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IPS302 Maia Guntsadze
MSF facilitates identification and monitoring process in the field works,
since it contains detailed personal data of the holder and her/his household
members, as well as GPS coordinates of the household location. It also gives
great possibility to prepare maps indicating sampled units for enumerators to
be used during the field works. Thus, it will decrease the time needed for data
collection and improve data quality.
Statistical Activities Following an Agricultural Census continues with
dissemination of census data, including:
• Reconcile census data with current statistics
• Evaluate current system of statistics
• Develop or update list sampling frames
• Evaluate new methodology and technology
• Design new agricultural surveys or revise existing surveys
• Share experience conducting an agricultural census
Geostat intensively cooperates with international organizations and donors
in order to implement the best practices and improve survey process. USDA
has been helping Geostat since 2007 by providing trainings for permanent
staff and enumerators, suggesting study tours and business trips and granting
equipments. Additionally, USDA is shares expertise in developing
methodologies and is organizes data users and producers meetings.
Based on Census results and in close cooperation with FAO, Geostat managed
to:
 Prepare new sampling frame
 Create new sample (12 000)
 Update sample design and prepare rotational scheme
 Upgrade weighting methodology
 Develop estimation procedures
 Prepare recommendation for updating existing questionnaire
design
 Elaborate mechanisms for automatic calculation of errors
 Create sampling frame update procedures

4. Discussion and Conclusion
As a result of census data and all abovementioned activities quality of
Agricultural statistics increased dramatically in Georgia. In particular:
 Coverage of regional statistics increased
 Up to 150 regional figures released
 Up to 40 new indicators are be available
 More detailed crops statistics
 More detailed livestock statistics
 More detailed farm-gate price statistics
 New indicators on irrigation (irrigated areas)

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