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INTRODUCTION where female enumeration staff were not available for the enumeration of 15 blocks. Consequently, female-specific information, particularly under Section 4, could not be collected in these blocks. Therefore Section 4, which exclus ively covers female -related Population W elfare characteristics, remained incomplete in these areas. However, as the primary objective of the survey is to capture household income and consumption, information on income and consumption was fully collected and compiled. 1.5.1 Review & Finalization of HIES (2024-25) Questionnaire: Extensive review of the HIES Questionnaire w as carried out in 2016 -18 by the then Technical Committee and its four Sub-Committees on Poverty, Labor & Employment, Education, Health and Housing &WASH. Subsequently questionnaire was finalized and approved by the then Technical Committee for the conduct of HIES (2018 -19). Again, the HIES Questionnaire was reviewed in 2021 and some minor changes were incorporated; however, HIES (2021-22) could not be launched due to engagement of PBS staff in the activities of 7th Population &Housing Census, 2023. For the current 9th Round of Provincial Survey series -HIES (2024-25), after the internal review of the HIES(2024-25) Questionnaire by the technical experts of PBS, Technical Committee on PSLM/HIES was reconstituted in November 2023 (Annexure-B) to review HIES (2024-25) Questionnaire. In the light of the recommendations of Technical Committee, Modules on Poverty &Employment, Education, ICT, Health and Housing &WASH were updated. Further to capture the rapidly changing ground realities and digital transformation , the modules of ICT and Employment were amended in the light of “Manual for Measuring ICT Access and Use by Households and Individuals (3rd Edition, 2020)” ,by International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Handbook on Measuring Digital Platform Employment and Work , Jointly by Organization for Economic Co -operation and Development (OECD), International Labour Organization (ILO), and European Commission / Eurostat. The HIES (2024-25) Questionnaire is structured into two questionnaires: i) Male Questionnaire, ii) Female Questionnaire. Copy of both the Male & Female Questionnaire utilized for HIES (2024- 25) is placed at Appendix-II (Amendments made for the Current Round of HIES (2024 -25), in comparison with the Previous Round of HIES (2018 -19) have been indicated distinctly in this latest version of HIES (2024 -25) Questionnaire, to facilitate the researchers. However, Social Modules and Economic Modules, covered in HIES 2024-25 Questionnaire (Male & Female) have been designed in the pattern as described in Table 1.5.
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INTRODUCTION Table 1.5: STRUCTURE OF HIES (2024-25) (MALE& FEMALE) QUESTIONNAIRES Section(s) Part(s) Description Questionnaire (Male/ Female) SOCIAL MODULES Survey Information Male & Female SECTION 1 Part-A Household Information Male & Female Part-B* Employment & Income Male & Female SECTION 2 Part-A Education Male & Female Part-B Information &Communication Technology (ICT) Male & Female SECTION 3 Part-A Diarrhea Female only Part-B Immunization Female only Part-C Malaria, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis Male & Female Part-D Out of Pocket Health Expenditure Male & Female SECTION 4 Part-A Pregnancy History Female only Part-B Maternity History Female only Part-C Family Planning Female only Part-D Pre & Post-Natal Care Female only Part-E Women in Decision Making Female only SECTION 5 Part-A Housing &WASH Male only Part-B Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) Male only ECONOMIC MODULES* SECTION 6 Household Consumption Expenditure Male & Female Part-A Fortnightly Consumption Expenditure of HH on Food items Female Only Part-B Monthly Consumption Expenditure of Non-Durable Goods and Services Female only Part-C Monthly Consumption Expenditure of Non-Durable Goods and Services Male only Part-D Yearly Consumption Expenditure of Non-Durable Goods and Services Female only Part-E Yearly Consumption Expenditure of Durable Goods and Services Male only SECTION 7 Selected Durable Consumption Items Owned/ Sold by HH Male only SECTION 8 – Transfers Received and Paid Out (Last 1 Year) Male only SECTION 9 Part-A Buildings and Land Owned Male only Part-B Financial Assets, Liabilities, Loans & Credit Male only SECTION 10 Part-A Agricultural Sheet Male only Part-B Livestock, Poultry, Fish, Forestry, Honey Bee Male only SECTION 11 – Non-Agricultural Establishment Male only SECTION 12 – Balance Sheet for Income and Expenditure Male only
Note: HIES (Social Report) has been compiled from the information collected through Social Modules of HIES (2024-25) (Male& Female) Questionnaires. *For compiling HIES (Economic Report), Income related data has been taken from Section 1 Part-B: Employment & Income and Section 9,10 & 11 while Consumption related data has been compiled from Sec 6(A, B, C, D, E) of HIES (2024-25) (Male& Female) Questionnaires.
