SECTION 2: THE QUESTIONNAIRE

1. IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Survey Area 1 = Freetown 2 = Port Loko 3 = Bo 4 = Kenema Other Specify
Please enter the respondents
1.2.1
name: Kindly print in capitals
Could you please enter the
1.2.2 respondents number:
Kindly ensure that you have all 14 digits
1.3 Were you previously interviewed in September 2002? 1 = yes Go to Q1.3.1 2 = no Go to Q1.4

In which locations were you

1.3.1 1 = Freetown 2 = Port Loko 3 = Bo 4 = Kenema
interviewed?
Could you please tell me how old you are?
1.4 yrs
Please enter only
What did you do before the war started? Please enter the number next to the applicable option below or specify
1.5 1 = Scholar 3 = Unemployed 5 = Worked for myself 7 = Worked for the civil services
2 = Housewife 4 = Farming 6 = Worked in a formal company 8 = Was a soldier / police officer
1.6.1 Where did you live in November 2000? 1 = Freetown
2 = Port Loko
1.6.2 Where did you live in November 2002?
3 = Bo
1.6.3 Where do you live now (November 2003)? 4 = Kenema
1.6.4 Where would you like to live? If elsewhere, enter name

1.7 Are you married or co-habiting with somebody? 1 = yes Go to Q175.1

Please enter the number next to the applicable option below or specify 2 = no Go to Q1.8.1
If yes, how many wives do you have?
1.7.1
Please just enter a raw number
1.8 Please tell me how many childrern you might have if no children go to
Please enter the number of children. No children = 0 next module
Please could you tell me the age of your oldest child?
1.8.1
Please just enter age. If younger than 1 year, please enter 0.5
Please could you tell me the age of your youngest chid?
1.8.2
Please just enter age. If younger than 1 year, please enter 0.5

2. TRAINING
What organisation did you do your training or placement with?
Please enter the number next to the applicable option below or write it out in full
1 = Action Aid 6 = Catholic Releif Services 11 = Nat Tourism 16 = SLOIC Bo
2.1 2 = AFS 7 = COOPI 12 = Njaluahun 17 = SLOIC Freetown
3 = AIM SL 8 = KENDDRA 13 = NWRO 18 = World Relief
4 = Bo-Tech 9 = Manjama 14 = RoadsAuth 19 = Yamina
5 = CARATIS 10 = Munafa 15 = SALHOC 20 = Zenith other (specfy)
Which training program were you on?
Please enter the number next to the applicable option below or specify
2.2
1 = Children’s 3 = Agricultural 5 = Vocational or Skills Training
2 = Public Works 4 = Apprentiship
What training did you do?
Please enter the number next to the applicable option below or specify
1 = auto mechanic 7 = electreical installations 13 = plumbing 19 = book-keeping
2.3 2 = bycicle repairs 8 = garatie dye 14 = radio mechanic 20 = building
3 = blacksmith 9 = hairdressing 15 = soap making 21 = television
4 = bricklaying 10 = leather works 16 = tailoring
5 = carpentry 11 = local build materials 17 = weaving
6 = computer studies 12 = masonary 18 = welding Other specify
How many months long was your Did you receive your certificate after
2.4.1 training? 2.4.3 your training?
Please enter the number of months 1 = yes Go to 2.4.4 2 = no Go to 2.5.1
How many months has it been How many months after you completed
2.4.2 since you completed your training? 2.4.4 your training did you received your
Please enter the number of months certificate? Please enter the number of months

