Zambia Governance Project 1993-1996

Topics covered in both years include political attitudes and interest at the local and national levels, and degree of political knowledge.Questions were asked about the frequency of discussing political matters; whether the respondent had attended a training session on the topic of citizen rights; satisfaction with work, finances,health, and life; and what role chiefs and headmen should play in governing Zambia today. Additional questions in 1993 asked if crime was a major problem and in what ways crime had affected the respondent's life. Additional questions in 1996 asked if during the last five years the respondent had contacted a chief or headman, a member of Parliament, or some other influential person; if the respondent was satisfied with the general state of the Zambian economy; and how much leisure time the respondent had in an average day. Demographic variables provided for respondents include age, gender, education, tribe affiliation, language, employment status, occupation, personal and family income, marital status, and number of children.