Chuuk State Census Report - pacificweb.org

Chapter 1. Introduction2000 FSM Census of Chuuk StateThe 2000 FSM Census of ChuukThe 2000 Census covered all persons usually residing in the FSM as of April 1, 2000. A census of the usual residentsis a de-jure count of the population. Only people who had resided or intended to reside in the FSM for six months ormore prior to the census were counted. Thus short-term visitors, staying for less than six months, were excluded.Usual residents who were overseas at the time of the Census were included if they intended to return to the FSM withinsix months. FSM citizens who were away for more than six months were not considered to be usual residents of FSM,and were excluded from the Census.The census also covered housing units (living quarters), both occupied and intended for occupancy (vacant) at the timeof the census. Excluded were buildings for businesses, offices, institutions, and other structures not used as livingquarters.The objectives of the 2000 FSM Census were to provide the following:i. Information on the change in the size and composition of Chuuk population.ii. Current population figures for making very realistic estimates of Chuuk and FSM population for theallocation of funds to the states and municipalities, and for the revision of municipal and electoral boundaries.iii. The information required for development planning and policymaking.iv. A framework for sampling for post census surveys.Time Schedule and Key EventsThe preparation for the 2000 FSM Census started in October 1999. The following provides the list of major events forthe 2000 FSM Census project.1999Oct. Planning and Preparation of Census WorkshopsDevelop Census Organization ChartPrepare Calendar of ActivitiesPrepare census operational budgetPrepare enumeration planNov Decide timing and scope of enumerationDesign control formsSelect and purchase office equipment and suppliesDec Develop Quality control and Operational controlPrepare training materials2000Jan Train personnel for map updateUpdate map informationFeb Review map updatePrint and prepare training materialsFinalize questionnaire contentDecide processing proceduresMar Generate Enumerators and Crew Leaders mapsRevise procedure and programReview field materialsPrint training materials for the actual enumerationPrepare Enumerators and Supervisors kit for the actualenumerationFinalize recruitment of Enumerators and SupervisorsConduct training for Enumerators and SupervisorsDistribute field materialsMake field assignment for Enumerators andSupervisorsCensus publicity with radio and churchApr Conduct EnumerationConduct field editingConduct preliminary countMay Editors and Coders recruitedJun Recruit and Train keyersPrepare Control countsManual editsCoding verification operationVerify questionnaire keyingConduct computer editingJul Generate tabulationReview tabulationNov Attend training in D.C. on tabulation and analysis2001Mar Workshop on table development and analysisFinal table productionPreparation of the Census Analytical reportAugFirst draft of the census and detail report were developReview on the first draft took placeDraft copy to be extended to the users for furthercomments14 Chuuk Branch Statistics Office, Division of Statistics, FSM Department of Economic Affairs