Technical meeting on innovative approaches to improve sampling efficiency and coverage

Description

Sampling is a fundamental aspect of household surveys – it allows National Statistical Offices (NSO) and researchers to collect data from a representative sample of the population. Proper sampling schemes ensure that the results of the survey are accurate and can be generalized to the entire population. Unfortunately, there have been many challenges associated with the above aspects. Currently, population censuses and consequent traditional sampling frames are facing many challenges. These include under-covered areas (such as those under conflict or difficult to access), declining response rates, and the rapidly expansion of urban sectors that get the frame outdated very soon. The census frame also usually does not contain contact information except for the addresses, which makes it difficult to reach the respondents via telephone or emails, for CATI and CAWI surveys. Sampling techniques have also been challenged, especially in efforts to reach the marginalized population. The technical meeting aims to foster knowledge exchange, explore innovative approaches, and address challenges related to sampling methodologies and the development of comprehensive sample frames.

Period	23 Oct 2023
Held at	United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, Austria