Africa - RIA ICT Access Survey 2011-2012

RIA
Reference ID zaf-ria-rias-2011-2012-v1
Year 2011 - 2012
Country Africa
Producer(s) Research ICT Africa
Collection(s)
Research ICT Africa
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Overview
Identification
Country
Africa
Title
RIA ICT Access Survey 2011-2012

Study Type
Household Survey
Recommended Citation
Research ICT Africa. RIA ICT Access Survey 2011-2012 [dataset]. Version 1. Cape Town: RIA [producer], 2013. Cape Town: DataFirst [distributor], 2015. DOI: https://doi.org/10.25828/mef4-3810

ID Number
zaf-ria-rias-2011-2012-v1
Version
Version Description
v1: Edited, anonymised dataset for public distribution

Production Date
2012
Notes
Version 1 of the dataset was received from Research ICT Africa in July 2015

Overview
Abstract
Research ICT Africa (RIA) is a non-profit, public interest, research entity which undertakes research on how information and communication technologies are being accessed and used in African countries. The aim is to measure the impact on lifestyles and livelihoods of people and households and to understand how informal businesses can prosper through the use of ICTs. This research can facilitate informed policy-making for improved access, use and application of ICT for social development and economic growth. RIA collects both supply-side and demand-side data. On the demand-side nationally representative surveys are conducted on ICT use and demand in African countries. This Survey delivers nationally representative indicators on household, individual and small business level. The survey uses national census sampling frames in co-operation with National Statistical Offices to deliver crucial data in a cost effective way.This survey dataset consists of data collected in thirteen African countries in 2011-2012.

Kind of Data
Sample survey data

Units of Analysis
Households and individuals

Scope
Notes
Data collected on households includes: Dwelling type, household expenditure, access to electricity, ownership of goods, data on postal address and bank accounts, access to, use of, and expenditure on internet and landline, as well as household remittances. Data collected on household members includes: Age, sex, relationship to household head, marital status, highest education level, main economic activity, income and other earnings, and mobile phone ownership. A household member was selected at random to provide more detailed data. Data collected on the Randomly Selected Individual includes: Contribution to household expenses, literacy, language, ownership of CD/MP3 player/ipod, social networks, money and banking, use of TV, radio, public phones, work phone, internet, detailed data on mobile phone usage.

Apart from delivering ICT indicators required by international bodies the survey delivers data and analysis for several regulatory functions such as pricing regulation, number portability and universal access.

Coverage
Geographic Coverage
The surveys had national coverage. Survey countries included Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Tunisia.

Universe
This survey is nationally representative on household, individual and small business level.

Producers and Sponsors
Primary Investigator(s)
NameAffiliation
Research ICT Africa
Metadata Production
Metadata Produced By
NameAbbreviationAffiliationRole
DataFirstUniversity of Cape TownMetadata producer
Date of Metadata Production
2020-05-23
DDI Document Version
Version 6


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