[Making census data accessible to local users in the public and private sectors].

Area of Science:

• Demography
• Geographic Information Science
• Public Administration

Background:

• Government statistical offices possess valuable census data.
• Local public and private sectors require access to this data for informed decision-making.
• Effective data dissemination is crucial for local development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline methods for making census data accessible to local users.
• To discuss relevant technological tools for data utilization.
• To identify key factors for successful technology transfer at the local level.

Main Methods:

• Review of strategies for data dissemination by national statistical offices.
• Discussion of specific software tools, including REDATAM-Plus and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Analysis of requirements for institutionalizing technology transfer.

Main Results:

• Several computer programs, such as REDATAM-Plus and GIS, can facilitate data access.
• Successful local implementation hinges on national agencies providing technical support, remote training, data standards, and data protection solutions.
• The geographical focus for these strategies is Latin America and the Caribbean.

Conclusions:

• National agencies play a critical role in enabling local use of census data.
• Technology transfer, standardization, and data protection are essential for effective data utilization.
• The outlined approaches aim to bridge the gap between national data and local needs in the specified region.