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UNICEF Libya welcomes the contribution of the European Union of €1.5 million to conduct the first Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey (MICS) in Libya.
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was developed by UNICEF to help countries fill data gaps for monitoring several key human development indicators and collect essential data on the overall situation of children and women. It is a rich source of information on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and collects about 33 SDG-relevant indicators.
EU funding will support evidence generation and capacity building of public institutions in data and statistics. The MICS survey will enable evidence-based planning and policy formulation for the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in particular for the realization of children’s rights.
“We are deeply grateful for this generous support from the European Union, which is testament to their efforts to strengthen government institutions and address the essential needs of children and women. This research will play a crucial role in enhancing Libya’s capacity for child rights monitoring and social inclusion programming. These first-ever comprehensive MICs also represent the government’s commitment to finding those most in need. Together, leveraging the findings of this study, we can make significant progress in fulfilling the rights of every child in Libya,” said Mr. Michele Servadei, UNICEF Representative in Libya.
The past conflict in Libya has created a significant data gap, hampering the government’s ability to generate, analyze and use data across all sectors. The last nationally representative household survey was conducted in 2014 and there is an urgent need to update and generate nationally representative data.
UNICEF, in conjunction with the Bureau of Statistics and Census (BSC), will conduct the MICS Survey, an international household survey program developed by UNICEF in the 1990s. The total cost of the MICS study is estimated at $3 million. With the generous contribution of about $1.5 million from the European Union, the funding gap is currently $1.5 million.
UNICEF Libya and the European Union are committed to improving evidence-based policy making and budgeting for the promotion and protection of children’s rights and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
“We are proud to support UNICEF in conducting the Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey in Libya. By investing in data generation and capacity building, we can contribute to evidence-based decision-making and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to the well-being and rights of children and women in Libya.” said Jose Sabadell, the ambassador of the European Union to Libya.
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