Household back-checked?
1 = Yes
2 = No

Urban or Rural Primary Sampling Unit
-1 = Missing
1 = Urban
2 = Rural

Province or region (County)
-1 = Missing
380 = Bomi
381 = Bong
382 = Gbarpolu
383 = Grand Bassa
384 = Grand Cape Mount
385 = Grand Gedeh
386 = Grand Kru
387 = Lofa
388 = Margibi
389 = Maryland
390 = Montserrado
391 = Nimba
392 = Rivercess
393 = River Gee
394 = Sinoe

EA-SVC-A. Electricity grid in the PSU/EA
-1 = Missing
0 = No
1 = Yes
9 = Can't Determine

Reason for Unsuccessful Call Household 1
1 = Refused to be interviewed
2 = Person selected was never at home after at least two visits
3 = Household/Premises empty for the survey period
4 = Not a citizen/Spoke only a foreign language
5 = Deaf/Did not speak a survey language
6 = Did not fit gender quota
7 = No adults in household
8 = Other (specify)
997 = Not Applicable

Previous interview, gender
-1 = Missing
0 = First Interview
1 = Male
2 = Female

This interview, gender
-1 = Missing
1 = Male
2 = Female

Number of calls
-1 = Missing
1 = 1 Call
2 = 2 Calls

Q1. Age
-1 = Missing
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q2. Head of household
-1 = Missing
0 = No
1 = Yes
9 = Don't know

Q3. Language of respondent
-1 = Missing
1 = English
380 = Bassa
381 = Belle
382 = Dei
383 = Gbandi
384 = Gio
385 = Gola
386 = Grebo
387 = Kissi
388 = Kpelle
389 = Krahn
390 = Kru
391 = Lorma
392 = Mandingo
393 = Mano
394 = Mende
395 = Vai
396 = Simple Liberian English
397 = Sarpo
995 = Other (Specify)
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q4a. Country's present economic condition
-1 = Missing
1 = Very Bad
2 = Fairly Bad
3 = Neither good nor bad
4 = Fairly Good
5 = Very good
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q5. Your living conditions vs. others
-1 = Missing
1 = Much worse
2 = Worse
3 = Same
4 = Better
5 = Much better
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q8a. How often gone without food
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Just once or twice
2 = Several times
3 = Many times
4 = Always
9 = Don't Know [DNR]
998 = Refused

Q8e. How often gone without cash income
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Just once or twice
2 = Several times
3 = Many times
4 = Always
9 = Don't Know
998 = Refused

