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Codebook
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Label Respondent Number by WaveMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Village Number Unique IDMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Interview Number in Sample PointMeasurement Scale
ValueLabel Kish GridMeasurement Scale
ValueLabel Wave NumberMeasurement Nominal1 Wave 12 Wave 23 Wave 34 Wave 45 Wave 5
ValueLabel SampleMeasurement Nominal1 Sample A2 Sample B
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ValueLabel Questionnaire versionMeasurement Nominal1 Base Questionnaire Only - No Modules Added2 CCI Module Added3 KFZ Module Added4 CCI and KFZ Module added
ValueLabel RegionMeasurement Nominal1 Central Kabul2 Eastern3 South Central4 South Western5 Western6 Northern7 Central/Hazarjat
ValueLabel DistrictMeasurement Nominal40 Charikar48 Salang52 Sayyidabad53 Chak-e Wardak54 Nerkh55 Jalrayz57 Maidan Shahr61 Baraki Barak62 Muhammad Aghah65 Khoshi68 Qarah Bagh (1)69 Andar70 Ghazni72 Malistan73 Gelan74 Muqer
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75 Deh Yak76 Waghaz78 Bahram-e Shahid (Jaghatu)83 Khwajah Omari86 Orgun87 Sharan88 Bermal90 Zarghun Shahr92 Mota Khan94 Sar Rowzah98 Yosuf Khel105 Zurmat106 Sayyid Karam107 Jaji109 Tsamkani110 Lajah-Ahmad Khel111 Dzadran113 Ahmadabad114 Dand-Patan115 Shwak (Garda Serai)116 Khost (Matun)117 Sabari (Ya qubi)118 Tanai119 Manduzai (Isma il Khel)120 Terayzai ('Ali Sher)122 Nadir Shah Kot123 Gurbuz125 Jaji Maidan126 Bak127 Shamul (Dzadran)152 Tsowkey153 Khas Kunar156 Narang157 Shigal wa Sheltan160 Sar Kani162 Marawarah224 Pul-e Khumri225 Baghlani Jadid226 Doshi239 Imam Sahib240 Kunduz241 Khanabad242 Archi
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243 Chahar Darah244 Qal'ah-ye Zal245 Aliabad246 Aybak247 Dara-ye Suf-e Pa'in249 Ruy Do Ab250 Hazrat-e Sultan252 Fayroz Nakhchir253 Mazar-e Sharif254 Balkh255 Sholgarah257 Chimtal258 Chahar Bolak268 Shibirghan271 Faizabad (2)274 Aqcha275 Khwajah Do Koh276 Qush Tepah288 Qaisar291 Almar301 Qadis303 Ab-e Kamari305 Qal'ah-ye Now306 Muqur308 Injil309 Shindand310 Nizam-e Shahid (Guzarah)311 Kushk (Rabat-e Sangi)312 Pashtun Zarghun318 Kohsan319 Adraskan323 Farah324 Bala Boluk327 Pusht-e Rod330 Khak-e-Safayd331 Lash-e Juwayn335 Zaranj338 Kang339 Nad 'Ali340 Nahr-e Saraj342 Garmser344 Kajaki345 Lashkar Gah
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346 Sangin347 Musa Qal'ah348 Now Zad353 Spin Boldak354 Panjwa'i355 Zharay356 Arghandab (1)357 Maiwand358 Shah Wali Kot359 Daman360 Arghistan368 Shah Joy373 Qalat376 Tarnak wa Jaldak379 Tarin Kot380 Chorah381 Khas Uruzgan382 Shahid-e Hasas383 Deh Rawud384 Chaghcharan388 Shahrak390 Do Lainah417 Marjah418 Dand422 Takhtapol424 Lajah-Mangal425 Mirzaka501 Nawah-ye Barakzai
ValueLabel Geographic CodeMeasurement Nominal1 Villages2 Towns3 City4 Metros (Kabul)
ValueLabel ProvinceMeasurement Nominal1 KabulValid Values
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2 Kapisa3 Parwan4 Wardak5 Logar6 Ghazni7 Paktiya8 Paktika9 Khost10 Nangarhar11 Laghman12 Kunar13 Nuristan14 Badakhshan15 Takhar16 Baghlan17 Kunduz18 Balkh19 Samangan20 Jawzjan21 Sari Pul22 Faryab23 Badghis24 Herat25 Farah26 Nimroz27 Helmand28 Kandahar29 Zabul30 Uruzgan31 Ghor32 Bamyan33 Panjshir34 Daykundi
ValueLabel Year of InterviewMeasurement Scale
ValueLabel Month of InterviewMeasurement Scale
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ValueLabel Date of InterviewMeasurement Scale
ValueLabel Day of Week of InterviewMeasurement Nominal1 Friday2 Saturday3 Sunday4 Monday5 Tuesday6 Wednesday7 Thursday
ValueLabel Interviewer CodeMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Interview Completed on the...Measurement Ordinal1 First contact2 Second contact3 Third contact
ValueLabel Supervisor CodeMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Record Time (using 24 hour clock) Interview BeganMeasurement Scale
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ValueLabel Record Time (using 24 hour clock) Interview CompletedMeasurement Scale
ValueLabel Record Length of Interview in MinutesMeasurement Scale
ValueLabel Date formatted fieldMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Keypuncher CodeMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Language of InterviewMeasurement Nominal1 Pashto2 Dari3 Other4 Uzbek5 Baloch6 Hazara7 Turkmen8 Brahawe
ValueLabel Coder CodeMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel District CodeMeasurement Nominal
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ValueLabel Language of QuestionnaireMeasurement Nominal1 Pashto2 Dari
ValueLabel Field ProviderMeasurement Nominal1 ACSOR2 AYC
ValueLabel Informed ConsentMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No
ValueLabel Q1. Generally speaking, are things in [name the district]
going in the right direction or in the wrong direction? Is that a lot or a little?
Measurement Ordinal1 Right direction (a lot)2 Right direction (a little)3 Wrong direction (a little)4 Wrong direction (a lot)97 Neither right nor wrong direction (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q2a. Would you say security in your local area is good, fair
or poor? Is that ?very good/poor'?Measurement Ordinal1 Very good2 Good
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3 Fair4 Poor5 Very poor98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q2b. Is your local area more secure, about the same, or
less secure than it was a year ago? Is that ?much more/less secure? or ?somewhat more/less secure??
Measurement Ordinal1 Much more secure2 Somewhat more secure3 About the same4 Somewhat less secure5 Much less secure98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q3a. I would like to know about security on the roads you
use in this area. Overall, would you say that security on the roads you use in this area is very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad, or very bad?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very good2 Somewhat good3 Somewhat bad4 Very bad98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q3b. Would you say that security on the roads you use in
this area has improved, worsened, or stayed the same in the past year? Is that ?improved/worsened a little or a lot??