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1.5.2 Development & Testing of Tablet Based Android Application:
For the HIES (2024-25), digital data -
collection strategy through tablets has been
adopted that replaced traditional paper -based
processes through the development of Tablet
Based Android Enumeration App. Due to this
digital transformation , centralized databases
have been developed at PBS, HQ through real-
time transmission of data from the field.
Further GIS -enabled field monitoring,
automatic date and time stamping and end -to-
end encrypted data sharing system ensured faster, more accurate, and cost-effective operations.
It minimizes human interaction, saved the resources by avoiding the bulk printing of
questionnaire, manual editing, and physical retrieval of questionnaires, while enabling
improved timeliness, enhanced field-work management and quick generation of reports through
Interactive Dashboards. Overall, this technological intervention strengthened data quality and
timeliness. Sophisticated Enumeration A pplication for data collection linked with GIS was
developed in -house by Data Processing (DP) Centre of PBS. To make the Application error
fee and user friendly , during pre-testing as well as during the training session, feedback on
HIES, 2024-25 Enumeration Application was also shared on regular basis via Trello with DP
Centre team of PBS, for ensuring smooth field operation of the Survey . In this connection,
WhatsApp groups were also created for communication between Field Teams, PSLM section
team at HQ, DP team to address on ground issues while using the HIES 2024-25 App.
Key Features of Tablet -Based Android HIES (2024-25) Enumeration Application:
Key Features of the Tablet -based Enumeration Application for HIES (2024-25) for digital data
collection are:
Offline and Online Data Collection to provide uninterrupted field operation in remote
areas.
Auto-Backup, Secure Encryption and Periodic Data Synchronization with central
servers to prevent loss and ensure data integrity.
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INTRODUCTION Block and Assignment Import Functionality allowing enumerators to quickly access their designated workload. Geo-tagging and Location Validation enabling precise household identification, movement tracking, and improved coverage verification. Embedded Validation Checks including skip logic, and dynamic constraints to eliminate inconsistencies during data entry. Multilingual Interface Support for improved usability in diverse regions. Automatic Form Saving and Resume Options for ensuring smooth workflow even during device interruptions. Auto Replacement Option gives the digital solution for resolving the possibles in the location of SSUs/Households. Sharing Data with Other Devices through Multiple Channels for cross-verification being the specific requirement of the HIES team-based approach for field work. Notification Delivery Platform or Communication Platform where important messages or notifications from Headquarters could be received directly in the application. Collaborative Features for Seamless & Coherent Data Collection by both male and female enumerators for data consistency and verification. Extensive In-App Help Centre for convenient and seamless reporting of issues along with the relevant data for resolving of issues by the developer without halting the enumeration work. Centralized Cloud-Based Storage enabling secure and scalable handling of large datasets. High-End Encryption and Secure APIs to protect sensitive data end-to-end. Automated Backup and Recovery Protocols for continuity of operations. Performance Analytics for Enumerators, Supervisors, and Field Teams. Scalable Architecture making it adaptable for future surveys or modules. Comprehensive Reporting Tools through interactive Dashboards including export options in Excel, PDF.
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1.5.3 Trainings of Field Staff:
3-Days Training Plan was organized for the field staff to launch the first ever digital Household
Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2024 -25. The training took place as per the following
schedule:
o Islamabad (8th -10th August ,2024)
o Peshawar (11th -13th August,2024)
o Karachi & Multan (19th -21st August,2024)
o Lahore & Sukkur (23rd -25th August,2024)
o Gilgit (28th -30th August,2024)
Screenshots of Tablet Based Android Application for HIES (2024-25)
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INTRODUCTION The sessions included lectures, hands -on exercises, group discussions, and mock activities, supplemented by detailed manuals and digital resources. Further, the trainees were thoroughly evaluated through Pre -Test and Post -Test and through Mock exercises by filling of 4 to 5 Questionnaires on Tablets by each pair of participants. Als o, monitoring officer was deputed at each training venue to ensure the imparting of quality training by the trainers.