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Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statements: 1 = agree 2 = disagree 3 = no comment
The skills I learnt are needed by
2.5.1 I enjoyed the training I received 2.5.6
employers in this region
The people I trained with have become
2.5.2 The training could have been better 2.5.7
good friends
The trainers who trained me were Socially I am better person because of
2.5.3 2.5.8
very knowledgable the training I received
The training I received has The toolbox was the best thing about
2.5.4 2.5.9
prepared me well for my work the training
The training I received was The training has not helped my job
2.5.5 2.5.10
responsible for the job I have opportunities
If you had to rate from 1 being excellent to 5 been very bad, 1 = Excellent 4 = Poor
3 = OK
and whatever number in between ……? 2 = Good 5 = Very Bad
How would you rate the training How would you rate the trainers who
2.6.1 2.6.3
course – materials and content? taught the materials and content?
How would you rate the training How would you rate your fellow
2.6.2 2.6.4
institution – teaching conditions? trainees?
What one thing did you like best about the training?
Write down the response in a few words – please print
2.7.1
-1 = nothing 1 = practical aspects 3 = training method 5 = social activities
-2 = everything 2 = theoretical aspects 4 = self esteem 6 = aquiring knowledge x = other (specify)
What one thing did you dislike most about the training?
Write down the response in a few words – please print
-1 = nothing 5 = uniform 11= used for private work 17= punishments
-2 = everything 6 = multi task training diffcult 12= no encouragement 18= lack of camaradie
2.7.2
1 = poor training material 7 = theoretical aspects 13= late certificate
2 = lost of wasted time 8 = poor environment 14= gender biase
3 = colleagues were rude 9 = favouritism 15= practical aspects
4 = too little real trainig 10= late allowances 16= poor materials x = other (specify)
What aspects of the training would you have changed, namely -1 = would change nothing 1 = would want more / better
want more or less or drop altogether? 2 = would want less 3 = would drop altogether
2.8.1 The theory 2.8.4 The setting
2.8.2 The practical 2.8.5 The trainers
2.8.3 The length of the course 2.8.6 The toolkit
If you could make changes to the types of skills training offered – what is the one most important
new skills training that you would introduce? Use code list in Q2.3 or codes below
2.9 -1 = no new skills 25 = block making 29 = satelite installation 33 = schooling 37 = agrculture
22 = driving 26 = hunting / fishing 30 = animal husbandry 34 = business studies 38 = road maitenance
23 = tool making 27 = pot / bucket making 31 = nursing 35 = arts and crafts 40 = water well drilling
24 = catering 28 = boat/canoe making 32 = studio operations 36 = military Other specify

3. TOOLKIT
Should you have received a toolkit when you completed your 1 = Yes Go to 3.1.1
3.1
training? 2 = No Go to next module
1 = Yes Go to 3.1.22
3.1.1 Did you receive a toolkit when you completed your training? 2 = No Go to next module

What type of toolkit did you receive when you completed your training?

3.1.2 -1 = no kit 4 = auto mechanic 8 = masonary

1 = sewing 5 = garatie die 9 = welding
2 =leather 6 = agricultural 10 = radio
other (specify)
3 =carpentry 7 = soap 11 = tailoring
1 = Yes - If yes, go to Q 3.5
3.2 Do you still have the toolkit? 2 = No - If no, go to next module
If you do not have your toolkit, 1 = sold it 3 = it was stolen 5 = rented it
3.3
what happened to it? 2 = lost it 4 = lent it to somebody 6 = Don’t Know

3.4 How long after you received it, did you dispence/loose your toolkit?
Answer in months (less than one month = -1)
Did your toolbox help you
3.5 1 = helped find work 2 = helped me create work 3 = not useful at all
find work or create work?

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4. WORK HISTORY
Since completing the taining program, have you ever worked?
4.1
1 = Yes, Go to Q4.2 2 = No, Go to next module
After finishing the taining program, how long was it before you started working?
4.2
Please enter response in months -2 = started working immediately at place of training -1 = less than one month
Since you finished your training how many different jobs have you had?
4.3
(Enter number of jobs and include working for yourself)
If you worked for an employer, how many different employers have you worked for since
4.4
completing your training? (Enter number of employers)
4.5.1 What is the longest you stayed in one job?

4.5.2 Is this your current job? 1 = yes 2 = no

4.5.3 What is the shortest you stayed in one job? (Enter in months, if less than one moneth, enter –1)
Have any of the jobs you have had related back to the skills training you received?
4.6
(They do not have to be identical, but simply if the training assisted the respondent with their job)
How do you to rate your work 1 = very high 2 = high 3 = average 4 = low 5 = very low
4.7
satisfaction?
4.8 How much do you earn per month?
Do you trust your employers all the time or sometimes, 1 = yes, all the time 2 = yes, but only
4.9.1
or not at all? sometimes 3 = no, never
Do you trust your colleagues all the time or 1 = yes, all the time 2 = yes, but only
4.9.2
sometimes, or not at all? sometimes 3 = no, never
On a level of 1 to 5 - how would you rate your 1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3 = OK 4 = Poor
4.10.1
relationship with your employer? 5= Very Bad
On a level of 1 to 5 - how would you rate your 1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3 = OK 4 = Poor
4.10.2 5= Very Bad
relationship with your colleagues?
Have you ever clashed with your employer? 1 = yes 2 = no
4.11.1
Have you ever clashed with your colleagues? 1 = yes 2 = no
4.11.2
1 = not resolved 2 = talking and forgiving 3 = through physical fighting Other (specify) 4.13.1 4.13.2
4.14 If you had an opportunity to work elsewhere - would you?
1=yes Go to Q4.14.1 2=no Go to Module 6 3=do not know - Go to Module 6
Why would you move? Write down the response in a few words – please print And then go to Module 6
4.14.1 1 = for more money 3 = for greater experience
2 = to live elsewhere 4 = for better working conditions other (specify)

