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implementation. Simplified training also makes it much easier to replace staff
during the project when required.
Many NSOs use third party software to provide the Computer-Aided
Personal Interview (CAPI) platform. These third-party solutions utilize mobile
devices and laptops to provide the interviewer with a list of questions and then
records the results. The mobile component of Smart Census integrates with
these third-party solutions giving the NSO the power to choose the provider
that is right for their needs.
Census mapping software applications for fieldwork must provide the
ability to work offline. In addition to openly connecting with third-party
solutions for digital collection, HxGN Smart Census uses advanced caching to
enable offline use in remote areas where internet access is limited or non-
existent. If required, a field interviewer can work offline for days as in Figure 1,
updating the captured data at intervals when connectivity can be restored.
With such a short window to collect all of the demographic data, the NSO
needs to be able to react to changing needs as quickly as possible. With HxGN
Smart Census, the data is updated on-the-fly, giving the planning center
instant insight into where response may be necessary. Injuries, weather,
technical difficulties, and other emergencies can all be mitigated by
understanding the situation quickly and then adjusting the workforce as
needed.

Processing
Because the entire project is digitized from start to finish, there is no need
for a manual data processing step. This eliminates the bulk of the errors – from
transcription or illegibility errors to data entry mistakes – from the process. It
also eliminates the long lag time from capturing the data until it is processed
and ready for analysis.

Post-Enumeration
One of the keys for census data is making it available to the stakeholders
as soon as possible. They need to understand the makeup and needs of their
citizens immediately, so they can begin planning and making policy. Census
data is displayed in graphics, charts, and on a map simultaneously. This
interactive Smart M.App as in Figure 2 lets stakeholders view both
comprehensive statistics and detailed information about specific communities
or areas. Results can be filtered based on multiple factors such as housing type
or socio-economic status.

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