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GSAM ENDLINE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL SURVEY: JANUARY 2017

VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESstart Start time of interview Date/Timeend End time of interview Date/Timetoday Today's date Date/Timedeviceid Device uuid TextSection A: Basic Information and Consenttime_st A1. Date of Survey Date/Timeint_name A2. Name of enumerator SELECT ONE:

1. Aboagye Amankona2. Abraham Nii Odoi Sowah3. Adu-Ntim Julius Kwaku4. Alhassan Abdul – Latif5. Angela Tudzi6. Annan Dennis7. Ayisha Musah8. Bayaara Enoch Tengezuyelle9. Beauty Danso Mintah10. Bernice Adu11. Bernice Owusu – Brown12. Bismark Ofori13. Boakye Acheampong14. Christopher Sam15. Christophilia Adjei Danso16. Damien Bontii17. Daniel Afona18. Daniel Kennedy Amoah19. David Teye Zanyoh20. Diana S. Assuman21. Dickson Osei Yeboah22. Dorothy Quaye23. Ebenezer Moses Obosu24. Emmanuel Appiah25. Emmanuel Yakas26. Emmanuel Zigah27. Eric Baidoo28. Esaaba Quansah29. Gideaon Gyimah Addai Poku30. Gloria Ago Asiamah31. Hannah Darkwah32. Hudu Abdul-Rafiu33. Jacob Narh Awidi34. James Amewudah35. Joseph Edmund Fleischer36. Josephine Pauline Amoako37. Kennedy Anokye38. Kingsley Baffoe39. Kingsley Benson40. Korsi A. Fiagbe41. Linda Dziwornu42. Manasseh Anderson43. Moses Bimpor44. Naomi Dede Annan45. Okyne Agnes

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES46. Otuo Acheampong47. Owuraku Simpri – Duncan48. Priscilla Andoh49. Ruth M. Quaye50. Sampson Kwakwa51. Samuel Okae Ansah52. Samuel Wieh53. Seth Obeng54. Seth Ponku55. Seth Sylvester Dadzie56. Sethina Annang Danquah57. Sheila Sakiokor Masopeh58. Stephen Adingo59. Stephen Appiah60. Sulemana Nurudeen61. Swala Abubakar62. Theophilus Tweneboah Kodua63. Thomas Padi64. Yvonne Dadson97. Other

int_nameo A2o. If 'Other', please specify. Only if int_name = 97 Text

superv A3. Name of supervisor

SELECT ONE:1. Manasseh Anderson2. Sethina Danquah3. Bernice .O. Brown4. Diana Assuman5. Eric Baldoo97. Other

supervo A3o. Please enter the name of your supervisor. Only if superv = 97 Text

region A4. Region:

SELECT ONE:1. Ashanti2. Brong-Ahafo3. Greater Accra4. Central5. Eastern6. Northern7. Western8. Upper East9. Upper West10. Volta

upeast_district A5_A. District in Upper East Region Only if region = 8

SELECT ONE:1. Builsa North2. Kasena Nankana West3. Kasena Nankana East4. Talensi5. Bongo6. Bawku West7. Garu Tempani8. Pusiga9. Builsa South (New)10. Binduri (New)

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES

upwest_district A5_B. District in Upper West Region Only if region = 9

SELECT ONE:1. Wa West2. Wa East3. Sissala East4. Nadowli5. Jirapa6. Sissala West7. Lambussie Karni8. Lawra

north_district A5_C. District in Northern Region Only if region = 6

SELECT ONE:1. Bole2. Sawla Tuna Kalba3. West Gonja4. Central Gonja5. East Gonja6. Kpandai7. Nanumba South8. Nanumba North9. Zabzugu10. Tolon11. Savelugu Nanton12. Karaga13. Gushiegu14. Saboba15. Chereponi16. Bunkpurugu Yonyo17. East Mamprusi18. West Mamprusi19. Tatale-Sanguli20. North Gonja21. Mamprugo Moagduri (New)

ash_district A5_D. District in Ashanti Region Only if region = 1

SELECT ONE:1. Atwima Mponua2. Amansie West3. Amansie Central4. Adansi South5. Adansi North6. Bosome Freho7. Asante Akim South8. Asante Akim North9. Bosomtwi10. Atwima Kwanwoma11. Atwima Nwabiagya12. Ahafo Ano South13. Ahafo Ano North14. Afigya Kwabre15. Kwabre East16. Sekyere South17. Sekyere East18. Sekyere Central19. Ejura Sekyere Dumasi20. Offinso North21. Kumawu (New)

brong_district A5_E. District in Brong Only if region = 2 SELECT ONE:

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Ahafo Region

1. Asunafo South2. Asutifi North3. Dormaa East4. Tano South5. Tano North6. Sunyani West7. Jaman South8. Jaman North9. Tain10. Nkoranza South11. Nkoranza North12. Atebubu13. Sene West14. Pru15. Kintampo South16. Asutifi South (New)17. Dormaa West (New)18. Banda (New)19. Techiman North (New)20. Sene East (New)

accra_district A5_F. District in Greater Acrra Region Only if region = 3

SELECT ONE:1. Shai Osudoku2. Ada East3. Kpone Katamanso (New)

central_district A5_G. District in Central Region Only if region = 4

SELECT ONE:1. Abura Asebu Kwamankese2. Ajumanko Enyan Essiam3. Gomoa West4. Gomoa East5. Awutu Senya6. Agona East7. Asikuma Odoben Brakwa8. Assin South9. Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira10. Upper Denkyira West11. Awutu Senya East (New)12. Twifo Ati Morkwa

east_district A5_H. District in Eastern Region

Only if region = 5 SELECT ONE:1. Birim South2. Suhum Municipal3. Akwapim North4. Asuogyaman5. Lower Manya Krobo6. Upper Manya Krobo7. Fanteakwa8. Kwaebibirem9. Akyimansa10. Birim North11. Upper West Akim12. Atiwa13. Kwahu South14. Kwahu East15. Kwahu Afram Plains North