5. UNEMPLOYED
5.1 How long have you NOT been working for?
Please enter the number of months
Why do you think you are not working now? Write down the response in a few words – please print
1 = don’t know
5.2
1 = lack of work opportunities 3 = no patron
2 = lack of work skills other (specify)
Are there too many X-C’s trained in too few skills and therefore too few job opportunities?
5.3
1 = yes 2 =no 3 = do not know
What do you think are your chances of getting a job with somebody in the near future?
5.4
1 = good Go to Q5.4.1 2 = not good Go to Q5.4.1 3 = do not know Go to Q5.5
Do you think that the skills that you have learnt will ever be used sometime in the future?
5.5
1 = yes, in the future Go to Q5.5.1 2 = not likely to be used Go to Q5.5.1 3 = do not know Go to Q5.6
Have you ever thought of starting a business using the skills that you have learnt?
5.6
1 = yes, in the future Go to Q5.6.1 2 = not likely to be used Go to Q5.6.1 3 = do not know Go to Q5.7
If new ex-combatants were to take up skills training would skills training course would you
5.7 advise them to do, in order to maximise their work opportunities?
Use code lists fro Q2.3 and Q2.9 or add new

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6. SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
In what type of house do you live in?
6.1
1 = formal 2 = infrmal 3 = traditional 4 = camp 5 = none (street or bush) Other (specify)
What are your living arrangements?
6.1.1 1 = with same family as before the troubles 4 = with friends, mainly same sex
2 = with family but different to that from before the troubles 5 = alone
3 = with friends, but in a family structure other (specify)
Do you ever quarrel with …….. 1 = yes, all the time 2 = yes, but only sometimes 3 = no, never
6.2.1 …family? 6.2.4 …colleagues at work?
6.2.2 …friends? 6.2.5 …strangers?
6.2.3 …neighbours (if different from friends)? 6.2.6 … people in authority– police, army?
Do you ever have difficulties …….. 1 = yes, all the time 2 = yes, but only sometimes 3 = no, never
6.3.1 …sleeping? 6.3.4 …with dreams?
6.3.2 …concentrating when working? 6.3.5 …listening to people talking?
6.3.3 …talking with your friends? 6.3.6 …with your temper?

7. SOCIAL CAPITAL
NETWORKS
7.1 How many social groups do you or any member of your household belongto?
Enter the TOTAL number of groups
Compared to two years ago, do members of your household participate in more or fewer groups
7.2 or organizations?
More 1 Same number 2 Fewer 3
How does one become a member of this group?
7.3 Born into the group… 1 Required to join……. 2 Invited………………..3 Volunteered………....4
Other
How many times in the past 12 months did any member of your household participate in this
7.4
group’s activities, e.g. by attending meetings or doing group work? T (Enter imes)
7.6 How many days of work did your household give to this group in the past 12 months?
(Enter Days)
What is the main benefit from joining this group?
7.7 Improves my household’s current livelihood or access to services ……………………..1
Important in times of emergency 2 Benefits the community 3 Enjoyment/Recreation. 4
Spiritual, social status, self-esteem 5 To assist in emergencies 6 Other
7.8 Does the group help your household get access to education or training? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.9 Does the group help your household get access to health services? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.10 Does the group help your household get access to water supply or sanitation? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.11 Does the group help your household get access to credit or savings? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.12 Does the group help your household get access to other? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.13 Thinking about the members of this group, are most of them of same neighbourhood?( =yes, 2=no)
7.14 Thinking about the members of this group, are most of them of the same religion? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.15 Thinking about the members of this group, are most of them of the same gender? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.16 Thinking about the members of this group, are most of them of the same age? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.17 Thinking about the members of this group, are most of them ex-combatants? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.18 Do members mostly have the same occupation? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.19 Do members mostly have the same educational background or level? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.20 Are members mostly of same political viewpoint or belong to same political party? (1 = yes, 2 = no)
7.21 Are some members richer or poorer than others, or do they all have the same income level?
Mostly same income level 1 Mixed rich/poor 2
About how many close friends do you have these days? These are people you feel at ease with,
7.22
can talk to about private matters, or call on for help. Enter the number
If you suddenly needed a small amount of money [ say one week’s wages], how many people
7.23 beyond your immediate family could you turn to who would be willing to provide this money?
No one 1 ( ÖQ.7.25) One or two people 2 Three or four people 3 Five or more people. 4
[IF NOT ZERO] Of those people, how many do you think are currently able to provide this
7.24.1
money? Enter the number
7.24.2 [IF NOT ZERO] Are most of these people of similar/higher/lower economic status?
Similar 1 Higher 2 Lower 3