Q9a. How often feared crime in home
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Just once or twice
2 = Several times
3 = Many times
4 = Always
9 = Don't Know [DNR]
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q10. Abandon economic reforms vs. accept hardships
-1 = Missing
1 = Agree Very Strongly With Statement 1
2 = Agree With Statement 1
3 = Agree With Statement 2
4 = Agree Very Strongly With Statement 2
5 = Agree With Neither
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q12a. Radio news
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Less than once a month
2 = A few times a month
3 = A few times a week
4 = Every day
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q13. Interest in public affairs
-1 = Missing
0 = Not at all interested
1 = Not very interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Very interested
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q14. Discuss politics
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Occasionally
2 = Frequently
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q15a. Freedom to say what you think
-1 = Missing
1 = Not at all free
2 = Not very free
3 = Somewhat free
4 = Completely free
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q22a. Member of religious group
-1 = Missing
0 = Not a Member
1 = Inactive Member
2 = Active Member
3 = Official Leader
4 = Completely free
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q23a. Attend a community meeting
-1 = Missing
0 = Would never do this
1 = Would if had the chance
2 = Once or twice
3 = Several times
4 = Often
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q23d. Voted last election
-1 = Missing
0 = You were not registered or you were too young to vote
1 = You voted in the elections
2 = You decided not to vote
3 = You could not find the polling station
4 = You were prevented from voting
5 = You did not have time to vote
6 = Did not vote for some other reason
9 = Don't Know / Can't remember
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q24a. Make local government councilors listen
-1 = Missing
0 = Not at all likely
1 = Not very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Very likely
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q25a. Contact local government official
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Only once
2 = A few times
3 = Often
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q26a. Contact formal leader alone or with group
-1 = Missing
1 = Alone
2 = With a group
7 = Not applicable (did not contact any)
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q26b. Contact formal leader: community or personal problem
-1 = Missing
1 = Community problem
2 = Personal problem
7 = Not applicable (did not contact any)
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q29a. Reject one-party rule
-1 = Missing
1 = Strongly Disapprove
2 = Disapprove
3 = Neither Approve Nor Disapprove
4 = Approve
5 = Strongly Approve
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q30. Support for democracy
-1 = Missing
1 = STATEMENT 3: For someone like me, it doesn't matter what kind of government we have
2 = STATEMENT 2: In some circumstances, a non-democratic government can be preferable
3 = STATEMENT 1: Democracy is preferable to any other kind of government
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q40a. Most important national priority
-1 = Missing
1 = Maintaining order in the nation
2 = Giving people more say in government decisions
3 = Protecting people's right to live freely
4 = Improving economic conditions for the poor
5 = None of these
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q41a2. Identify Representative to National Legislature (code)
-1 = Missing
1 = Know But Can't Remember
2 = Incorrect Guess
3 = Correct Name
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q42a. Extent of democracy
-1 = Missing
1 = Not a democracy
2 = A democracy, with major problems
3 = A democracy, but with minor problems
4 = A full democracy
8 = Do not understand question /do not understand what 'democrac
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q43. Satisfaction with democracy
-1 = Missing
0 = Liberia is not a democracy
1 = Not at all satisfied
2 = Not very satisfied
3 = Fairly satisfied
4 = Very satisfied
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q44a. Courts make binding decisions
-1 = Missing
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neither Agree Nor Disagree
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q45a. How often party competition leads to conflict
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Rarely
2 = Often
3 = Always
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q45f-LIB. Granted amnesty vs. Hold accountable and face consequences
0 = Missing
1 = Agree Very Strongly With Statement 1
2 = Agree With Statement 1
3 = Agree With Statement 2
4 = Agree Very Strongly With Statement 2
5 = Agree With Neither
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q47. How much fear political intimidation or violence
-1 = Missing
0 = A lot
1 = Somewhat
2 = A little bit
3 = Not at all
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q49a. Trust president
-1 = Missing
0 = Not at all
1 = Just a little
2 = Somewhat
3 = A lot
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q50a. Corruption: office of the Presidency
-1 = Missing
0 = None
1 = Some of them
2 = Most of them
3 = All of them
9 = Don't know/Haven't heard
998 = Refused

Q51a. Pay bribe for: document or permit
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Once or Twice
2 = A Few Times
3 = Often
7 = No experience with this in past year
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q52. Most important responsibility of Representative to National Legislature
-1 = Missing
1 = Listen to constituents and represent their needs.
2 = Deliver jobs or development to their constituents
3 = Make laws for the good of the country.
4 = Monitor the president and his government.
5 = None of these
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q53a. Time Representatives to National Legislature should spend
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = At least once a year
2 = At least once a month
3 = At least weekly
4 = Almost all of their time
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q54a. Representatives to National Legislature listen
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Only Sometimes
2 = Often
3 = Always
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q56pt1. Most important problems - 1st response
0 = Nothing no problem
1 = Management of the economy
2 = Wages, incomes and salaries
3 = Unemployment
4 = Poverty/ destitution
5 = Rates and Taxes
6 = Loans/ credit
7 = Farming/ agriculture
8 = Food shortage/ famine
9 = Drought
10 = Land
11 = Transportation
12 = Communications
13 = Infrastructure/ roads
14 = Education
15 = Housing
16 = Electricity
17 = Water supply
18 = Orphans/ street children/ homeless chilren
19 = Services (other)
20 = Health
21 = AIDS
22 = Sickness / Disease
23 = Crime and Security
24 = Corruption
25 = Political violence
26 = Political vinstability/ political division/ ethnic tension
27 = Discrimination/ inequality
28 = Gender issues/ women's rights
29 = Democracy/ political rights
30 = War (international)
31 = Civil war
32 = Agricultural marketing
995 = Other (i.e., some other problem)
996 = No further reply
999 = Don't know

