Statistics S/L to Commence National Training of Field Officers Ahead of Cartographic Mapping Exercise
‼️PRESS RELEASE In preparation for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census, Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) will commence a ten-day nationwide training program for field officers in support of its national cartographic mapping exercise. This critical training initiative marks a foundational step toward delivering a credible, inclusive, and technologically driven 2026 Census. The training exercise will run from Monday, 22nd September to Wednesday, 1st October 2025, and will take place simultaneously across all regional centers: Bo, Kenema, Makeni, Port Loko, and the Western Area (Rural and Urban). Purpose of the Training The training is designed to equip selected field personnel with both the technical and practical skills needed for accurate and standardized cartographic mapping across the country. Participants will be trained in the use of modern digital tools, including GPS-enabled devices and Geographic Information System (GIS) software (EADPad), to effectively: •Deline...