Gabon: 224 Trainers Complete Preparations for National Census. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — In anticipation of the upcoming Recensement général de la population et des logements (RGPL), 224 trainers have successfully completed a preparatory session in Libreville, Gabon, reports the Agence Gabonaise de Presse.
The national census, set to commence on January 25, 2026, and lasting three weeks, is a critical endeavor for the country’s development planning and resource allocation.
The three — day training, which concluded on Sunday, aimed to enhance the technical and methodological skills of the supervisors overseeing the enumerators.
The objective was to ensure the reliability and quality of the data collected during the national operation.
According to the Minister of Planning and Prospective, Louise Pierrette Mvono, the census’s strategic importance for the nation was emphasized, noting that the collected information will guide public policies and investments in key sectors such as health and education.
Officials commented on the matter.
The results of the RGPL 2026 will serve as a foundation for better development planning and contribute to the sustainable improvement of living conditions for Gabonese citizens.
The training focused on the use of the CAPI (Collecte Automatisée des Informations) system for data collection, a crucial tool for modern censuses.
The preparatory session was held in the capital city, Libreville.
The RGPL is a comprehensive census that provides essential data on the population and housing stock, vital for planning and resource allocation by the government and international organizations. Such censuses are typically conducted every few years and are subject to scrutiny regarding data collection accuracy and the potential misuse of collected information.
The government has not yet commented on the potential challenges or expectations for the upcoming census. Further details are expected as the operation approaches.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