Q57a. Handling managing the economy
-1 = Missing
1 = Very Badly
2 = Fairly Badly
3 = Fairly Well
4 = Very Well
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q58a. Primary responsibility: keeping the community clean
-1 = Missing
1 = Central Government
2 = Local Government
3 = Traditional Leaders
4 = Members of the Community
5 = None of them
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q61. How much ordinay person can do to solve local problems
-1 = Missing
1 = Nothing
2 = A small amount
3 = Some
4 = A great deal
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q62a1. Any problems with how local gov't is run in the past year
-1 = Missing
0 = No
1 = Yes
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q62a. How often: discuss with others
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Once or twice
2 = Several times
3 = Many times
7 = Not applicable/Saw no problems
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q63a. Local councilor qualifications: education
-1 = Missing
1 = Very Unqualified
2 = Fairly Unqualified
3 = Fairly Qualified
4 = Very Qualified
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q63e-LIB. Best way to select local government officials
-1 = Missing
1 = Through appointment by the president
2 = Through election by the people of the community
3 = Through consultation and agreement among community opinion l
4 = Through consultation and agreement among different groups in
5 = Through some other method
9 = Don't know/have not thought enough about this
998 = Refused

Q64a. Payments made: fees for government service
-1 = Missing
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q65. Traditional leaders influence governing local community
-1 = Missing
1 = None
2 = A small amount
3 = Some
4 = A great deal
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q66. Traditional leaders more or less influence
-1 = Missing
1 = Decrease a lot
2 = Decrease somewhat
3 = Stay the same
4 = Increase somewhat
5 = Increase a lot
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q67. Traditional leaders sit on local government council
-1 = Missing
0 = No, should not have seats on council
1 = Yes, should have seats elected by people
2 = Yes, should have seats appointed by government officials
3 = Yes, should have seats selected in some other way
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q70a. Performance: President
-1 = Missing
1 = Strongly Disapprove
2 = Disapprove
3 = Approve
4 = Strongly Approve
9 = Don't know/Haven't heard enough
998 = Refused

Q71. Elections free and fair
-1 = Missing
1 = Not free and fair
2 = Free and fair, with major problems
3 = Free and fair, but with minor problems
4 = Completely free and fair
8 = Do not understand question
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q72a. Elections ensure parliament reflects voters
-1 = Missing
0 = Not at all well
1 = Not very well
2 = Well
3 = Very well
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q73a. Who responsible: National Legislature Representatives do their jobs
-1 = Missing
0 = The President / Executive
1 = The Parliament / Local Council
2 = Their Political Party
3 = The Voters
4 = No One
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q74. Voice heard between elections
-1 = Missing
1 = Very difficult
2 = Somewhat difficult
3 = Somewhat easy
4 = Very easy
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q75aPT1_LIB. Problems that cause violent conflicts - 1st response
-1 = Missing
1 = Land ownership, distribution or boundaries
2 = Ethnic/tribal differences
3 = Politics, including political party or leadership disputes
4 = Traditional leadership disputes
5 = Economic issues, e.g., competition for jobs, loans and debts
6 = Religion
7 = Inheritance or personal property disputes
8 = Interpersonal or family matters, including personal behavior
9 = Crime
10 = Social problems (alcohol, drugs, prostitution, etc.)
11 = Animals or livestock
995 = Other (specify)
996 = No further reply
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q75b_LIB. How often violent conflicts over land
-1 = Missing
0 = All the time
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
9 = Don't know
998 = Refused

Q75c_LIB. Best way to manage land distribution
-1 = Missing
1 = Through inheritance
2 = By means of purchase at any price set by the owners of land
3 = By means of purchase at affordable prices set by the nationa
4 = Through free distribution by national or local government
888 = Other (specify)
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q76_LIB. Customary or statutory laws.
-1 = Missing
1 = Customary laws
2 = A combination of both customary and statutory laws
3 = Statutory laws
9 = Don't know / Have not thought enough about this
998 = Refused

Q78a_LIB. Damage to your personal property
-1 = Missing
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Don't know

