Liberia Institute of Statistics Geo Information Services LISGIS

Liberia Institute of Statistics $ Geo. Information Services (LISGIS) Topic : The use of Technological tools in Data Dissemination Pres ente d by : Mr. Joh ns Dep uty on Q. K Dire LISG ctor ei IS Gen eral

Key Points to be discussed Dissemination Information Dissemination Type of Dissemination Tools Understanding the type of Dissemination Tools used by LISGIS Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 2

What is Dissemination? q. Dissemination: ØTo spread something, disburse q. Information Dissemination? ØMethods one uses to communicate information Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 3

Dissemination Tools Type of Dissemination Tools • Liberia. Info • IMIS • Census. Info • Census Resource CD • Statistical Bulletin • Arc. GIS Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 4

What is Liberia. Info? ØIt is a user‐friendly database system that can be deployed on desktops and on the web and is distributed royalty‐free ØThe system is designed to monitor human development ØDev. Info is endorsed by the UNDG for use by Member States in monitoring the MDGs ØIt helps in the collation and presentation of data in the form of tables, graphs and maps Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 5

What is IMIS? Integrated Management Information Systems What are the Output/Products IMIS Ø Integrated statistical database Ø Web-based database (intranet/internet) Ø Set of relevant indicators at national and local levels Ø Large number of partners using the database (rapid and easy access) Products IMIS Ø harmonization of methodologies of data collection, processing and analysis Ø Preservation and dissemination of data. Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 6

What is Census. Info? ØDeveloped by UNSD in partnership with UNICEF and UNFPA to disseminate census results ØOfficially launched in February 2009 at the 40 th session of the Statistical Commission ØAvailable on-line for free Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 7

Main Feature of Census. Info Ø A tool to disseminate population and housing census results on the web and on CD-ROM Ø Presents indicators with map and graph facilities by date of census and different geographic levels, from regions to small geographic area Ø Includes census topics and a suggested list of census indicators with accompanying metadata Ø Customized to meet country-specific census indicators Ø Generates user-defined tables, graphs, maps and reports Ø Import data from other software applications Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 8

Using GIS FOR DISSEMINATION OF CENSUS DATA Available data sets Administrative boundaries of 15 counties, 135 districts and 840 clans Infrastructure Populated places Hydrology Topography Social and Economic data

Census Resource CD ØIt is a storage of the National Population & Housing Census Data ØOn 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 ØWe also give you some information on the 1984 National Population Census ØIt also have the full copy of the published 2008 NPHC ØIt is a Auto-play CD and it play like a normal website Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 10

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: ØSocio-demographic data which including population education, health, etc. ØEconomic data which comprise the GNP level, national account, CPI, money and banking data of an economy. Sunday, September 5, 2021 LISGIS 11

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