‘Utility Services’ is a chic word to describe things like electricity, piped drinking water, and other basic services, generally provided by the municipality or other government institutions. When I was young, the postal services and some banking services (postal savings … Continued
Samuel (FR-Butajira): I haven’t finished the past two weeks’ diaries for two reasons. The first is that I assumed it would be completed by week 12 but was perplexed when week 13 continued. The other reason was that the data … Continued
Tekalign (FR-Assela): Because I’ve been keeping my records on paper, the fact that the query has arrived has helped me. The last two weeks have been great. People were calm, and because it is fasting season, and they only have … Continued
L-IFT was founded in 2015 and actually the reason we found it was because the Mastercard Foundation wanted us to conduct a diary study with young people, called Livelihoods Diaries. At the end of this diaries studies, I think … Continued
Gurmessa (FR- Meki): My last month was pleasant, however, I had trouble establishing an internet connection. Aside from that, the task has been going well, especially during the last two days. I’ve been keeping careful track of their responses. The … Continued
Melesech (FR-Jawi): In the past two weeks, there aren’t many new things. But some farmers are exhibiting boredom. Some are even saying, “Hasn’t it been 3 months already?”. The livelihood special questions ask about the months that they incur the … Continued
The grocery shop owner’s name is Daw Moe Moe Win Khaing, and her shop was established in May 2021. She also earns a second income by giving tailoring training services. However, the income generated by her tailoring lesson business is … Continued
Samuel (FR-Butajira): Generally, the past two weeks have been a good experience and there was nothing new except for the special survey. I took my time to understand it first before conducting the survey. Regarding digitalization, most of them heard … Continued
Folaranmi Olarinde Code: NG196 So when I got to my respondent’s workshop today, I noticed he was not looking so happy. So I asked what had happened and he complained about low patronage, and how he has been sourcing for … Continued
Code: NG586 Victor So I have this firm owner who has been inaccessible the past 2 weeks and I have exhausted ways to reach her. On my visit with my field supervisor on Saturday, we had to ask around. After … Continued