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little
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3 Stayed the same4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q4a. Please tell me how secure do you feel when you are
?[insert situation]? Is that very secure, somewhat secure, somewhat insecure, or very insecure? ... in your home during the day?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very secure2 Somewhat secure3 Somewhat insecure4 Very insecure98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q4b. Please tell me how secure do you feel when you are
?[insert situation]? Is that very secure, somewhat secure, somewhat insecure, or very insecure? ... in your home during the night?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very secure2 Somewhat secure3 Somewhat insecure4 Very insecure98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q4c. Please tell me how secure do you feel when you are
?[insert situation]? Is that very secure, somewhat secure, somewhat insecure, or very insecure? ... traveling to a neighboring village?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very secure
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2 Somewhat secure3 Somewhat insecure4 Very insecure98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q4d. Please tell me how secure do you feel when you are
?[insert situation]? Is that very secure, somewhat secure, somewhat insecure, or very insecure? ... traveling to the district or provincial capital?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very secure2 Somewhat secure3 Somewhat insecure4 Very insecure98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.1a. How would you rate the level of ... [insert item] in
your area? Is there a lot, a little, or none at all?... Petty crime and offenses (theft of food or goods worth less than a few thousand Afs)
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot2 A little3 None at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.1b. How would you rate the level of ... [insert item] in
your area? Is there a lot, a little, or none at all?... Serious non-violent crimes (theft of goods worth more than 5,000 Afs)
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot2 A little
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3 None at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.1c. How would you rate the level of ... [insert item] in
your area? Is there a lot, a little, or none at all?... Serious violent crimes (murder, assault or kidnapping)
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot2 A little3 None at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.2a. Compared to last year, how would you rate the level
of ... [Insert Item] in your area? Is it much less, a little less, the same, a little more or much more?... Petty crime and offenses (theft of food or goods worth less than a few thousand Afs)
Measurement Ordinal1 Much less2 A little less3 The same4 A little more5 Much more98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.2b. Compared to last year, how would you rate the level
of ... [Insert Item] in your area? Is it much less, a little less, the same, a little more or much more?... Serious non-violent crimes (theft of goods worth more than 5,000 Afs)
Measurement Ordinal1 Much less2 A little less3 The same
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4 A little more5 Much more98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.2c. Compared to last year, how would you rate the level
of ... [Insert Item] in your area? Is it much less, a little less, the same, a little more or much more?... Serious violent crimes (murder, assault or kidnapping)
Measurement Ordinal1 Much less2 A little less3 The same4 A little more5 Much more98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.1a. How would you rate the presence of [Insert item] in
your area?... Afghan National ArmyMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot2 Some3 None98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.1b. How would you rate the presence of [Insert item] in
your area?... ArbakiMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot2 Some3 None98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q6.1c. How would you rate the presence of [Insert item] in
your area?... Afghan National PoliceMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot2 Some3 None98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.1d. How would you rate the presence of [Insert item] in
your area?... Armed Opposition GroupsMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot2 Some3 None98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.1e. How would you rate the presence of [Insert item] in
your area?... Afghan Local PoliceMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot2 Some3 None98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.1f. How would you rate the presence of [Insert item] in
your area?... ISAFMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot2 Some3 None98 Refused (vol.)
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99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.2a. Overall, how much confidence do you have in ...
[Insert Item] to make your area safe? Would you say you have a lot of confidence, some confidence, a little confidence or no confidence at all?... the Afghan National Army
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 A little confidence4 No confidence at all97 Not applicable98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.2b. Overall, how much confidence do you have in ...
[Insert Item] to make your area safe? Would you say you have a lot of confidence, some confidence, a little confidence or no confidence at all?... the Afghan National Police
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 A little confidence4 No confidence at all97 Not applicable98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q7a. Overall, has the ability of the [Insert Item] to provide
security in your area improved, worsened, or stayed the same in the past year? Is that ?improved/worsened a little or a lot'?... Afghan National Army
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot
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2 Improved a little3 Stayed the same4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q7b. Overall, has the ability of the [Insert Item] to provide
security in your area improved, worsened, or stayed the same in the past year? Is that ?improved/worsened a little or a lot'?... Afghan National Police
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little3 Stayed the same4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q8. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me
which statement is closest to your opinion: Afghan government is well/not well regarded in this area
Measurement Nominal1 The Afghan government is well regarded in this area.2 The Afghan government is not well regarded in this area.98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q9a. How much confidence do you have in your [Insert
Position/Organization]? Is it a lot of confidence, some confidence, not much confidence, or no confidence at all?... District Governor
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence
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3 Not much confidence4 No confidence98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q9b. How much confidence do you have in your [Insert
Position/Organization]? Is it a lot of confidence, some confidence, not much confidence, or no confidence at all?... District Government
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 Not much confidence4 No confidence98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q9c. How much confidence do you have in your [Insert
Position/Organization]? Is it a lot of confidence, some confidence, not much confidence, or no confidence at all?... Local village/neighborhood leaders
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 Not much confidence4 No confidence98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q9d. How much confidence do you have in your [Insert
Position/Organization]? Is it a lot of confidence, some confidence, not much confidence, or no confidence at all?... Provincial Governor
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence
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3 Not much confidence4 No confidence98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q10a. How responsive do you think your [Insert Item] is/are
to the needs of the local people in this area? Is [insert item] very responsive, somewhat responsive, somewhat unresponsive, or very unresponsive?... District Governor
Measurement Ordinal1 Very responsive2 Somewhat responsive3 Somewhat unresponsive4 Very unresponsive98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q10b. How responsive do you think your [Insert Item] is/are
to the needs of the local people in this area? Is [insert item] very responsive, somewhat responsive, somewhat unresponsive, or very unresponsive?... District Government
Measurement Ordinal1 Very responsive2 Somewhat responsive3 Somewhat unresponsive4 Very unresponsive98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q10c. How responsive do you think your [Insert Item] is/are
to the needs of the local people in this area? Is [insert item] very responsive, somewhat responsive, somewhat unresponsive, or very unresponsive?... Local village/neighborhood leaders
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Measurement Ordinal1 Very responsive2 Somewhat responsive3 Somewhat unresponsive4 Very unresponsive98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q10d. How responsive do you think your [Insert Item] is/are
to the needs of the local people in this area? Is [insert item] very responsive, somewhat responsive, somewhat unresponsive, or very unresponsive?... Provincial Governor
Measurement Ordinal1 Very responsive2 Somewhat responsive3 Somewhat unresponsive4 Very unresponsive98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q11a. Over the past year, has the [Insert Item] ability to get
things done in this area improved, worsened, or has there been no change? Is that ?improved/worsened a little or a lot'?... District Governor's
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little3 Stayed the same4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
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Label Q11b. Over the past year, has the [Insert Item] ability to get things done in this area improved, worsened, or has there been no change? Is that ?improved/worsened a little or a lot'?... District Government's
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little3 Stayed the same4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q11c. Over the past year, has the [Insert Item] ability to get
things done in this area improved, worsened, or has there been no change? Is that ?improved/worsened a little or a lot'?... Local village/neighborhood leaders'
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little3 Stayed the same4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q11d. Over the past year, has the [Insert Item] ability to get
things done in this area improved, worsened, or has there been no change? Is that ?improved/worsened a little or a lot'?... Provincial Governor's
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little3 Stayed the same4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q12a. Please, tell me, do you know of/have you heard of
District Development Assembly in your district?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q12b. [Filtered, if 'yes' to Q12a] How much confidence do
you have in your District Development Assembly? Is it a lot of confidence, some confidence, not much confidence, or no confidence at all?