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES16. Ayensuano (New)17. Akuapim South (New)18. Denkyembour (New)

west_district A5_I. District in Western Region Only if region = 7

SELECT ONE:1. Jomoro2. Ellembelle3. Ahanta West4. Shama5. Wassa Mpohor East6. Prestea Huni Valley7. Wassa Amenfi East8. Wassa Amenfi West9. Aowin10. Sefwi Akontombra11. Sefwi Wiawso12. Sefwi Bebiani Ahwiaso Bekwai13. Juabeso14. Bia West15. Mpohor (New)16. Wassa Amenfi Central (New)17. Suaman (new)18. Bodi(New)

volta_district A5_J. District in Volta Region Only if region = 10

SELECT ONE:1. South Tongu2. Akatsi South3. Agotime Ziope4. South Dayi5. Biakoye6. Jasikan7. Kadjebi8. Krachi East9. Krachi West10. Nkwanta South11. Nkwanta North12. Akatsi North (New)13. North Tongu14. Central Tongu15. Adaklu (New)16. Ho West (New)17. North Dayi (New)18. Afadjato (New)19. Krachi Nchumuru (New)

[Read aloud] Good morning/good afternoon, my name is _______. I am a research assistant working with the University of Ghana, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and Social Impact on a study of neighborhood relations and public services across Ghana. I would like to ask you some questions to better understand your district. Your participation is entirely voluntary. If you agree to participate, our discussion will last for around 45 minutes. Please rest assured that your answers will remain confidential. This device will help me enter your answers, but I assure you that it is not recording your voice. We will not provide your name and answers to anyone. While your answers would help us understand important features of your district, but do not feel obligated to answer any question that you are not comfortable with and do not hesitate to ask me for a clarification if you think that a question is a bit difficult or unclear. If you have any questions about this study, you may contact the research manager in Ghana, Peter Quartey of the University of Ghana. His contact information is 0264522350.consent A6. Did the respondent SELECT ONE:

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consent? 0. No1. Yes

refuse

A7. Can you please tell me why you have chosen not to participate?

[Skip to Section M (Enumerator Questions)]

Only if consent = 0 Text

[Read aloud] Let's begin by recording a few facts about yourself.

jobdesc A8. What is your current position?

SELECT ONE:1. MMDA Internal Auditor2. District Budget Analyst/Budget Officer Development Planning Coordinating Council3. District Coordinating Director (i.e. the head of the DA administration)4. Chair of District Tender Board (note that this is usually the DCE. If it is the DCEs/he should be given the POL survey not this one)5. Comptroller and/or District Finance Officer (if different from above)6. Director of the Physical Planning Department7. MMDA Planning Officer (if there is one)8. District Works Engineer9. Assistant District Engineer10. District Procurement Officer97. Other

jobdesso A9. If 'Other', please specify. Only if jobdesc = 97 Text

sex_respondent A10. Respondent’s sexSELECT ONE:0. Male1. Female

resp_age A11. How old are you? Numeric value

resp_ageo

A11o. Even if you do not know your exact age, please provide an estimate of your age.

Only if resp_age = 888 Numeric value

resp_resident A12. How many years have you lived in this district? Numeric value

resp_residento

A12o. Even if you do not know exactly how many years you have lived in your district, please provide an estimate of the number of years.

Only if resp_resident = 888 Numeric value

Section B: Education and Positionresp_ed B1. What is the highest SELECT ONE:

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level of education you have attained?

1. No formal schooling2. Informal schooling only (including Koranic schooling)3. Some basic schooling4. Basic school completed5. Some secondary school/high school6. Secondary school/high school completed7. Post-secondary qualifications other than university e.g. a diploma or degree from a polytechnic or college8. Some university9. University completed10. Post-graduate999. Prefer not to respond

yrs_jobB2. How many years have you held your current job title?

Numeric value

yrs_joboB2o. Please estimate how many years you have held your current job title.

Only if yrs_job = 888 Numeric value

[Read aloud] In a TYPICAL working week, how many hours do you spend on each of the following tasks? If you spend an hour working on something that belongs to more than one of these categories, please include it in both.

time_use_district B3a. Meeting with district officials Numeric value

time_use_national B3b. Meeting with national officials Numeric value

time_use_employee B3c. Meeting with employees Numeric value

time_use_serviceB3d. Providing services/responding to citizen concerns

Numeric value

time_use_groupsB3e. Working with civil society or community groups

Numeric value

time_use_admin B3f. Administrative tasks and documentation Numeric value

time_use_training B3g. Training, skill-building, or workshops Numeric value

work_routineB4. Did the time you spend at work change during the recent election?

SELECT ONE:0. No1. Yes777. Not applicable (new in position/do not know past practices)

work_routine_how B4y. If Yes, please explain how. Only if work_routine = 1 Text

[Read aloud] Now I would like to ask you some questions about factors that help people obtain a position in the public administration. These are not questions about you in particular but about the district administration in general.merit_hire C1. What percentage of the

public employees in your SELECT ONE:0. 0/None

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district was hired primarily on the basis of merit?

1. 1-10%2. 11-20%3. 21-30%4. 31-40%5. 41-50%6. 51-60%7. 61-70%8. 71-80%9. 81-90%10. 91-100%888. Don't know999. Refused to answer

merit_hire2

C2. Even if most employees are hired on the basis of merit, we hear that some are hired for other reasons not related to their qualifications—maybe because of connections, gifts, or whatever. Which of these are important in your district?

SELECT MULTIPLE:1. Family connections2. Political party connections3. Ability to build public support for the political party in power4. Tribal connections5. Payment or gift to some public authorities6. Knowing the hiring manager7. None/No other reasons/Only merit matters97. Other888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

merit_hire2o C2o. If 'Other', please specify. If merit_hire2 = 97 Text

[Read aloud] Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.

partylead_punish

C3. Party leaders can easily punish public employees who do not follow the orders of the ruling government.

