mics link

MICS Link

Promoting interoperability among data systems.

MICS Link is a suite of methods designed to facilitate the integration of household survey data with data from other sources, like routine administrative records. Data integration through MICS Link increases the analytical power and the potential applications of MICS to inform policy and programming.

Overview
MICS Link

The MICS Link initiative offers accessible solutions to integrate MICS data with other data systems to:

  • Enrich MICS data with auxiliary information for better contextualization
  • Alleviate respondent burden, mitigate potential social desirability and minimize recall bias
  • Promote the use of household survey data to inform sector planning and monitoring
  • Contribute to enhanced quality and efficacy of investments in national data ecosystems

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