RESULTS FROM THE AFROBAROMETER ROUND 5 SURVEY IN SWAZILAND

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1 RESULTS FROM THE AFROBAROMETER ROUND 5 SURVEY IN SWAZILAND Swaziland Round 5 Release Event 1 8 November 213

2 What is the Afrobarometer The Afrobarometer is an independent, nonpartisan research project that measures the social, political, and economic atmosphere in Africa. It is a comparative series of public attitude surveys that covers up to 35 African countries in Round 5 ( ). Based on representative national samples, the surveys assess citizen attitudes to democracy and governance, markets, and civil society, among other topics. Purpose: To measure popular perspectives on the social, political, and economic environments in each country where it is implemented and across Africa. Goal: To give the public a voice in policy making processes by providing high-quality public opinion data to policy-makers, policy advocates and civil society organizations, academics, media, donors and investors, and ordinary Africans.

3 Who is the Afrobarometer An African-led Network of survey researchers and analysts: In each country there is a National Partner responsible for survey implementation. In Swaziland, the National Partner is activquest (Pty) Ltd. Four Core Partners provide technical assistance and Network management: Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDASA)- for Southern African countries. However, with its closure in March 213, IDASA`s role has been replaced by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) Center for Democratic Development (CDD), Ghana Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi, Kenya Institute for Empirical Research in Political Economy (IREEP), Benin Two Support Units for capacity building and quality assurance Michigan State University University of Cape Town Round 5 Core Funders include DFID, SIDA, USAID and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation

4 Survey Methodology Sample design was nationally representative, random, clustered, stratified, multi-stage area probability sample Sample universe was all adult citizens of Swaziland (Swazi s 18 years and older). A standard questionnaire with a section for country specific questions is used in all 35 countries. Household survey utilizing face to face interviews in the language of the respondent s choice. The survey interviewed 12 adult Swazi s with a +/- 3% margin of error at 95% confidence interval Afrobarometer s work is coordinated by the research team at activquest (Pty) Ltd. a research consultancy based at the Gables in Ezulwini

5 Survey Demographics Gender Location Region Education Unweighted Weighted Male 5% 5% Female 5% 5% Urban 22% 22% Rural 78% 78% Hhohho 27% 28% Manzini 31% 31% Shiselweni 21% 2% Lubombo 21% 2% No formal schooling 11% 11% Primary school completed 23% 24% Secondary school completed/high school 5% 51% Post-secondary/high school qualifications 16% 15%

6 Government Performance, Crime & Corruption, Economic Evaluation SWAZILAND ROUND 5 SURVEY RESULTS

7 Performance of the Central Government, Government Officials, Local Government and Tinkhundla TOPIC 1: GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE

8 Percentage Government Performance-Social Indicators How well or badly would you say the current government is handling the following matters, or haven t you heard enough to say: Improving Addressing basic health educational services needs Providing water and sanitation services Ensuring everyone has enough to eat Combating HIV/AIDS Maintaining roads and bridges 5 Providing a reliable supply of electricity 11 Empowering women Very Badly / Fairly Badly Fairly Well / Very Well Don't know/haven't heard enough

9 Percentage Government Performance-Economic Indicators 9 8 How well or badly would you say the current government is handling the following matters, or haven t you heard enough to say: Managing the economy Improving the living standards of the poor Creating jobs Keeping prices down 5 Narrowing gaps between rich and poor Very Badly / Fairly Badly Fairly Well / Very Well Don't know/haven't heard enough

10 Percentage Government Performance 8 How well or badly would you say the current government is handling the following matters, or haven t you heard enough to say: Reducing crime Fighting corruption in government Resolving violent conflict between communities Very Badly / Fairly Badly Fairly Well / Very Well Don't know/haven't heard enough

11 Percentage Government Leadership Performance 8 Performance of Government Officials Prime Minister Your Member of Parliament Your Elected Local Government Councilor Your Locally Elected Bucopho Strongly Disapprove / Disapprove Approve / Strongly Approve Don't know/haven't heard enough

12 Percentage Local Government Performance 6 How well or badly would you say your local government is handling the following matters, or haven t you heard enough about them to say: Maintaining local roads Maintaining local market places Maintaining health standards, for example, in restaurants and food stalls Keeping our community clean, for example, by having refuse removed Managing the use of land Very Badly / Fairly Badly Fairly Well / Very Well Don't know/haven't heard enough

13 Percentage Tinkhundla Performance 9 8 How well or badly would you say your inkundla is handling the following matters, or haven t you heard enough about them to say: Handling planning and coordinating development Handling providing and maintaining infrastructure Handling delivery of social services Handling managing use of land Very Badly / Fairly Badly Fairly Well / Very Well Don't know/haven't heard enough

14 Percentage Accessing Social Services Based on your experience, how easy or difficult is it to obtain the following services from government An identity document, such as a birth certificate, driver s license, passport or voter s card? 13 Household services like piped water, electricity or telephone Help from the police A place in a public primary school for a child 2 Medical treatment at a public clinic or hospital Very difficult / Difficult Easy / Very Easy Never try / Don't Know

