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Household and Individual ICT Access and Usage Survey 2005-2008

Africa, 2005 - 2008
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AFR_2005_RIAS_v01_M
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Research ICT Africa
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Data file: rias-2005-2008-hh

Household level ICT access and usage data

Cases: 22446
Variables: 1350

Variables

t_2
How many hours a day do you watch Television on average?
t_3
Where do you watch television mainly?
t_4
What programmes do you view most?
t_5_1
market information - Which of your information
t_5_2
weather information - Which of your information
t_5_3
job opportunities - Which of your information
t_5_4
entertainment - Which of your information
t_5_5
health information - Which of your information
t_5_6
agricultural advisory services - Which of your information
t_5_8
local government information - Which of your information
t_5_7
other educational information - Which of your information
t_6
Do you talk to other people about what you see on TV?
t_7
Does Watching TV help you to find jobs?
t_8
Have you ever paid someone to be able to watch TV
t_9
Have you ever charged someone to watch TV
t_10_1
not interested - If you don|t watch TV, w
t_10_2
house has no electricity - If you don|t watch TV, w
t_10_3
cannot afford a TV set - If you don|t watch TV, w
t_10_4
cannot afford TV licence - If you don|t watch TV, w
t_10_5
other - If you don|t watch TV, w
r_1
Do you listen to radio?
r_1re
recoded r.1
r_2
Do you own a personal radio which you can use at any time?
r_3
How many hours a day do you listen to RADIO on average?
r_4
Where do you listen to radio mainly
r_5
What programmes do you listen to most?
r_6_1
Market Information - Which of your information
r_6_2
Weather Information - Which of your information
r_6_3
Job opportunities - Which of your information
r_6_4
Entertainment - Which of your information
r_6_8
local government information - Which of your information
r_6_5
Health information - Which of your information
r_6_6
Agricultural advisory services - Which of your information
r_6_7
Other educational information - Which of your information
r_7
Do you talk to other people about what you listed to on the Radio?
r_8
Does listening to the Radio help you to find jobs?
r_10
What type of radio sations are you listenting to most?
r_9_1
I don't like listening to radio
r_9_2
I cannot afford one and no one I know has one - If you do not listen to r
r_9_3
other - If you do not listen to r
pp_1
Have you used any PUBLIC PHONES during the past three months?
pp_2
On average how much do you spend monthly on using PUBLIC PHONES
lnpp2us
ln of public phone expenditure in US$
pp_2us
pp_2ppp
ppexpdisposable
pp expenditure divided by disposable income US$
ppexpdincome
pp expenditure divided by individual income US$
pp_3
What means of transport do you use to reach the nearest working PUBLIC PHONE fro
pp_4_1
do not have a fixed line phone at home - What are your main reason
pp_4_2
do not have a mobile phone - What are your main reason
pp_4_3
use it because it is cheaper - What are your main reason
pp_4_4
easier than having to recharge mobile - What are your main reason
pp_4_5
other - What are your main reason
pp_6
How often do you use a public phone?
pp_7_1
Calling fixed line phones - What do you usually use a
pp_7_2
Calling mobile phones - What do you usually use a
pp_7_3
International calls - What do you usually use a
pp_8_1
Price of calls - What makes you choose a p
pp_8_2
Convenience (eg close to my house/work/shop) - What makes you choose a p
pp_8_3
Security while using - What makes you choose a p
pp_8_4
Other - What makes you choose a p
pp_9_1
The same as you do now - If you were given your ow
pp_9_2
Only a very little more (up to 10% increase a month) - If you were given your ow
pp_9_3
Quite a bit more (11-30% increase a month) - If you were given your ow
pp_9_4
A lot more than you now (31 - 50% increase a month) - If you were given your ow
pp_9_5
Very much more that you do now ? it would change how I use the phone (51+% incre
pp_5_1
too inconvinient to use - Why are you not using pub
pp_5_2
not safe to use at night - Why are you not using pub
pp_5_3
too expensive - Why are you not using pub
pp_5_4
I prefer to use my phone at home - Why are you not using pub
pp_5_5
I prefer to use the fixed-line phone at work or at school - Why are you not usin
pp_5_6
I prefer to use my mobile - Why are you not using pub
pp_5_7
other - Why are you not using pub
wp_1
Do you have access to a telephone at work, on which you can receive calls?
wp_2
Can you use this telephone for personal use, to make calls to fixed line phones?
wp3
Can you use this telephone for personal use, to make calls to mobile phones?