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 Not much confidence4 No confidence7 Not asked (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q12c. [Filtered, if 'yes' to Q12a] How responsive do you
think your District Development Assembly is to the needs of the local people in this area? Is it very responsive, somewhat responsive, somewhat unresponsive, or very unresponsive?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very responsive2 Somewhat responsive3 Somewhat unresponsive4 Very unresponsive7 Not asked (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q12d. [Filtered, if 'yes' to Q12a] And over the past year, has
the District Development Assembly's ability to get things done in this area improved, worsened, or has there been no change?
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little3 No change4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot7 Not asked (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q13a. Please, tell me, do you have Community
Development Council established in your area?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q13b. [Filtered, if 'yes' to Q13a] How much confidence do
you have in your Community Development Council? Is it a lot of confidence, some confidence, not much confidence, or no confidence at all?
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 Not much confidence4 No confidence7 Not asked (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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Label Q13c. [Filtered, if 'yes' to Q13a] How responsive do you think your Community Development Council is to the needs of the local people in this area? Is it very responsive, somewhat responsive, somewhat unresponsive, or very unresponsive?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very responsive2 Somewhat responsive3 Somewhat unresponsive4 Very unresponsive7 Not asked (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q13d. [Filtered, if 'yes' to Q13a] And over the past year, has
the Community Development Council's ability to get things done in this area improved, worsened, or has there been no change?
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little3 No change4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot7 Not asked (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q14a. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me
which statement is closest to your opinion: The district government officials in this district are/are not from this district
Measurement Nominal1 The district government officials in this district are from this
district2 The district government officials in this district are not from
this district98 Refused (vol.)
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99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q14b. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me
which statement is closest to your opinion: The district government does/does not understand the problems of people in this area
Measurement Nominal1 The district government understands the problems of
people in this area.2 The district government does not understand the problems
of people in this area.98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q14c. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me
which statement is closest to your opinion: The district government does/does not care about the people in this area
Measurement Nominal1 The district government cares about the people in this area2 The district government does not care about the people in
this area98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q14d. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me
which statement is closest to your opinion: District government officials do/do not abuse their authority to make money for themselves
Measurement Nominal1 District Government officials in this district abuse their
authority to make money for themselves2 District Government officials in this district do not abuse
their authority to make money for themselves98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q14e. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me
which statement is closest to your opinion: District government officials do/do not visit this area
Measurement Nominal1 District government officials visit this area2 District government officials do not visit this area98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q14f. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me
which statement is closest to your opinion: The district government officials are/are not doing their jobs honestly
Measurement Nominal1 In general, the district government officials are doing their
jobs honestly2 In general, the district government officials are not doing
their jobs honestly98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q14g. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me
which statement is closest to your opinion: The district government does/does not deliver basic services to this area in a fair manner
Measurement Nominal1 The District Government delivers basic services to this area
in a fair manner2 The District Government does not deliver basic services to
this area in a fair manner98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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Label Q14h. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me which statement is closest to your opinion: It is/is not acceptable for people to publicly criticize the Afghan Government
Measurement Nominal1 It is acceptable for people to publicly criticize the Afghan
government2 It is not acceptable for people to publicly criticize the Afghan
government98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q15. Overall, do you think that services from the
government in this area have improved, worsened, or not changed in the past year? Is that ?improved/worsened a lot or a little'?
Measurement Ordinal1 Improved a lot2 Improved a little3 Not changed4 Worsened a little5 Worsened a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q16a. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Clean drinking water?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q16b. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Water for irrigation and uses other than drinking?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q16c. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Agricultural assistance (seed, fertilizer, equipment)?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q16d. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Retaining and flood walls?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q16e. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Roads and bridges?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q16f. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Medical care?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q16g. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Schooling for girls?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q16h. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Schooling for boys?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q16i. Generally speaking, how satisfied or dissatisfied are
you with the District Government's provision of ... Electricity?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied97 Service not provided98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q17a. In the last year, have you seen or heard about any
development projects in your local area, or not?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q17ba. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Drinking water
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Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17ca. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... Drinking waterMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17bb. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Irrigation/water maintenance systems
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17cb. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... Irrigation/water maintenance systems
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
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Label Q17bc. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Agricultural assistance (seed, fertilizer, equipment)
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17cc. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... Agricultural assistance (seed, fertilizer, equipment)
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17bd. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Farm produce processing or storage facilities
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17cd. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... Farm produce processing or storage facilities
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
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ValueLabel Q17be. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Retaining and flood walls
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17ce. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... Retaining and flood walls
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17bf. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Roads and bridges
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17cf. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... Roads and bridgesMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
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ValueLabel Q17bg. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Medical facilities
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17cg. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... Medical facilitiesMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17bh. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Schools
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17ch. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... SchoolsMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
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ValueLabel Q17bi. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Electricity
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17ci. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... ElectricityMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q17bj. [Filtered if "Yes" in Q17a] What development
projects have you seen or heard about in this area?... Other
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q17cj. [Filtered if "Yes" to Q17b] Did the project/s improve
life for people in this local area?... OtherMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No97 Not asked99 Don't know
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Label Q18a. Looking forward to the next year, what type of development projects are most needed in this area?... Most needed
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q18b. Looking forward to the next year, what type of
development projects are most needed in this area?... Next most needed
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q19a. Which of the following are the two biggest obstacles
to your obtaining healthcare or medicine? Biggest obstacleMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q19b. Which of the following are the two biggest obstacles
to your obtaining healthcare or medicine? Second biggest obstacle
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q20a. If you or a family member was involved in a dispute
concerning [Insert Item], please tell me who or where you would go to get justice?... Land or water
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q20b. If you or a family member was involved in a dispute
concerning [Insert Item], please tell me who or where you would go to get justice?... Assault, murder, or kidnapping
Measurement Nominal
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Label Q20c. If you or a family member was involved in a dispute concerning [Insert Item], please tell me who or where you would go to get justice?... Theft
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q21a. How much confidence do you have in [Insert Item] to
fairly resolve disputes?... Local/tribal eldersMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 Not much confidence4 No confidence98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q21b. How much confidence do you have in [Insert Item] to
fairly resolve disputes?... Government courtsMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 Not much confidence4 No confidence98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q21c. How much confidence do you have in [Insert Item] to
fairly resolve disputes?... Armed opposition groupsMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 Not much confidence4 No confidence98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q22a. Do you think that people in your
village/neighborhood always, mostly, sometimes or never respect the decisions made by... Local/tribal elders?