Islamabad Peshawar Multan Lahore Sukkur Gilgit-Baltistan Karachi HIES (2024-25) Trainings held at Seven Training Venues (from 8th to 30th August 2024)
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1.5.4 Data Collection Plan:
Team comprising 2 Males & 2 Females and 1 Supervisor in an
official vehicle with Driver was deputed for the enumeration of
1 Enumeration block for collection of Quality Data for
Provincial HIES ( 2024-25). Timelines of 2 days for the
coverage of Urban Block and 3 days for the coverage of Rural
Blocks was fixed. Since fresh listing of Secondary Household
Units have not been carried out for HIES ( 2024-25) and the
listing done for the digital 7th Population and Housing Census
was utilized for the HIES (2024-25), therefore for resolving the
possible problems in the location of SSUs/Households digital solution i n the form of Auto
Replacement Strategy (Annexure-C) was also provided in the Tablet Based Android Application
, besides Manual Guidelines in the form SOPs (Annexure-D) was also shared with the field staff,
through in -charges of Regional offices involved in HIES (2024-25).
1.5.5 Multi-Tiered Monitoring Strategies
Tier-I: Monitoring through Built-in Features in the Tablet Based Enumeration Application.
Tablet-based data collection enables real-time monitoring of
field activities through fully digital, App-based system.
With GIS-based tracking, aut omatic date & time stamping
and instant tra nsmission of collected data to centralized
database, supervisors were able to closely oversee progress,
verify accuracy and take timely corrective action.
Tier-II: Monitoring by the Officers of PBS: One of the team members deputed for the Data
collection of HIE S(2024-25) was the Supervisor (BPS-17) who was not only responsible for
guidance & identification of household s but also for on- spot checking of the enumeration work
being carried out by the teams. Further In-charge(s) of Regional/Filed Offices also visited the field
from time to time to ensure the quality data collection. Moreover, Provincial In-charge(s) also
used to carry out monitoring of field work through 5 -10% random verification of the filled in
Questionnaires.
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Tier-III: Monitoring through Interactive Dashboard s: Performance of field work was
monitored by the PSLM Section &Field Services Wing teams at the PBS Headquarters through
Human Resource (HR) and Task Management System. Further, data accuracy and reliability were
regularly checked through HIES Trend Analysis Dashboard. In case, any question required further
clarification or response was not properly filled, the guidance / necessary directions were used to
be provided thr ough WhatsApp Groups created for field teams and if required , household was
again revisited to maintain high quality of data. The entire data cleaning was carried out at the PBS
Headquarters Islamabad. Key Features of HR & Task Management System and Trend Analysis
Dashboard, are given below:
Key Features of Human Resource (HR) & Task Management System:
The HR and Task Management was an administrative suite that streamlined field readiness,
operational management and real time monitoring of field progress. Key F eatures of this
HR & Task Management System are:
Enumerator Enrolment and Task Assignment of field staff through HRMIS across
Regional Offices of PBS, enabling transparent workload distribution.
Digitized Issuance and Retrieval of Tablet Devices via the Inventory MIS to ensure
accountability and smooth device lifecycle management.
Training Management Module to plan, schedule and track staff training sessions with
attendance logs and training material dissemination.
User Role and Permission Management ensuring that each user has controlled access
aligned with their responsibilities.
Centralized Reporting to monitor staff deployment, attendance, and task execution at
multiple administrative levels.
Interactive Field Progress Monitoring Dashboard to monitor real time progress of field
work in respect of Regional Offices involved in the launching of field operation of HIES
(2024-25).
Key Features of Trend Analysis Dashboard:
These are advanced monitoring tools that offered actionable insights for administrators and
management. Key Features of Trend Analysis Dashboard, for real time monitoring are:
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INTRODUCTION GIS-based Visual Tracking of enumerators, clusters, and field progress across districts and provinces. Role-based Dashboards for timely decision-making at appropriate levels. Real-Time Indicators Trend Visualization helping managers quickly identify gaps delays, and performance issues. Use of 0.3-Meter High-Resolution SUPARCO Satellite Imagery for precise area mapping and validation. Progress Comparison highlighting completed, pending, and delayed clusters. Automated Alerts and Notifications for performance deviation, coverage gaps and delayed submissions. Historical Trend Analysis, allowing management to evaluate field performance over time.
Monitoring through Interactive Dashboards