Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2000 (Trinidad and Tobago)

Abstract

As part of its global, regional and sub-regional obligations, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago sought to prepare a comprehensive report on the achievement of the World Summit Goals for Children. Toward this end, a national survey entitled the Trinidad and Tobago Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey (MICS) was commissioned to cover a nationally representative sample of 4 500 households and generate precise indicators for all indicators of selected modules. The Central Statistical Office in collaboration with the Ministry of Community Empowerment, Sports and Consumer Affairs conducted the Trinidad and Tobago MICS. The Central Statistical Office designated a senior official as the Technical Co-ordinator of MICS. The technical co-ordinator was guided and supported by a Technical Committee which provided technical expertise in the planning and implementation of the Trinidad and Tobago MICS. A National Plan of Action Committee was established and was expected to supervise the activities of the Technical Committee. Generally speaking, the Technical Co-ordinator was responsible for day-to-day management and overall coordination of the Trinidad and Tobago MICS. The 2000 Trinidad and Tobago Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) is a nationally representative survey of households, women and children. The main objectives of the survey are to provide up-to-date information for assessing the situation of children and women in Trinidad and Tobago at the end of the decade and to furnish data needed for monitoring progress toward goals established at the World Summit for Children as a basis for future action.