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Poverty Maps of Davao del Sur in CD-Rom 
(PR-200703-R11-02, Posted 14 March 2007)

The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) Regional Division XI, in collaboration with the Provincial Planning and Development Office of Davao del Sur produced the cd-rom version of the poverty maps of Davao del Sur province. The cd-rom version contains the thematic maps for 2003 and 2005 and their corresponding indexes. It also shows some information of the province, list of poverty mapping indicators, and an explanation on how to read the maps.

The poverty maps of Davao del Sur will be presented in a Users’ Forum as some cd-rom copies of the maps will be distributed. Among the expected participants are CPDC/MPDC or their representatives from the 11 municipalities/city of Davao del Sur, from the Provincial Government and from selected provincial and regional line agencies. The participants are expected to validate the maps and suggest ways to improve them.

The poverty maps contains indicators such as: underweight and overweight children 0-5 years old, new born with birthweight less than 2.5 kgs., infant mortality rate, child mortality rate, percent of health workers, number of households with access to safe water, number of crimes against person, number of crimes against property, elementary non-participation rate, elementary cohort non- survival rate, and domestic violence reported to police and DSWD. It also shows composite indexes such as for health, survival, security, and enabling.

The Davao del Sur poverty maps is the fifth set of poverty maps produced by NSCB XI. The other poverty maps was made for the provinces of Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, and the city of Panabo. These maps attempt to respond to the demands for more locally disaggregated statistics useful for local planners, investors and other stakeholders.

Inquiries on the activity or on the results of the poverty mapping can be directed to Ms. Estrella R. Turingan or Mr. Rosendo M. Aya-ay of NSCB-RDXI located at the 2^nd Floor, Amparo Bldg., JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City (in front of Gaisano Mall). Inquiries can also be directed through telephone number (082) 227-6213 or e-mail at nscbrd11@yahoo.com.ph.