Our mission
Make Côte d'Ivoire's microdata accessible to everyone in a secure environment. The Computing Centre improves ANStat's dissemination policy and gives researchers, students and decision-makers the data, software and services required for evidence-based decisions.
- Historical depth : 23+ years of data
- Catalogue : 44 surveys and censuses
- Users : 1,540+ accounts
- Availability : 99.99% of services
From paper requests to worldwide access
The Computing Centre addresses the limitations of the former microdata request process through a continuously available digital platform.
- Online platform available worldwide around the clock
- Three complementary access channels for different user profiles
- Comprehensive analytics and traceability of data use
- A dedicated team providing technical support to all users
Three complementary access channels
From web consultation to intensive processing, every user has an environment suited to their needs.
- Web platform : Browser-based database access with no installation, available worldwide.
- Servers : 3 high-performance units
- Virtual machine : A complete and secure remote Windows desktop for complex and large-scale processing.
- Memory : 2 TB RAM + GPU each
- Network security : Fortigate router
- Physical centre : Five dedicated workstations at ANStat headquarters with direct support from the resident team.
- Connectivity : Dedicated 30 Mbps line
- Power : Two 30 KVA UPS units
Available equipment
- Three high-performance servers, each with 2 TB RAM and GPUs
- Fortigate router and dedicated 30 Mbps Internet connection
- Two 30 KVA UPS units supporting power continuity
- Five physical consultation workstations at ANStat headquarters
Services provided
- Consultation and download of anonymised databases
- Online analysis using STATA, SPSS, R and Python
- Secure virtual machine for large-scale processing
- Technical support from a specialised team
Databases covering key development themes
The catalogue brings together major national surveys and censuses in an environment governed by ANStat.
- Population and housing : General Population and Housing Censuses.
- Poverty and living standards : ENV and EHCVM household living conditions surveys.
- Demography and health : Demographic and Health Surveys, including DHS 1998 and 2021.
- Employment and working conditions : ENE 2019, ERI-ESI 2017 and ENSESI 2016.
- Education and social sectors : National sector surveys covering social services.
- Regional and sectoral data : Agriculture, governance, infrastructure and territorial data.
Measured and international usage
Traffic data shows growing adoption by national and international research communities.
- Côte d'Ivoire : 277
- France : 18
- United States : 8
- Netherlands : 6
- China : 5
- Canada : 5
Results achieved
The Computing Centre turns microdata dissemination into a continuous, traceable service open to the scientific community.
- No waiting time for databases available through the online platform
- 44 anonymised databases covering major development themes
- Measured service availability of 99.99%
- National and international access from more than ten countries
Development outlook
The roadmap includes migration to Linux, Big Data tools, more physical workstations and deployment across regional directorates. It also covers agreements with universities, integration of ministerial and administrative data, and alignment with World Bank AND standards and IHSN protocols.
