Bureau of Statistics

Head: Mr. Ian Manifold
imanifold@statisticsguyana.gov.gy
(592)225-9063 / (592)227-0480

This department is responsible for the execution of surveys and its activities involve the following:

	Design of surveys including the drawing of samples of respondents for surveys.
	Construction of the data collection instruments for surveys (mainly questionnaires).
	Training of field and office staff to execute specific surveys.
	Execution of field work such as locating the respondents and seeking responses to the questions on questionnaires.
	Coding / editing of collected data.
	Monitoring of data entry activities and generating tables from raw data for analysis.
	Analysis of survey data.
	Writing and disseminating survey reports.

Past Surveys

	Raising the Profile of Disability in Guyana Survey - A survey of 1,500 persons with disabilities was conducted by the National Commission on Disability (NCD) in 2005 in regions 4, 6, 7 and 9.
	Child Labour Survey in Parika - A Baseline Study on the worst forms of child labour in Parika, Guyana (2004) was executed between September and December 2004. Its main objective was to determine the number and profile of children involved in the worst forms of child labour activities in Parika and its environs. The survey was fully funded by the International Labour Organisation(ILO).
	The 2002 Population and Housing Census.

Recent Surveys

	Demography & Health Survey (DHS) - The Ministry of Health, supported by the Bureau of Statistics, executed a nationwide Demographic and Health Survey during the period January to March of 2009. This survey was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) The objectives of this project were to collect data related to: 1. Family, maternal and child health in Guyana 2. Demographic and other health issues associated with services, knowledge and behavior among women and men in Guyana. The population under study for the Guyana DHS were children, women and men who are living in private households more.
	National Economic Survey - Field work and data processing has been completed.
	Visitor Exit Survey - This survey was carried out during the Carifesta X season; from the 22nd - 31st August 2008. It focused was to evaluate the impact of visitors to Guyana.
	Consumer Price Index - A new basket was compiled based on the 2005-2006 Household & Budget Survey (HBS) which parimarily focused on . It introducing this new basket and CPI series from Janurary 2010. The compilation of the CPI is done quarterly more.
	Needs Assessment of of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) - The Ministry of Health, supported by the Bureau of Statistics, has executed a nationwide EmONC Survey during the period January to March of 2010. This survey was funded by the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA). The overall objectives of this assessment were to: Provide evidence for a baseline useful in realizing the Road Map for Accelerating the Attainment of MDG 4 & 5 Guide policy, planning and prioritization to strengthen the health system.
	2012 Population & Housing Census (Pilot) - BoS staff conducted the 2012 Census - Pilot from May 18 - 24, 2012 in 7 out of 10 Administrative Regions of Guyana.

Current Surveys

	Visitor Exit Survey - The Visitor Exit Survey (VES) is currently in progress at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Timehri) to evaluate the impact of visitors to Guyana.
	2012 Population & Housing Census (Pilot) - BoS staff are currently in the field (7 out of 10 Administrative Regions) collecting data for the 2012 Population & Housing Census - Pilot.

Questionnaires


	Census 2002	Household (PDF Version 2.1 MB) Individual PDF Version 3.3 MB)