C. World Population and Housing Census Programme resource centre
29. As had been done for the 2010 census round, the Statistics Division will
maintain the World Population and Housing Census Programme website as a
resource for countries to exchange their experiences and share their knowle dge and
information on census-taking. It also serves to provide guidance to countries and
monitor progress on the implementation of the Programme. The website will be
continually updated on census activities, census guidelines, national census
materials and a census knowledge base, which is a comprehensive facility that
provides technical documentation for census takers.
D. Review of national experience
30. Pursuant to decision 43/101, in which the Statistical Commission requested
that the 2020 census round have three reviews, the Statistics Division will undertake
such reviews in order to gather information on country practices for the round and
identify challenges and countries in need of assistance. The collected information
will be appropriately analysed and disseminated.
E. Microdata repository
31. At the second meeting of the expert group on the third revision of the
Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, experts
pointed out the lack of an international organization with the responsibility of
collecting and making accessible census microdata samples from countries. In that
connection, it was suggested that the Statistics Division take on the role as part of
its responsibilities for the 2020 World Population and Housing Census
Programme.13
F. Resolution on the 2020 World Population and Housing Census Programme
32. At its forty-third session, the Statistical Commission requested that the
Statistics Division prepare by 2015 a draft resolution on the 2020 World Population
and Housing Census Programme for approval by the Commission and endorsement
by the Economic and Social Council. The draft resolution is submitted for
consideration by the Commission (see annex).
IV. Points for discussion
33. The Commission might wish to take note of and comment on the
implementation of the 2010 World Population and Housing Census Programme.
34. The Commission is invited to:
(a) Consider and approve the draft resolution on the 2020 World Population
and Housing Census Programme;
(b) Review and endorse the draft Principles and Recommendations for
Population and Housing Censuses, Revision 3;
(c) Comment and provide guidance on the proposed activities of the
Statistics Division for the 2020 World Population and Housing Census Programme.