Iraq Multi Cluster Need Assessment: Nationwide Household Conditions, 2018

The Multi Cluster Needs Assessment (MCNA) is the primary multi-cluster nationwide needs assessment in Iraq, providing a quantitative evidence base for humanitarian decision makers. It was conducted in 2018 by UNHCR to understand multi-sectoral household conditions and priority needs of conflict-affected populations. The assessment enables in-depth nationwide analysis to identify trends and shifting needs over time.

Use Cases

• Identify geographic differences in humanitarian conditions based on multi-sectoral household data
• Prioritize aid sectors for intervention based on quantitative evidence of needs
• Analyze mid to long-term trends in household needs for conflict-affected populations
• Identify gaps and opportunities for humanitarian assistance provision across Iraq

Strengths

• Nationwide coverage enabling geographic comparison across Iraq
• Multi-sectoral focus covering facilities, protection, education, shelter, health, food security, and livelihoods
• Designed for iterative assessment to track shifting needs over time

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Data is from 2018; current conditions may have changed

Provenance

Source

UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Collection Method

Cluster-led nationwide needs assessment program

Time Range

2018

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-23 14:11:15.071329; freshness should be verified

Geography

Iraq