Measurement Ordinal1 Always2 Mostly3 Sometimes4 Never98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q22b. Do you think that people in your
village/neighborhood always, mostly, sometimes or never respect the decisions made by... Government courts?
Measurement Ordinal1 Always2 Mostly3 Sometimes4 Never98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q22c. Do you think that people in your village/neighborhood
always, mostly, sometimes or never respect the decisions made by... Armed opposition groups?
Measurement Ordinal1 Always2 Mostly3 Sometimes4 Never98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q23. Is corruption a problem in this area, or not?Measurement Nominal
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1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q24. From what you know or have heard about, which
department or sector of the local government do people most complain about corruption?
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q25. In the last year has the level of corruption in this area
increased, decreased, or stayed about the same? Is that increased/decreased a little or a lot?
Measurement Ordinal1 Increased a lot2 Increased a little3 Stayed about the same4 Decreased a little5 Decreased a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q26. All things considered, how satisfied are you with your
life as a whole these days? Would you say you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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Label Q27. How satisfied are you with your household's current financial situation? Would you say you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very satisfied2 Somewhat satisfied3 Somewhat dissatisfied4 Very dissatisfied98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q28. Thinking about the past year, would you say overall
that your ability to meet your basic needs increased, decreased, or stayed the same? Is that ?increased/decreased a little or a lot'?
Measurement Ordinal1 Increased a lot2 Increased a little3 Stayed about the same4 Decreased a little5 Decreased a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q29. How worried are you about being able to meet your
basic needs over the next year? Are you not worried, a little worried, or very worried?
Measurement Ordinal1 Not worried2 A little worried3 Very worried98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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Label Q30. I am going to read out two statements, please tell me which statement is closest to your opinion: The situation in this area is certain enough/too uncertain for me to make plans for my future.
Measurement Nominal1 The situation in this area is certain enough for me to make
plans for my future2 The situation in this area is too uncertain for me to make
plans for my future98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q31. Compared to a year ago, how would you describe
your ability to get to your local markets? Is it much better, a little better, about the same, a little worse, or much worse?
Measurement Ordinal1 Much better2 A little better3 About the same4 A little worse5 Much worse98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q32. Compared to a year ago, how have prices for basic
goods changed in your local markets? Have they increased a lot, increased a little, stayed about the same, decreased a little, or decreased a lot?
Measurement Ordinal1 Increased a lot2 Increased a little3 Stayed about the same4 Deceased a little5 Decreased a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q33. Compared to a year ago, how would you describe the
availability of paid jobs in your local area? Are there a lot more, a little more, about the same, a few less, or a lot less paid jobs available in your local area?
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot more2 A little more3 About the same4 A little less5 A lot less98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q34a. How often do things from outside your
village/neighborhood create problems in this area to disrupt normal life? Is that often, sometimes, rarely, or never?
Measurement Ordinal1 Often2 Sometimes3 Rarely4 Never98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q34b.1. [If answered '1', '2' or '3' to Q34a] What is the most
common type of interference from outside the village/neighborhood that creates problems in this area?... Most common
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q34b.2. [If answered '1', '2' or '3' to Q34a] What is the most
common type of interference from outside the village/neighborhood that creates problems in this area?... Next most common
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ValueLabel Q34c. [If answered '1', '2' or '3' to Q34a] How often are the
people here able to solve these problems that come from outside the village? Is it often, sometimes, rarely, or never?
Measurement Ordinal1 Often2 Sometimes3 Rarely4 Never97 Not asked98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q35a. How often do things from inside your
village/neighborhood create problems in this area to disrupt normal life? Is that often, sometimes, rarely, or never?
Measurement Ordinal1 Often2 Sometimes3 Rarely4 Never98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q35b.1. [If answered '1', '2' or '3' to Q35a] What is the most
common type of interference from inside the village/neighborhood that creates problems?... Most common
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q35b.2. [If answered '1', '2' or '3' to Q35a] What is the most
common type of interference from inside the village/neighborhood that creates problems?... Next most common
q34c
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Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q35c. [If answered '1', '2' or '3' to Q35a] How often are the
people here able to solve these problems that come from inside the village?
Measurement Ordinal1 Often2 Sometimes3 Rarely4 Never97 Not asked98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36. When there is a problem in this area, how often do the
villages/neighborhoods in this area work together to solve the problem? Is that often, sometimes, rarely or never?
Measurement Ordinal1 Often2 Sometimes3 Rarely4 Never98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q37a. When decisions affecting your village/neighborhood
are made by local leaders, how often are the interests of ordinary people in the village/neighborhood considered?
Measurement Ordinal1 Often2 Sometimes3 Rarely4 Never98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q37b. [If answered '1', '2' or '3' in Q37a] In your opinion,
when decisions affecting your village/neighborhood are made by local leaders, how often are the interests of women considered?
Measurement Ordinal1 Often2 Sometimes3 Rarely4 Never97 Not asked98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q38. How effective or ineffective are your local leaders at
securing funds for your village/neighborhood's needs from the district and/or provincial government?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very effective2 Somewhat effective3 Somewhat ineffective4 Very ineffective98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q39a. Do you belong to any types of groups where people
get together to discuss issues of common interest or to do certain activities together? Examples may include sports clubs, women's groups, or charities, etc.
