Country
1 = Mexico
2 = Guatemala
3 = El Salvador
4 = Honduras
5 = Nicaragua
6 = Costa Rica
7 = Panamá
8 = Colombia
9 = Ecuador
10 = Bolivia
11 = Peru
12 = Paraguay
13 = Chile
14 = Uruguay
15 = Brazil
16 = Venezuela
17 = Argentina
21 = Dominican Republic
22 = Haiti
23 = Jamaica
24 = Colombia
25 = Trinidad & Tobago
26 = Belize
27 = Suriname
40 = United States
41 = Canada

Nationality. Used in question texts
1 = Mexican
2 = Guatemalan
3 = Salvadoran
4 = Honduran
5 = Nicaraguan
6 = Costa Rican
7 = Panamanian
8 = Colombian
9 = Ecuadorian
10 = Bolivian
11 = Peruvian
12 = Paraguayan
13 = Chilean
14 = Uruguayan
15 = Brazilian
16 = Venezuelan
17 = Argentine
21 = Dominican
22 = Haitian
23 = Jamaican
24 = Colombian
25 = Trinidadian
26 = Belizean
27 = Surinamese
40 = American
41 = Canadian

Stratum_code
2701 = Paramaribo
2702 = Wanica / Para
2703 = Nickerie / Coronie / Saramancca
2704 = Commewijne / Marowijne
2705 = Brokopondo / Sipaliwini

Province or department
2701 = Paramaribo
2702 = Wanica
2703 = Para
2704 = Nickerie
2705 = Coronie
2706 = Saramacca
2707 = Commewijne
2708 = Marowijne
2709 = Brokopondo
2710 = Sipaliwini

District/parish/etc.
13 = Jongens Interna"At 1, Hk, Geivjin I-imercuriusstr.
51 = Kong Ngie Tong Sang, Dr.Sophie Redmondstr.
133 = Grmf Von Zinzendorfsch. -2, Gonggrijpstr. 29
146 = H, P.G, Latou Rschool, Sapakarastraat 55
148 = St.Herman Jozefschool I, Franklynweg 5-7
156 = Kamtaschool 3, Hk.Rust En Werk-/Latourweg
184 = Bestuurskant. Pontbuiten 1, I. Gandhiweg
227 = Sportcomplex'de Hut", Henri Fernandesweg 129
230 = Wim Bosverschuursch. Mulo 2, Boulangerstr. 5
239 = Maha Rishi Dayanandschool 3, Canadastraat 14
244 = Raymond Van Gennepschool 1..1, Welgelegenstraat
278 = Shri Sivaschool, Hanna'slustweg Perc,No.1 52
294 = O.S,Helena Christing ,1, Helena Christinaweg ,10
326 = O.S.Garntzoenspad 1, Garniz.Pad Perc.341 (Upkar)
330 = Zaal's.V. Manhattan', Domburg 11e Str Perc.238
345 = O.S.Bomapolder Serie 2 (1), Welgedacht B Weg
447 = O.S.Tamanredjo 1..1, Hadji Iding Soemitaweg
449 = O.S.Tamanredjo 2, [/Andoerweg Serie 2, 113
487 = G-lo- School 1. Commissaris Simonspolder
586 = O.S.Peu Et Content 4, Paulinestr.(Rensprojekt)

Urban / rural
1 = Urban
2 = Rural

Size of place
1 = Metropolitan
2 = Rural Areas

[Interviewer]
1 = Raynel Fraser
2 = Nicole Pieters
3 = Patrina Jarvis
4 = Julius Jarvis
5 = Ricardo Pollard
6 = Berryl Truiderman
7 = Durga Dhieredj
8 = Jehan Soekhnandan
9 = Jaya Jarvis
10 = Selaine Martosoedarmo
11 = Sadhoe Bhartiedebie
12 = Paulus Pearl
13 = Nancy Hardjopawiro
14 = Safora Nijon
15 = Andoime Seedo
16 = Selvin Bisschop
17 = Eric Koningferander
18 = Etman Xavier
19 = Oemraw Hrishikesh
20 = Elvira Lens
21 = Toflano Wongsowiredjo
22 = Frank Hupsel
23 = Vivian Hupsel-Doesburg
24 = Rambarath Prawin
25 = Mirreille Wongsoredjo
26 = Refano Wongsoredjo
27 = Andre Soredjo
28 = Riaaz Azad khan
29 = W.Badrie
30 = S. Saridin
31 = G. Soediredjo

