Havana, December 22 – The National Office of Statistics and Information of the Republic of Cuba (ONEI) announced the start of the 7th Round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7), which will take place across the country until March 2026.
A note on its official website explained that this new cycle will update indicators on childhood and adolescence, measure progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, strengthen the planning of public policies and social programs, and contribute to international reports on the rights of children and adolescents in the nation.
It added that the data collection for the research will be carried out by specialized teams from ONEI, composed of surveyors trained in the MICS methodology, the use of electronic devices, and the corresponding ethical protocols.
The teams will visit the selected households, administer the questionnaires, and ensure the confidentiality and informed consent of the participants, the institution stressed.
Taken from the Cuban News Agency (ACN)