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
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ValueLabel Q39b.1. [If answered '1' to Q39a] What type of group/s do
you belong to?... First mentionMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q39b.2. [If answered '1' to Q39a] What type of group/s do
you belong to?... Second mentionMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q40a. Thinking about the different problems that people in
this area talk about, what are the two biggest problems that create stress or tension in this area?... Biggest problem
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q40b. Thinking about the different problems that people in
this area talk about, what are the two biggest problems that create stress or tension in this area?... Next biggest problem
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q41a. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... TelevisionMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q41b. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... RadioMeasurement Nominal1 Yes
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2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q41c. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... Mosque/MullahMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q41d. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... Friends and family
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q41e. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... EldersMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q41f. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... Cell phoneMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No
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98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q41g. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... Posters and billboards
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q41h. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... Newspapers
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q41i. Do you use any of the following to communicate with
others and/or get news and information?... Internet/emailMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q42a. From where do you get most of your information
about government services?Measurement Nominal
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ValueLabel Q42b. From where do you next get your information about
government services?Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel Q43a. It has recently been suggested by the Afghan Gov't
that people be allowed to vote in elections to select the members of their district council. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q43b. It has recently been suggested by the Taliban that
people be allowed to vote in elections to select the members of their district council. Do you oppose or oppose such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
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Label Q44a. It has recently been suggested by the Afghan Gov't that expensive new prisons be constructed in every district to help alleviate overcrowding in existing prisons. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q44b. It has recently been suggested by the Taliban that
expensive new prisons be constructed in every district to help alleviate overcrowding in existing prisons. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q45a. It has recently been suggested by the Afghan Gov't
that the weak Independent Election Commission (IEC) be strengthened to prevent election fraud. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy
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97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q45b. It has recently been suggested by the Taliban that
the weak Independent Election Commission (IEC) be strengthened to prevent election fraud. Do you oppose or oppose such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q46a. It has recently been suggested by the Afghan Gov't
that the weak Office of Oversight for Anti-Corruption be strengthened by allowing it to collect information about government officials suspected of wrong-doing. Oppose/Support?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
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Label Q46b. It has recently been suggested by the Taliban that the weak Office of Oversight for Anti-Corruption be strengthened by allowing it to collect information about government officials suspected of wrong-doing. Oppose/Support?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q47a. Despite the possible risks, the democratically-elected
government of Afghanistan wants the full transition of security responsibilities to Afghan forces to happen sooner than is now planned. Oppose/Support?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q47b. Despite the possible risks, the Karzai/Ghani
administration wants the full transition of security responsibilities to Afghan forces to happen sooner than is now planned. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy
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4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q48a. Despite the poor results of past anti-corruption
campaigns, the democratically-elected government of Afghanistan wants to do a new campaign to eliminate corruption. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q48b. Despite the poor results of past anti-corruption
campaigns, the Karzai/Ghani administration wants to do a new campaign to eliminate corruption. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
Value
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Label Q49a. The democratically-elected government of Afghanistan wants to make a new law that makes it a crime for Mullahs to preach anti-government messages or to incite violence during their Friday sermons. Oppose/Support?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q49b. The Karzai/Ghani administration wants to make a
new law that makes it a crime for Mullahs to preach anti-government messages or to incite violence during their Friday sermons. Do you oppose or support with such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q50a. The democratically-elected government of
Afghanistan has called for improved access to education for women and girls. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy
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4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel Q50b. The Karzai/Ghani administration has called for
improved access to education for women and girls. Do you oppose or support such a policy, or are you indifferent?
Measurement Ordinal1 I strongly oppose this policy2 I somewhat oppose this policy3 I am indifferent to this policy4 I somewhat support this policy5 I strongly support this policy97 Not Asked98 Refused99 Don't know
ValueLabel D1. GenderMeasurement Nominal1 Male2 Female
Missing Values 0 No answer
ValueLabel D2a. How old were you on your last birthday?Measurement Ordinal
Valid Values 0 No answer
ValueLabel D2b. In the previous question (D2a) is this an estimated or
actual age?Measurement Nominal1 An estimated age2 An actual age
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q50B
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d1
Standard AttributesValid Values
d2a
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d2b
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9 NA
ValueLabel D3. How many years of formal education from primary
school through university education have you completed?Measurement Ordinal98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel D4a. Can you fluently perform each of the following in your
native language?... Read a letterMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No8 Refused (vol.)9 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel D4b. Can you fluently perform each of the following in your
native language?... Write a letterMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No8 Refused (vol.)9 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel D4c. Can you fluently perform each of the following in your
native language?... Read a bookMeasurement Nominal1 Yes2 No8 Refused (vol.)9 Don't Know (vol.)
Value
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d3
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d4a
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d4b
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d4c
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Label D5a. What is your job status now? Are you...Measurement Nominal1 Full-time farmer2 Working full-time3 Working part-time4 Unemployed-Looking For Work5 Unemployed-Not Looking For Work6 Housewife (not working outside of the home)7 Student/Apprentice8 Retired/ Disabled98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel D5b. [If working, unemployed, or retired in D5a] What
is/was your primary occupation?Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel D5c. [If answered '5 Farming on own land' in D5b] What is
the main crop that you grow?Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel D6. Are you the head of household?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel D7. How many people live in your household?Measurement Ordinal98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
Standard AttributesValid Values
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d5b
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d5c
Standard Attributes
d6
Standard AttributesValid Values
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d7
Standard AttributesMissing Values
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ValueLabel D8. What is your marital status now?Measurement Nominal1 Married2 Widowed or Divorced3 Single98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel D9. What is your household's total monthly income in
Afghanis from all sources, that is, all types of income for all the people living at this address?
Measurement Ordinal
ValueLabel D10. When asked 'Who are you?' some people answer first
by indicating their occupation, others state their nationality, others tell their ethnicity, others their Qawm, etc. If asked this question, what would you indicate about yourself in the first place?
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel D11. Do you consider yourself to be...Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel D12. What is your religious affiliation?Measurement Nominal1 Shia Muslim2 Sunni Muslim3 Other98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
Value
Standard AttributesValid Values
Missing Values
d9
Standard Attributes
d10
Standard Attributes
d11
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d12
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Label D13. What is your qawm?Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel D14. Were you born in this district, or not?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel D15a. Have you or has any other member/s of this
household been injured or killed as a result of the fighting since the Taliban was removed from power?
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel D15b.1. [If answered '1' at D15a] Which group/s was/were
responsible for the injury/s or death/s?... First mentionMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel D15b.2. [If answered '1' at D15a] Which group/s was/were
responsible for the injury/s or death/s?... Second mentionMeasurement Nominal
ValueLabel M26. Have you previously participated in a public opinion
survey?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No
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d14
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d15a
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d15b_1
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d15b_2
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m26
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8 Refused (Vol.)9 Don't Know (Vol.)
