MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys Survey Design Workshop The MICS4 Process

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop 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

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Data needs assessment To decide, a thorough data needs assessment needs to be carried out Assess whether MICS (or another survey) will be the answer to fill the data gap(s) in question

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop UNICEFs 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

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Once a decision has been made… ….the process will start

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Always to remember Survey planning, design, implementation and dissemination is a continuous process Decisions made in one area influence others Some may be irreversible

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Getting started Establish steering committee –…and technical committee Define roles and responsibilities, accountabilities: the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) Identify survey coordinator and key personnel Decide on basic features, such as content, reporting domains, sample size, fieldwork personnel needed Produce survey plan, including timetable and budget

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop 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, review survey progress…

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop 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

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Steering Committee Appoint technical experts to a Technical Committee which works under the Steering Committee Composed of technical staff from some of the organizations represented Advise Steering Committee on technical decisions and processes

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop 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

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Survey Coordinator Technical person to coordinate and contribute to technical processes Typically from the implementing agency Make sure that entire process runs smoothly, basic protocols are followed, survey results are understood and used by stakeholders Coordinate work of other technical staff

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Other technical persons Senior technical persons and institution(s) Sampling expert Fieldwork coordinator Data processing expert

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop UNICEF Support Full commitment is necessary to work with government counterparts, support implementation, ensure compliance to protocols Work closely with the survey coordinator M&E Officers, or UNICEF MICS Consultant UNICEF RO also to provide the services of regional experts – in household survey methodology, data processing and sampling

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop 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

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Reporting Domains Typically, national, urban/rural and regional Other domains may be defined or desired – special population groups, subnational estimation Careful assessment of pros and cons needed

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Timetable and budget To be covered later Golden rules: –Basic measures can be taken to avoid delays (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, with national ownership and international support is always funded

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Main Activities Adaptation of survey instruments Pre-test the survey instruments Sampling (presentation) Main training (presentation) Fieldwork (presentation) Data processing (presentation) Data analysis and report preparation (presentation) Dissemination of results (presentation) Archiving and further analysis

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Review Process A continuous review process should be in place, with communication lines open In-country assistance by UNICEF Review of and feedback to all survey documents

MICS4 Survey Design Workshop Review Process To ensure quality Timeliness Acceptance Effective dissemination