Sierra Leone - Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2005

The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) is a household survey programme developed by UNICEF to assist countries in filling data gaps for monitoring human development in general and the situation of children and women in particular. MICS is capable of producing statistically sound, internationally comparable estimates of social indicators. The current round of MICS is focused on providing a monitoring tool for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the World Fit for Children (WFFC), as well as for other major international commitments, such as the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on HIV/AIDS and the Abuja targets for malaria.Survey Objectives The 2005 Sierra Leone Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey has the following primary objectives:- To provide up-to-date information for assessing the situation of children and women in Sierra Leone;- To furnish data needed for monitoring progress toward goals established by the Millennium Development Goals and the goals of A World Fit For Children (WFFC) as a basis for future action;- To contribute to the improvement of data and monitoring systems in Sierra Leone and to strengthen technical expertise in the design and implementation of these systems and analysis of the information they generate.Survey ContentMICS questionnaires are designed in a modular fashion that can be easily customized to the needs of a country. They consist of a household questionnaire, a questionnaire for women aged 15-49 and a questionnaire for children under the age of five (to be administered to the mother or caretaker). Other than a set of core modules, countries can select which modules they want to include in each questionnaire.Survey ImplementationThe survey was conducted by Statistics Sierra Leone with financial and technical support from UNICEF Sierra Leone and other partners. Technical assistance and training for the surveys is provided through a series of regional workshops, covering questionnaire content, sampling and survey implementation; data processing; data quality and data analysis; report writing and dissemination.

多指标类集调查（Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey，MICS）是联合国儿童基金会（UNICEF）开发的家庭调查项目，旨在协助各国填补数据缺口，以全面监测人类发展整体状况，尤其聚焦儿童与妇女的处境。MICS可生成具备统计可靠性、可进行国际比较的社会指标估算值。当前轮次的MICS主要为《千年发展目标》（Millennium Development Goals，MDGs）、《适合儿童生长的世界》（World Fit for Children，WFFC）以及其他重大国际承诺提供监测工具，例如联合国艾滋病问题特别大会（United Nations General Assembly Special Session，UNGASS）相关成果与阿布贾疟疾防治目标。
调查目标
2005年塞拉利昂多指标类集调查的主要目标如下：
- 为评估塞拉利昂国内儿童与妇女的处境提供最新信息；
- 提供所需数据，以监测《千年发展目标》及《适合儿童生长的世界》所设定目标的推进进度，为后续行动提供依据；
- 助力改善塞拉利昂的数据与监测系统，强化该国在该类系统的设计、实施以及所生成信息分析方面的专业技术能力。
调查内容
MICS问卷采用模块化设计，可根据各国需求灵活定制，涵盖家庭问卷、针对15-49岁女性的问卷以及针对5岁以下儿童的问卷（由母亲或照料者代为作答）。除核心模块外，各国可自行选择各问卷需纳入的模块。
调查实施
本次调查由塞拉利昂统计局（Statistics Sierra Leone）执行，获得了联合国儿童基金会塞拉利昂办事处及其他合作伙伴的资金与技术支持。本次调查的技术援助与培训通过一系列区域讲习班开展，内容涵盖问卷内容、抽样与调查实施、数据处理、数据质量与数据分析、报告撰写与成果传播。