[Note down; do not ask] Sex:
1 = Male
2 = Female

To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are... [Read options]?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat DISsatisfied
4 = Very DISsatisfied
88 = DK
98 = DA

COA4: Most serious problem faced by the country
1 = Economy, problems with, crisis of
2 = Inflation, high prices
3 = Unemployment
4 = Poverty
5 = Delinquency, crime
6 = Protests, strikes, road blocks...
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 = Population explosion
21 = Education, lack of, poor quality
22 = Health services, lack of
23 = Malnutrition
24 = Electricity, lack of
25 = Discrimination
26 = External debt
27 = Security (lack of)
30 = Armed conflict
31 = Kidnappings
32 = Forced displacement of persons
33 = Terrorism
55 = Housing
56 = Human rights, violations of
57 = Violence
58 = Inequality
59 = Politicians
60 = Transportation, problems of
61 = Impunity
70 = Other
88 = Doesn't know
98 = Doesn't answer

How would you describe the country's economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
88 = Doesn't know
98 = Doesn't answer

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
88 = Doesn't know
98 = Doesn't answer

In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from... A member of Parliament
1 = Yes
2 = Nee
88 = DK
98 = DA

Did they resolve your issue or request?
1 = Yes
2 = Nee
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

Would you say that the services the ressort commission is providing to the people are...? [Read options]
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
88 = DK
98 = DA

In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood? Please, tell me if you did it at least once a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year or never in last 12 months.
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
88 = DK
98 = DA

Meetings of associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them...
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

On what step of the ladder do you feel at this moment? Please choose the ladder that represents best your opinion.[Point out the number on the card that represents "the worst life possible" and the number that represents "the best life possible". Indicate
0 = 0 Worst life
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Best life
88 = DK
98 = DA

[TAKE BACK CARD A] Now, speaking of the people from around here, would you say that people in this community are very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...? [Read options]
1 = Very trustworthy
2 = Somewhat trustworthy
3 = Not very trustworthy
4 = Untrustworthy
88 = DK
98 = DA

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?
1 = 1 Left
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Right
88 = DK
98 = DA

[Take back card B] In the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march?
1 = Yes
2 = No
88 = DK
98 = DA

Times
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

What was the purpose of the demonstration or protest? [Don't read options. ONLY MARK ONE ANSWER. If the respondent participated in more than one, ask about the most recent protest. If the protest had more than one purpose, ask for the most important.]
1 = Economic factors (work, prices, inflation, lack of opportunities)
2 = Education (lack of opportunities, high tuition, poor quality, education policy)
3 = Political topics (protest against laws, parties or political candidates, exclusion, corruption)
4 = Security problems (crime, militias, gangs)
5 = Human rights
6 = Environmental themes
7 = Lack of public services
8 = Other
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

When there is high unemployment
1 = A military take-over of the state would be justified
2 = A military take-over of the state would not be justified
88 = DK
98 = DA

Do you believe that when Suriname is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to close National Assembly and govern without National Assembly?
1 = Yes, it is justified
2 = No, it is not justified
88 = DK
98 = DA

Thinking of that the last crime of which you were a victim, from the list I am going to read to you, what kind of crime was it? [Read the options]
1 = Unarmed robbery, NO assault or physical threats
2 = Unarmed robbery WITH assault or physical threats
3 = Armed robbery
4 = Assault but not robbery
5 = Rape or sexual assault
6 = Kidnapping
7 = Vandalism
8 = Burglary of your home
10 = Extortion
11 = Other
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

¿Could you tell me, in what place that last crime occurred? [Read options]
1 = In your home
2 = In this neighborhood
3 = In this ressort
4 = In this ressort
5 = In another country
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

In order to catch criminals, do you believe that the authorities should always abide by the law or that occassionaly they can cross the line?
1 = Should always abide by the law
2 = Occasionally can cross the line
88 = DK
98 = DA

Speaking of the neighborhood where you live and thinking of the possibility of being assaulted or robbed, do you feel very safe, somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe or very unsafe?
1 = Very safe
2 = Somewhat safe
3 = Somewhat unsafe
4 = Very unsafe
88 = DK
98 = DA

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? [Read the options]
1 = Very much
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
88 = DK
98 = DA

If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty? [Read the options]
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
88 = DK
98 = DA

