SHARJAH // Government departments and authorities are joining forces in Sharjah to encourage a high participation rate in the 2015 census.
At a Government Communication Unit meeting, officials discussed ways of raising awareness about the importance of the census and the need for everyone in the emirate – both citizens and residents – to take part.
The census, titled For a Better Tomorrow, aims to provide data on all residents, as well as the emirate’s economic structures, state news agency Wam said.
The census results will inform the provision of services and programmes.
“The Sharjah 2015 census will seek to enable government bodies in the emirate to develop plans that will make use of available resources, enhance the services that are provided, and tackle the needs of residents and investors in terms of infrastructure,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development.
“This will reinforce economic and social development, and strengthen the ability to anticipate future needs with higher accuracy.”
Sheikh Mohammed discussed the main aspects of the census project next month, its timelines and how the government can contribute to its success, whether working through websites, social networking pages, or events and campaigns.
He called on all Sharjah government institutions to support the census and contribute to its success, by promoting its objectives.
Sheikh Mohammed said the census involved every authority, institution, company and individual in the emirate of Sharjah.
The Sharjah 2015 census was an initiative of Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.
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