Planning department appeals to public to cooperate with census
08 Sep 2014, 4:00 PM
Mariyath Mohamed
The Department of National Planning (DNP) has called on all citizens to cooperate in a”national effort” for the 2014 census after suggestions that some groups would refuse to participate.
Assistant Director Fathimath Riyaza said that, while the department has not received any official indications from any persons of intention to boycott the census, it is aware of such sentiments.
The census – scheduled to take place between September 20 and 27 – will be the first time such national data has been collected since 2006.
Locals from the island of Vilufushi in Thaa Atoll have announced that they will be boycotting the census, due to the failure to provide permanent residents for those left homeless after the 2004 tsunami,
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