uploaded to LISGS website. (EG: CWIQ, Education, RISK, etc.
It is a storage site which have Surveys loaded on a CD and uploaded to the site.
For example: You can find NADA online (
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10. Census Resource CD
It is a storage of the National Population & Housing Census Data
On this CD, it give you insight of the National Population & Housing Census from the documentation, Acts, Geographic data, Maps, Themes, Speeches, Pictures, listing of the Census Board, Technicians, Members, Partners, etc
We also give you some information on the 1984 National Population Census
It also have the full copy of the published NPHC
It is a Auto-play CD and it play like a normal website
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11. What is Statistical Bulletin?
Statistical bulletin is a comprehensive document consisting of the socio-demographic and economic data of a country.
It serves as one the essential instruments used by policy makers and implementers to plan adequately for country’s progression, including institutions so as to strategies to meet the growing challenges that may arise.
Note that data placed in statistical bulletin are done in an orderly manner according to the following:
Socio-demographic data which including population education, health, etc.
Economic data which comprise the GNP level, national account, CPI, money and banking data of an economy.
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12. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
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