I am going to ask you a series of questions. I am going to ask you that you use the numbers provided in the ladder to answer. Remember, you can use any number. To what extent do you think the courts in Suriname guarantee a fair trial? (Read: If you think t
1 = 1 Not at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 A lot
88 = DK
98 = DA

[Take back card C] How worried are you that there will be a violent attack by terrorists in {PAIS} in the next 12 months? Are you very, somewhat, a little, or not at all worried, or would you say that you have not thought much about this?
1 = Very worried
2 = Somewhat worried
3 = A little worried
4 = Not at all worried
5 = Haven't thought much about this
88 = DK
98 = DA

Now speaking of the National Assembly, and thinking of members as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the members of the National Assembly are performing their jobs: very well, well, neither well nor
1 = Very well
2 = Well
3 = Neither well nor poorly (fair)
4 = Poorly
5 = Very poorly
88 = DK
98 = DA

It is necessary for the progress of this country that our presidents limit the voice and vote of opposition parties, how much do you agree or disagree with that view?
1 = 1 Strongly disagree
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Strongly agree
88 = DK
98 = DA

[Take back Card D] In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way democracy works in Suriname?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
88 = DK
98 = DA

In your opinion, is Suriname 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
88 = DK
98 = DA

Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
1 = 1 Strongly disapprove
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Strongly approve
88 = DK
98 = DA

Which of the following statements do you agree with the most:
1 = For people like me it doesn't matter whether a regime is democratic or non-democratic, OR
2 = Democracy is preferable to any other form of government, OR
3 = Under some circumstances an authoritarian government may be preferable to a democratic one.
88 = DK
98 = DA

Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
1 = Iron fist
2 = Participation for all
88 = DK
98 = DA

There are people who say that we need a strong leader who does not have to be elected by the vote of the people. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think? [Read the options]
1 = We need a strong leader who does not have to be elected
2 = Electoral democracy is the best
88 = DK
98 = DA

During election 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? [Read the options]
1 = Frequently
2 = Occasionally
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
88 = DK
98 = DA

There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last elections of 2005?
1 = Yes, worked
2 = Did not work
88 = DK
98 = DA

Has a police officer asked you for a bribe in the last twelve months?
0 = No
1 = Yes
88 = DK
98 = DA

In the last twelve months, to process any kind of document like a permit, for example, did you have to pay any money beyond that required by law?
0 = No
1 = Yes
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is [Read]
1 = Very common
2 = Common
3 = Uncommon, or
4 = Very uncommon?
88 = DK
98 = DA

[Take back Card D] Some say that our country is suffering a very serious economic crisis, others say that we are suffering but it is not very serious, while others say that there isn't any economic crisis. What do you think? [Read options]
1 = We are suffering a very serious economic crisis
2 = We are suffering a crisis but it is not very serious, or
3 = No economic crisis
88 = DK
98 = DA

Who is the most to blame for the current economic crisis in our country from among the following: [READ LIST]
1 = The previous government
2 = The current government
3 = Ourselves, the Surinameses
4 = The rich people of our country
5 = The problems of democracy
6 = The rich countries [Accept also Unites States, England, France, Germany, and Japan]
7 = The economic system of the country, or
8 = Never have thought about it
77 = [Don't read] Other
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

Are you registered to vote?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Being processed
88 = DK
98 = DA

Did you vote in the last ELECTIONS of 2005?
1 = Voted
2 = Did not vote
88 = DK
98 = DA

Who did you vote for in the last elections of 2005? [DON'T READ THE LIST]
0 = None (Blank ballot or spoiled or null ballot)
77 = Other
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP
2701 = Alternative-1 or A-1 [Kenneth VAN GENDEREN]
2702 = Democrats of the 21st Century or D-21 [Soewarto MOESTADJA]
2703 = Nieuw Suriname or NS [Radjen Nanan PANDAY]
2704 = Political Wing of the FAL or PVF [Jiwan SITAL]
2705 = Trefpunt 2000 or T-2000 [Arti JESSURUN]
2706 = General Interior Development Party or ABOP [Ronnie BRUNSWIJK]
2707 = National Democratic Party or NDP [Desire BOUTERSE]
2708 = New Front for Democracy and Development or NF [Winston JESSURUN]
2709 = National Party Suriname or NPS [Ronald VENETIAAN]
2710 = United Reform Party or VHP [Ramdien SARDJOE]
2711 = Pertjaja Luhur or PL [Salam Paul SOMOHARDJO]
2712 = Surinamese Labor Party or SPA [Siegfried GILDS]
2713 = Party for Democracy and Development in Unity or DOE [Marten SCHALKWIJK]
2714 = People's Alliance for Progress or VVV [Jules WIJDENBOSCH]
2715 = Grassroots Party for Renewal and Democracy or BVD [Tjan GOBARDHAN]
2716 = Party for National Unity and Solidarity of the Highest Order or KTPI [Willy SOEMITA]
2717 = Party for Progression, Justice, and Perseverance or PPRS [Renee KAIMAN]
2718 = Pendawalima or PL [Raymond SAPOEN]
2719 = Progressive Laborers and Farmers Union or PALU [Jim HOK]
2720 = Progressive Political Party or PPP [Surinder MUNGRA]
2721 = Seeka [Paul ABENA]
2722 = Union of Progressive Surinamers or UPS [Sheoradj PANDAY]

