Puno: Datos en riesgo por barrera de idioma quechua pone en riesgo censo 2025
Puno: Datos en riesgo por barrera de idioma quechua pone en riesgo censo 2025
The 2025 National Census in Puno faces critical validity issues due to linguistic barriers, as many enumerators lack proficiency in Quechua. This disconnect prevents accurate communication with indigenous elderly populations, leading to incomplete forms and potentially fabricated demographic data that misrepresents rural communities. Community leaders are stepping in voluntarily to facilitate accurate information gathering. Their involvement highlights a systemic failure in coordination and training by central authorities, emphasizing the urgent need for culturally competent personnel to prevent the invisibilization of indigenous identities in official statistics. This scenario underscores a fundamental principle of open data: accessibility and linguistic inclusion are prerequisites for data integrity. When surveys exclude native speakers, the resulting datasets become unreliable and biased, compromising transparency and equitable representation in public policy planning.
Source: pachamamaradio.orgPublished on 2025-08-25