ValueLabel M27. [If participated in surveys - code '1' to M26] How long
ago did you participate in the survey?Measurement Ordinal1 Less than 1 month2 1-3 months ago3 4-6 months ago4 7-9 months ago5 10-12 months ago6 More than 1 year ago7 Not Asked8 Refused (vol.)9 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel M28. Would you be willing to participate in another of our
surveys next year?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No8 Refused (Vol.)9 Don't Know (Vol.)
ValueLabel M29. (Interviewer Code) How many people were present for
the interview?Measurement Ordinal
ValueLabel M30. Which of the following statements best describes the
level of comprehension of the survey questionnaire by the respondent?
Measurement Ordinal1 The respondent understood all2 The respondent understood most
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m27
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m28
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m29
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3 The respondent understood most with some help4 The respondent had difficulty understanding most
ValueLabel M31. Which of the following statements best describes the
level of comfort or unease that the respondent had with the survey questionnaire?
Measurement Ordinal1 The respondent was comfortable with all2 The respondent was comfortable with most3 The respondent was comfortable with only some4 The respondent was generally uncomfortable
ValueLabel M32a. Please indicate which, if any, of the questions
caused this respondent any uneasiness or decreased cooperation during the interview. (First Mention)
Measurement OrdinalValid Values 0 None
ValueLabel M32b. Please indicate which, if any, of the questions
caused this respondent any uneasiness or decreased cooperation during the interview. (Second Mention)
Measurement OrdinalValid Values 0 None
ValueLabel M32c. Please indicate which, if any, of the questions
caused this respondent any uneasiness or decreased cooperation during the interview. (Third Mention)
Measurement OrdinalValid Values 0 None
ValueLabel M33. (Interviewer Code) SES LevelMeasurement Ordinal
Valid Values
m31
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m32a
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m32b
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m32c
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m33
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1 A/B [High quality road, access to water&electric 6-7 days]2 C+ [Good road, access to water&electric 4-5 days]3 C, C- [Fair road, access to water&electric 1-3 days]4 D [Poor road, access to water&electric 1 day, or less]5 E [Poor/no road, no/very infrequent access to
water&electricity]
ValueLabel M34a. Was the interview controlled or back checked by
MISTI?Measurement Nominal1 Back checked by MISTI validator2 Not back checked by MISTI validator
ValueLabel M34b. Was the interview subject to quality control/back-
check?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No
ValueLabel M35a. Method of quality control/back-checkMeasurement Nominal1 Direct supervision during interview2 Back-check in person by supervisor3 Back-check from the central office4 Not applicable
ValueLabel M35b. Back Checker's IDMeasurement Ordinal99996 Not Asked99999 NA
Value
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m34a
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m34b
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m35
Standard AttributesValid Values
m35b
Standard AttributesValid Values
m36
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Label M36. Supplemental question -- presence of ISAF/Afghan security forces and/or Taliban
Measurement Nominal1 ISAF/ASF based in village, no Taliban2 ISAF/ASF based in village, some Taliban3 ISAF/ASF based in village, regular Taliban4 Taliban based in village, ISAF/ASF visit5 Taliban based in village, no ISAF/ASF6 Arbaki in village, minimal Taliban, ISAF/ASF7 No ISAF/ASF, Taliban, arbaki in village
ValueLabel C1a. Tell me, to the best of your knowledge how many
people from your community participated and voted in the last Presidential election in April of this year (five years ago)? Would you say that it was ...
Measurement Ordinal1 Hardly any2 Some3 About half4 A lot5 Most/ Almost All98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C1b. And, to your understanding, how many people from
the neighboring settlements in your area participated and voted in the last Presidential election in April of this year (five years ago)? Would you say that it was ...
Measurement Ordinal1 Hardly any2 Some3 About half4 A lot5 Most/ Almost All98 Refused99 Don't Know
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c1a
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c1b
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c2a
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ValueLabel C2a. From your memory, did people from your community
mostly vote for the same candidate, or did people have different opinions and vote for different candidates during the last Presidential election in April of this year (five years ago)?
Measurement Nominal1 Same Candidate2 Different Candidates98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C2b. And to the best of your recollection, in the latest
Presidential election in April of this year (five years ago) did people from your community vote for the same candidate as the people in neighboring villages in your area? Or, did people ...
Measurement Nominal1 Same Candidate2 Different Candidates98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C3a. Still thinking of the last Presidential election in April of
this year (five years ago), did you have any of the following in your community during the time before the election day ... Discussions in your community about which candidate to vote for?
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused99 Don't Know
Value
Standard Attributes
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c2b
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c3a
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Label C3b. Still thinking of the last Presidential election in April of this year (five years ago), did you have any of the following in your community during the time before the election day ... Arguments in your community about which of the candidates to vote
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C3c. Still thinking of the last Presidential election in April of
this year (five years ago), did you have any of the following in your community during the time before the election day ... Clashes/physical violence in your community about which of the ca
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C3d. Still thinking of the last Presidential election in April of
this year (five years ago), did you have any of the following in your community during the time before the election day ... Clashes/physical violence between your community and people from
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused99 Don't Know
Value
Standard Attributes
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c3c
Standard Attributes
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c3d
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Label C3e. Still thinking of the last Presidential election in April of this year (five years ago), did you have any of the following in your community during the time before the election day ... Violence on the election day between supporters of different cand
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C3f. Still thinking of the last Presidential election in April of
this year (five years ago), did you have any of the following in your community during the time before the election day ... Disputes after the elections about how voting stations were manag
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C3g. Still thinking of the last Presidential election in April of
this year (five years ago), did you have any of the following in your community during the time before the election day ... Disputes after the elections about the final results?
Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C4. [Statements] A. Voting is a personal, individual
responsibility. OR B. One cannot vote for whomever he or she wants to.
Measurement Nominal
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c3f
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c3g
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c4
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1 Statement A2 Statement B98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C5. [Statements] A. Obeying the laws of the Afghan
government is necessary to achieve peace and prosperity. OR B. There may be times when it is necessary to take matters into your own hands, even if this means breaking the law.
Measurement Nominal1 Statement A2 Statement B98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C6a. If you or a family member was involved in ... Disputes
during the election process in your community, please tell me who or where you would go to get justice?
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel C6b. If you or a family member was involved in ... Violence
during the election process in your community, please tell me who or where you would go to get justice?
Measurement Nominal
ValueLabel C7. Which do you trust more to make the right decisions
about managing voting on the election day for your community: government leaders and officials in this area, or tribal and community leaders in this area?
Measurement Nominal1 Government leaders and officials2 Tribal and community leaders3 Neither (vol.)
