Modern systems of official statistics require the accurate and timely estimation of socio-demographic indicators for disaggregated geographical regions. Traditional data collection methods such as censuses or household surveys impose great financial and organizational burdens for National...

Besides some basic methodology and definitions, the guidelines provide practical rules, strategies and hints to lead the practitioner in the initial phase of survey planning and reporting, in the selection of the best sampling method and type of allocation, in the determination of the sample...