SELECT ONE:1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly disagree888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

win_votes

C4. District politicians win votes by starting development projects in an area, even if the projects don’t get completed.


Section D: Capital/Development Projects[Read aloud]: Now we would like to ask you about this PAST YEAR'S budget (i.e. the current ANNUAL ACTION PLAN).budget_most_inflb1 D1. If you had to choose,

who do you think was the MOST influential actor in producing the budget?

SELECT ONE:1. Citizens/communities2. DCE3. District Planning Officer/Development Planning Coordinating Council4. District Tender Board

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES5. District Coordinating Director6. District Finance Officer7. District Budget Officer8. Finance Subcommittee9. District Planning Coordinating Unit10. Presiding member of the DA11. Physical Planning/Works Department12. Town/Area Councils13. Social Services Subcommittee14. Works Subcommittee15. Health Department16. Education Department17. Social Welfare and Community Development Department18. Ministry of Local Government19. National Development Planning Commission20. General Assembly21. District Budget Committee97. Other888. Don't know999. Refused to answer

budget_most_infl1o D1o. If 'Other', please specify.

Only if budget_most_inflb1 = 97 Text

budget_most_inflb2 D2. If you had to choose, who do you think was the SECOND MOST influential actor in producing the budget?

Only if bidget_most_inflb1 != 999 and != 888

SELECT ONE:1. Citizens/communities2. DCE3. District Planning Officer/Development Planning Coordinating Council4. District Tender Board5. District Coordinating Director6. District Finance Officer7. District Budget Officer8. Finance Subcommittee9. District Planning Coordinating Unit10. Presiding member of the DA11. Physical Planning/Works Department12. Town/Area Councils13. Social Services Subcommittee14. Works Subcommittee15. Health Department16. Education Department17. Social Welfare and

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESCommunity Development Department18. Ministry of Local Government19. National Development Planning Commission20. General Assembly21. District Budget Committee97. Other888. Don't know999. Refused to answer

budget_most_infl2o D2o. If 'Other', please specify.

Only if budget_most_inflb2 = 97 Text

budget_nchanges

D3. How many important changes were made to the budget AFTER it was passed?

SELECT ONE:1. A lot of changes2. Some changes3. A few changes4. No changes888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

budget_causechange D4. What were the causes of those changes?

Only if budget_nchanges = 1 or 2 or 3

SELECT MULTIPLE:1. The election2. Delays in transfers from Accra3. Reduced DA revenue from taxes and fees4. DCE changed priorities5. Citizen feedback/activism97. Other

budget_causechangeo D4o. If 'Other', please specify

Only if budget_causechange = 97 Text

budget_most_change D5. WHO initiated the changes to the budget?


SELECT ONE:1. Citizens/communities2. DCE3. District Planning Officer/Development Planning Coordinating Council4. District Tender Board5. District Coordinating Director6. District Finance Officer7. District Budget Officer8. Finance Subcommittee9. District Planning Coordinating Unit10. Presiding member of the DA11. Physical Planning/Works Department12. Town/Area Councils13. Social Services Subcommittee14. Works Subcommittee15. Health Department16. Education Department

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES17. Social Welfare and Community Development Department18. Ministry of Local Government19. National Development Planning Commission20. General Assembly21. District Budget Committee97. Other888. Don't know999. Refused to answer

budget_most_changeo D5o. If 'Other', please specify.

Only if budget_most_change = 97 Text

budget_whatchange D6. What were the most important changes?


SELECT MULTIPLE:1. Budget cuts2. Budget increase3. Change in budget allocation97. Other

budget_whatchangeo D6o. If 'Other', please specify.

Only if budget_whatchange = 97 Text

aap_same_prep

D7. Do you expect the PREPARATION of THIS COMING YEAR’S Annual Action Plan to proceed in about the same manner as in previous years?

SELECT ONE:1. Yes0. No888. Don't know777. Not applicable

aap_same_prep_n D7n. If 'No,' how do you expect it to be different? Only if aap_same_prep = 0 Text

da_dce_approve

D8. Did both the District Assembly and District Chief Executive approve the MOST RECENT Annual Action Plan (i.e. the current, ongoing budget)?

SELECT ONE:1. No - only the DA approved the AAP2. No - only the DCE approved the AAP3. Yes - the AAP was approved by both the DA and DCE888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

aap_same_exec

D9. Is the EXECUTION of the CURRENT/ONGOING Annual Action Plan proceeding in about the same way as it has in previous years?


aap_same_exec_nD9n. If 'No,' what have been the important differences?

Only if aap_same_exec = 0 Text

discretion_dce

D10. In your district, how much discretion does the District Chief Executive have over which development projects are built AFTER the Annual Action Plan is approved?

SELECT ONE:1. A lot2. Some3. A little4. None888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

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why_locate_assembly

D11. What are some of the more important factors that influence WHERE assembly members in your district want DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS to be LOCATED?

SELECT MULTIPLE:1. Making sure everyone gets an equal share2. Rewarding political supporters3. Trying to win over undecided voters4. To switch the loyalty of party supporters5. Targeting areas with the most need6. Developing the district capital7. Keeping the DCE's ethnic group(s) satisfied8. Keeping influential/well-organized/lobbying communities satisfied9. Keeping Chiefs satisfied97. Other

why_locate_assemblyo D11o. If "Other," please specify.

Only if why_locate_assembly = 97 Text

why_locate_assembly1

D12. What do you think is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT influence on WHERE assembly members in your district want DEVELOPMENT projects to be located?

SELECT ONE:1. Making sure everyone gets an equal share2. Rewarding political supporters3. Trying to win over undecided voters4. To switch the loyalty of party supporters5. Targeting areas with the most need6. Developing the district capital7. Keeping the DCE's ethnic group(s) satisfied8. Keeping influential/well-organized/lobbying communities satisfied9. Keeping Chiefs satisfied97. Other

why_locate_assembly1o D12o. If "Other," please specify.

