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Overview
Initiated in 2019, MICS Plus methodology combines the power of representative, statistically robust household surveys, with the ability of reporting on a real-time basis over an extended period by using Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI). MICS Plus uses MICS as the sample frame to select a subset of households for telephone interviewing and serves as a complementary data collection tool. The main features of MICS Plus are:
MICS Plus surveys
Snapshots highlight the key findings of each wave of the survey and trend data for specific indicators of interest. They are produced shortly after the data collection is finalized for each wave. Some countries use real-time dashboards to present survey findings, which are updated regularly as new data come in.
The tabulated findings for each wave of data collection are published, with all the results broken down by different background characteristics, such as location, age, sex, education, wealth, and more.
The summaries and key messages of each wave of data collection are presented in short briefs for some surveys, explaining the main findings and implications for children and families. Such briefs or reports can show changes in the findings over time and across different groups for selected indicators, when applicable.
Anonymized datasets are made available after every three waves of data collection, along with the guidance document on how to use them.