Q78l_LIB. Participated in reintegration or rehabilitation program for ex-combatants
-1 = Missing
0 = No
1 = Yes
7 = Not applicalbe
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q79. Tribe or ethnic group
-1 = Missing
1 = English
380 = Bassa
381 = Belle
382 = Dei
383 = Gbandi
384 = Gio
385 = Gola
386 = Grebo
387 = Kissi
388 = Kpelle
389 = Krahn
390 = Kru
391 = Lorma
392 = Mandingo
393 = Mano
394 = Mende
395 = Vai
396 = Sarpo
990 = Liberian only or "doesn't think of self in those terms
995 = Other
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q80. Ethnic group's economic conditions
-1 = Missing
1 = Much better
2 = Better
3 = Same
4 = Worse
5 = Much worse
7 = Not applicalbe
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q81. Ethnic group's political influence
-1 = Missing
1 = Much more
2 = More
3 = Same
4 = Less
5 = Much less
7 = Not applicalbe
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q82. Ethnic group treated unfairly
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Sometimes
2 = Often
3 = Always
7 = Not applicalbe
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q83. Ethnic or national identity
-1 = Missing
1 = I feel only respondent ethnic group
2 = I feel more respondent ethnic group than Liberian
3 = I feel equally Liberian and respondent ethnic group
4 = I feel more Liberian than respondent ethnic group
5 = I feel only Liberian
7 = Not applicalbe
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q84a. Trust relatives
-1 = Missing
0 = Not at all
1 = Just a little
2 = I trust them somewhat
3 = I trust them a lot
7 = Not applicalbe
9 = Don't know

Q84b. Trust other people you know
-1 = Missing
0 = Not at all
1 = Just a little
2 = I trust them somewhat
3 = I trust them a lot
9 = Don't know

Q85. Close to political party
-1 = Missing
0 = No (does NOT feel close to ANY party)
1 = Yes (feels close to a party)
2 = I trust them somewhat
3 = I trust them a lot
7 = Not applicalbe
8 = Refused to answer
9 = Does not know

Q86. Which party
-1 = Missing
380 = All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP)
381 = Congress for Democratic Change (CDC)
382 = Free Democratic Party (FDP)
383 = Freedom Alliance Party of Liberia (FAPL)
384 = Independent Democratic Party (IDP)
385 = Labour Party of Liberia (LPL)
386 = Liberia Action Party (LAP)
387 = Liberia Destiny Party (LDP)
388 = Liberia Education And Development Party (LEADP)
389 = Liberia Equal Rights Party (LERP)
390 = Liberia National Union (LINU)
391 = Liberia Unification Party (LUP)
392 = Liberian People's Party (LPP)
393 = Liberty Party (LP)
394 = National Democratic Party of Liberia (NDPL)
395 = National Party of Liberia (NPL)
396 = National Patriotic Party (NPP)
397 = National Reformation Party (NRP)
398 = National Vision Party of Liberia (NATVIPOL)
399 = People's Democratic Party of Liberia (PDPL)
400 = Progressive Democratic Party (PRODEM)
401 = Progressive People's Party (PPP)
402 = Reformation Alliance Party (RAP)
403 = Reformed United Liberia Party (RULP)
404 = The New DEAL Movement
405 = True Whig Party (TWP)
406 = Union of Liberia Democrats (ULD)
407 = United Democratic Party (UDP)
408 = United People's Party (UPP)
409 = Unity Party (UP)
995 = Other (Specify)
997 = Not applicable
998 = Refused to answer
999 = Don't know

Q87. How often receive remittances
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Less than once a year
2 = At least once a year
3 = At least every 6 months
4 = At least every 3 months
5 = At least once a month
9 = Don't know

Q88a. How often use a cell phone
-1 = Missing
0 = Never
1 = Less than once a month
2 = A few times a month
3 = A few times a week
4 = Every day
9 = Don't know

Q89. Education of respondent
-1 = Missing
0 = No formal schooling
1 = Informal schooling only
2 = Some primary schooling
3 = Primary school completed
4 = Some secondary school / high school
5 = Secondary school / high school completed
6 = Post-secondary qualifications, other than university
7 = Some university
8 = University completed
9 = Post-graduate
99 = Don't know

Q90. Religion of respondent
-1 = Missing
0 = None
1 = Christian only
2 = Roman Catholic
3 = Orthodox
4 = Coptic
5 = Anglican
6 = Lutheran
7 = Methodist
8 = Presbyterian
9 = Baptist
10 = Quaker / Friends
11 = Mennonite
12 = Evangelical
13 = Pentecostal
14 = Independent
15 = Jehovah's Witness
16 = Seventh Day Adventist
17 = Mormon
18 = Muslim only
19 = Sunni only
20 = Ismaeli
21 = Mouridiya Brotherhood
22 = Tijaniya Brotherhood
23 = Qadiriya Brotherhood
24 = Shia only
25 = Traditional / ethnic religion
26 = Hindu
27 = Bahai
28 = Agnostic
29 = Atheist
995 = Other
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q91. Importantance of religion
-1 = Missing
1 = Not at all important
2 = Not very important
3 = Somewhat important
4 = Very important
8 = Refused to answer
9 = Don't know