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 If you suddenly faced a long-term emergency such as the death of a breadwinner or job loss,
7.25 how many people beyond your immediate household could you turn to who would assist you?
No one 1 (ÖQ.7.27) One or two people 2 Three or four people 3 Five or more people. 4
[IF NOT ZERO] Of those people, how many do you think are currently able to assist you?Enter the
7.26 number
In the past 12 months, how many people with a personal problem have turned to you for
7.27
assistance? Enter the number
7.28 [IF NOT ZERO] Are most of these people of similar/higher/lower economic status?
Similar 1 Higher 2 Lower 3
TRUST AND SOLIDARITY
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can’t be too
7.29 careful in your dealings with other people?
Most people can be trusted 1 You can’t be too careful 2
In general, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
7.30.1 Most people who live in this neighborhood can be trusted.
In this neighborhood, one has to be alert or someone is likely to Agree strongly 1
7.30.2 Agree somewhat 2
take advantage of you
Neither agree nor disagree 3
Most people in this neighborhood are willing to help if you need Disagree somewhat. 4
7.30.3
it. Disagree strongly 5
In this neighborhood, people generally do not trust ex-
7.30.4
combatants
Now I want to ask you how much you trust different types of people. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means a very
small extent and 5 means a very great extent, how much do you trust the people in that category?
7.31.1 People from your ethnic groups
7.31.2 People from other ethnic or linguistic groups/race/tribe
7.31.3 Shopkeepers
7.31.4 Government officials To a very small extent 1
7.31.5 Ex-xombatants To a small extent 2
Neither small nor great extent 3
7.31.6 Police To a great extent. 4
7.31.7 Teachers To a very great extent 5

7.31.8 Nurses and doctors

7.31.9 Staff of ngo’s
7.31.10 Strangers
Do you think that over the last two years, the level of trust in this neighborhood has gotten
7.32 better, worse, or stayed about the same?
Gotten better 1 Gotten worse 2 Stayed about the same 3
How well do people in your neighborhood help each other out these days? Use a five point
7.33 scale, where 1 means always helping and 5 means never helping.
Always helping Helping most of the Helping sometimes Rarely helping. Never helping
1 time 2 3 4 5
COLLECTIVE ACTION AND COOPERATON
In the past 12 months, have you worked with others in your neighborhood to do something for
7.34 the benefit of the community?
Yes 1 No 2 (ÖQ.37)
How likely is it that people who do not participate in community activities will be criticized or
7.35 sanctioned?
Very likely 1 Somewhat likely 2 Neither likely nor unlikely 3 Somewhat unlikely. 4 Very unlikely 5
If there was a water supply problem in this community, how likely is it that you will cooperate
7.36 to try to solve the problem?
Very likely 1 Somewhat likely 2 Neither likely nor unlikely 3 Somewhat unlikely. 4 Very unlikely 5

If there was a water supply problem in this community, how likely is it that other ex-combatants
7.37 will cooperate to try to solve the problem?
Very likely 1 Somewhat likely 2 Neither likely nor unlikely 3 Somewhat unlikely 4 Very unlikely 5

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
7.38 Do you have a post box?
Yes 1 No 2
How often do you listen to the radio? Every day 1
7.39 A few times a week 2
Once a week 3
How often do you watch television? Less than once a week. 4
7.40
Never. 5
7.41 Do you have a fixed phone in the house?
Yes 1 No 2
7.42 Do you own a mobile phone?
Yes 1 No 2

