Country
24 = Guyana

2401 = Greater Georgetown
2402 = Region 3 and rest of region 4
2403 = Region 2, 5, and 6
2404 = Region 10
2405 = Region 1, 7, 8, and 9

Regions
1 = Barima/Waini
2 = Pomeroon/Supenaam
3 = West Demerara/Essequibo Island
4 = Demerara/Mahaica
5 = Mahaica/West Berbice
6 = East Berbice/Corentyne
9 = Upper Takatu/UpperEssequibo
10 = Upper Demerara/Berbice

Municipalities
1 = Georgetown
2 = Suburbs of Georgetown
3 = Ana Regina
4 = New Amsterdam
5 = Rose Hall
6 = Corriverton
7 = Linden
8 = Rural areas

1 = Urban
2 = Rural

Area Size
1 = National Capital (Metropolitan area)
2 = Large City
3 = Medium City
4 = Small City
5 = Rural Area

Questionnarie language
1 = English

10 = Octubre
11 = Noviembre
12 = December

Sex
1 = Male
2 = Female

To begin with, in your opinion, what is the most serious problem the country faces?
0 = None
1 = Economy, problems with, crisis of
2 = Inflation, high prices
3 = Unemployment, lack of job opportunities
4 = Poverty
5 = Delinquency, crime, violence
6 = Popular protests (strikes, roadblocks, work stoppages, etc)
7 = Land to farm, lack of
9 = Credit, lack of
10 = Environment
11 = Drug addiction
12 = Drug trafficking
13 = Corruption
14 = Gangs
15 = Bad government
16 = Migration
17 = War against terrorism
18 = Roads in poor condition
19 = Water, lack of
20 = Demographic explosion
21 = Education, lack of, poor quality
22 = Health services, lack of provision
23 = Malnutrition
24 = Electricity, lack of
25 = Discrimination
26 = External debt
27 = Security (lack of)
30 = Armed conflict
31 = Kidnapping
32 = Forced displacement
33 = Terrorism
55 = Housing
56 = Human rights, violations of
57 = Violence
58 = Inequality
59 = Politicians
60 = Transportation, problems of
70 = Other
88 = Doesn't know

In few words, what does democracy mean to you?
0 = It does not have any meaning
1 = Liberty (without specifying what type)
2 = Economic Liberty
3 = Liberty of expression, voting, choice, and human rights
4 = Liberty of movement
5 = Liberty, lack of
6 = Being independent
7 = Well being, economic progress, growth
8 = Well being, Lack of, no economic progress
9 = Capitalism
10 = Free trade, free business
11 = Employment, more opportunities of
12 = Employment, lack of
13 = Right to choose leaders
14 = Elections, voting
15 = Free elections
16 = Fraudulent elections
17 = Equality (without specifying)
18 = Economic equality, or equality of classes
19 = Gender equality
20 = Equality to the laws
21 = Racial or ethnic equality
22 = Equality, Lack of, inequality
23 = Limitations of participation
24 = Participation (without saying which type)
25 = Participation of minorities
26 = Power of the people
27 = Human Rights, respect rights
28 = Disorder, lack of justice, corruption
29 = Justice
30 = Obey the law, less corruption
31 = Non-military government
32 = Live in peace, without war
33 = War, invasions
80 = Other answer
88 = DK/NA

Listen to the news on the radio?
1 = Every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = Don't know

Watch the news on TV?
1 = Every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = DK

How would you describe the country's economic situation?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
8 = Doesn't know

Do you think that the country's current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
1 = Better
2 = Same
3 = Worse
8 = Doesn't know

Have you ever requested help or cooperation from a Member of parliament
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/NR

Have you ever participated in a public demonstration or protest?
1 = Sometimes
2 = Almost never
3 = Never
8 = DK

During last year, did you participate in a public demonstration or protest?
1 = Sometimes
2 = Almost never
3 = Never
8 = DK
9 = N/A

The meetings of any religious organization?
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
8 = DK

The meetings of a parents association at school?
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
8 = DK
9 = N/A

Changing the subject, in general, how satisfied are you with your life?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = DK

Now, speaking of the people from here, would you say that people in this community are generally very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very, or untrustworthy....?
1 = Very trustworthy
2 = Somewhat trustworthy
3 = Not very trustworthy
4 = Untrustworthy
8 = DK

According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
88 = DK

To what degree do you think municipal or NDC officals pay attention to what people ask for in such meetings?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = A little
4 = Not at all
8 = DK

