Multiple Indicator Cluster SurveysRegional Training WorkshopI - Survey Design

Objectives of the Workshop

Workshop Objectives

• To provide the technical information and necessary basic skills to UNICEF officers, government counterparts and survey coordinators – For the planning, organization, and

management of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 3), or

– For the integration of MICS3 indicators to ongoing household surveys

Workshop Objectives

• To reach a common understanding in the methodological and organizational aspects of MICS3

• To share past experiences and current plans for data collection in the context of MICS3

Workshop Objectives

• To assist countries to fine-tune details regarding the implementation of MICS3– Production of a penultimate/final survey

plan at the end of the workshop

Workshop Objectives

• To strengthen country-level capacity in the collection and use of reliable, up-to-date data on MICS3 indicators – To meet data needs of countries– To meet reporting requirements on MDGs,

WFfC and other commitments

Workshop Objectives

To establish necessary links between countries, UNICEF country offices, the UNICEF Regional Office, and UNICEF NYHQ to develop a network for future monitoring and evaluation activities in the region.

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Summary

Day 1

• Put MICS3 into context

• Share & learn from past experiences

• Discuss the survey cycle

• General structure of MICS3

Day 2

• Household Questionnaire

• Women’s Questionnaire

– Core and Additional Modules

Day 3

• Under-5 Questionnaire– Core and Additional Modules

• Optional modules

Day 4

• Survey techniques

• Fieldwork and Training

• Sampling

• Logistics

• Timetable and Budget

Day 5

• Survey Quality Control

• Post fieldwork stage– Data entry and processing– Analysis and reporting– DevInfo– Dissemination

• Technical support needs

Day 6

• Country survey plans

• Evaluation

• Future activities