THE Bureau of Statistics, on Saturday, continued its public sensitisation campaign at the Amazonia Mall in Providence and the Parika Market, as part of efforts to increase public awareness of the preliminary results of the 2022 National Population and Housing Census.
The outreach targeted a wide cross-section of the public, including shoppers, vendors and commuters, with officials engaging residents on the significance of the census findings and how the data affects national planning and development.
According to the Bureau, the engagements focused on explaining what the census results mean, why they are important, and how they inform decision-making in areas such as public services, infrastructure development and policy formulation across Guyana.
Officials emphasised that census data is a critical tool for effective planning and policy-making and should be accessible and understood by all citizens, as it reflects the demographic and social realities of the population.
The Bureau of Statistics is expected to conclude its current series of public sensitisation activities this weekend, with outreaches planned for Giftland Mall and the Mon Repos Market.