MICS Link

Leverage the potential of data integration with MICS Link: Empowering national governments with enhanced analytical insights/discoveries by linking MICS Data to Other Data Systems!

MICS Link is a set of simple but innovative approaches to linking household survey data to data from other sources. The initiative was born in response to the increasing demand for evidence for policy making, with the goal to contribute to data interoperability and strengthen data use.

Overview
MICS Link

MICS Link initiative is suite of approaches and methods to integrate MICS data with data from other sources to:​

  • Increase the analytical power and potential applications of MICS data
  • Enrich MICS data with auxiliary information for better contextualization
  • Reduce respondent burden, potential social desirability and recall bias
  • Promote use of household survey data to inform sector planning and monitoring
  • Contribute to improved quality and efficiency of investments in national data ecosystems

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