Which political party do you identify with? [Don't read the list]
0 = None (Blank ballot or spoiled or null ballot)
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP
2701 = Alternative-1 or A-1 [Kenneth VAN GENDEREN]
2702 = Democrats of the 21st Century or D-21 [Soewarto MOESTADJA]
2703 = Nieuw Suriname or NS [Radjen Nanan PANDAY]
2704 = Political Wing of the FAL or PVF [Jiwan SITAL]
2705 = Trefpunt 2000 or T-2000 [Arti JESSURUN]
2706 = General Interior Development Party or ABOP [Ronnie BRUNSWIJK]
2707 = National Democratic Party or NDP [Desire BOUTERSE]
2708 = New Front for Democracy and Development or NF [Winston JESSURUN]
2709 = National Party Suriname or NPS [Ronald VENETIAAN]
2710 = United Reform Party or VHP [Ramdien SARDJOE]
2711 = Pertjaja Luhur or PL [Salam Paul SOMOHARDJO]
2712 = Surinamese Labor Party or SPA [Siegfried GILDS]
2713 = Party for Democracy and Development in Unity or DOE [Marten SCHALKWIJK]
2714 = People's Alliance for Progress or VVV [Jules WIJDENBOSCH]
2715 = Grassroots Party for Renewal and Democracy or BVD [Tjan GOBARDHAN]
2716 = Party for National Unity and Solidarity of the Highest Order or KTPI [Willy SOEMITA]
2717 = Party for Progression, Justice, and Perseverance or PPRS [Renee KAIMAN]
2718 = Pendawalima or PL [Raymond SAPOEN]
2719 = Progressive Laborers and Farmers Union or PALU [Jim HOK]
2720 = Progressive Political Party or PPP [Surinder MUNGRA]
2721 = Seeka [Paul ABENA]
2722 = Union of Progressive Surinamers or UPS [Sheoradj PANDAY]

If the next presidential elections were being held this week, what would you do? [Read options]
1 = Wouldn't vote
2 = Would vote for the incumbent candidate or party
3 = Would vote for a candidate or party different from the current government
4 = Would go to vote but would leave the ballot blank or would purposely cancel my vote
88 = DK
98 = DA

In recent years and thinking about election campaigns, has a candidate or someone from a political party offered you something, like a favor, food, or any other benefit or thing in return for your vote or support? Has this happened often, sometimes or neve
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Never
88 = DK
98 = DA

And thinking of the last time this happened; did what they offer make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate or party that offered you those goods?
1 = More likely
2 = Less likely
3 = Equally likely
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

How many years of schooling have you completed
0 = None
1 = School 1
2 = School 2
3 = School 3
4 = School 4
5 = School 5
6 = School 6
7 = Middle school 1
8 = Middle school 2
9 = Middle school 3
10 = Middle school 4
11 = High school 1
12 = High school 2
13 = High school 3/Post-secondary, not university 1
14 = High school 4/University 1/Post-secondary, not university 2
15 = University 2/Post-secondary, not university 3
16 = University 3
17 = University 4
18 = University 5+
88 = DK
98 = DA

What was the highest level of education that you have reached?
0 = None
1 = School
2 = Middle school
3 = High school
4 = University
5 = Post-secondary, not university
88 = DK
98 = DA

