The Microdata Management Toolkit developed by the World Bank Data Group for the International Household Survey Network aims to promote the adoption of international standards and best practices for microdata documentation, dissemination and preservation.
The Toolkit comprises three modules. The Metadata Editor is used to document data in accordance with international metadata standards (DDI and Dublin Core). The Explorer is a free reader for files generated by the Metadata Editor. It allows users to view the metadata and to export the data into various common formats (Stata, SPSS, etc). The Metadata Editor and Explorer are based on Nesstar technology and developed by the Norwegian Social Science Data Services (NSD). The CD-ROM Builder is used to generate user-friendly outputs (CD-ROM, website) for dissemination and archiving.
All components of the Toolkit except the Metadata Editor are available free of charge to all interested users.
The Metadata Editor, built on a commercial application, requires a license.
Some categories of users can obtain a free license from the IHSN Secretariat at no cost (contact toolkit@surveynetwork.org).
IHSN member agencies: two free licenses
Additional licenses available at discounted price:
Single user: 1,200 US$ / 5-pack: 4,760 US$ / 10-pack: 8,320 US$.
National statistics offices in IDA-eligible countries: one free license
Additional licenses available at academic price:
Single user: 500 US$ / 5-pack: 1,800 US$ / 10-pack: 3,860 US$.
Public institutions in IDA-eligible countries other than national statistical offices: available at academic price:
Single user: 500 US$ / 5-pack: 1,800 US$ / 10-pack: 3,860 US$
Statistical agencies in non-IDA countries falling into the World Bank low and lower middle income classification: available at discounted price:
single user: 1,200 US$ / 5-pack: 4,760 US$ / 10-pack: 8,320 US$
Interested users that do not fall in the above mentioned categories will have to purchase the Metadata Editor directly from Norwegian Social Science Data Services (NSD). Please contact sales@nesstar.com for pricing information and order.
This software is provided "as is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Utilisation of this software is at the user's own risk. The IHSN, the World Bank and the Norwegian Social Science Data Services (NSD, producer of the Nesstar Metadata Editor) accept no responsibility for the results and/or implications of any analyses and/or other actions conducted with these products.
Full installation package
Documentation
Individual Components
Demo files
Tools and Utilities
The following packages complement the IHSN Toolkit functionalities and can be of interest for advanced users or system developers.
System Components
Translation Tools
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Attesoro (IHSN Edition) |
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For software translators
v1.0.3 (2006-09-15) [Not available for download]
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Utilities
Technical support on the use of the Toolkit
Questions and suggestions on the IHSN Toolkit can be sent to toolkit@ihsn.org.
Some problems are easier to resolve if you send us a screenshot of the error message. You can do so by using a free screen capture software such as PrintKey 2000.
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