Only if why_locate_assembly1 = 97 Text

why_locate_dce D13. What are some of the more important factors that influence where the DCE wants development projects to be located?

SELECT MULTIPLE:1. Making sure everyone gets an equal share2. Rewarding political supporters3. Trying to win over undecided voters4. To switch the loyalty of party supporters5. Targeting areas with the

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESmost need6. Developing the district capital7. Keeping the DCE's ethnic group(s) satisfied8. Keeping influential/well-organized/lobbying communities satisfied9. Keeping Chiefs satisfied97. Other

why_locate_dceo D13o. If "Other," please specify. Only if why_locate_dce = 97 Text

why_locate_dce1

D14. What do you think is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT influence on WHERE the DCE wants development projects to be located?

SELECT ONE:1. Making sure everyone gets an equal share2. Rewarding political supporters3. Trying to win over undecided voters4. To switch the loyalty of party supporters5. Targeting areas with the most need6. Developing the district capital7. Keeping the DCE's ethnic group(s) satisfied8. Keeping influential/well-organized/lobbying communities satisfied9. Keeping Chiefs satisfied97. Other

why_locate_dce1o D14o. If "Other", please specify.

Only if why_locate_dce1 = 97 Text

[Read aloud] Imagine that your district had enough education funds for a project in a SINGLE COMMUNITY. I’m going to describe two communities. Please tell me which one you think would receive the project:

[This is a conjoint survey experiment. Respondents see two options with randomly assigned attributes. They then choose between the two options. The attributes are randomized and the respondent chooses between the options more than once.]

Candidate_Random_A1 Automatically calculated value

Value of 0, 1, or 2 (random number generator)



Candidate_Random_B1 Automatically calculated value

Value of 0, 1, 2, or 3 (random number generator)



Random_A1_Option1 Automatically calculated value

If Candidate_Random_A1 = 0: strongly supported the NDC,if Candidate_Random_A1 = 1:strongly supported the NPP,if Candidate_Random_A1 = 2:split support between the NPP

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESand the NDC


If Candidate_Random_A2 = 0:strongly supported the NDC,if Candidate_Random_A2 = 1:strongly supported the NPP,if Candidate_Random_A2 = 2:split support between the NPP and the NDC

Random_A1_List1 Automatically calculated value

If Candidate_Random_B1 = 0:Has no primary school,if Candidate_Random_B1 = 1: Has a primary schoolbut it is in need of serious repair,if Candidate_Random_B1 = 2:Has a partially built primary school but construction has been suspended,if Candidate_Random_B1 = 3:Has a primary schoolbut no secondary school



Candidate_Question_1

D15. One community who (Random_A1_Option1) and (Random_A1_List1). OR another community who (Random_A1_Option2) and (Random_A1_List2). Which community do you think would receive the project?

SELECT ONE:1. Community 1 (the first one)2. Community 2 (the second one)









Random_A2_Option1 Automatically calculated If Candidate_Random_A3 = 0:

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value

strongly supported the NDC,if Candidate_Random_A3 = 1:strongly supported the NPP,if Candidate_Random_A3 = 2:split support between the NPP and the NDC


If Candidate_Random_A4 = 0:strongly supported the NDC,if Candidate_Random_A4 = 1:strongly supported the NPP,if Candidate_Random_A4 = 2:split support between the NPP and the NDC





Candidate_Question_2

D16. One community who (Random_A2_Option1) and (Random_A2_List1) OR another community who (Random_A2_Option2) and (Random_A2_List2). Which community do you think would receive the project?

SELECT ONE:1. Community 1 (the first one)2. Community 2 (the second one)

split_project D17. What if, instead of dedicating all the funding to a SINGLE community, the district could split the

SELECT ONE:0. No1. Yes888. Don't know

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESfunding between TWO communities, but neither project would be completed. Do you think the DCE would rather do that?

999. Prefer not to respond

cf_compare

D18. Compared to COMMON FUND Projects, is the implementation of DONOR-FUNDED projects (e.g. District Development Facility, DDF) more or less likely to stick to the Annual Plan?

SELECT ONE:1. Much more likely2. Somewhat more likely3. About the same4. Somewhat less likely5. Much less likely

cf_abandon

D19. In your estimation, what share of COMMON FUND projects are abandoned during construction (i.e. never finished) four years from when they began?

SELECT ONE:0. 0/None1. 1-10%2. 11-20%3. 21-30%4. 31-40%5. 41-50%6. 51-60%7. 61-70%8. 71-80%9. 81-90%10. 91-100%888. Don't know999. Refused to answer

donor_abandon

D20. In your estimation, what share of DONOR-FUNDED projects are abandoned during construction (i.e. never finished) four years from when they began?


Section E: Contractingcontract_infl E1. When thinking of larger

district capital projects in THIS COMING YEAR'S budget, which factors do you expect will influence the selection of a contractor on these large projects?

SELECT MULTIPLE:1. Contractor's professional and technical qualifications2. Contractor's cost and conditions of payment for the project.3. Bid's timeframe for project completion4. Contractor's political affiliation5. Contractor's connections

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESwith the District Chief Executive97. Other

contract_inflo E1o. If 'Other,' please specify. Only if contract_infl = 97 Text

contract_inflmost

E2. Which factor do you expect will be the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT factor in the selection of a contractor on these large district capital projects?

SELECT ONE:1. Contractor's professional and technical qualifications2. Contractor's cost and conditions of payment for the project.3. Bid's timeframe for project completion4. Contractor's political affiliation5. Contractor's connections with the District Chief Executive97. Other

contract_inflmosto E2o. If "Other", please specify. Only if contract_inflmost = 97 Text

contract_approvalE3. Whose approval will be necessary for these larger district capital contracts?

SELECT MULTIPLE:1. District Chief Executive2. District Tender Review Board3. District Assembly Internal Auditor4. District Assembly Finance Committee97. Other

contract_approvalo E3o. If 'Other,' please specify.