What was the last year of {EDlevel} that you completed?
88 = DK
98 = DA
101 = 1 jaar
102 = 2 jaar
103 = 3 jaar
104 = 4 jaar
105 = 5 jaar
106 = 6 jaar
207 = 1 jaar
208 = 2 jaar
209 = 3 jaar
210 = 4 jaar
311 = 1 jaar
312 = 2 jaar
313 = 3 jaar
314 = 4 jaar
414 = 1 jaar
415 = 2 jaar
416 = 3 jaar
417 = 4 jaar
418 = 5 jaar
513 = 1 jaar
514 = 2 jaar
515 = 3 jaar

Years
888 = DK
988 = DA

Within five years, do you see yourself playing some role in the country's politics, for example...[Read options, only mark one answer]
1 = Participating in a non-governmental organization (NGO), community association or political party
2 = Running for some public office in elections
3 = Participating in a revolutionary movement
4 = None of the above
5 = [Do not Read] Other
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

What issues or problems frequently worry you? [Don't read options, only mark one answer] [If the respondent answers "the future" ask: "What things about the future worry you?"]
1 = Work, employment, salary, income, economic or workforce stability
2 = Having a good time, parties, sports, clubs, dates, girlfriend/boyfriend, starting a family, girls or boys
3 = Material possessions (clothes and shoes, cell phones, ipods, computers)
4 = Getting or finishing education, paying for education
5 = Security, crime, gangs
6 = Interpersonal relationships (relationships with parents, family, friends, and others)
7 = Health
8 = Environment
9 = Situation of the country
10 = Nothing, not worried about anything
11 = Other response
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

In your opinion, generally speaking, is the country moving in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
1 = Correct
2 = Wrong
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

Could you tell me, what is your main source of information about the country's situation? [Don't read options, only mark one answer]
1 = TV
2 = Newspaper
3 = Radio
4 = Church
5 = Community center
6 = School
7 = Family members
8 = Coworkers or school colleagues
9 = Friends
10 = Neighbors
11 = Internet outlets (excluding newspapers)
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

What is your religion, if ini wan? [Do not read options] [If the respondent says that he/she has no religion, probe to see if he/she should be located in option 4 or 11]
1 = Catholic
2 = Protestant, Mainline Protestant of Protestant non-Evangelical (Christian; Calvinist; Lutheran; Methodist; Presbyterian;
3 = Non-Christian Eastern Religions (Islam; Buddhist; Hinduism; Taoist; Confucianism; Baha'i)
4 = None (Believes in a Supreme Entity but does not belong to any religion)
5 = Evangelical and Pentecostal (Evangelical; Pentecostals; Church of God; Assemblies of God; Universal Church of the Kingdo
6 = LDS (Mormon)
7 = Traditional Religions or Native Religions (Candomblé, Voodoo, Rastafarian, Mayan Traditional Religion; Umbanda; Maria Lo
10 = Jewish (Orthodox; Conservative; Reform)
11 = Agnostic, atheist (Does not believe in God)
12 = Jehovah's Witness
88 = DK
98 = DA

What is your religion, if any? [Do not read options] [If the respondent says that he has no religion, probe to see if he believes in a Supreme Entity but does not belong to any religions or he is an agnostic, or atheist]
402 = Believe in a Supreme Entity but do not belong to any religion
512 = International Church of the Foursquare Gospel

How often do you attend religious services? [Read options]
1 = More than once per week
2 = Once per week
3 = Once a month
4 = Once or twice a year
5 = Never or almost never
88 = DK
98 = DA

Please, could you tell me how important is religion in your life? [Read options]
1 = Very important
2 = Rather important
3 = Not very important
4 = Not at all important
88 = DK
98 = DA

[Give Card F] Into which of the following income ranges does the total monthly income of this household fit, including remittances from abroad and the income of all the working adults and children? [If the interviewee does not get it, ask: Which is the tot
0 = [0] No income
1 = [1] Less than SRD 75
2 = [2] SRD 76 - SRD 150
3 = [3] SRD 151 - SRD 300
4 = [4] SRD 301 - SRD 450
5 = [5] SRD 451 - SRD 600
6 = [6] SRD 601 - SRD 900
7 = [7] SRD 901 - SRD 1200
8 = [8] SRD 1201 - SRD 1500
9 = [9] SRD 1501 - SRD 2250
10 = [10] More than SRD 2251
88 = DK
98 = DA

To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad? [Read Options]
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = Nothing
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

In the last twelve months, has the amount of money that you receive from abroad decreased, increased, stayed the same, or you did not receive remittances from abroad in the last twelve months?
1 = Increased
2 = Stayed the same
3 = Decreased
4 = Did not receive remittances from abroad in the last twelve months
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