Q93a. Source of water for household use
-1 = Missing
1 = Inside the house
2 = Inside the compound
3 = Outside the compound
9 = Don't know

Q94. Employment status
-1 = Missing
0 = No (not looking)
1 = No (looking)
2 = Yes, part time (not looking)
3 = Yes, part time (looking)
4 = Yes, full time (not looking)
5 = Yes, full time (looking)
9 = Don't know

Q98a. How much help country: African Union
-1 = Missing
0 = Do nothing, no help
1 = Help a little bit
2 = Help somewhat
3 = Help a lot
9 = Don't know

Q98k.NEPAD/APRM useful initiate vs. empty one
-1 = Missing
1 = Agree Very Strongly With Statement 1
2 = Agree With Statement 1
3 = Agree With Statement 2
4 = Agree Very Strongly With Statement 2
5 = Agree With Neither
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q99a. Influence of International donors and NGOs
-1 = Missing
1 = Far too little
2 = Somewhat too little
3 = About the right amount
4 = Somewhat too much
5 = Far too much
8 = Refused
9 = Don't know

Q100. Perceived survey sponsor
-1 = Missing
0 = No one
1 = Government (General)
2 = National Government
3 = Regional Government
4 = Local Government
5 = President's Office
6 = National Legislature
7 = Government Statistics Office
8 = National Intelligence/Secret Service
9 = Education Ministry
10 = Finance Ministry
11 = Health Ministry
12 = Other Government Ministry
13 = Constitutional Commission
14 = National Elections Commission
15 = Planning Ministry
16 = Public Utility Company
17 = NGO
18 = Political Party / Politicians
19 = Research Company / Organization / Programme
20 = Newspapers / Media
21 = University / School / College
22 = Private company
23 = International Organization
24 = God or a Religious Organization
995 = Other
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q101. Gender of respondent
-1 = Not Clear
1 = Male
2 = Female

Q102. Race of respondent
-1 = Missing
1 = Black / African
2 = White / European
3 = Coloured / Mixed race
4 = Arab / Lebanese / North African
5 = South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, etc.)
6 = East Asian (Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, etc.)
995 = Other
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q103. Language of interview
1 = English
396 = Simple Liberian English
995 = Other (Specify)
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q104. Others present
-1 = Missing
1 = No one
2 = Spouse only
3 = Children only
4 = A few others
5 = Small crowd

Q105a. Check with others
-1 = Missing
0 = No
1 = Yes

Q106. Proportion difficulty answering
-1 = Missing
0 = None
1 = Few
2 = Some
3 = Most
4 = All

Q108a. Respondent friendly
-1 = Missing
1 = Friendly
2 = In between
3 = Hostile

Q108b. Respondent interested
-1 = Missing
1 = Interested
2 = In between
3 = Bored

Q108c. Respondent cooperative
-1 = Missing
1 = Cooperative
2 = In between
3 = Uncooperative

Q108d. Respondent patient
-1 = Missing
1 = Patient
2 = In between
3 = Impatient

Q108e. Respondent at ease
-1 = Missing
1 = At ease
2 = In between
3 = Suspicious

Q108f. Respondent honest
-1 = Missing
1 = Honest
2 = In between
3 = Misleading

Q113. Interviewer rural or urban
-1 = Missing
1 = Rural
2 = Urban

Q114. Interviewer's home language
-1 = Missing
1 = English
380 = Bassa
381 = Belle
382 = Dei
383 = Gbandi
384 = Gio
385 = Gola
386 = Grebo
387 = Kissi
388 = Kpelle
389 = Krahn
390 = Kru
391 = Lorma
392 = Mandingo
393 = Mano
394 = Mende
395 = Vai
396 = Simple Liberian English
995 = Other (Specify)
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know

Q115. Interviewer's education
-1 = Missing
3 = Primary school completed
4 = Some secondary school / high school
5 = Secondary school / high school completed
6 = Post-secondary qualifications, other than university e.g. a
7 = Some university
8 = University completed
9 = Post graduate
998 = Refused
999 = Don't know