The coordination team of Chad's Mouvement Patriotique du Salut (MPS) for the Third General Population and Housing Census (RGPH3) in Iriba department presented its report on Tuesday at the National Library. The ceremony was attended by local residents and officials. The team, led by Coordinator Terap Abdallah Haggar, his deputy Moussa Mahamat Haggar, and Secretary Ismail Abdoul Djouna, worked from July 10 to August 6 to support the census.
The mission aimed to enhance awareness and mobilization for RGPH3 among local authorities, traditional and religious leaders, and census officials. To achieve this, the team deployed groups to each sub-prefecture and provided significant logistical support, including covering transportation costs to access difficult areas. This approach enabled the team to engage with local populations and address concerns.
The coordination team organized community campaigns to alleviate concerns among residents and held consultations with local authorities to resolve field constraints. These efforts helped build trust and facilitate the census process. Additionally, the team identified and corrected technical anomalies, such as the incorrect allocation of census zones.
One notable issue resolved was the reassignment of several census zones in Iriba to other departments. The team's intervention ensured that these zones were correctly allocated, enabling accurate census data collection. This correction will contribute to a more reliable and comprehensive understanding of the region's population.
The MPS coordination team reported a total of 57,040,000 FCFA in mobilized funds. Expenditures amounted to 51,900,000 FCFA, leaving a balance of 6,040,000 FCFA. The team's financial management and resource mobilization efforts supported the success of the mission.
According to the coordination team, the mission's results are satisfactory, pending final analysis by the Institut national des statistiques et des études économiques et démographique (INSEED). The team's efforts have contributed significantly to the RGPH3's progress in Iriba department.
The successful completion of the MPS coordination team's mission in Iriba marks a significant milestone in Chad's RGPH3 process. The team's work has enhanced awareness, mobilization, and data collection in the region. The INSEED's analysis of the census data will provide valuable insights into the region's demographics and inform future development initiatives.
Key points
- The MPS coordination team's mission in Iriba department resulted in satisfactory outcomes, including enhanced awareness and mobilization for RGPH3.
- The team mobilized 57,040,000 FCFA in funds and spent 51,900,000 FCFA, with a balance of 6,040,000 FCFA.
- The mission's success contributes to the progress of Chad's RGPH3, with INSEED's analysis pending.