wp_4
Do you save up on personal calls, so that you can make them from the WORK PHONE?
wp_5
On average, how many personal calls did you make last week from the WORK PHONE?
iu_1
Do you know what the Internet is?
iu_2
Do you ever use the Internet?
iu_3
Do you have an email address?
iu_3re
Do you have an email address? recoded
iu_4_1
socially communicate with friends &family - What are you using email
iu_4_2
communicate with colleagues for work purposes - What are you using email
iu_4_3
communicate with fellow students for study purposes - What are you using email
iu_4_4
interacting with local government - What are you using email
iu_4_5
business purposes - What are you using email
iu_4_6
other - What are you using email
iu_4a_1
at home - Where do you use the inte
iu_4a_2
at another persons HOME - Where do you use the inte
iu_4a_3
at an educational institution (school, university, etc.) - Where do you use the
iu_4a_4
CYBER CAFÉ /Internet, Café - Where do you use the inte
iu_4a_5
at work - Where do you use the inte
iu_4a_6
using a mobile phone - Where do you use the inte
iu_4a_7
library - Where do you use the inte
iu_4a_8
not at all - Where do you use the inte
iu_5
How often on average have you used the internet in the last 6 months?
iu_6
Would you say that compared to 6 MONTHS AGO, the number of HOURS A WEEK has
iu_7
On average, how much money do you spend PER WEEK on using the Internet? (in loca
iu_7us
us $
iu_7ppp
ppp
iu_8_1
there is no interesting content for me - What limits the usefulnes
iu_8_8
lack of local language content - What limits the usefulnes
iu_8_3
I do not know much about how to use the Internet - What limits the usefulnes
iu_8_2
I do not always have access to a computer with Internet connection - What limits
iu_8_4
the Internet is very slow - What limits the usefulnes
iu_8_5
cost of access - What limits the usefulnes
iu_8_6
lack of time - What limits the usefulnes
iu_8_7
other - What limits the usefulnes
iu_9_1
accessing the news - Which of these have you u
iu_9_2
sending and receiving emails - Which of these have you u
iu_9_3
playing online games - Which of these have you u
iu_9_4
finding information I am interested in - Which of these have you u
iu_9_5
downloading / listening to music - Which of these have you u
iu_9_6
making Internet phone calls (VoIP) - Which of these have you u
iu_9_7
education, as part of a course I was registered in - Which of these have you u
iu_9_8
education in general - Which of these have you u
iu_9_9
online banking - Which of these have you u
iu_9_10
chatting & exchanging messages - Which of these have you u
iu_9_11
paying bills online using credit cards - Which of these have you u
iu_9_13
researching as part of a training course or your education - Which of these have
iu_9_17
accessing local government services online - Which of these have you u
iu_9_18
Getting information for a friend or family member - Which of these have you u
iu_10
If Internet is used for business purposes please explain how:
eskills
min 0 max 6 eskills: search egine, email,cv, online discussion, voip call
skillprep
eskills2
min 0 max 7 eskills: search egine, email,cv, online discussion, voip call
iu_11_1
using a search engine to find information on the Internet - How confident would
iu_11_2
using e-mail to communicate with others - How confident would you 1 to 5
iu_11_6
typing a letter or CV on the computer - How confident would you 1 to 5
iu_11_7
participate in an online discussion forum on a topic of your interest - How conf
iu_11_8
making a call over the Internet - How confident would you 1 to 5
iu_11_3
downloading and installing software onto a computer - How confident would you 1
iu_11_4
identifying the cause for computer problems - How confident would you 1 to 5
iu_11_5
understanding text written in English - How confident would you 1 to 5
iu_12
How easy would it be for you, for instance in your household or circle of friend
iu_13_1
yes, if it helps me in my job or for my studies - Could you imagine taking
iu_13_2
no - Could you imagine taking
iu_13_3
only if I get a certificate for it - Could you imagine taking
iu_14
Do you know what broadband Internet access is?
iu_15a
Use Payment Ladder B and follow instructions. Highest Yes
iu_15b
Use Payment Ladder B and follow instructions. Lowest No
WTPB
Payment Ladder B (iu.15a + iu.15b)/2
WTPBus
Payment Ladder B US$
WTPBppp
Payment Ladder B PPP
lnWTPBus
iu_16_1
I do not have access to a computer - What are the reasons that
iu_16_2
I do not know how to use computers - What are the reasons that
iu_16_3
I do not want to use the INTERNET - What are the reasons that
iu_16_4
I have no one to email to - What are the reasons that
iu_16_7
I do not have access to any Internet facilities - What are the reasons that
iu_16_5
can?t read/write - What are the reasons that
iu_16_8
I can not afford to use the Internet - What are the reasons that
iu_16_6
0ther - What are the reasons that
m_1
Do you own mobile phone or active SIM card?
