United Nations Population Fund

The Need to Capitalize on the 2020 Census Round for Migration Analysis
Publication Date: March 2019
Author: UNFPA

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This technical brief discusses the opportunity provided by the 2020 census round to significantly increase the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by migratory status and other characteristics relevant in national contexts. 

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