Pakistan - Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, Punjab 2011

The primary objectives of the MICS Punjab 2011 are to:- provide up-to-date information for assessing the situation of children and women in Punjab, including the identification of vulnerable groups/ disparities and formulation of policies and interventions- furnish data needed for monitoring progress toward goals established in the Millennium Declaration and other international commitments as a basis for future action- contribute to the improvement of data and monitoring systems in Punjab and to strengthen technical expertise in the design, implementation, and analysis of such systems- update snapshots of social development- provide data for time series analysis and to ascertain achievements compared to previous MICS surveys- provide benchmark position for new indicators and to develop strong advocacy tools- provide up-to-date data for social sector researchers/ academia