 In October 2014, the Puntland government in conjunction with the local Kaalo NGO and UN-HABITAT launched a new regional census to gather basic information in order to facilitate social service planning and development, as well as tax collection in remote areas.According to senior Puntland officials, a similar survey was already carried out in towns near the principal Garowe–Bosaso Highway.The new census initiative is slated to begin in the Jariban District, in addition to the Bayla District and Eyl District.