Would you say that the services the municipality or NDC in providing are ........?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor poor (fair)
4 = Poor
5 = Very poor
8 = DK/NR

How have they treated you or your neighbors when you have had dealings with the municipality or the NDC?
1 = Very well
2 = Well
3 = Neither well nor badly
4 = Badly
5 = Very badly
8 = DK/NR

In your opinion, should the municipal government or NDC be given more money and more responsibilility or should the national government assume more responsibility and provide municipal services?
1 = More money to the municipal government
2 = National govt should assume greater responsibility
3 = Nothing should change
4 = More to the municipality if it provides better services
8 = DK/NR

Would you be willing to pay more taxes to the municipal government or NDC so that it could provide better services or do you believe that it would not be worth it to do so ?
1 = Willing to pay more
2 = Not worth it
8 = DK/NR

In your opinion what is the most serious problem at present in this municipality or NDC ?
0 = None [go to MUNI5]
1 = Lack of water
2 = Lack of road repair
3 = Lack of security, delinquency
4 = Lack of public sanitation
5 = Lack of services
6 = The economic situation, lack of funds, aid
10 = Poor administration
11 = Neglect of the environment
77 = Other

How much has the municipality or NDC done to solve this problem ?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = Nothing
9 = NA

Have you ever participated in drafting the municipal government's or NDC budget ?
0 = Has not participated
1 = Yes, has participated
8 = DK/NR

How much confidence do you have that the Mayor's or NDC's office manages funds well ?
0 = None
1 = Little
2 = Some
3 = A lot
8 = DK/NR

Have you carried out any official dealings or requested any document at the municipal government or NDC in the past year ?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK/NR

How were you treated?
1 = Very well
2 = Well
3 = Neither well nor poorly
4 = Poorly
5 = Very poorly
8 = DK/NR
9 = N/A

Did they address your problem or request?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK/NR
9 = N/A

How much influence do you think you have on what the municapility or NDC does ?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK/NR

How interested do you think the Mayor or NDC is in the people's participation in the work of the municipality or NDC?
0 = Not at all interested
1 = Little interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Very interested
8 = DK/NR

Would a military take over be justified when there is high unemployment?
1 = It would be justified
2 = It would not be justified
8 = DK

Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds for the president to close down the parliament or do you think there can never be a sufficient reason to do so ?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK

I would like you to tell me with which of the following statements you agree with the most?
1 = It is necessary for the progress of the country that our Pri
2 = Even if they delay the progress of the country, our Prime Mi
8 = DK

I would like you to tell me with which of the followi
1 = The Parliament slows down the work of our Prime Ministers, a
2 = Even when it hinders the work of the government, Our Prime M
8 = DK

I would like you to tell me with which of the followi
1 = The judges frequently hinder the work of our Prime Ministers
2 = Even when the judges sometimes hinder the work of our Prime
8 = DK

I would like you to tell me with which of the followi
1 = Our Prime Ministers ought to have the necessary power to act
2 = Our Prime Ministers' power ought to be limited so that our f
8 = DK

I would like you to tell me with which of the followi
1 = Our Prime Ministers ought to do what the people want, even i
2 = Our Prime Ministers ought to obey the laws even if the peopl
8 = DK

What kind of crime were you the victim of?
1 = Robbery without physical violence or threat
2 = Robbery with physical violence or threat
3 = Physical violence without robbery
4 = Rape or sexual assault
5 = Kidnapping
6 = Damage to property
7 = Home burglary
77 = Other
88 = DK
99 = N/A (was not a victim)

Did you report the incident to any institution?
1 = Yes
2 = Did not report it
8 = DK/NR
9 = N/A (was not a victim)

Why didn't you report the incident?
1 = It doesn't serve any purpose
2 = It is dangerous and for fear of reprisal
3 = Didn't have any evidence
4 = It wasn't serious
5 = Didn't know where to make the report
7 = Other
8 = DK
9 = N/A (was not a victim)

In order to capture criminals do you think that the authorities should obey the law or that on occasion they can operate at the marjin of the law?
1 = They should always respect the law
2 = Can operate at the margin of the law occasionally
8 = DK

Speaking of the place or neighborhood where you live, and thinking of the possibility of becoming victimized by an assault or a robbery, do you feel very safe, somewhat safe , somewhat unsafe or very unsafe?
1 = Very safe
2 = Somewhat safe
3 = Somewhat unsafe
4 = Very unsafe
8 = DK