Only if contract_approval = 97 Text

[Read aloud] When it comes to public development projects, sometimes situations arise that can affect competitive contracting. I would like to ask you how often some issues came up in contracting in your district IN THE LAST YEAR.

contract_toofew

E4. In the last YEAR, how often did FEWER THAN THE REQUIRED NUMBER of qualified contractors submit bids?

SELECT ONE:1. Very frequently2. Frequently3. Occasionally4. Rarely5. Never888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

contract_smaller

E5. In the last YEAR, how often were projects BROKEN INTO SMALLER PARTS to avoid requirements for competitive bids?


[Read aloud] Now I will provide you with a list of things that people mention as a part of AWARDING A CONTRACT in some DAs. Please tell me HOW MANY of them happen REGULARLY in your DA. Please DO NOT tell me the specific answers, only HOW MANY.

[This is an item-count/list experiment where each respondent is randomly assigned to see one of two lists of items in which either a sensitive item is included or excluded and which are otherwise identical]

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survexp2_randnum Automatically calculated value Value in 0 to 1 range

[Read aloud] Comparison of multiple competing bids Only if survexp2_randnum <=.5

[Read aloud] Potential contractors lobbying the President to get the contract.

Only if survexp2_randnum <=.5

[Read aloud] The district engineer reviews the contract. Only if survexp2_randnum <=.5

survexp2.1 Please enter the number: Only if survexp2_randnum <=.5 Numeric value

[Read aloud] Comparison of multiple competing bids Only if survexp2_randnum >.5

[Read aloud] Potential contractors lobbying the President to get the contract.

Only if survexp2_randnum >.5

[Read aloud] Contracts being awarded corruptly. Only if survexp2_randnum >.5

[Read aloud] The district engineer reviews the contract. Only if survexp2_randnum >.5

survexp2.2 Please enter the number: Only if survexp2_randnum >.5 Numeric value

Section F: Construction[Read aloud] When it comes to the construction of district capital projects such as schools and clinics, some people in other districts report that sometimes issues come up. I would like to ask you about how often these issues have happened in your district in THE LAST YEAR.

construct_delayF1. How often have delays in construction happened in THE LAST YEAR?


construct_budget

F2. How often in THE LAST YEAR have construction costs exceeded their budgeted amount?


construct_contractor

F3. How often in THE LAST YEAR have contractors abandoned projects for which they have received advance payment?


construct_problems F4. HOW MANY problems are there with the district's system for overseeing the construction of capital projects?

SELECT ONE:1. Many problems2. Some problems3. A few problems4. None888. Don't know

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES999. Refused to answer

construct_problems_biggest

F5. What are the biggest problems with the district's system for overseeing the construction of capital projects?

Only if construct_problems = 1 or 2 or 3

SELECT MULTIPLE:1. Lack of fuel for vehicles2. Lack of transportation and vehicles3. Weather4. Problems with roads5. Contractors do not show up6. Lack of logistical planning888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond97. Other

construct_problems_biggesto

F5o. If 'Other,' please specify.

Only if construct_problems_biggest = 97

Text

construct_audit

F6. How many times will a typical large ONE YEAR capital project be visited by a district engineer, auditor, or other official to evaluate project progress before it is completed?

Numeric value

construct_audit_fcheck

F6v. [DO NOT READ ALOUD]: You entered a large number. Are you sure this was correct and the respondent understood the question?

Only if construct_audit > 99SELECT ONE:0. No1. Yes

construct_engineer

F7. When a district engineer finds a problem with a large project, do you think they typically deal with the contractor directly or report it to the DA?

SELECT ONE:1. Deal with contractor directly2. Report it to the DA3. Both888. Don't know

construct_whybudget

F8. In THE LAST YEAR, what is the most common reason given by contractors for running over budget?

SELECT ONE:1. Unforeseen increase in the costs of materials2. Change in design3. Unforeseen delays4. Difficulty of finding qualified workers5. Delays in receiving payment from the DA6. No contractors were over budget97. Other888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

construct_whybudgeto F8o. If 'Other,' please specify.

Only if construct_whybudget = 97 Text

construct_major F9. In the past YEAR has the district worked on any major capital projects?

SELECT ONE:0. No1. Yes888. Don't know

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES999. Prefer not to respond

construct_ontime

F10. In your estimation, what percentage of major capital projects in this district have finished ON TIME in THE LAST year?

Only if construct_major = 1


construct_behind

F11. What is the most common reason given by contractors for running behind schedule on the construction of major capital projects in THE LAST YEAR?

Only if construct_major = 1

SELECT ONE:1. Change in design2. Delays in obtaining needed permits3. Problem in acquiring land4. Difficulty in finding qualified workers5. Failure to receive payment from DA6. Contractors have not run behind schedule on scheduled projects97. Other888. Don't know

construct_behindo F11o. If 'Other,' please specify. Only if construct_behind = 97 Text

se1_randnum Automatically calculated value Value in 0 to 1 range

[Read aloud] Imagine that your district assembly received an extra 100,000 cedis from the common fund for development projects.

Only if se1_randnum <=.25

se1_1_1About what percentage would you guess would be wasted or mis-spent?

Only if se1_randnum <=.25 Numeric value

se1_1.1_1

About what percentage of the resulting development projects do you think would be built on time?

Only if se1_randnum <=.25 Numeric value

[Read aloud] Imagine that your district assembly received an extra 100,000 cedis from the common fund for development projects.

Only if se1_randnum >.25 and <= 0.50

se1_1_2


Only if se1_randnum >.25 and <= 0.50 Numeric value

se1_1.1_2About what percentage would you guess would be wasted or mis-spent?


[Read aloud] Imagine that your district assembly received Only if se1_randnum >.50

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESan extra 100,000 cedis from the DDF for development projects. and <= 0.75

se1_2_1About what percentage would you guess would be wasted or mis-spent?


se1_2.1_1



[Read aloud] Imagine that your district assembly received an extra 100,000 cedis from the DDF for development projects.

