Qualitative projects

The qualitative component of the FTP was conducted in the same areas as the main survey, but among people not sampled for either of the questionnaires. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were initially conducted by Mike Mtika, and subsequently by two interviewers that he trained.

These interviews explored two main issues: first, the extent to which cousins, friends and other people about whom the survey did not ask are also important sources of assistance, thereby allowing us to estimate how muchour more limited map of the support network is missing; and second, the specific circumstances in which assistance is given or received, with questions directed at the effects of ill-health, death, food shortages, and school fees on the resource flows.

Transcripts of selected qualitative interviews (with respondents' names and other identifying information removed) and the interview guide are available for download.

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last updated September 18, 2003

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