Terms-of-Reference
- Share and exchange information on mapping methodologies that support
censuses and statistical surveys by:
- collaborating with cartographic units in statistical agencies
to document their mapping processes that support field operations
for taking a census or conducting a satistical survey;
- encouraging statistical organizations to produce and disseminate
cartographic products to accompany the use of statistical data;
- identifying challenges and obstacles in census mapping operations;
- conducting workshops and/or seminars that present best practices
in census cartography and census mapping operations, new developments
and technical innovations;
- Encourage the use of new technologies and approaches supporting census
mapping by:
- demonstrating successful mapping technology ventures of census
organizations;
- identifying methods for improved harmonization of data and data
integration;
- explore and develop cartographic techniques for effective communication
of statistical data themes.
- Serve as a forum for census cartographers and organizations that promote
census mapping activities by:
- using ICA sponsored workshops and conferences for regional
meetings of census cartographers;
- encouraging sponsoring organizations such as the United Nations
to participate in conference theme tracks of the International Cartographic
Conference.