Only if se1_randnum > 0.75

se1_2_2


Only if se1_randnum > 0.75 Numeric value

se1_2.1_2About what percentage would you guess would be wasted or mis-spent?

Only if se1_randnum > 0.75 Numeric value

Section G: Governance and Corruption

compare_corrupt

G1. How common do you think GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION is in your district assembly compared to other district assemblies in Ghana?

SELECT ONE:1. Much more common2. More common3. About the same4. Less common5. Much less common888. Don’t know

compare_inef

G2. How common do you think INEFFICIENT DISTRICT GOVERNMENT SPENDING is in your district assembly compared to other district assemblies in Ghana?

SELECT ONE:1. Much more common2. More common3. About the same4. Less common5. Much less common888. Don’t know

corrupt_dev_adp

G3. To what extent would you say that CORRUPTION is a problem in the PREPARATION of the Annual Action Plans?

SELECT ONE:1. Significant problem2. Somewhat of a problem3. Not much of a problem4. Not at all a problem888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

corrupt_exec_adp

G4. To what extent would you say that CORRUPTION is a problem in the EXECUTION of the Annual Action Plans?

SELECT ONE:1. Significant problem2. Somewhat of a problem3. Not much of a problem4. Not at all a problem888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

Section H: Organizational Performance and Provision of Servicescapproj_plan_transparent H1. To what extent would

you agree or disagree that district capital projects are PLANNED in a transparent manner?

SELECT ONE:1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES5. Strongly disagree888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

capproj_contract_transparent

H2. To what extent would you agree or disagree that district capital projects are CONTRACTED in a transparent manner?


[Read aloud] There can be many obstacles to building development projects that serve the needs of district citizens. When you think about the preparation of the next Annual Action Plan, to what extent do you agree that the following are likely to represent big obstacles to building better development projects in your district?

devob_apathy

H3. To what extent do you agree or disagree that CITIZENS' NON-PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT will represent a big obstacle to building better development projects?


devob_dceinf

H4. To what extent do you agree or disagree that THE INFLUENCE OF THE DCE will represent a big obstacle?


devob_dacf

H5. To what extent do you agree or disagree that limited discretionary authority over DA Common Fund resources will represent a big obstacle?


devob_politics

H6. To what extent do you agree or disagree that POLITICAL PRESSURE TO START MANY PROJECTS is an obstacle to building better development projects in your district?


devob_adminstaff H7. To what extent do you agree or disagree that INSUFFICIENT AND/OR LESS QUALIFIED STAFF TO OVERSEE PROJECTS will represent a big obstacle?

SELECT ONE:1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly disagree888. Don't know

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES999. Prefer not to respond

devob_corruptofficials

H8. To what extent do you agree or disagree that CORRUPTION AMONG DISTRICT PUBLIC OFFICIALS will represent a big obstacle?


devob_corruptcontract

H9. To what extent do you agree or disagree that CORRUPTION AMONG CONTRACTORS will represent a big obstacle?


devob_centralpriority

H10. To what extent do you agree or disagree that THE NEED TO RESPOND TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT’S PRIORITIES will represent a big obstacle?


devob_party

H11. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the INFLUENCE OF POLITICAL PARTIES will represent a big obstacle?


devob_chiefs

H12. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the INFLUENCE OF CHIEFS will represent a big obstacle?


chief_numberH13. How many PARAMOUNT chiefs are there in this district?

Numeric value

chief_fcheck

H13v. [DO NOT READ ALOUD]: You entered a large number. Are you sure this was correct and the respondent understood the question?

Only if chief_number > 9SELECT ONE:0. No1. Yes

chief_conflict H14. Would you say that there are IMPORTANT, SUSTAINED conflicts between chiefs in THIS

SELECT ONE:1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Neutral

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district?

4. Disagree5. Strongly disagree888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

chief_conflict_explainH15. What are common causes of conflict between the chiefs in THIS district?

Only if chief_conflict = 1 or 2 Text

[Read aloud] Now I will provide you with a list of things that people mention as being a REGULAR part of their work. Please tell me HOW MANY of these you have seen REGULARLY. DO NOT tell me the specific answers, ONLY HOW MANY.

[This is an item-count/list experiment where each respondent is randomly assigned to see one of two lists of items in which either a sensitive item is included or excluded and which are otherwise identical]

survexp3_randnum Automatically calculated value Value in 0 to 1 range

[Read aloud] Office supplies running short Only if survexp3_randnum <=.5

[Read aloud] Citizens requesting assistance or documentation for travel to Europe.

Only if survexp3_randnum <=.5

[Read aloud] Employees attending job training seminars Only if survexp3_randnum <=.5

survexp3.1 Survexp3.1. Please enter the number:

Only if survexp3_randnum <=.5 Numeric value

[Read aloud] Office supplies running short Only if survexp3_randnum >.5

[Read aloud] Citizens requesting assistance or documentation for travel to Europe.


[Read aloud] Government officials providing members of their political party with privileged access to public resources


[Read aloud] Employees attending job training seminars Only if survexp3_randnum >.5

survexp3.2 Survexp3.2. Please enter the number:

Only if survexp3_randnum >.5 Numeric value

Section I: Accountability

responsive1 I1. Which is your office MOST responsive toward?

SELECT ONE:1. The Public2. NGOs3. The national agency overseeing your area of work4. Ministry of Local Government (MLGRD)5. MPs6. DCE7. Senior members of the DA8. Chiefs97. Other

responsive1o I1o. If 'Other', please specify. Only if responsive1 = 97 Text

responsive2 I2. Which is your office SECOND MOST responsive toward?

SELECT ONE:1. The Public2. NGOs3. The national agency overseeing your area of work4. Ministry of Local

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESGovernment (MLGRD)5. MPs6. DCE7. Senior members of the DA8. Chiefs97. Other

responsive2o I2o. If 'Other', please specify. Only if responsive2 = 97 Text

citizens_participation

I3. In the last year, have you seen any change in the extent of citizen engagement with district budgeting or development projects?

SELECT ONE:0. No1. Yes888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

citizen_spending I4. How has citizen engagement changed?

