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The Microdata Library is a collection of datasets from the World Bank and other international, regional and national organizations
Global Financial Inclusion (Global Findex) Database
Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS)
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS)
UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)
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Terms of use

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Latest additions

India - COVID-19-Related Shocks in Rural India 2020, Round 2
Sep 18, 2020
Ecuador - Showing Life Opportunities: Rapid COVID-19 Response Survey 2020
Sep 14, 2020
Lebanon - Beirut Perception Survey Wave I, 2020
Sep 10, 2020
Turkey - Enterprise Survey 2019, Turkish Cypriot Community
Sep 08, 2020
India - COVID-19 Related Shocks Survey in Rural India 2020, Round 1
Aug 25, 2020

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Quick reference Guide for Data Archivists

Formulation of microdata dissemination policies and protocols

Dissemination of Microdata Files

Formulation of microdata dissemination policies and protocols

Preserving Data

Principles and standards of good practice as applied to data preservation.