The Kingdom of Eswatini Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS5) 2014 was conducted in 2014 by the Central Statistical Office with technical and financial support from UNICEF. The survey provides statistically sound and internationally comparable data essential for developing evidence-based policies and programmes, and for monitoring progress toward national goals and global commitments. Among these global commitments are those emanating from the World Fit for Children Declaration and Plan of Action, the goals of the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS, the Education for All Declaration and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The 2014 Kingdom of Eswatini MICS5 has as its primary objectives to: Provide up-to-date information on the situation of women, children, men and other vulnerable populations in Kingdom of Eswatini; Generate data for the critical assessment of the progress made in various areas, and to put additional efforts in those areas that require more attention; Furnish data needed for monitoring progress toward goals established in the Millennium Declaration and other internationally agreed upon goals, as a basis for future action; Collect disaggregated data for the identification of disparities, to allow for evidence based policy-making aimed at social inclusion of the most vulnerable; Contribute to the generation of baseline data for the post-2015 agenda; Validate data from other sources and the results of focused interventions. Track progress made in the implementation of national commitments, strategies and frameworks, National Development Strategy (NDS) Vision 2022, PRSAP 2008, extended National Strategic Framework 2014-2018, National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSPII), and National Plan of Action for Children 2011-2015. · Identify new areas of concern for government and partners.