Only if citizens_participation = 1

SELECT ONE:1. It has increased a lot.2. It has increased a little.3. It has not changed.4. It has decreased a little.5. It has decreased a lot.888. Don't know

citizen_feed_content_change

I5. Please describe the changes.

Only if citizens_participation = 1 and citizen_spending != 3 Text

Section J: GSAM Awareness and Influence

aric

J1. Does your DA have an ARIC, that is, an Audit Report Implementation Committee?


aric_influence1

J2. Over the LAST YEAR how much influence would you say the ARIC has had on how the district contracts and oversees projects?

Only if aric = 1

SELECT ONE:1. A lot of influence2. A little influence3. No influence888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

audit_influence

J3. To what extent do you agree or disagree that CONTRACTORS sometimes try to influence the oucome of audits?


audit_influence2

J4. To what extent do you agree or disagree that sometimes one (or more) DA OFFICIALS tries to influence the outcome of audits?


[Read aloud] Now we would like to ask you about audits of your DA over THE LAST YEAR. We are interested in your district's overall experience with audits during this time.rcc_audits J5. How many RCC audits Numeric value

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSEShas your district been subjected to in the LAST YEAR?

rcc_fcheck

J5v. [DO NOT READ ALOUD]: You entered a large number. Are you sure this was correct and the respondent understood the question?

Only if rcc_audits > 29SELECT ONE:0. No1. Yes

audit_other

J6. How many EXTERNAL audits has your district been subjected to in the LAST YEAR?

Numeric value

audit_other_fcheck

J6v. [DO NOT READ ALOUD]: You entered a large number. Are you sure this was correct and the respondent understood the question?

Only if audit_other > 29SELECT ONE:0. No1. Yes

audit_overall_motiv

J7. In general, have the audit results motivated the DA to make any important changes?

Only if rcc_audits > 0 or audit_other >0


audit_overall_motiv0 J8. If 'No', please explain why not.

Only if audit_overall_motiv = 0 Text

audit_overall_motiv1

J9. If 'Yes', what are the most important changes the DA has made (or is planning)?

Only if audit_overall_motiv = 1

SELECT MULTIPLE:1. Contracting and procurement2. Internal auditing3. Change in content of Annual Action Plan and Budget4. Change in procedure of developing Annual Action Plan and Budget5. Changes in procedures for citizen feedback and participation97. Other888. Don't know999. Refused

audit_overall_motiv1o J9o. If 'Other', please explain.

Only if audit_overall_motiv1 = 97 Text

audit_overall_big_change_init

J10. Who was most important in initiating the changes?

Only if audit_overall_motiv = 1

SELECT ONE:1. MMDA Internal Auditor2. District Budget Analyst/Budget Officer Development Planning Coordinating Council3. District Coordinating Director (i.e. the head of the DA administration)4. Chair of District Tender Board (note that this is usually

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESthe DCE)5. Controller and/or District Finance Officer (if different from above)6. Director of the Physical Planning Department7. MMDA Planning Officer (if there is one)8. District Works Engineer9. Assistant District Engineer10. DCE11. Presiding Member of the District Assembly12. ARIC (Audit Report Implementation Committee)13. Chair of the Works Sub-committee14. Chair of the Development Planning sub-committee15. Chair of the District Executive Committee (if different from DCE or Presiding Member)16. Chair of the Social Services Sub-committee17. District Procurement Officer888. Don't know97. Other

audit_gas_aware

J11. Has the Ghana Audit Service completed a performance audit of at least one development project in your district in the past 18 months?

SELECT ONE:1. Yes0. No888. Don't know

[Read aloud] We now have some questions about the performance audit by the Ghana Audit Service of development projects in your district. We are only interested in this audit.

Only if audit_gas_aware = 1

audit_gas_posneg

J12. Were the findings of the GAS audit of your district generally positive or negative?


SELECT ONE:1. Positive2. Negative3. Results have been mixed888. Don't know999. Prefer not to respond

audit_gas_motiv

J13. In general, did the GAS performance audit motivate the DA to make any important changes?



audit_gas_motiv0 J13n. If 'No', please explain why not. Only if audit_gas_motiv = 0 Text

audit_gas_motiv1 J13y. If 'Yes', what are the most important changes the DA has made (or is

Only if audit_gas_motiv = 1 SELECT MULTIPLE:1. Contracting and procurement

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planning)?

2. Internal auditing3. Change in content of Annual Action Plan and Budget4. Change in procedure of developing Annual Action Plan and Budget5. Changes in procedures for citizen feedback and participation97. Other888. Don't know999. Refused

audit_gas_motiv1o J13yo. If 'Other', please explain.

Only if audit_gas_motiv1 = 97 Text

audit_gas_big_change_initJ14. Who was most important in initiating the changes?

Only if audit_gas_motiv = 1

SELECT ONE:1. MMDA Internal Auditor2. District Budget Analyst/Budget Officer Development Planning Coordinating Council3. District Coordinating Director (i.e. the head of the DA administration)4. Chair of District Tender Board (note that this is usually the DCE)5. Controller and/or District Finance Officer (if different from above)6. Director of the Physical Planning Department7. MMDA Planning Officer (if there is one)8. District Works Engineer9. Assistant District Engineer10. DCE11. Presiding Member of the District Assembly12. ARIC (Audit Report Implementation Committee)13. Chair of the Works Sub-committee14. Chair of the Development Planning sub-committee15. Chair of the District Executive Committee (if different from DCE or Presiding Member)16. Chair of the Social Services Sub-committee17. District Procurement Officer888. Don't know97. Other

gsam_aware J15. Have you heard of the SELECT ONE:

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESGhana Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms project? It is also referred to as G-SAM.

0. No1. Yes

gsam_aware_source J16. How did you first hear about the G-SAM project? Only if gsam_aware = 1

SELECT ONE:1. Newspaper2. Radio3. Televisions4. Public Hearings5. Citizen feedback6. DCE7. A member of the DA8. District administrator9. National official10. Others in your department or office97. Other

gsam_aware_sourceo J16o. If 'Other,' please specify.

