1. MICS Data Processing Workshop Multiple Indicator Cluster SurveysData Processing Workshop Overview of the MICS Process

2. Presentation overview • Decision process • Getting started • Survey Plan and Budget

3. Decision to conduct MICS • First step: Why is a survey needed? • In principle, a survey is conducted to satisfy data needs • There should be a clearly defined objective of the survey - how data will be used

4. Data needs assessment • To decide, a thorough data needs assessment is carried out • Assess whether MICS (or another survey) will be the answer to fill the data gap(s) in question

5. UNICEF’s role • On monitoring-related issues, UNICEF works closely with NSOs and other relevant national organizations • UNICEF will be/is working closely with governments to assess data needs, on the basis of the MICS indicator list

6. Decision • Once a MICS is decided, the process begins • Participation in the Global MICS Programme

7. Getting started • Establish steering and technical committees • Define roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities: the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) • Identify survey coordinator and key personnel

8. Getting started • Decide on basic features: • Content [model questionnaires, indicator list] • data collecting tools (paper questionnaires or computer-assisted personal interviewing: CAPI) • reporting domains, sample size [sample calculators] • Fieldwork/data processing personnel needed [personnel calculators] • Produce survey plan and budget, including timetable

9. Steering Committee • Instrumental in full national ownership • Senior staff from implementing agency, UNICEF, other partners in development, relevant line ministries and stakeholders • Meet at critical points during implementation – funding and advocacy, review and approve MoU and survey plan and budget, review survey progress, etc.

10. Steering Committee • Objectives/Tasks • To ensure transparent decision-making • To identify a collaborative approach to fund-raising • To promote understanding for and utilisation of survey and results • To oversee smooth implementation • To appoint/invite technical experts to the Technical Committee

11. Technical Committee • Works under the Steering Committee • Composed of technical staff from organizations represented and other stakeholders • Advises the Steering Committee on technical decisions and processes

12. Memorandum of Understanding • Between government and UNICEF (and other partners) • Defines roles and responsibilities, accountabilities, • Access and use of data, • Modes and areas of collaboration

13. Survey Coordinator • Technical person to coordinate and contribute to technical processes • Typically from the implementing agency • Ensures that processes run smoothly, protocols are followed, survey results are understood and used by stakeholders • Coordinate work of other technical staff

14. Other key technical personnel • Senior technical personnel/institution(s) • Sampling expert • Fieldwork coordinator • Data processing expert

15. UNICEF Support • Full commitment to work with government counterparts, support implementation, ensure compliance to protocols • Work closely with the survey coordinator • UNICEF MICS Consultant (under M&E)

16. The UNICEF/MICS Support and Coordination System • UNICEF MICS Consultant / UNICEF Focal Point • Regional Experts: In household surveys, sampling, data processing • Regional Office: MICS Coordinator/Specialist, M&E Sections • UNICEF New York: MICS Team, Statistics and Monitoring Section

17. Review Process • Participation in the Global MICS Programme • A continuous review process is in place with communication lines open [Technical Assistance Framework Presentation] • No one should (or can) do a survey alone • In-country assistance by UNICEF • Review of and feedback to all survey documents, tools, data, and results to ensure quality, timeliness, acceptance, and effective dissemination

18. Country / Survey Plan • The Country / Survey Plan (and accompanying Budget) is the operationalisation of the MICS • It is the key document that describes all aspects of planning and implementation • It is an effective document of agreement and is often used for fund-raising • It is considered a “live” document that evolves through the planning and implementation

19. Timetable and budget • Golden rules: • Basic measures adhered to (e.g. simultaneous data entry) • Good planning is key to timeliness of production of results • Ensure that all activities are fully funded • A good survey plan of a necessary survey, with national ownership and international support, always attracts funding and is always funded

20. Major timetable components • Preparation, planning, governance, personnel • Adaptation of survey instruments • Pre-test of survey instruments • Sampling and Listing • Main training • Fieldwork • Data processing* • Data analysis and report preparation • Dissemination of results • Archiving and further analysis