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c5
Standard Attributes
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c6a
Standard Attributes
c6b
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c7
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4 Both equally (vol.)98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel C8. How concerned were (are) people in your community
about possible threats from anti-government elements against those who planned to participate in the election?
Measurement Ordinal1 Very concerned2 Somewhat concerned3 Not very concerned4 Not at all concerned98 Refused99 Don't Know
ValueLabel D2a. Do you farm, grow something on your own, or rent
land?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel H5.1. Location of RespondentMeasurement Nominal0 No answer1 Currently living in the household2 In another village, inside the province3 In another province of Afghanistan4 Pakistan5 Iran6 Central Asian Countries7 Gulf Countries8 Other Countries
Valid Values
Missing Values
c8
Standard Attributes
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Missing Values
w2_d2a
Standard Attributes
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w2_h5_1
Standard AttributesValid Values
w2_h6_1
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ValueLabel H6.1. Going to school or other education programMeasurement Nominal0 No answer1 Yes2 No
ValueLabel H7.1. (If 'Yes' in H6) Kind of education programMeasurement Nominal0 No answer1 Attends school2 Attends college or university3 Attends madrassa4 Attends technical or vocational training5 Other97 Not Asked
ValueLabel H8.1. Attained degree of educationMeasurement Nominal0 No answer1 No formal schooling2 1-6 grade3 7-8 grade4 9-12 grade5 Higher8 Madrassa
ValueLabel H9.1. How is Respondent contributing to the household well-
being or incomeMeasurement Nominal
Value
Standard AttributesValid Values
w2_h7_1
Standard AttributesValid Values
w2_h8_1
Standard AttributesValid Values
w2_h9_1
Standard Attributes
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Label Q2c. And what about a year from now, do your expect your local area will be more secure, just as secure, or less secure than it is now? Is that ?much more/less secure' or ?somewhat more/less secure'?
Measurement Ordinal1 Much more secure2 Somewhat more secure3 About the same4 Somewhat less secure5 Much less secure98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q4c. ... outside the home during the day?Measurement Ordinal1 Very secure2 Somewhat secure3 Somewhat insecure4 Very insecure98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q4d. ... outside the home during the night?Measurement Ordinal1 Very secure2 Somewhat secure3 Somewhat insecure4 Very insecure98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.3a. In the next year, do you expect the level of [Item] in
your area will increase, decrease, or stay the same? - Petty crimes and offenses (theft of food or goods worth less than a few thousand afs)
Measurement Ordinal
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q4c
Standard AttributesValid Values
w1_q4d
Standard AttributesValid Values
w1_q5_3a
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1 Increase a lot2 Increase a little3 Stay the same4 Decrease a little5 Decrease a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.3b. In the next year, do you expect the level of [Item] in
your area will increase, decrease, or stay the same? - Serious, non-violent crimes (theft of goods worth more than 5,000 afs)
Measurement Ordinal1 Increase a lot2 Increase a little3 Stay the same4 Decrease a little5 Decrease a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q5.3c. In the next year, do you expect the level of [Item] in
your area will increase, decrease, or stay the same? - Serious violent crimes (murder, assault or kidnapping)
Measurement Ordinal1 Increase a lot2 Increase a little3 Stay the same4 Decrease a little5 Decrease a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.2b. Overall, how much confidence do you have in [Insert
Item] to make your area safe? - ArbakiMeasurement Ordinal
Valid Values
w1_q5_3b
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w1_q5_3c
Standard Attributes
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w1_q6_2b
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1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 A little confidence4 No confidence at all97 Not applicable98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.2d. Overall, how much confidence do you have in [Insert
Item] to make your area safe? - Armed Opposition Groups
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 A little confidence4 No confidence at all97 Not applicable98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.2e. Overall, how much confidence do you have in [Insert
Item] to make your area safe? - the Afghan Local Police
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence2 Some confidence3 A little confidence4 No confidence at all97 Not applicable98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q6.2f. Overall, how much confidence do you have in [Insert
Item] to make your area safe? - ISAFMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot of confidence
Valid Values
w1_q6_2d
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w1_q6_2e
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w1_q6_2f
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2 Some confidence3 A little confidence4 No confidence at all97 Not applicable98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q8a. In the next year, do you think the ability of the [Item] to
secure your area will get better, get worse, or stay the same? - Afghan National Army
Measurement Ordinal1 Much better2 A little better3 Stay the same4 A little worse5 Much worse98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q8b. In the next year, do you think the ability of the [Item] to
secure your area will get better, get worse, or stay the same? - Afghan National Police
Measurement Ordinal1 Much better2 A little better3 Stay the same4 A little worse5 Much worse98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q9. Compared to a year ago, how would you describe the
number of armed opposition group fighters from this area who have decided to stop fighting against the foreign forces or the Karzai government?
Measurement Ordinal
Valid Values
w1_q8a
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w1_q8b
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w1_q9
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1 Increased a lot2 Increased a little3 Stayed the same4 Decreased a little5 Decreased a lot98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q10a. Please tell me which statement is closest to your
opinion: Armed Opposition Groups will/will not reconcileMeasurement Ordinal1 AOG like the Taliban and Hizb-i-Islami will reconcile with the
Afghan government2 AOG like the Taliban and Hizb-i-Islami will not reconcile with
the Afghan government98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q10b. Please tell me which statement is closest to your
opinion: Afghan government does/does not effectively support the reintegration of former armed opposition group fighters
Measurement Nominal1 The Afghan Gov't effectively supports the reintegration2 The Afghan Gov't does not effectively support the
reintegration98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q10c. Please tell me which statement is closest to your
opinion: Ethnic disputes in Afghanistan are/are not strongMeasurement Nominal1 Ethnic disputes in Afghanistan are so strong that lasting
peace is impossible2 Ethnic disputes in Afghanistan are not strong enough98 Refused (vol.)