Only if gsam_aware_source = 97 Text

gsam_mention

J17. Have citizens in your district mentioned the G-SAM project to you or others in your office?

Only if gsam_aware = 1


gsam_citizen_involve

J18. Has citizen involvement in your district's politics changed due to G-SAM?


SELECT ONE:1. It has increased a lot.2. It has increased a little.3. It has not changed.4. It has decreased a little.5. It has decreased a lot.888. Don't know

gsam_citizen_how J19. How has citizen involvement changed?

Only if gsam_citizen_involve = 1 or 2 or 4 or 5 or 888 Text

gsam_complaint

J20. Have other members of the district government mentioned the G-SAM project to you or others in your office?



gsam_often J20y. If YES, how often was it discussed? Only if gsam_complaint = 1


gsam_complaint_who J21. And who discussed GSAM with you?

Only if gsam_complaint = 1 SELECT MULTIPLE:1. MMDA Internal Auditor2. District Budget Analyst/Budget Officer Development Planning Coordinating Council3. District Coordinating Director (i.e. the head of the DA administration)

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES4. Chair of District Tender Board (note that this is usually the DCE)5. Controller and/or District Finance Officer (if different from above)6. Director of the Physical Planning Department7. MMDA Planning Officer (if there is one)8. District Works Engineer9. Assistant District Engineer10. DCE11. Presiding Member of the District Assembly12. ARIC (Audit Report Implementation Committee)13. Chair of the Works Sub-committee14. Chair of the Development Planning sub-committee15. Chair of the District Executive Committee (if different from DCE or Presiding Member)16. Chair of the Social Services Sub-committee17. District Procurement Officer888. Don't know97. Other

gsam_actionJ22. Has the district taken any action in response to G-SAM?



gsam_action_textJ23. What action has the district taken in response to the G-SAM?

Only if gsam_action = 1 Text

Section K: Political Involvement

party K1. Are you affiliated with a political party?

SELECT ONE:1. Yes0. No999. Prefer not to respond

party_which K2. Which party? Only if party = 1

SELECT ONE:1. NDC2. NPP97. Other

party_whicho K3. If 'Other', please specify. Only if party_which = 97 Text

[Read aloud] Now I will provide you with a list of activities relating to the most recent national elections. Please tell HOW MANY of these you took part in. Please DO NOT tell me which ones, only how many.

[This is an item-count/list experiment where each respondent is randomly assigned to see one of two lists of items in which either a sensitive item is included or excluded and which are otherwise identical]survexp4_randnum Automatically calculated Value in 0 to 1 range

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSESvalue

[Read aloud] How many of the following did you take part in?

Only if survexp4_randnum <= 0.5

[Read aloud] Informing yourself about the campaign Only if survexp4_randnum <= 0.5

[Read aloud] Went to Accra to gather information on candidates

Only if survexp4_randnum <= 0.5

[Read aloud] Did NOT vote Only if survexp4_randnum <= 0.5

survexp4.1 Please enter the number: Only if survexp4_randnum <= 0.5 Numeric value

[Read aloud ] How many of the following did you take part in?

Only if survexp4_randnum > 0.5

[Read aloud] Informing yourself about the campaign Only if survexp4_randnum > 0.5

[Read aloud] Went to Accra to gather information on candidates


[Read aloud] Did NOT vote Only if survexp4_randnum > 0.5

[Read aloud] Targeted district resources to help mobilize voters


survexp4.2 Please enter the number: Only if survexp4_randnum > 0.5 Numeric value

Section L: Respondent Background[Read aloud] Now we have just a few questions about you and your background.

tribe L1: What is your ethnic group?

SELECT ONE:0. AKAN20. GA-ADANGBE30. EWE40. GUAN50. GURMA60. MOLE-DAGBANI70. GRUSI80. MANDE81. FRAFRA82. SISALA83. MOSSI84. KUSASI85. BISA86. GONJA97. Other

akan L2: If Akan, please specify. Only if tribe = 0

SELECT ONE:1. Asante2. Fanti3. Other Akan

tribeo L2o: If 'Other,' please specify. Only if tribe = 97 Text

religion L3: What is your religion, if any?

SELECT ONE:1. None2. Christianity3. Islam4. Traditional/ethnic religion5. Agnostic (do not know if there is a God)

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VARIABLE QUESTION SKIP LOGIC RESPONSES6. Atheist (do not believe in God)97. Other999. Refused to answer

nm_respon L4: Respondent Name (SURNAME, First Name) Text

email_respondent1 L5. Primary email of respondent. Text

phone L6. Primary phone number of respondent. Text

salary_sufficient

L7: Does your salary at this job cover all, most, or only a small part of your typical monthly household expenses?

SELECT ONE:1. Covers all2. Covers most3. Covers only a small part999. Prefer not to respond

[Read aloud] Thank you for participating in this survey.Section M: Questions for Enumerators

listen

M1. Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening during the interview?

Asked of enumerator

SELECT ONE:1. No one2. Office staff3. Other political officials4. Other administrative officials5. Small crowd

difficulty

M2. What proportion of the questions do you feel the respondent had difficulty answering?

Asked of enumerator

SELECT ONE:1. All2. Most3. Some4. A few5. None

reactionM3. What was the respondent’s reaction to the interview?

Asked of enumerator

SELECT ONE:1. Very positive2. Somewhat positive3. Neutral4. Somewhat negative5. Very negative

man_lat From GPS device: LATITUDE Asked of enumerator Text

man_long From GPS device: LONGITUDE Asked of enumerator Text

man_acc From GPS device: ACCURACY Asked of enumerator Numeric value

USER NOTES

The standard code for “Don’t Know” is 888 The standard code for “Refused to Answer” or “Prefer Not to Say” is 999 While the codes for “Not applicable” may vary based on the question, the general set of codings are: 777, 997, or -997

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