TST

Session 3.2.

Steps 3.b. & 3.c. Questionnaires & Enumerator Training

WFP Markets Learning Programme 1Trader Survey Training

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants should be able to:

List the six key sections of a trader survey questionnaire – and explain the purpose of each

Adapt a generic trader questionnaire as needed

List the three key sections of a market questionnaire – and explain the purpose of each

Adapt a generic market questionnaire as needed

Identify the key components of an enumerator training for market analysis

WFP Markets Learning Programme 2Trader Survey Training

Nine Principles guide “The Four Step Approach”

Step 2: Establishing field survey parameters

Step 1: Formulation of assumptions

Step 4: Supervision, analysis and reporting

Step 3: Elaboration of a survey plan, questionnaires and training

WFP Markets Learning Programme 2.2.3Conducting a Trader Survey

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Training

Survey plan

Trader & Market questionnaires

Step 3.C.

Step 3.A.

Step 3.B.

Step 3: Elaboration of a survey plan, questionnaires and training

A food security analysis plan includes following sources:

Trader questionnaire (Annex 2 - How to Conduct a Trader Survey?)

Market questionnaire (Annex 3 - How to Conduct a Trader Survey?)

Household questionnaire

Community questionnaire

Secondary data analysis

In this TST, focus is on trader & market questionnaires (For HH & community questionnaires, a few market-related questions that should be incorporated will be noted)

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Trader & Market questionnairesStep 3.B.

Generic questionnaire for local trader interviews: based on indicators in analysis plandeals with one product per interview

Turn to “Annex 2 - How to Conduct a Trader Survey?”

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Trader questionnaireStep 3.B.

4 key adaptations of generic questionnaire:

1.In sudden emergency, questions compare situation before/after; in a slow-onset emergency, questions compare current situation with 1 year ago; in baseline survey – compare with usual situation during the same period/season

2.Reg/(trans)nat’l market interviews contain same questions as local market questionnaire but with spaces added for other qualitative info

3.Horizon of assessment & trader survey should be fixed (e.g. 6 or 12 months) & be reflected in questions about future

4.Questionnaire should reflect local products being traded

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Trader questionnaireStep 3.B.

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Step 3.B. Trader questionnaire

TS Questionnaire Section Purpose (helps…)

1. General characteristics Select right person & product

2. Volumes & flows Understand market competition, sales volumes, & sources of essential food items

3. Constraints & response capacity

Understand capacity of markets to respond to increased demand (due to, e.g., cash / voucher distribution or increased local purchases

4. Credit & stocks strategy Identify HH demand for trader credit

5. Prices & transaction cost Identify price HHs pay for food; trader transaction costs.

6. Price prospects Understand possible future price evolution & determining factors for this

Generic questionnaire for interviews with market chiefs:based on analysis plan indicatorsfocuses on general market issues:

• prices• local availability• number of traders• price-fixing• taxes• observations of various market activities

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Market questionnaireStep 3.B.

Generic questionnaire adapted as follows:

1.Insert local products being traded in Section 1

2.Insert products selected for survey in Section 2

3.Further changes to questions may be needed if analysis plan & survey questions are revised (but avoid adding/deleting questions without changes to the analysis plan);

Cover page: to be completed before & after interview (insert coordinates if possible)

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Market questionnaireStep 3.B.

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Market questionnaireStep 3.B.

Market Questionnaire Section

Purpose (helps…)

1. Market prices & availability

Understand retail prices (on local markets) & wholesale (on regional or (trans)national markets

2. Market response Assess level of market competition and identify taxes/fees inhibiting smooth market functioning that might be lowered to reduce food insecurity

3. Visual observations Identify changes compared to normal situation

Team Exercise: Review Generic Trader & Market

Questionnaires (Annexes 2 and 3 of “How to Conduct a Trader Survey?” handout) and adapt as needed for Day Four market visit

Use laptops or flip charts to note adaptations, and be prepared to present findings to plenary group

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Trader & Market questionnaireStep 3.B.

Debriefing: Adaptations?

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Training

Survey plan

Trader & Market questionnaires

Step 3.C.

Step 3.A.

Step 3.B.

Step 3: Elaboration of a survey plan, questionnaires and training

Enumerator training: crucial for survey success

A two-day training – with field testing – is generally recommended

General rule: train 25% more enumerators than are needed to enable selection of best

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TrainingStep 3.C.

2-Day Enumerator Training

Day One

1. Present & discuss survey plan

2. Explain approach used to select traders

3. Review, discuss each market & trader questionnaire question – one by one

4. Provide background info (e.g. on voucher programmes)

5. Use classroom case studies

Day Two

1. Field test with traders

2. Review and discuss field test in plenary group

3. Evaluate exercise to identify & select best enumerators

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TrainingStep 3.C.

Wrap-up

Remember: Questionnaires are, by definition, intrusive. Always be aware: most people would prefer

not to have to answer your questions be wise be sensitive be polite

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