Censo 2025: estos son los detalles oficiales sobre el cuestionario, según INEI | RPP Noticias
The article addresses the debate surrounding the question on ethnic self-identification in Peru’s upcoming 2025 National Census. The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) proposes maintaining the format used in 2017, including the “mestizo” category, based on statistical tests that show no significant impact on demographic distribution. This decision balances international recommendations for specific ethnic representation with national autonomy, aiming to preserve data continuity while respecting the population’s perceived identity. The implications of this methodological choice extend beyond mere statistics, influencing public policy, economic investment, and political representation. Experts highlight that accurate ethnic data is crucial for designing sensitive social programs and understanding development needs. Conversely, altering the categories could complicate legal processes such as prior consultation and affect the allocation of political power, demonstrating how census design directly impacts governance and resource distribution. This case is highly relevant to open data because it underscores the critical link between data methodology and real-world societal outcomes. It illustrates that open data is not just about releasing numbers, but about ensuring that the underlying structures are transparent, technically sound, and socially inclusive. By openly discussing these technical and political trade-offs, the process highlights the importance of robust, well-justified data frameworks in fostering trust and enabling effective, evidence-based public decision-making.
Source: rpp.pePublished on 2025-02-12
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