The INEGI is launching the 2024 Economic Census in Oaxaca to map the state’s commercial landscape. This massive data collection effort aims to provide a comprehensive snapshot of economic activity, serving as a critical foundation for policy-making and regional development strategies that rely on accurate, up-to-date statistical information. The census highlights the persistent challenge of high informality, where many family-run establishments operate without formal contracts or social security. Understanding the scale and nature of this informal sector is essential for creating targeted policies that integrate these businesses into the formal economy, thereby improving labor rights and social protection for vulnerable workers. This initiative is relevant to open data because it generates the foundational public statistics necessary for transparency and accountability. By ensuring the confidentiality of collected data while preparing robust datasets, the census enables researchers and citizens to analyze economic trends, fostering an informed society capable of engaging with and evaluating government economic performance.

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Published on 2024-01-10