MICS - A Door to a Better Future
Fieldwork for Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was concluded
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“Collecting data on the situation of children and women in Azerbaijan was a big responsibility, but it was also fascinating," says Vusala Abbasova, one of the field supervisors for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) project in Azerbaijan.
The project covered the entire country (except for East Zangazur) and engaged 84 dedicated team members. Vusala’s team was responsible for surveys in Baku. "Despite living in Baku since birth, we've had the opportunity to visit unfamiliar places and connect with people we hadn't previously met while conducting surveys”, she notes.
Vusala also highlighted that during the fieldwork for the MICS survey, conducted from May to August, they had undergone significant changes, possibly even experiencing personal growth. Their experience in communicating with people had increased, which had a positive impact on many aspects of their lives.
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) project taught us how to communicate with different people and understand the lifestyles and problems associated with diverse characteristics," said Sanubar Ahmadzade, one of the supervisors of the fieldwork that concluded on August 16 of this year.
To conduct the three-month fieldwork, which involved surveying household members, using CAPI, measuring the height and weight of children, and checking water quality and salt iodity, the interviewers, trained on these issues, worked in teams of six members.
Sanubar Ahmadzade emphasized the significance of teamwork in survey work: "MICS also taught us the value of strong teamwork. Despite our differing characters, we learned to live together for three months, spending time and cooperating. I always felt the support of my teammates."
"I genuinely believe that this project will be very useful for our country," Sanubar concluded her reflections on the project.
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys are conducted to obtain internationally comparable statistical data, assessing the social welfare of mothers and children in the country, evaluating human development, and measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Almaz Suleymanova, one of the main fieldwork supervisors, highlights the exceptional importance of the MICS project.
"MICS broadened our knowledge of the lifestyle of the people living in our country even further, I must say. We gained insights into the daily lives of our fellow citizens residing in households," says Almaz, referring to the survey that was conducted in the entire country except for East Zangazur.
The supervisor also expresses her gratitude with the following words: "I would like to extend my gratitude to the State Statistical Committee (SSC) and UNICEF Azerbaijan management, as well as the dedicated team, who actively participated in the implementation of this work.
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey was conducted by UNICEF in partnership with the State Statistical Committee, with the financial support of the European Union.