Do you have close relatives who used to live in this household and are now living abroad? [If answer "Yes", Ask where][Don't Read]
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
5 = Yes, In Netherlands\du\In Nederland
88 = DK
98 = DA

How often do you communicate with them?
1 = Every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

The salary that you receive and total family income: [ Read the options]
1 = Is good enough for you and you can save from it
2 = Is just enough for you, so that you do not have major problems
3 = Is not enough for you and you are stretched
4 = Is not enough for you and you are having a hard time
88 = DK
98 = DA

Over the past two years, has the income of your household: [Read options]
1 = Increased?
2 = Remained the same?
3 = Decreased?
88 = DK
98 = DA

What was the main reason why the income of your household decreased in the past two years? [Do not read options]
1 = Reduction in hours of work or salary
2 = A member of the household lost his or her job
3 = Reduction in sales/Business not good
4 = A family business went into bankruptcy
5 = Remittances from abroad decreased or stopped
6 = A member of the household who received income was sick, died, or left the household
7 = Natural disaster /lost of crop
8 = Other
9 = Everything is more expensive/income is not enough
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

What is your marital status? [Don't read options]
1 = Single
2 = Married
3 = Common law marriage
4 = Divorced
5 = Separated
6 = Widowed
88 = DK
98 = DA

Children
0 = None
88 = DK
98 = DA

Children
0 = None
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

Do you consider yourself white, mestizo, indigenous, black, mulatto, or of another race? [If respondent says Afro-Surinamese, mark (4) Black]
1 = White
2 = Amerindian
3 = Afro-Surinamese
5 = Mixed
6 = Chinese
7 = Other
9 = Hindustani (East Indians)
10 = Javanese
11 = Maroons
13 = Jews
88 = DK
98 = DA

What is your mother tongue, that is the language you spoke first at home when you were a child? [Do not read the options]
88 = DK
98 = DA
2701 = Dutch
2702 = Sarnami
2704 = Javaans
2705 = Arowaks
2706 = Caraibs
2707 = Saramaccaans
2708 = Aucaans
2709 = Paramaccaans
2710 = Chinese
2711 = Portugese
2712 = English
2713 = French
2714 = Other

Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet? [Read options]
1 = Daily
2 = A few times a week
3 = A few times a month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
88 = DK
98 = DA

What is the name of the current president of the United States? [Don't read, Barak Obama, accept Obama]
1 = Correct
2 = Incorrect
88 = Do not know
98 = No answer

Television
0 = No
1 = Yes

Vehicle/car How many?
0 = Nee
1 = One
2 = Two
3 = Three or more

How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently... [Read the options]
1 = Working?
2 = Not working, but have a job?
3 = Actively looking for a job?
4 = A student?
5 = Taking care of the home?
6 = Retired, a pensioner or permanently disabled to work
7 = Not working and not looking for a job?
88 = DK
98 = DA

In this job are you: [Read the options]
1 = A salaried employee of the government or an independent state-owned enterprise?
2 = A salaried employee in the private sector?
3 = Owner or partner in a business
4 = Self-employed
5 = Unpaid worker
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

Have you lost your job in the past two years? [Read options]
1 = Yes, you lost your job but found a new one
2 = Yes, you lost your job and have not found a new one
3 = No did not lose your job
4 = Did not work because you decided not to work or disabilities
88 = DK
98 = DA

Which pension plan do you have? [Read Options]
1 = Government pensions
2 = Public or state company penisons
3 = Private company pensions
4 = Private insurance pensions
5 = AOV only
7 = Other
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

During the past 12 months, have you made any payment to your retirement/pension account? [Read Options]
1 = Every month
2 = At least once or twice a year, or
3 = Has not contributed
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

Is the medical insurance [Read options]
1 = From the government, as part of health insurance for the poor
2 = Another government plan, national Health company (SZF)
3 = Private company health pensions
4 = [Don't read] Have both, from the government and private plan
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

In your medical insurance plan, are you the principal or beneficiary?
1 = Principal
2 = Beneficiary
88 = DK
98 = DA
99 = INAP

[When the interview is complete, WITHOUT asking, please use the color chart and circle the number that most closely corresponds to the color of the face the respondent] [Mark (97) only if, for some reason, you could not see the face of the respondent]
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = 11
97 = 97

Questionnaire language
1 = Spanish
2 = English
3 = Sranan tongo (Taki Taki)
4 = Dutch