m_1re
mobile or Sim =1, else 0
m_2
When did YOU get your first MOBILE PHONE? (Year)
m_3
How many ACTIVE local MOBILE PHONE numbers (SIM cards) do you have?
m_3b
If you have multiple active SIMS how often do you change them?
m_4
Is it a prepaid or postpaid (contract) phone?
m_5_1
Making phone calls - What do you use your mobi
m_5_2
Receiving phone calls - What do you use your mobi
m_5_3
Sending SMS - What do you use your mobi
m_5_4
Receiving SMS - What do you use your mobi
m_5_5
Taking photos - What do you use your mobi
m_5_6
Taking video clips - What do you use your mobi
m_5_7
Sending MMS - What do you use your mobi
m_5_8
Receiving MMS - What do you use your mobi
m_5_9
I use it as a diary - What do you use your mobi
m_5_10
To send emails - What do you use your mobi
m_5_11
To receive emails - What do you use your mobi
m_5_12
I use it to keep time instead of a watch - What do you use your mobi
m_5_13
To conduct my banking - What do you use your mobi
m_5_14
To play games - What do you use your mobi
m_5_15
To send faxes - What do you use your mobi
m_5_16
To download music - What do you use your mobi
m_5_17
To listen to music - What do you use your mobi
m_5_18
Sending BEEPs, FLASHs, BUZZs, MISSED CALLs or a PLEASE CALL MEs - What do you us
m_5_19
Receiving BEEPs, FLASHs, BUZZs, MISSED CALLs or a PLEASE CALL MEs - What do you
m_6
How did you get your current (latest) mobile phone
m_7
What is the name of your current service provider (main provider if multiple SIM
m_8_13
Most of my friends and family members are on the same network - What are the mai
m_8_11
A hand set being offered (free) with the connection - What are the main reasons
m_8_1
I was interested in a particular package - What are the main reasons
m_8_2
Wider coverage (or the coverage I needed) - What are the main reasons
m_8_3
Range of services offered - What are the main reasons
m_8_4
Low connection charges - What are the main reasons
m_8_5
Better voice clarity/quality - What are the main reasons
m_8_6
Better customer service - What are the main reasons
m_8_7
Cheapest rates in general - What are the main reasons
m_8_8
No other available options - What are the main reasons
m_8_9
I got connected fast and conveniently - What are the main reasons
m_8_10
Reputation of the company - What are the main reasons
m_8_12
other - What are the main reasons
m_9
Could you tell me how much you spent last MONTH for mobile phone usage (monthly
m_9us
mobile expenditure US$
m_9ppp
mobile expenditure PPP
m_9dincome
monthly expenditure devided by disposable income
m_9iincome
mobile expenditure divided by individual income both in US
lnm9us
m_11
Is this expenditure more or less than usual, or the same?
m_10
Who pays your mobile expenses or bill?
m_12
How much are you currently paying for a one minute call to a mobile phone from t
m_12us
cost of a minute call US$
m_12ppp
cost of a minute call PPP
m_13
How much are you currently paying for sending a SMS? (0=do not know)
m_13us
cost of sms in US$
m_13ppp
cost of sms in ppp
m_14
Is the current cost of calls
m_15_1
Nothing ? currently on optimum use - What prevents you from ma
m_15_2
People I want to call have no phones - What prevents you from ma
m_15_3
Cost of calls - What prevents you from ma
m_15_4
Coverage - What prevents you from ma
m_15_5
Do not own a handset - What prevents you from ma
m_15_6
other - What prevents you from ma
m_16
If calls were cheaper would you:
m_17
Suppose the cost of using your phone came down by half. Which of these statemen
m_18
Suppose the cost of using your phone doubled. Which one of these statements best
m_19
Would you consider changing your service provider if you could keep your number
m_20
Have you ever ported your number to another network or switched providers?
m_21
What has stopped you from switching providers / porting your number?
m_23
How often do you send a BEEP, FLASH, BUZZ, MISSED CALL or a ?PLEASE CALL ME? to
m_24
How often are you receiving a BEEP, FLASH, BUZZ, MISSED CALL or a ?PLEASE CALL M
m_25_1
no - Do other people use your
m_25_2
yes, family members - Do other people use your
m_25_3
yes, friends - Do other people use your
m_25_4
yes, neighbours - Do other people use your
m_25_5
yes, work colleagues or fellow students - Do other people use your
m_26
Could you calculate on average how many SMS you send daily?
