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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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Latest additions

Moldova - World Bank Group Country Survey 2019
Dec 09, 2019
Pakistan - Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2017-2018, Punjab
Dec 05, 2019
Turkey - Enterprise Survey 2019
Dec 04, 2019
Nigeria - General Household Survey, Panel 2018-2019, Wave 4
Dec 03, 2019
Montenegro - Enterprise Survey 2019
Nov 27, 2019

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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.