PSRHUB’s Workshop on Multidimensional Population Projection in Excel and R (Application deadline extended to 28th March 2025)

General Objective
To introduce a multidimensional population projection model for demographic analysis using Excel and R software.

Specific Objectives

1. Introduce and provide knowledge about multidimensional population projection methodology by socio-demographic variables (age, sex, and educational attainment) at Nepal’s national and sub-national levels.
2. Workshop on using Excel and R to develop multidimensional population projection models.
3. Apply the multidimensional model to project the population of Region X by age, sex, and educational attainment.

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Workshop Details

• Application Deadline: 21st March 2025 (8th Chaitra 2081)
• Notification By: 24th March 2025 (11th Chaitra 2081)

• Workshop Fee: NPR 12,000 (on-site) / NPR 10,000 (online)

• Last Date for Payment: 26th March 2025

• Dates: 28th March – 19th April 2025 (8 days, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 AM – 4 PM with breaks) [15th Chaitra 2081 – 6th Baisakh 2082]

• Venue: PSR HUB, 66/44 Gyanodaya Pustakalaya Marga, Jhamsikhel

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• Click here to apply

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Multidimensional population projection, or multi-state population projection, was pioneered in the 1970s for regional projections. Key developments in this field have occurred at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) through the efforts of leading demographers such as Andrei Rogers, Nathan Keyfitz, Wolfgang Lutz, and Samir KC. This methodology enables the analysis of populations disaggregated by various characteristics beyond the traditional age and sex attributes.

Since 2010, IIASA demographers (led by Samir KC) have produced multidimensional population projections by age, sex, and educational attainment for 200 countries. Samir KC has adapted this model for sub-national analyses in India, Nepal, and China and several specific applications in Armenia, Moldova, and Pakistan, adding labour force participation as an additional dimension. Furthermore, detailed sub-national projections are underway in Nepal and Mozambique.

This workshop marks the first in a series focused on incorporating educational attainment into the population projection of Nepal. It will also provide foundational training in quantitative skills using Excel and R.

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Course Overview

Participants will learn the basic concepts of multidimensional demography and individually build a multidimensional population projection model by age, sex, and educational attainment for a specified district/province of Nepal using Excel and R. Size and structures of the population along with trends and patterns of the components of the population change (fertility, mortality, migration, and educational attainment) will be studied and developed. While Excel is a widely used tool among demographers, many are unaware of its advanced functions that enhance efficiency. As open-source statistical software, R has become essential for demographic modelling.

Participants will address fertility, mortality, migration, and educational attainment issues throughout the course. The workshop will be highly interactive, encouraging discussion on two critical aspects:

1. Investment in Education: Examining how changes in educational investments (e.g., enrollment) translate into educational qualifications within the working-age population and understanding the time required for these changes to manifest.
2. Impact of Education on Demographics: Analyzing the effects of education on fertility reduction and improved survival rates, noting the trend that higher education levels correlate with lower fertility and mortality rates at both individual and aggregate levels.

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Prospective Applicants

This workshop is intended for academicians and researchers (all Professor levels), technocrats in the government, and MPhil/PhD students in fields related to population studies who wish to enhance their analytical skills and acquire knowledge in multidimensional demography and demographic analysis tools. Participants are required to attend the full 8-day (four hours per day) program, which includes lectures, practical sessions, and assignments, with an expected enrollment of 20-25 participants from across Nepal.

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Workshop Trainer

The workshop will be led (online/in-person) by Professor Samir KC, PhD, Senior Research Scholar at the Multidimensional Demographic Modeling (MDM) Research Group at IIASA/WIC, Austria, Professor and Leader at ADRI, Shanghai University, and CEO of PSRHUB, Nepal. He will be joined in person by Jibesh Acharya, MSc (Statistics), and Divya Shakya, MSc (Statistics), both Statisticians at PSRHUB, Nepal, providing necessary support throughout the workshop.

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Participants will leave equipped with practical skills in population projection methodologies, enhancing their capabilities for future demographic research and analysis.

Application Procedure

PSRHUB will select participants based on the information provided by applicants. Individuals interested in the workshop must submit their application (google form HERE) before the deadline (21st March 2025). Application should include a brief statement outlining their purpose for applying. Additionally, applicants must submit their academic records, relevant work experience, and references. This information will help the trainers assess each candidate’s suitability for the workshop, particularly the quantitative skills, and ensure a diverse and engaging learning environment. A confirmation email will be sent within one week after the deadline to notify applicants of their selection status. Participants will be sent the workshop details once the payment is done (via bank transfer to PSRHUB account). 

For further details: Contact Sambriddhi Malla (MA, Human and Natural Resources Studies), thehub.khojnepal@gmail.com,  Population and Statistics Research Hub, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur