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Targeting the Ultra-Poor Program in Afghanistan, Baseline and Follow-up Surveys, 2016 - 2018
Baseline and Follow-up

Afghanistan, 2016
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AFG_2016-2018_TUP_v01_M
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48529/kxmk-md98
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Guadalupe Bedoya, Aidan Coville, Johannes Haushofer, Jeremy Shapiro
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Data file: all_hh_nopii_fl1

Main project dataset (LHH, Targeting, MHHH surveys), excluding “roster” variables. Follow-up 1 cortisol results from saliva testing are included in this dataset (cortisol_result, cortisol_result_m).

Cases: 2495
Variables: 1118

Variables

j14
It is difficult to know who my real friends are.
j15
I never try anything that I am not sure of.
j16
A person can get rich by taking risks.
j17
It is important for me to do whatever
j18
Part of my enjoyment in doing things is improving my past performance.
j19
When a group I belong to plans an activity, I would rather direct it myself
j20
I try harder when I’m in competition with other people.
j21
It is important to me to perform better than others on a task.
j22
I enjoy planning things and deciding what other people should do.
j23
I find satisfaction in having influence over others.
j24
I like to have a lot of control over the events around me.
j25
The most important thing that happens in life involves work.
j26
My family and friends would say I am a very organized person.
j1
Do you keep a budget that tracks your household's income and expenditures?
j2
If yes, what type of record do you keep?
j3
Ever opened or operated a business that sold products or services outside home
j5
Have you ever raised or looked after livestock?
respondent_productive_act
Respondent of the productive activities module
k22
Spent on land rental in the last full crop season
k30_21
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_22
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_23
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_24
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_25
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_26
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_27
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_28
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_29
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_30
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_31
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_32
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k30_33
Did do any of these activities in the last 4 weeks?
k36
In the past 4 weeks, did your household sell any livestock?
k37
How many animals did your household sell in the past 4 weeks?
k38
Total value household earned from selling the livestock
m37
Have you ever visited a commercial bank?
m21
What are all the different types of places where you can save your money, even i
m21_1
Places where you can save money: In formal bank
m21_2
Places where you can save money: At home
m21_3
Places where you can save money: In ROSCA, merry-go-round or chit fund
m21_7
Places where you can save money: Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA)
m21_4
Places where you can save money: With Microfinance institution
m21_5
Places where you can save money: At post office
m21_6
Places where you can save money: With another individual (not a formal bank)
m21__97
Places where you can save money: Other (specify)
m21__99
Places where you can save money: Don't know
m23
Do you currently have an account (alone or jointly)?
m24
If yes, where do you have an account?
m24_1
Where do you have the account: Formal bank
m24_2
Where do you have the account: Microfinance institution
m24__97
Where do you have the account: Other (please specify)
m22
Imagine you have an emergency and you needed to pay the equivalent of one month
m22_0
Would be able to obtain a loan from: I would not be able to get a loan
m22_1
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Formal banks
m22_2
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Microfinance institution
m22_3
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Landlord
m22_4
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Employer
m22_5
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Relative
m22_6
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Friend or neighbor
m22_10
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Shopkeeper
m22_7
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Local money lender
m22_8
Would be able to obtain a loan from: ROSCA/chit fund/merry-go-round
m22_9
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Don't need a loan, use savings/sell asset
m22__97
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Other (please specify)
m22__98
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Don't answer
m22__99
Would be able to obtain a loan from: Don’t know
m1
Does anybody in the household have one or more outstanding cash loans?
m5
What is the total value of outstanding cash loans for your household?
m2_roster_8
Who in the household took out the loan # ?
m3_8
What was the intended purpose of loan # ?
m2_roster_9
Who in the household took out the loan # ?
m3_9
What was the intended purpose of loan # ?
m2_roster_10
Who in the household took out the loan # ?
m3_10
What was the intended purpose of loan # ?
m6
Why do you and other members of your household not have any outstanding loans?
m6_1
Reasons for not having any outs. loans: Didn’t need it
m6_2
Reasons for not having any outs. loans: Asked for a loan but was denied
m6_3
Reasons for not having any outs. loans: No available source of credit
m6_4
Reasons for not having any outs. loans: Lenders not willing to lend to me
m6_5
Reasons for not having any outs. loans: It's too risky to borrow
m6__98
Reasons for not having any outs. loans: Don't answer
m6__99
Reasons for not having any outs. loans: Don’t know
m6_a
Which of these institutions rejected your/your household member's loan request?
m6_a_1
This institution rejected a loan request: Formal banks
m6_a_2
This institution rejected a loan request: Microfinance institution
m6_a_3
This institution rejected a loan request: Landlord
m6_a_4
This institution rejected a loan request: Employer
m6_a_5
This institution rejected a loan request: Relative
m6_a_6
This institution rejected a loan request: Friend
m6_a_7
This institution rejected a loan request: Local money lender
m6_a_8
This institution rejected a loan request: ROSCA/chit fund/merry-go-round
m6_a_9
This institution rejected a loan request: Grocery shop
m6_a_10
This institution rejected a loan request: VSLA
m6_a__97
This institution rejected a loan request: Other (please specify)
m6_a__98
This institution rejected a loan request: Don't answer
m6_a__99
This institution rejected a loan request: Don’t know
m10
Did you or any member of your household get any in-kind loans in the past 4 week
m11
What was the intended purpose of the in-kind loan(s)?
m11_1
Intended purpose of the in-kind loan(s): Provide input for business
m11_2
Intended purpose of the in-kind loan(s): Provide support to household
m11__97
Intended purpose of the in-kind loan(s): Other (please specify)
m11__98
Intended purpose of the in-kind loan(s): Don't answer
m11__99
Intended purpose of the in-kind loan(s): Don't know
m12
What did you get for your business needs?
m12_1
Got for the business needs: Work materials
m12_2
Got for the business needs: Clothes, pots, pans, pails, etc.
m12_3
Got for the business needs: Uncooked produce
m12_4
Got for the business needs: Meals
m12_5
Got for the business needs: Livestock
m12__97
Got for the business needs: Other (please specify)
m12__98
Got for the business needs: Don't answer
m12_h
What did you get for your household needs?
m12_h_1
Got for the business needs: Work materials
m12_h_2
Got for the business needs: Clothes, pots, pans, pails, etc.
m12_h_3
Got for the business needs: Uncooked produce
m12_h_4
Got for the business needs: Meals
m12_h_5
Got for the business needs: Livestock
m12_h__97
Got for the business needs: Other (please specify)
m12_h__98
Got for the business needs: Don't answer
m12_other
What did you get for ?
m12_other_1
Got for the business needs: Work materials
m12_other_2
Got for the business needs: Clothes, pots, pans, pails, etc.
m12_other_3
Got for the business needs: Uncooked produce
m12_other_4
Got for the business needs: Meals
m12_other_5
Got for the business needs: Livestock
m12_other__97
Got for the business needs: Other (please specify)
m12_other__98
Got for the business needs: Don't answer
m13
From whom did you take out the in-kind loan(s)?
m13_1
Took out the in-kind loan from: Formal banks
m13_2
Took out the in-kind loan from: Microfinance institution
m13_3
Took out the in-kind loan from: Landlord
m13_4
Took out the in-kind loan from: Employer
m13_5
Took out the in-kind loan from: Relative
m13_6
Took out the in-kind loan from: Friend
m13_7
Took out the in-kind loan from: Local money lender
m13_8
Took out the in-kind loan from: ROSCA/chit fund/merry-go-round
m13_9
Took out the in-kind loan from: Grocery shop
m13_10
Took out the in-kind loan from: VSLA
m13__97
Took out the in-kind loan from: Other (please specify)
m13__98
Took out the in-kind loan from: Don't answer
m13__99
Took out the in-kind loan from: Don’t know
m16
Saved or set aside money in the last 4 weeks
m17
Where did you save or set aside money?
m17_1
Saved or set aside money in: In formal bank
m17_2
Saved or set aside money in: At home
m17_3
Saved or set aside money in: In ROSCA, merry-go-round or chit fund
m17_7
Saved or set aside money in: Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA)
m17_4
Saved or set aside money in: With Microfinance institution
m17_5
Saved or set aside money in: At post office
m17_6
Saved or set aside money in: With another individual (not a formal bank)
m17__97
Saved or set aside money in: Other (specify)
m17__99
Saved or set aside money in: Don't know
m19
Total amount saved by the household in any locatiion in past 4 weeks
m20_a
How many savings accounts does your household have in total?
m20
What is the total savings balance of your household right now?
m25_y
For how long have you been in a relationship with the formal bank? (Years)
m26_y
For how long have you been in a relationship with the MFI? (years)
m27
What benefits, if any, do you see in maintaining your relationship with a formal
m27_0
Benefits seen: No benefits
m27_1
Benefits seen: Encouraged to save
m27_2
Benefits seen: Received better management of savings
m27_3
Benefits seen: Aided in sending remittances
m27_4
Benefits seen: Aided in receiving remittances
m27_5
Benefits seen: Aided in obtaining a loan
m27__97
Benefits seen: Other (please specify)
m28
What are some things you would like to see improve that can enhance your experie
m28_0
Things to improve to enhance experience: No improvement
m28_1
Things to improve to enhance experience: Simpler application procedure
m28_2
Things to improve to enhance experience: Reduced application processing time
m28_3
Things to improve to enhance experience: Easier access to bank branch
m28_4
Things to improve to enhance experience: Easier access to ATM
m28_5
Things to improve to enhance experience: Reduced fees for transactions
m28__97
Things to improve to enhance experience: Other (please specify)
m29
Satisfaction with the formal financial institution (1-5)
m30
Likelihood of continued relationship with the formal financial institution
m30_a
If not likely, why not?
m33
Are you a member of VSLA?
m34_y
For how long have you been a member of a savings group or a VSLA? (years)
m35
How much do you contribute to VSLA/savings group every month?
m36
Have you ever taken out loan from VSLA/savings group?
m31
Do you have business needs (existing or new)?
m31_a
Likelihood of approaching a formal financial institution for a loan to meet need
m31_a_a
Why not?
m31_a_a_1
Why not?: They wouldn't lend me a loan
m31_a_a_2
Why not?: I can't repay the loan
m31_a_a_3
Why not?: Borrowing is forbidden
m31_a_a_4
Why not?: Borrowing is dangerous
m31_a_a__97
Why not?: Other (please specify)
m31_a_a__98
Why not?: Don't answer
m32
Please tell me whether each of the following is a reason why you, personally, do
m32_0
Reaseon for no formal account: We don't know where fin institutions are located
m32_1
Reaseon for no formal account: Financial institutions are too far away
m32_2
Reaseon for no formal account: Financial services are too expensive
m32_3
Reaseon for no formal account: You don't have the necessary documentation
m32_4
Reaseon for no formal account: You don't trust financial institutions
m32_5
Reaseon for no formal account: Religious reasons
m32_6
Reaseon for no formal account: You don't have enough money to use them
m32_7
Reaseon for no formal account: Someone else in the family already has an account
m32_8
Reaseon for no formal account: You cannot get an account
m32_9
Reaseon for no formal account: You have no need for formal financial services
m32__97
Reaseon for no formal account: Other
m32__98
Reaseon for no formal account: Don't answer
n1
Did you attend any CDC/village leaders meetings in the last 12 months?
n2
Ever approached Village leader about needs or village issues in past 12 months
o1
Conflict, instability or violence in village (past 12 month)
o1_a
How many times?
o1_b
Please consider the last time, what was the source of the conflict?
o2
Did your household experience severe losses of income as a result?
o3
We would like to specify the reasons for the losses of income. Did you experienc
o3_0
Reasons for income loss: None
o3_1
Reasons for income loss: Lack of Employment opportunities
o3_2
Reasons for income loss: Loss of assets or inputs/destruction of dwellings
o3_3
Reasons for income loss: Loss of access to input markets
o3_4
Reasons for income loss: Loss of access to output markets
o3_5
Reasons for income loss: No credit available
o3_6
Reasons for income loss: Lack of manpower
o3_7
Reasons for income loss: Vandalism or crime in the area
o3_8
Reasons for income loss: Discrimination
o3_9
Reasons for income loss: Military service
o3_10
Reasons for income loss: Forced military service/abduction
o3_11
Reasons for income loss: Security/landmines
o3_12
Reasons for income loss: Had to pay money to the warring parties
o3_13
Reasons for income loss: Inflation; volatility of prices
o3_14
Reasons for income loss: Setbacks in terms of health caused by violence
o3__97
Reasons for income loss: Other, please specify
o3__98
Reasons for income loss: Don't answer
o3__99
Reasons for income loss: Don't know
r80
Are you aware of the TUP project?
