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National Establishment Census 2007-2008

Liberia, 2007 - 2008
Reference ID
LBR_2007_NEC_v01_M
Producer(s)
Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services
Metadata
DDI/XML JSON
Created on
Nov 30, 2011
Last modified
Mar 29, 2019
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  • Identification
  • Version
  • Scope
  • Coverage
  • Producers and sponsors
  • Survey instrument
  • Data collection
  • Data Access
  • Disclaimer and copyrights
  • Contacts
  • Metadata production

    • Identification

    Survey ID number

    LBR_2007_NEC_v01_M
    Title

    National Establishment Census 2007-2008
    Country
    Name Country code
    Liberia LBR
    Study type

    Enterprise Census [en/census]
    Series Information

    The last National Establishment Census was conducted in 1987/88.
    Abstract

    An establishment census is a complete enumeration of all local units where people work in a country at a specified time. Included are not only business establishment but also government establishment and NGOs. It is a primary source of benchmark statistics and National Accounts. In order to keep the burden for the respondent as low as possible, the inquiry is limited to a few variables. The establishment census provides information on the lowest administrative unit. The last Establishment Census was conducted in 1985.

    Objectives of the 2007 National Establishment Census (2007 NEC)

    1. The 2007 National Establishment Census, hereafter referred as 2007 NEC, is being held in order to provide benchmark information which is essential for sound development planning, making administrative policy decisions and research. It also provides a frame for National Accounts.
    2. The specific objectives are to ascertain the following.
      a) Size, composition and spatial distribution of the formal and informal sector of the economy
      b) Scope oft the Private and Public sector, Non-Profit Institutions
      c) Ownership of establishments
      d) Legal status
      e) Major activities by ISIC
      f) Labor Force composition and distribution in Liberia
    Kind of Data

    Census/enumeration data [cen]
    Unit of Analysis

    Business Establishements.

    Version

    Version Description

    Version 01: Basic raw data, obtained from data entry (before editing).
    Version Date

    2008-03
    Version Notes

    This is the first unedited version of the dataset.

    Scope

    Notes

    The scope of the 2007 Liberia National Establishment Census includes:

    • Location of establishment
    • Major activity
    • Type of statistical unit
    • Employment
    • Ownership
    • Type of business

    Coverage

    Geographic Coverage

    National
    Universe

    An establishment is a local unit where people work. Included are business establishments, Government establishments and NGOs performing activities according to the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC).

    Producers and sponsors

    Primary investigators
    Name
    Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services
    Producers
    Name Affiliation Role
    National Information Management Centre UNDP Technical assistance
    Norwegian Refugee Council UNHCR Technical assistance
    Funding Agency/Sponsor
    Name Role
    United Nations Development Programme Funding
    United Nations Refugee Council Funding

    Survey instrument

    Questionnaires

    One structured questionnaire was used to collect the information.

    Data collection

    Dates of Data Collection
    Start End
    2007-12-11 2008-01-27
    Data Collectors
    Name Affiliation
    Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo_Information Services GOL
    Supervision

    See attached individual reports from supervisors.
    Data Collection Notes

    See attached field reports.

    Data Access

    Access authority
    Name URL Email
    Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo_Information Services, Director General http://www.tlcafrica.com/lisgis/lisgis.htm tedwardliberty@yahoo.com
    Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo_Information Services, Deputy Director General http://www.tlcafrica.com/lisgis/lisgis.htm jquiah2002@yahoo.com
    Confidentiality
    Is signing of a confidentiality declaration required? Confidentiality declaration text
    yes LISGIS encourages the sharing and use of survey data. However, users must meet the conditions as specified in the Access Conditions and requirement areas. Please do not redistribute data to other institutes without the explicit consent from LISGIS authorities.
    Access conditions

    LISGIS data is free to use but is available for only non-commercial research purposes. To obtain access to the data, please contact the relevant persons listed. All publication, from the use of the data must include an acknowledgement to the survey and LISGIS. Guidelines for the form of such an acknowledgement are given under citation requirement.
    Citation requirements

    Use of the dataset must be acknowledged using a citation which would include:

    • the Identification of the Primary Investigator
    • the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation)
    • the survey reference number
    • the source and date of download

    Disclaimer and copyrights

    Disclaimer

    Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services, (LISGIS) provides these data to external users without any warranty or responsibility implied. LISGIS accepts no responsibility for the results and/or implications of any actions resulting from the use of these data.

    Contacts

    Contacts
    Name Affiliation Email URL
    Director General Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo_Information Services tedwardliberty@yahoo.com http://www.tlcafrica.com/lisgis/lisgis.htm
    Deputy Director General Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo_Information Services jquiah2002@yahoo.com http://www.tlcafrica.com/lisgis/lisgis.htm
    Deputy Director General Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo_Information Services ffwreh25@yahoo.com http://www.tlcafrica.com/lisgis/lisgis.htm

    Metadata production

    DDI Document ID

    DDI_LBR_2007_NEC_v01_M
    Producers
    Name Affiliation Role
    Ivo Njosa Consultant Producer of CDROM
    Date of Metadata Production

    2008-03-10

    Metadata version

    DDI Document version

    Version 01 (March 2008).
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