Work Programme - Statistics South Africa

2.2.3 Dwelling frame development and maintenance
The dwelling frame is a database of geographically referenced dwellings with physical addresses. This will be provided
through the and across the statistical value chain (i.e. geographic systems,
geographic frames, geographic methods and standards, geographic support, geographic analysis) in order to improve the
The dwelling frame will become the sampling frame for all household surveys and the population census.
Strategic objective:
Objective statement:
Baseline:
Links:
To ensure a reliable frame for household surveys and censuses by updating the spatial frame and
database annually
Number of current dwelling units collected: 10,6 million
This objective will provide a frame for accurate sampling for households surveys and a complete
and up-to-date database of dwellings for planning and conducting of censuses
This objective will contribute to improving the measurement of the economy and society
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Over the medium term, the Geography unit will focus on achieving the following objectives:
Improve the geographic information base by developing and maintaining a spatial information frame.
Expand the statistical information base through the application of spatial analysis and modelling.
Expand the use and implementation of GIS and appropriate technology.
Promote international cooperation and participation in geo-statistics.
Invest in the learning and growth to expand geography skills and knowledge.
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