r81
Have you or your household received any of the project's benefits?
r14_1
Why is [person taking care of livestock] not part of this household?
r14_2
Relationship of [person taking care of livestock] to the head of your household
r14_3
Relationship of [person taking care of livestock] to the lady of your household
r25
What type of livestock did your household receive from CHA (Organization for coo
r25_1
Type of livestock received: Cow
r25_2
Type of livestock received: Goat
r25_3
Type of livestock received: Sheep
r26a
Number of livestock received: Grown cows
r26b
Number of livestock received: Calves
r26c
Number of livestock received: Grown goats
r26d
Number of livestock received: Baby goats
r26e
Number of livestock received: Grown sheep
r26f
Number of livestock received: Lambs
r27a
Number of female livestock received: Grown cows
r27b
Number of female livestock received: Calves
r27c
Number of female livestock received: Grown goats
r27d
Number of female livestock received: Baby goats
r27e
Number of female livestock received: Grown sheep
r27f
Number of female livestock received: Lambs
r82a
Pregnant or breastfeeding livestock: Cows
r82b
Pregnant or breastfeeding livestock: Goats
r82c
Pregnant or breastfeeding livestock: Sheep
r28a
How many living calves have any of your cows given birth to?
r28b
How many living baby goats have any of your goats given birth to?
r28c
How many living lambs have any of your sheep given birth to?
r74a
Number of livestock HH still owns: Cows
r74b
Number of livestock HH still owns: Goats
r74c
Number of livestock HH still owns: Sheep
r30
Has any livestock you received got sick in a way that affected its productivity?
r30_v
None of your livestock got sick in a way that affected its productivity?
r31a
Number of livestock that got sick (past 12 months): Grown cows and calves
r31b
Number of livestock that got sick (past 12 months): Grown goats and baby goats
r31c
Number of livestock that got sick (past 12 months): Grown sheep and lambs
r32
Number of month livestock sickness affected production (past 12 months)
r33
Spent on treating sick livestock (past 12 months)
r34_1
What was the most recent disease your Cow got?
r35_1
For the most recent disease of your ${type_livestock_sick}, what did you do?
r35_1_1
Cow: Sought no treatment
r35_2_1
Cow: Received treatment from CHA vet
r35_3_1
Cow: Sought treatment by experienced villagers
r35_4_1
Cow: Sought treatment by another vet
r35_5_1
Cow: Treated on our own
r35__97_1
Cow: Other (please specify)
r36_1
What was the outcome of the most recent disease your Cow?
r34_2
What was the most recent disease your Goat got?
r35_2
For the most recent disease of your , what did you do?
r35_1_2
Goat: Sought no treatment
r35_2_2
Goat: Received treatment from CHA vet
r35_3_2
Goat: Sought treatment by experienced villagers
r35_4_2
Goat: Sought treatment by another vet
r35_5_2
Goat: Treated on our own
r35__97_2
Goat: Other (please specify)
r36_2
What was the outcome of the most recent disease your Goat?
r34_3
What was the most recent disease your Sheep got?
r35_3
For the most recent disease of your ${type_livestock_sick}, what did you do?
r35_1_3
Sheep: Sought no treatment
r35_2_3
Sheep: Received treatment from CHA vet
r35_3_3
Sheep: Sought treatment by experienced villagers
r35_4_3
Sheep: Sought treatment by another vet
r35_5_3
Sheep: Treated on our own
r35__97_3
Sheep: Other (please specify)
r36_3
What was the outcome of the most recent disease your Sheep?
r36_1_1
When was you Cow replaced by CHA?
r36_1_2
When was you Goat replaced by CHA?
r36_1_3
When was you Sheep replaced by CHA?
r37
Did you sell any of the livestock your household received from CHA?
r37_v
Therefore, you didn't sell any of your livestock. Is that correct?
r38a
How many did you sell: Grown cows and calves
r38b
How many did you sell: Grown goats and baby goats
r38c
How many did you sell: Grown sheep and lambs
r39
How much did you earn in total? (Afghanis)
Total: 1118
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