#DHSWorldCup: Honduras vs. Ecuador
Honduras & Ecuador face off today at the World Cup. Here are some stats from their most recent surveys:
#DHSWorldCup: Updated Bracket!
We’re 1 week into the World Cup…here is where DHS teams stand as of noon today! Are you surprised by the results? Who are you rooting for? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #DHSWorldCup!
#DHSWorldCup: Colombia vs. Côte d’Ivoire
Colombia and Côte d’Ivoire play each other today at the World Cup – Here they are head to head in DHS surveys:
#DHSWorldCup: Brazil vs. Mexico in DHS terms
Brazil and Mexico play each other today at the World Cup. How do they measure up in terms? Find these stats and more over at STATcompiler!
Spotlight on Implementing Agencies: Nigeria
In March 2014, welcomed visitors from Nigeria. This is the third in a series of interviews with visitors to DHS headquarters. Name(s): (Project Coordinator, ) and (Project Director, 2013 NDHS, Deputy Director, National Population Commission, Nigeria). Country of origin: Nigeria When not working, favorite place to visit: : The farm : The market […]
#DHSWorldCup: Mexico vs. Cameroon in DHS terms
Mexico and Cameroon match up today at the FIFA World Cup. How do they measure up in terms?
Presenting…The #DHS World Cup! June 12 – July 13
The FIFA World Cup is coming up in just a few days, and has conducted surveys in 9 of the 32 countries participating in the tournament. Follow along right here on the blog or on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest using the hashtag #DHSWorldCup to watch their progress as they compete! You can also keep track of wins, losses, […]
Spotlight on Implementing Agencies: Jordan
In October 2013, welcomed visitors from the Jordan Department of Statistics. This is the second in a series of interviews with visitors to headquarters. Find the first post here. Names: Ikhlas Aranki (Assistant Director General, Department of Statistics) and Ahmad Abu Haidar (Social Statistics and Poverty Studies Advisor, Department of Statistics). When not working, favorite […]
World Malaria Day: What’s the Buzz?
It’s a health risk for more than half the world’s population. A child dies every minute because of it. There are 207 million annual cases worldwide. And 90% of the deaths from this disease (which kills 627,000 globally) occur in Sub-Saharan Africa (source: World Health Organization). We’re buzzing about malaria. This preventable and curable mosquito-borne […]
Spotlight on New Staff: Mahmoud Elkasabi
This is the first in a series of posts introducing readers to new staff at . Welcome,! Name: Position title: International Survey Sampling Statistician Languages spoken: English and Arabic When not working, favorite place to visit: Chicago Favorite type of cuisine: Mediterranean or Indian Last good book you read: Azazeel, by Where would we find […]