7.43.1 In the past week, how many times have you made a phone call?
Enter the number of times

7.43.2 In the past week, how many times have you received a phone call?
Enter the number of times

7.44 Do you have an internet address?

Yes 1 No 2
7.45 In the past month, how many times have you been to a cyber cafe?
Enter the number of times
Which is the most important source of information about what the government is doing (such
7.46
as HIV/AIDS, housing rights, secure tenure, water and sanitation, etc.)? (codes after Q7.47)
7.47 Which is the most important source of MARKET INFORMATION (such as for jobs, education.)?
(codes below)
Relatives, friends Local market 3 National Groups or Political associates An agent of the NGOs 13
and neighbours 1 Community newspaper 5 associations 8 10 government 12 Internet 14
Community newspaper 4 Radio 6 Business or work Community
bulletin board 2 Television 7 associates 9 leaders 11
In general, compared to TWO years ago, has access to information improved, deteriorated, or
7.48 stayed about the same?
Improved 1 Deteriorated 2 Stayed about the same 3
SOCIAL COHESION AND INCLUSION
There are differences between people living in the same neighborhood, like some were ex-
combatants and others were not. To what extent do any such differences characterize your
7.49 neighborhood? Use a five point scale where 1 means to a very great extent and 5 means to a
very small extent.
To a very great extent To a great extend Neither great nor To a small extent To a very small extent
1 2 small extent 3 4 5
7.50 Do any of these differences cause problems?
Yes 1 No 2 ÖQ.7.52
7.51 Have these problems ever led to violence?
Yes 1 No 2 ÖQ.7.52
How strong a feeling of togetherness or closeness in do you get with others in your
7.52 neighborhood? Use a five point scale where 1 means feeling very distant and 5 means feeling
very close.
Very distant 1 Somewhat distant 2 Neither distant nor close 3 Somewhat close 4 Very close 5
7.53.1 Are there groups of people in the neighborhood who are prevented
from or do not have access to education/schools? No, none 1
7.53.2 Are there groups of people in the neighborhood who are prevented
from or do not have access to health services/clinics? Only a few people 2
7.53.3 Are there groups of people in the neighborhood who are prevented Many people, but less than half of
from or do not have access to water? the neighbourhood 3
7.53.4 Are there groups of people in the neighborhood who are prevented
from or do not have access to justice? More than half the neighbourhood
4
7.53.5 Are there groups of people in the neighborhood who are prevented
from or do not have access to transportation?
7.54 Are there any community activities in which you, as an ex-combatant cannot participate in?
Yes 1 No, I can participate in all activities 2 (ÖQ.94)

In which activities are you not allowed to participate? 7.54.1

[ENUMERATOR: LIST UP TO 3 ACTIVITIES]

