Inaugural meeting: revision of the United Nations Handbooks related to Household Surveys
22 - 24 January 2024
United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), National Bureau of Statistics, China
DOSM Representative:Mr. Masrol Hafizal Ismail, Principal Assistant Director, Integration & Data Management Division
Take home-points: The UN Statistics Division's technical meeting emphasises revising the Household Surveys Handbook, providing practical guidance rooted in academic work/national statistics office. Recommendations advocate for a "core" handbook, expanding on the 1984 foundation, aligning with GSBPM phases, and addressing issues such as project management and survey integration into the national data ecosystem. This revision also encompasses aspects of the Household Surveys for the Next Decade paper, particularly extending the enabling environment. The primary objective is to improve the accessibility and usability of the Household Surveys Handbook by incorporating web-based platforms and AI ChatBot integration, with the aim of benefiting a diverse audience.
