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The Government of Argentina states the following in its report to the Fifth session (E/C.19/2006/4):
On the basis of the census results, a household data sample was produced, including households in which at least one person identified himself or herself as indigenous, with the aim of conducting a broader, deeper survey. Thus the Supplementary Survey of Indigenous Peoples 2004-2005 (ECPI) represents the second phase in the data-collection process, being specifically addressed at indigenous peoples and including all peoples belonging to indigenous groups in Argentine territory. The data collection phase of the ECPI has been completed but the data processing and dissemination phase is ongoing. Basic census information may be consulted on the website of the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (www.indec.gov.ar).
The participation of indigenous peoples in the various stages of the data-collection and data-processing exercise was fundamental to conducting the ECPI. The National Institute of Indigenous Affairs served as the link between the National Institute of Statistics and Census and indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples were not only at the heart of the question bu participated in the design of the ECPI and also took part in the various phases of the operational process. Indigenous regional coordinators played a key role in the design, and invited indigenous representatives from various provinces to attend regional workshops to discuss and debate the questionnaire.
The operational components of the ECPI are conducted by the regional coordinators, provincial representatives, and whenever assistance is needed to reach the more remote households, indigenous field workers.
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is continually working towards the development of an appropriate methodology for new indicators and the improvement of existing indicators, including the identification of inequalities within nations and disaggregating by gender. The Institute is aware of the lack of data available on indigenous and minority communities and is in the process of developing a strategy for including the needs of these groups in the development of statistics. It is currently planning to develop guidelines for national statistics offices on how to help indigenous communities develop statistical instruments that reflect their cultural concepts. The project will be lead by statistical experts from, or working with people from, indigenous communities. UIS will seek members for an indigenous peoples' Steering Group to act as advisers and to provide leadership in the development of the project.