7.54.2
7.54.3

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SOCIABILITY
In the last month, how many times have you met with people in a public place either to talk or
7.55
to have food or drinks? Number of times:
7.56 In the last month, how many times have people visited you in your home?
Number of times:
7.57 In the last month, how many times have you visited people in their home?
Number of times:
7.58 Were the people you met and visited with mostly ex-combatants, others or a mix?
Ex-combatants 1 Others 2 Mix 3
In the last one month, how many times have you gotten together with people to play games,
7.59
sports, or other recreational activities? Number of times:
How many times in the past 12 months did you participate in any family/ neighborhood festival
7.60
or ceremony? Number of times:
EMPOWERMENT AND POLITICAL ACTION
7.61 In general, how happy do you consider yourself to be?
Very happy 1 Moderately happy 2 Neither happy nor unhappy 3 Moderately unhappy 4 Very unhappy 5
How much control do you feel you have in making decisions that affect your everyday
7.62 activities? Do you have…
No control 1 Control over very few Control over some Control over most Control over all
decisions 2 decisions 3 decisions 4 decisions 5
Do you feel that you have the power to make important decisions that change the course of
your life? Rate yourself on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 means being totally unable to change your
7.63 life, and five means having full control over your life.
Totally unable to Mostly unable to Neither able nor Mostly able to change Totally able to change
change life 1 change life 2 unable 3 life 4 life 5
Overall, how much impact do you think you have in making your neighborhood a better place
7.64 to live?
A big impact 1 A small impact 2 No impact 3
In the past 12 months, how often have you joined othersd in your neighborhood to jointly
7.65 petition government officials or political leaders for something benefiting the community?
Never 1ÖQ.67 Once 2 A few times ( 5 or less) 3 Many times (more than 5) 4
7.66 In the past 12 months, have you attended a public meeting, hearing or discussion group?
Yes 1 No 2
7.67 In the past 12 months, have you met with a politician, called him/her, or sent a letter?
Yes 1 No 2
7.68 In the past 12 months, have you alerted newspaper, radio or tv to a local problem?
Yes 1 No 2
7.69 In the past 12 months, have you notified police or court about a local problem?
Yes 1 No 2
To what extent do local government and local leaders take into account concerns voiced by ex-
7.70 combatnts when they make decisions that affect you?
A lot 1 A little 2 Not at all 3
7.71.1 In your opinion, how honest are police?
Very dishonest 1
7.71.2 In your opinion, how honest are the military? Mostly dishonest 2
Neither honest nor dishonest 3
7.71.3 In your opinion, how honest are judges and staff of courts? Mostly dishonest 4
Very dishonest 5
7.71.4 In your opinion, how honest are postal office staff?
In general, compared to two years ago, has the honesty of local government improved,
7.72 deteriorated, or stayed about the same?
Improved 1 Deteriorated 2 Stayed about the same 3
In the past 12 months, did your household have to pay some additional money to government
7.73 officials to get things done?
Yes, often 1 Yes, occasionally 2 No 3Önext section
Are such payments effective in getting a service delivered or a problem solved?
7.73.1
Yes, usually 1 Yes, but only occasionally 2 Usually not 3

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8. INCOME, SAVINGS AND WELFARE ASSESSMENT
I am going to ask you a few questions about your income and savings and then I will Income in Income last
have compltede the interview. 2002 month
WAGE INCOME
8.1 Wages, salary, from an employer L L
8.2 In kind payments from employer L L
8.3 Pay for seasonal labour on plantations. L L
SELF EMPLOYMENT INCOME
Income from:
• home production for pay/sale such as embroidery, carpet weaving,
other handicrafts or food preparation
8.4 • inc street vending etc. of cigarettes, lottery coupons, and value of food L L
or other items collected (or acquired through begging).
• informal taxi or other transport services, building repair work painting,
plumbing or other such work for payment, for cash or in kind
TRANSFER INCOME ESTIMATE THE MARKET VALUE AS IF YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THESE GOODS OR SERVICES IN THE MARKET.
8.5 Cash or in-kind assistance from the government L L
8.6 Cash and / or in-kind assistance from relatives L L
8.7 Cash and / or in-kind assistance from other individuals L L
8.8 Cash or in-kind support from private or religious organisations / ngo’s L L
8.9 Retirement pensions (from former employers) L L
SAVINGS
8.10 Do you have a savings account at a bank or other formal credit institution? (1 = yes 2 = no)
8.11 Do you have own land in any urban or rural areas in sierra leone? (1 = yes 2 = no)
8.12 Do you own a dwelling in any urban or rural areas in sierra leone? (1 = yes 2 = no)
WELFARE ASSESSMENT
Consider a 9-step ladder where on the bottom, the first step, stand the poorest people,
8.13 and on the highest step, the ninth, stand the rich. on which step are you today?
ENTER THE STEP NUMBER

Consider a 9-step ladder where on the bottom, the first step, stand the poorest people,
8.14 and on the highest step, the ninth, stand the rich. On which step were you one year ago?
ENTER THE STEP NUMBER

Do you think this situation will improve in the future? yes, in some weeks……………..1
yes, in some months…………….2
8.15 yes, hopefully in a few years……3
if yes, ask: no, it will last………………………4
W do you think it will be better? up to God………………………….5
Apart from providing jobs and food - what one thing do you think the government should do to
improve the lives of all Sierra Leonians
8.16 -1 = nothing -2 = do not know

other specify
What one thing do you think you can do to improve the lives of all Sierra Leonians?
8.17 -1 = nothing -2 = do not know

other specify
THANK YOU
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dd mm yy dd mm yy dd mm yy dd mm yy

Signature Signature Signature Signature

-1 = N/A -2 = Don’t Know -3 = Will not answer 68