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Building on a successful collaboration in 2020, the partnership aims to embed GIS technology in all phases of census work. The renewed partnership is significant for countries facing challenges in conducting their censuses. By providing national statistics and census offices with tools and financial support, Esri and UNFPA will help these nations achieve accurate and timely census data\u2014essential for effective planning and development.\r\n<h2>New Session Usage Pricing for Basemaps<\/h2>\r\nSession usage pricing for basemaps, available through ArcGIS Location Platform, gives developers and organizations a more predictable and cost-effective way to integrate Esri basemaps into apps and business systems by aligning pricing with user interactions like panning, zooming, and searching. This is especially valuable for high-traffic apps or those with extended user sessions, such as real estate search portals, rideshare apps, or delivery tracking systems. 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