And, speaking of the country in general, how much do you think that the level of crime that we have now represents a threat to our future well - being?
1 = Very much
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = NS/NR

If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty party?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK/NR
9 = N/A

To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you alot, somewhat, little or none?
1 = A great deal
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK

Some people say that the police in this neighborhood (town, village) protect people from criminals, while others say that it is the police that are involved in crime. What do you think?
1 = Police protects
2 = Police involved in crime
8 = DK

The Guyana Police force?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = DK/NR
9 = Didn't have any official dealings

The Regional Democratic Council (RDC)
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
9 = Didn't have any official dealings

To what extent do you think the courts in Guyana guarantee a fair trial?
1 = Not at all
7 = A lot
8 = Doesn't know

To what extent would you say the current Government fights povety?
8 = DK

Speaking in general of the current government, would you say that the job being done by president jagdeo is
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
8 = DK/NR

Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements?
1 = Strongly disagree
7 = Strongly agree
8 = Doesn't know

In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way in which democracy functions in Guyana?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = DK/NR

In your opinion, is Guyana very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?
1 = Very democratic
2 = Somewhat democratic
3 = Not very democratic
4 = Not at all democratic
8 = DK/NR

Of people participating in legal demonstrations?
1 = Strongly disapprove
10 = Strongly approve
88 = Doesn't know

With which of the following statements are you in most agreementt?
1 = Doesn't matter if regime is democratic or non-democratic
2 = Democracy is preferable to any other form of government
3 = An authoritarian govt can be preferable to a democratic one
8 = DK/NR

Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved wiyh everyone's participation?
1 = Iron fist
2 = Participation for all
8 = Doesn't respond

There are people who say that we need a strong leader that does not have to be elected. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always the best. What do you think?
1 = We need a strong leader who does not have to be elected
2 = Electoral democracy is the best
8 = DK/NR

During elections time, some people try to convince others to vote for a party or candidate. How often have you tried to convince others to vote for a party or candidate?
1 = Frequently
2 = Occasionally
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = DK/NR

There are persons who work for some party or candidate during electioral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last general elections of 2006?
1 = Yes, worked
2 = Did not work
8 = DK/NR

For example: A Member of Parliament accepts a bribe of of Two hundred thousand Guyanese dollars from a company.
1 = Corrupt and should be punished
2 = Corrupt but justified
3 = Not corrupt
8 = DK

Did any police official ask you for bribe during the past year?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK
9 = No/NA

Did anyone ask you for a bribe to avoid having the electricity cut off?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK

aking into account your own experience or what you have heard,corruption among public officials is very common, common, uncommon, or very uncommon?
1 = Very common
2 = Common
3 = Uncommon
4 = Very uncommon
8 = DK/NR

What is the name of the current president of the United states?
1 = Correct
2 = Incorrect
8 = Don't know
9 = No Answer

Are you registered to vote?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Being processed
8 = Doesn't know

Did you vote in the last general elections?
1 = Voted
2 = Did not vote
8 = DK
9 = N/A

For which candidate did you vote for President in the last general elections?
0 = None (Blank ballot or null vote)
1 = Bharrat Jagdeo, People's Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C)
2 = Robert Corbin, People's National Congress /One Guyana (PNCR/
3 = Raphael Trotman, Alliance for Change (AFC)
4 = Paul Hardy, Guyana Action Party/ Rise Organise And Rebuild (
5 = anzoor Nadir, The United Force (TUF)
6 = Chandra Narine Sharma, Justice For All Party (JFAP)
77 = Other
88 = DK/DR
99 = N/A

If you did not vote, why did you not vote in the last presidental elections?
1 = Lack of transport
2 = Sickness
3 = Lack of interest
4 = Didn't like any candidate
5 = Doesn't believe in the system
6 = Lack of an identity card
7 = Name not found on registration lists
10 = Was younger than the voting age
11 = Arrived late and polling station was closed
12 = Had to work/Lack of time
13 = Physical incapacity or handicap
14 = Other reason
88 = DK/NR
99 = N/A (voted)

When you voted, which of the following three reasons was the most important reason for your vote?
1 = The qualities of the candidate
2 = The political party of the candidate
3 = The platform of the candidate
4 = Other
8 = DK
9 = N/A (didn't vote)

Did you vote in the NDC elections?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK
9 = N/A

