I feel we require statistics on Sexual Orientation. This will help in planning and providing resources to those on the LGBTQI+ community, and would provide an accurate picture for governments and would allow for them to move away from population estimates.
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Sexual Orientation
Assessment Criteria 1
1.
This topic is of current national importance.
National Importance
By gathering statistics on sexual orientation, the three levels of government and plan, legislate and provide resources that support the LGBTQI+ community's health and development.
Assessment Criteria 2
2.
There is a need for data from a Census of the whole population.
For whole population
The data is required for small geographical areas
Assessment Criteria 3
3.
The topic can be accurately collected in a form which the household completes themselves.
Easy to answer
respondents will easily know the answer to the question, and can answer quickly.
Assessment Criteria 4
4.
The topic would be acceptable to Census respondents.
Acceptable
This topic may come across as intrusive, however, through education of the public (like that of the religion campaign in the last census), respondents will answer truthfully. A "I do not wish to answer" should also be option though.
Assessment Criteria 5
5.
The topic can be collected efficiently.
Collected efficiently
The topic will not add cost to the census, however, it may help to have short explanation attached to this question.
Assessment Criteria 6
6.
There is likely to be a continuing need for data on this topic in the following Census.
Continuing need
This topic will remain relevant until there is ease of access to resources and health facilities for tge lgbtqi+ community.
Assessment Criteria 7
7.
There are no other alternative data sources or solutions that could meet the topic need.
No alternatives
There is no other accurate source of information. Only estimates.