Valid Values
w1_q10a
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q10b
Standard Attributes
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w1_q10c
Standard Attributes
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99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q17h. Please tell me which statement is closest to your
opinion: The Karzai government should/should not reconcile with armed opposition groups
Measurement Nominal1 The Karzai government should reconcile with armed
opposition groups2 The Karzai government should not reconcile with armed
opposition groups98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q24a. How much respect do you think [Insert Item] have for
the Sharia? - Local/tribal eldersMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot of respect2 Some respect3 Not much respect4 No respect98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q24b. How much respect do you think [Insert Item] have for
the Sharia? - Government courtsMeasurement Ordinal1 A lot of respect2 Some respect3 Not much respect4 No respect98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
Value
Valid Values
w1_q17h
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w1_q24a
Standard Attributes
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w1_q24b
Standard Attributes
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w1_q24c
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Label Q24c. How much respect do you think [Insert Item] have for the Sharia? - Armed opposition groups
Measurement Ordinal1 A lot of respect2 Some respect3 Not much respect4 No respect98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q27. How many time have you been asked for a bribe in
the past year?Measurement Ordinal0 None1 Once2 Two or three times3 Four or five times4 More than five times98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36a. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Food
Measurement Nominal1 More available2 About the same3 Less available4 Have not been available (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36b. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Health care
Measurement Nominal
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q27
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q36a
Standard Attributes
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w1_q36b
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1 More available2 About the same3 Less available4 Have not been available (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36c. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Drinking water
Measurement Ordinal1 More available2 About the same3 Less available4 Have not been available (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36d. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Irrigation water
Measurement Ordinal1 More available2 About the same3 Less available4 Have not been available (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36e. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Good roads
Measurement Ordinal1 More available2 About the same3 Less available
Valid Values
w1_q36c
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q36d
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q36e
Standard Attributes
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4 Have not been available (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36f. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Electricity
Measurement Ordinal1 More available2 About the same3 Less available4 Have not been available (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36g. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Services from the Afghan government
Measurement Ordinal1 More available2 About the same3 Less available4 Have not been available (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36h. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Services from international military or NGOs
Measurement Ordinal1 More available2 About the same3 Less available4 Have not been available (vol.)
Valid Values
w1_q36f
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q36g
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q36h
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
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98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q36i. In the past year have the following basic goods and
services in your local area become more available, less available, or remained about the same?... Services from the Armed Opposition Groups
Measurement Ordinal1 More available2 About the same3 Less available4 Have not been available (vol.)98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q43a. Do you participate in local decision-making activities
such as village/tribal shuras, or not?Measurement Nominal1 Yes2 No98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q43b. When you participate in a village/tribal shura, do you
feel your opinions are highly valued, somewhat valued, valued a little, or not valued at all?
Measurement Ordinal1 Highly valued2 Somewhat valued3 Valued a little4 Not valued at all97 Not Asked98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
Valid Values
w1_q36i
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q43a
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q43b
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q46a
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ValueLabel Q46a. How freely can you express your views/opinions to
others in public about the following persons and groups?... the District Governor
Measurement Ordinal1 Very freely2 Somewhat freely3 Only carefully4 Not at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q46b. How freely can you express your views/opinions to
others in public about the following persons and groups?... the ANP
Measurement Ordinal1 Very freely2 Somewhat freely3 Only carefully4 Not at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q46c. How freely can you express your views/opinions to
others in public about the following persons and groups?... Local elders
Measurement Ordinal1 Very freely2 Somewhat freely3 Only carefully4 Not at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
Value
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q46b
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q46c
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q46d
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Label Q46d. How freely can you express your views/opinions to others in public about the following persons and groups?... the District Courts
Measurement Ordinal1 Very freely2 Somewhat freely3 Only carefully4 Not at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q46e. How freely can you express your views/opinions to
others in public about the following persons and groups?... the ANA
Measurement Ordinal1 Very freely2 Somewhat freely3 Only carefully4 Not at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q46f. How freely can you express your views/opinions to
others in public about the following persons and groups?... Armed Opposition Groups
Measurement Ordinal1 Very freely2 Somewhat freely3 Only carefully4 Not at all98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
Value
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q46e
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q46f
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q48a
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Label Q48a. When people in this area have problems that create stress or tension, how interested or disinterested is/are [insert item] in addressing their concerns?... the District Governor
Measurement Ordinal1 Very interested2 Somewhat interested3 Somewhat disinterested4 Very disinterested97 Does not exist in area98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q48b. When people in this area have problems that create
stress or tension, how interested or disinterested is/are [insert item] in addressing their concerns?... ANSF
Measurement Ordinal1 Very interested2 Somewhat interested3 Somewhat disinterested4 Very disinterested97 Does not exist in area98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q48c. When people in this area have problems that create
stress or tension, how interested or disinterested is/are [insert item] in addressing their concerns?... Local shuras and community leaders
Measurement Ordinal1 Very interested2 Somewhat interested3 Somewhat disinterested4 Very disinterested97 Does not exist in area98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q48b
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q48c
Standard Attributes
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ValueLabel Q48d. When people in this area have problems that create
stress or tension, how interested or disinterested is/are [insert item] in addressing their concerns?... the District courts
Measurement Ordinal1 Very interested2 Somewhat interested3 Somewhat disinterested4 Very disinterested97 Does not exist in area98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q48e. When people in this area have problems that create
stress or tension, how interested or disinterested is/are [insert item] in addressing their concerns?... the Community Development Council
Measurement Ordinal1 Very interested2 Somewhat interested3 Somewhat disinterested4 Very disinterested97 Does not exist in area98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel Q48f. When people in this area have problems that create
stress or tension, how interested or disinterested is/are [insert item] in addressing their concerns?... Armed opposition groups
Measurement Ordinal1 Very interested2 Somewhat interested3 Somewhat disinterested4 Very disinterested97 Does not exist in area
w1_q48d
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q48e
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
w1_q48f
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
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98 Refused (vol.)99 Don't Know (vol.)
ValueLabel SIKA-E DistrictMeasurement Nominal
Valid Values 1 SIKA-EMissing Values 0 Other
ValueLabel SIKA-N DistrictMeasurement Nominal
Valid Values 1 SIKA-NMissing Values 0 Other
ValueLabel SIKA-S DistrictMeasurement Nominal
Valid Values 1 SIKA-SMissing Values 0 Other
ValueLabel SIKA-W DistrictMeasurement Nominal
Valid Values 1 SIKA-WMissing Values 0 Other
ValueLabel KFZ DistrictMeasurement Nominal
Valid Values 1 KFZMissing Values 0 Other
ValueLabel CCI DistrictMeasurement Nominal
Valid Values
sika_e
Standard Attributes
sika_n
Standard Attributes
sika_s
Standard Attributes
sika_w
Standard Attributes
kfz
Standard Attributes
cci
Standard Attributes
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1 CCI (IOM)2 CCI (Creative)
Missing Values 0 Other
ValueLabel Control DistrictMeasurement Nominal
Valid Values 1 ControlMissing Values 0 Other
ValueLabel CDP DistrictMeasurement Nominal
Valid Values 1 CDPMissing Values 0 Other
ValueLabel ISAF Regional CommandMeasurement Nominal1 RC-East2 RC-North3 RC-South4 RC-Southwest5 RC-West
Standard Attributes
Valid Values
RC
Standard AttributesValid Values
control
Standard Attributes
cdp