For which party did you vote for NDC in the last elections?
0 = None (Blank ballot or null vote )
1 = People's Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C)
2 = People's National Congress /One Guyana (PNCR/1G)
3 = Alliance for Change (AFC)
4 = Guyana Action Party/ Rise Organise And Rebuild (GAP/ROAR)
5 = The United Force (TUF)
6 = Justice For All Party (JFAP)
7 = GNC
8 = LD
9 = PRP
10 = National Democratic Font (NDF)
77 = Other
88 = DK/DR
99 = N/A

How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some a little or none?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK

How often do you discuss politics with other people?
1 = Daily
2 = A few times a week
3 = A few times a month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
8 = DK

A very effective way of correcting employee's mistakes is to criticize them in front of other employees? To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
1 = Strongly disagree
7 = Strongly agree
8 = DK/NR

n public places (on the street, market)
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/NA

What was the last year of education you completed?
0 = None
88 = DK/NR

What is your religion?
1 = Catholic
2 = Non-Catholic Christian (including the Jehovah Witnesses)
3 = Other non-Christian
4 = None
5 = Evangelical
8 = DK/NR

Into which of the following income ranges does the totalmonthly income of this household fit, including rmittances from abroad and the income of all the working adults and children?
0 = No income
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,001- $10,000
3 = $10,001- $20,000
4 = $20,001- $30,000
5 = $30,001- $45,000
6 = $45,001- $60,000
7 = $60,001 - $80,000
8 = $80,001 - $150,000
9 = $150,001-$250,000
10 = $250,001 and above
88 = DK/NR

Does your family receive remittances from abroad?
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,001- $10,000
3 = $10,001- $20,000
4 = $20,001- $30,000
5 = $30,001- $45,000
6 = $45,001- $60,000
7 = $60,001 - $80,000
8 = $80,001 - $150,000
9 = $150,001-$250,000
10 = $250,001 and above
88 = DK/DR
99 = No/NA

To what extent does the income of this household depend on remmitances from abroad?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK
9 = N/A

Do you have close relatives who lived before in this household and are now living abroad?
1 = Yes, in the United States only
2 = Yes, in the United States and in other countries
3 = Yes, in other countries (not in the United States)
4 = No
8 = DK/NR

The salary that you receive and the total family income:
1 = Is enough, you can save
2 = Is just enough, you cannot save
3 = Is not enough, you cannot pay your bills
4 = Is not enough, you cannot cover your basic needs
8 = DK/NR

What is your marital status?
1 = Single
2 = Married
3 = Common law marriage
4 = Divorced
5 = Separated
6 = Widowed
8 = DK/NR

How many children do you have?
0 = none
8 = DK/DR
88 = DK

Do you consider yourself white, Amerindian, Afro-Guyanese, Indo- guyanese, mixed, chinese, or portugese?
1 = White
3 = Amerindian
4 = Black or Afro-Guyanese
5 = Mixed
6 = Indo-Guyanese
7 = Chinese
8 = DK/DR
9 = Portuguese
10 = Other

What language have you spoken at home since childhood?
1 = English
2 = Indigenous or Amerindian language
3 = Chinese
4 = Other foreign
8 = DK/DR

Television set
0 = No
1 = Yes

Vehicle
0 = No
1 = One
2 = Two
3 = Three or more

What is your main occupation?
1 = Professional, manager
2 = Technician
3 = Office worker
4 = Sales person
5 = Farmer
6 = Farmhand
7 = Handicraft worker
8 = Domestic servant
9 = Other services
10 = Skilled worker
11 = Unskilled worker
12 = Student
13 = Housewife
14 = Retired/with independent means
88 = DK/NR

Are you currently working?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/NR
9 = N/A

In this job are you:
1 = A salaried employee of the government
2 = A salaried employee in the private sector
3 = Owner or partner in a business
4 = Self-employed
5 = Unpaid worker
8 = DK/NR
9 = N/A

Besides you, how many employees are there in the place where yoy work?
1 = Less than 5 employees
2 = 5 to 9 employees
3 = 10 to 19 employees
4 = 20 to 100 employees
5 = More than 100 employees
8 = DK/NR
9 = N/A

For how many weeks during the last year were you unemployed?
88 = DK
99 = N/A

During your childhood, where did you live mainly? In the country,IN a town or in a city?
1 = In the country
2 = In a town
3 = In a city
8 = DK/NR

Five years ago, where did you live?
1 = In the same parish council
2 = In another parish council in the country
3 = In another country
8 = DK/NR

The place where you lived 5 years ago was:
1 = A town or city smaller than this one
2 = A town or city larger than this one
3 = A town or city like this one
8 = Doesn't know
9 = N/A

888 = DK/NR