15 Topic 1: Key Findings Generally Swazis were happy with the Government s performance in the Health Sector, combating HIV/AIDS in the country and addressing the country s educational needs, but felt the government fell short when it came to ensuring everyone has enough to eat and the maintenance of roads and bridges in the country Majority of Swazis not happy with the outgoing governments performance in keeping commodity prices down; narrowing the gaps between the rich and the poor and job creation Majority of Swazis approve of the job done by their elected Bucopho, disapprove of the job done by outgoing Member of Parliament and Prime Minister Dr. Sibusiso Dlamini

16 Corruption & Bribery, Anti-Corruption Crime, Crime & Safety, Reporting Crime TOPIC 2: CORRUPTION & CRIME

17 Percentage Corruption 6 How many of the following people do you think are involved in corruption, or haven t you heard enough about them to say: The Prime Minister and Officials in his Office Members of Parliament Government Officials Local government councilors Police Tax Officials Judges and Magistrates None / Some of them Most of them / All Of Them Don't Know/Haven't heard enough

18 Percentage Corruption 9 8 In The Past Year, How Often, If Ever, Have You Had To Pay A Bribe, Give A Gift, Or Do A Favor To A Government Official In Order To: Get a document or a permit Get treatment at a local health clinic or hospital 4 Avoid a problem with the police Never / Once Or Twice A Few Times / Often No experience with this in past year / Don't Know

19 Anti-Corruption Commission Statement 1: The Anti-Corruption Commission performs its duties as a neutral body guided only by the law. Statement 2: The Anti-Corruption Commission makes decisions that favour particular people, groups, or interests. Agree / Strongly Agree with 2 42 Agree / Strongly Agree with 1 37 Don't know 17 Agree with neither Percentage

20 Anti-Corruption Commission Statement 1: The Anti-Corruption Commission mostly targets petty offenders while avoiding suspects who are politically important and well-connected. Statement 2: The Anti-Corruption Commission targets all levels of corruption without favouring any particu Agree / Strongly Agree with 1 43 Agree / Strongly Agree with 2 37 Don't know 11 Agree with neither Percentage

21 FELT UNSAFE WALKING IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Just Once Or Twice / Several Times 32% Crime & Safety Many Times / Always 21% Never 47% Just Once Or Twice / Several Times 29% FEARED CRIME IN YOUR HOME IN THE LAST YEAR Many Times / Always 16% Never 55%

22 Crime & Safety HAD SOMETHING STOLEN IN YOUR HOME IN THE PAST YEAR Once 16% No 7% BEEN PHYSICALLY ATTACKED IN THE PAST YEAR No 9% Three or more times 8% Twice 6% Once 6% Three or more times 2% Twice 2%

23 Reporting Crime Main Reason That Many People Do Not Report Crimes Like Thefts Or Attacks To The Police When They Occur Police don't listen or care Most people do report crimes to the police Victim feared reprisal from attacker Police wouldn't have been able to do anything Don't know Criminals were relatives or friends No police or police station in the area/too far Police take too long to do anything Other Victim too ashamed or embarrassed People fear police / don t trust police Crime was reported to other authority Police may be involved in the robbery or assault People don't have enough time to report crimes Victims are also guilty/criminals Victims decide to solve it themselves Victims want to take revenge themselves Don t know how to report / ignorance Crime was minor Criminal unknown / lack of suspect Police would have demanded money or a bribe to help People forgive the criminals Percentage

24 Topic 2: Key Findings Swazis were divided on the performance and decisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission (AAC). Majority of Swazis feel that some to most government officials are involved in corruption. Swazis feel people don t report crimes as they feel the police either don t care, are unable to do anything about it or fear a reprisal from the attacker.

25 Economic & Living Conditions, Access To Basic Needs, & Country s General Direction TOPIC 3: ECONOMIC EVALUATION

26 Percentage 6 56 Economic & Living Conditions In general, how would you describe: Present Economic Condition Of This Country 2 Your Own Present Living Conditions Very Bad / Fairly Bad Neither good nor bad Fairly Good / Very Good Don't know

27 Percentage Economic & Living Conditions 8 7 Economic & Living Conditions 12 Months Ago & In 12 Months Time Economic Conditions In This Country 12 Months Ago 2 Your Living Conditions 12 Months Ago Economic Conditions In This Country In 12 Months Time Your Living Conditions In 12 Months Time Much Worse / Worse Same Better / Much Better Don't know

28 Economic & Living Conditions In The Past Year How Often, If Ever, Have You Or Anyone In Your Family Gone Without: Cash Income Enough Fuel To Cook Your Food Medicines or Medical Treatment Enough Clean Water For Home Use Enough Food To Eat % 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 1% Never Just once or twice / Several Times Many times / Always

29 Percentage 5 45 Economic & Living Conditions Public Opinion On Direction In Which Country Is Going Going in the wrong direction Going in the right direction Don't know

30 Topic 3: Key Findings Majority of Swazis have gone without a cash income several times in the last year. Swazis optimistic that their economic and living conditions will improve in twelve months time. Swazis divided about the overall general direction of the country.

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