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Youth Survey on Anti-Corruption

The following questions will take only a few minutes of your time and will be a key input to our learning programs for the youth. Responses are anonymous and intended for statistical aggregation purposes only. After completing the survey, you will be able to instantly view the cumulative results by all respondents. If you are not sure about the answer to a particular question, do not answer that question (you can leave it blank). Thank you.


Question #1: Where do you live?

Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle East/North Africa
East Asia
South Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Western Europe
Eastern Europe/Former Soviet Union
North America

 

Question #2: How old are you?

Less than 11 years old
11-16
17-20
21-25
26-30
Over 30 years old

 

Question #3: What do you do during weekdays?

Attend Elementary School
Attend Secondary/High School
Attend University / Technical
Work
Attend school and work
Out of school and out of work

 

Question #4: What comes first to mind when you hear the word "corruption" mentioned in discussions?

Bribing a policeman
Rigging Elections
Giving a bribe to pass an exam or be admitted into school/college
Politicians or high government officials stealing government money
Powerful enterprises/elite bribing politicians or senior officials
Giving bribes to get medical treatment
Politicians giving a job to family members
Bureaucrats ask for a bribe to provide a license to a firm
Leader of a country misusing Government funds for personal benefit

Question #5: How often do you hear conversations about corruption at school?

Never
A few times a year
About once a month
Many times a month

Question #6: How often do you hear conversations about corruption at home with your parents (or other relatives)?

Never
A few times a year
About once a month
Many times a month

Question #7 How often do you hear or read about corruption in the media (TV, radio or newspapers)?

Never
A few times a year
About once a month
Many times a month

Question #8 How often are you involved in discussions on what can be done to fight corruption?

Never
A few times a year
About once a month
Many times a month

 

Question #9: What would you consider the most costly consequence of corruption in your country?

Reduces economic growth and investment in the country
Increases poverty (fewer public services to the poor)
Threatens moral foundation of the country
Increases political instability

Question #10: In your view, which profession is the most vulnerable to corruption in your country?

Business people
Police
Military
Politicians
Lawyers and Judges
Civil servants / Public officials in Government

Question #11: In dealing with public officials in your country, is it true that it is common for citizens to have to pay bribes to obtain a service or for them to resolve a problem?

Always
Frequently
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

 

Question #12: What do you think is the main reason why people do not report corruption?

They do not know where to report
They are concerned about getting in trouble
They are certain nothing would be done
The process of reporting is complicated
The corruption allegation could not be proved
Corruption is justified under the current economic situation

Question #13: What do you think is the main contribution that the youth in your country can make in the fight against corruption?

Stimulate group discussions at school over corruption
Provide help to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) fighting corruption
Using the internet to gather and disseminate information about corruption
Sending articles to the established media / newspapers
Starting a newsletter/publication by the youth
Youth should not be involved in the fight against corruption

Question #14: When you think about terrorism, what cause first comes to your mind? (choose the most important factor in your view)

Evil leaders of some groups (religious extremist, etc.)
Evil leaders of some countries
Some banks allow monies to fund terrorists
Corruption in Government
Corruption outside Government
Poverty
Inequality among countries in the world

 



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