DoS using ‘advanced software’ for population census

AMMAN — The Department of Statistics  (DoS) and the Royal Scientific Society’s National Software Quality Assurance Centre (NSQAC) on Wednesday signed an agreement to enable DoS to use advanced software in implementing the national population census this year and guarantee accuracy.

A statement issued by DoS said that NSQAC will carry out several tests on software and programmes in addition to testing the efficiency and security of DoS’ electronic networks. DoS Director General Qassem Zu’bi signed the deal with NSQAC Chief Science Officer Muhammad Saidam.