Project assistance completion report : census data processing : OAJC II project, 272-0105

The project performed extremely well in terms of target dates. Data entry for both the establishment census and the housing and population census was completed at least 2 months ahead of the earliest planned date. Results based on a 10% sample of the data were available within 7 months of the enumeration period, and the final results, by sex and Omani/non-Omani breakdowns to the level of locality, were available within 1 year of the enumeration period. Detailed tabulations are still being generated, but it is clear that they will be completed well within the 2-year time limit generally accepted for publication of census results. U.S. assistance in the form of microcomputers and related processing equipment as well as the provision of a long-term technical advisor to assist local project staff was very effective. (Author abstract, modified)