1.1 History, Geography, and Economy

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

A brief introduction to the country is necessary in order to place the survey findings in an appropriate context. The description should emphasize features relevant to interpretation of the findings, particularly explanatory or background variables used in the tabulations. Urban-rural residence, region, education, and religion are the most common explanatory variables. The educational system could be outlined and major changes over the last 30 years should be mentioned. The classification of urban and rural areas and some discussion of urban-rural migration are helpful. The distinguishing features of major regions and religions should be given.

1.2 Population

A brief synopsis of population size and growth is required. Detailed findings from previous fertility or family planning surveys should not be included at this point but discussed in the substantive chapters, where they can be compared with the results from this survey. A discussion of the main sources of demographic information is useful.

1.3 Objectives of the Survey

Both the broad objectives and country-specific priorities should be described.

1.4 Organization of the Survey

A summary account of the agency (or agencies) responsible for survey design and implementation, plus a description of any organizational structure created especially for the survey may be included. The timetable of the main phases should be presented. A brief summary of the survey, the procedures undertaken to ensure data quality, and a discussion of response rates should be given here. Details of the fieldwork and the sample design should be presented in an appendix.

1 Tableau 1.1 Indicateurs démographiques de base Indicateurs démographiques selon certaines sources, [PAYS] xx xx Recense Recense ment ment Indicateurs 19.. 20.. Population (en millions) Taux de croissance intercensitaire (en %) Densité (population/km2) Pourcentage de population urbaine Espérance de vie (années) Homme Femme

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This table provides a summary of basic demographic indicators available in the country from censuses. These indicators from different points in time also give an idea of major demographic trends experienced by the country. In order to assess their comparability, it is important to supply proper references. Moreover, it should be mentioned if some of these indicators are not calculated for standard reference periods. In cases where regional data on these indicators exist in the country, they should also be cited in the text to show regional differentials in these indicators.

2 Table 1.2 Résultat des interviews Ménages et Individuelles

Effectif de ménages, nombre d’interviews et taux de réponse par milieu de résidence (non pondéré), [PAYS, ANNÉE]

Résidence Résultat Urbain Rural Ensemble Interviews Ménages Ménages sélectionnés Ménages occupés Ménages interviewés

Taux de réponse des ménages1 Interviews des femmes de 15-49 ans Effectif de femmes éligibles Effectif de femmes éligibles interviewées

Taux de réponse des femmes éligibles 2 Interviews des hommes de 15-54[59] ans Effectif d’hommes éligibles Effectif d’hommes éligibles interviewés

Taux de réponse des hommes éligibles 2

1 Ménages interviewés /Ménages occupés 2 Enquêtés interviewés /Enquêtés éligibles

This table presents information on the number of households selected and interviewed and the number of eligible women and of eligible men identified and interviewed. It also provides the response rates for households, women and men. A more detailed percent distribution of the results of the household and individual interviews by region is presented in Appendix A.