m_27
Could you calculate on average how many SMS you receive daily?
m_28
Do you ever let others use your mobile phone to send SMS?
m_29
To whom do you send SMSs to most?
m_30
From whom are you receiving SMSs most?
m_31_1
Using a mobile phone make my life easier - I am going to read out so
m_31_2
Using a Mobile Phone saves me TRAVELLING time & costs? - I am going to read out
m_31_3
Using a Mobile Phone helps me to stay informed about the latest news - I am goin
m_31_4
Using a Mobile Phone helps me to socialize - I am going to read out so
m_31_5
Using a Mobile Phone helps me to find jobs - I am going to read out so
m_31_6
Using a Mobile Phone provides me with a sense of security for the case of emerge
m_31_7
Using a Mobile Phone helps me to run my business - I am going to read out so
m_31_8
Using a Mobile Phone is fashionable - I am going to read out so
m_38
Who calls you most?
m_39
Whom are you calling most?
m_40
What was the main purpose of the last 10 calls that you received?
m_41
What was the main purpose of the last 10 calls that you made?
m_42
Have you ever transferred airtime (credit or units) to someone else?s mobile pho
m_43
How often a week are you transferring airtime to someone else?s mobile phone?
m_44_1
selling airtime to someone - Please state the main rea
m_44_2
paying for goods or services - Please state the main rea
m_44_3
as a favour to a friend or family member - Please state the main rea
m_44_4
other - Please state the main rea
m_45_1
zero transaction costs - What factors would make y
m_45_2
no loss if mobile phone gets stolen - What factors would make y
m_45_3
safe transaction with feedback on transfer - What factors would make y
m_45_4
wide acceptance of airtime as a means of payment - What factors would make y
m_45_5
other - What factors would make y
m_46
Have you ever received airtime from someone else?s mobile phone?
m_47
How often a week do you receive airtime on your mobile phone from someone else?
m_48_1
buying airtime from someone - Please state the main rea
m_48_2
being paid for goods or services - Please state the main rea
m_48_3
as a favour from a friend or family member - Please state the main rea
m_48_4
other - Please state the main rea
m_49_1
zero transaction costs - What factors would make y
m_49_2
no loss if mobile phone gets stolen - What factors would make y
m_49_3
safe transaction with feedback on transfer - What factors would make y
m_49_4
wide acceptance of airtime as a means of payment - What factors would make y
m_49_5
other - What factors would make y
m_50
If you were given a phone at a rate which you can very much afford (this would i
m_61_1
Cost of buying a SIM card - Why don|t you have a own
m_61_2
Cost of calls - Why don|t you have a own
m_61_3
No access to a handset to use the SIM card in - Why don|t you have a own
m_61_4
There is no mobile coverage where I live - Why don|t you have a own
m_61_5
I don't have anyone to call
m_61_6
I use a fixed line phone - Why don|t you have a own
m_61_7
I use a community / public payphone - Why don|t you have a own
m_61_8
other - Why don|t you have a own
m_62_1
I cannot afford my own handset (mobile phone) - Why don|t you have a mobi
m_62_2
There is no coverage where I live and when I am in somewhere where there is cove
m_62_3
We do not have electricity at home to charge the mobile phone - Why don|t you ha
m_62_4
other - Why don|t you have a mobile
m_51
Use payment ladder C and follow instructions: Highest Yes
WTPC
WTP Mobile monthly local
WTPCppp
WTP Mobile monthly ppp
WTPCus
WTP Mobile monthly US
WTPCus1
WTP C 1 us$ or more
WTPCus2
WTP C 2 us$ or more
WTPCus5
WTP C 5 us$ or more
lnWTPCus
m_53
Use payment ladder D and follow instructions: Highest Yes
m_54
Use payment ladder D and follow instructions: Lowest No
WTPD
WTP handset
WTPDus
WTP handset US$
WTPDppp
WTP handset PPP
WTPDus10
WTP D 10 us$ or more
WTPDus15
WTP D 15 us$ or more
WTPDus20
WTP D 20 us$ or more
lnWTPDus
ln(WTPD)
lnWTPEus
ln(WTPE)
m_70
Use payment ladder E and follow instructions: Highest Yes
m_71
Use payment ladder E and follow instructions: Lowest No
Total: 1350
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