I want to contribute a dataset or a survey catalog to the Microdata Library. What are the conditions?

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The Microdata Library is a DDI compliant catalog (DDI is the international XML metadata standard we use to document and catalog datasets). A dataset will only be included in our catalog when we have DDI-compliant metadata. DDI metadata can be generated by data producers using a specialized DDI metadata editor, such as the free IHSN Microdata Manatgement Toolkit. In some cases, the microdata Library generates the DDI metadata. The catalog is for any type of microdata from low- and middle-income countries, for which metadata is available without restriction, and for which data can be accessed free of charge under clearly defined conditions (such as public use files, licensed files, or possibly in a data enclave).
  • We reserve the right to include or not datasets submitted to us.
  • People submitting datasets must have the legal authority to do so.
  • We do not pay providers of data. 

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Microdata

  1. What do we mean by microdata?
  2. How can I contribute to improving the Microdata Library?
  3. I need a dataset which is not listed in your microdata catalog, but which has been used in World Bank publications. Can you help me obtain these data?
  4. What are the research outputs associated with a dataset in your Library? Do you have a bibliography of data-related citations?
  5. Can you help with analyzing microdata?
  6. Can I get help in implementing a microdata catalog in my agency?
  7. If I contribute datasets to the catalog, how will I be informed of the demand for my data?
  8. I want to contribute a dataset or a survey catalog to the Microdata Library. What are the conditions?
  9. If I want to publish my microdata in the World Bank Microdata Library what are the benefits to me?
  10. I need a more comprehensive list of surveys and censuses conducted in low and middle-income countries. Where can I find that?
  11. The catalog provides access to dataset in a specific file format. I would like to get the data in another format. Can you help?
  12. Can I be automatically notified of changes or additions to the Microdata Library catalog?
  13. What will you do with information I provide when I register, login, or submit a request for a licensed dataset?
  14. Why don't you have a search by topic and keyword tool?
  15. Do I need any special expertise or tools to analyze the data in the Microdata Library?

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