Governance Survey in The Palestinian Territories, 2008
West Bank and Gaza, 2008
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PSE-PCBS-DGS-2008-V1.0
Title
Governance Survey in The Palestinian Territories, 2008
Translated Title
مسح الحكم الديمقراطي في الاراضي الفلسطينية 2008
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Palestine | PSE |
Study type
Other Household Survey [hh/oth]
Series Information
This report addresses the most important results of the Democratic Governance survey that was carried out by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics during the period from 16/10/2008 until 30/11/2008.
This is first time fro the survey.
This is first time fro the survey.
Abstract
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) strives to keep abreast of developments on the domestic and international arenas and to provide official statistics in all areas pertinent to Palestinian society. The survey of Democratic Governance is a new area in the Palestinian official statistics that came to meet the needs of users and to provide comparable statistics on the regional and international levels.
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics has decided to include Democratic Governance in its program as part of PCBS' efforts to provide comprehensive statistical indicators in specialized subjects. Statistics on Democratic Governance has become one of the main requirements of the development of societies and will serve the needs of users including decision and policy makers.
Statistical indicators on Democratic Governance cover many aspects of social, economic, and environmental life, and go in line with the indicators of the Millennium Development Goals. These indicators provide the basis to monitor the status of human rights and governance in any country as well as support the national social and economic system.
This report addresses the most important results of the Democratic Governance survey that was carried out by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics during the period from 16/10/2008 until 30/11/2008. The report presents relevant results related to the rule of law in the Palestinian Territory, public office, and election. The results also covers the performance of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), the government, and civil society. In addition, the report presents relevant indicators on the freedom of opinion and expression, freedom of press, access to information, and the freedom to affiliate with and form political parties. In addition, the results cover women's rights, the right to education, health, and labor.
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics hopes that the findings of this report will be effectively utilized to enable decision and policy makers to identify required policies and procedures for further improvement and development and to better serve the Palestinian citizen.
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics has decided to include Democratic Governance in its program as part of PCBS' efforts to provide comprehensive statistical indicators in specialized subjects. Statistics on Democratic Governance has become one of the main requirements of the development of societies and will serve the needs of users including decision and policy makers.
Statistical indicators on Democratic Governance cover many aspects of social, economic, and environmental life, and go in line with the indicators of the Millennium Development Goals. These indicators provide the basis to monitor the status of human rights and governance in any country as well as support the national social and economic system.
This report addresses the most important results of the Democratic Governance survey that was carried out by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics during the period from 16/10/2008 until 30/11/2008. The report presents relevant results related to the rule of law in the Palestinian Territory, public office, and election. The results also covers the performance of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), the government, and civil society. In addition, the report presents relevant indicators on the freedom of opinion and expression, freedom of press, access to information, and the freedom to affiliate with and form political parties. In addition, the results cover women's rights, the right to education, health, and labor.
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics hopes that the findings of this report will be effectively utilized to enable decision and policy makers to identify required policies and procedures for further improvement and development and to better serve the Palestinian citizen.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
Person 18 years or over
Version
Version Description
Version 1.0 dataset for public distribution
Version Date
2012-05-08
Scope
Notes
The survey questionnaire on Democratic Governance is the main instrument for data collection, and thus its design took into consideration the standard technical specifications to facilitate the collection, processing and analysis of data. Because this type of specialized surveys is new to PCBS, relevant experiences of other countries and international best practices were thoroughly reviewed to ensure the contents and design of the survey's instruments are within international standards. The survey's questionnaire includes the following basic components:
Identification data:
The identification data constitutes the key that uniquely identifies each questionnaire. The key consists of the questionnaire' serial number, locality code, and governorate code. The classification of localities is according to the Standard Administrative Classification that was adopted by a national committee composed of representatives of various national institutions, and applied by PCBS in the Population, Housing and Establishment Censuses 2007.
Data quality control:
A set of quality controls were developed and incorporated into the different phases of the survey including field operations, office editing, office coding, data processing, and survey documentation.
Survey's main indicators:
The first section of the questionnaire includes identification data about the geographical location and the population. Other sections include data about: the rule of law, the right to access public office, election, the performance of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), government and civil institutions, freedom of opinion and expression, the press and the right to information, freedom to affiliate with and form political parties, the right to education, health, employment and housing.
Identification data:
The identification data constitutes the key that uniquely identifies each questionnaire. The key consists of the questionnaire' serial number, locality code, and governorate code. The classification of localities is according to the Standard Administrative Classification that was adopted by a national committee composed of representatives of various national institutions, and applied by PCBS in the Population, Housing and Establishment Censuses 2007.
Data quality control:
A set of quality controls were developed and incorporated into the different phases of the survey including field operations, office editing, office coding, data processing, and survey documentation.
Survey's main indicators:
The first section of the questionnaire includes identification data about the geographical location and the population. Other sections include data about: the rule of law, the right to access public office, election, the performance of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), government and civil institutions, freedom of opinion and expression, the press and the right to information, freedom to affiliate with and form political parties, the right to education, health, employment and housing.
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| government, political systems and organisations [4.4] | CESSDA | Link |
Keywords
| Keyword | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Governance | Concepts and Definition Dictionary | Link |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
All Palestinian households
Universe
The survey covered all the Palestinian persons 18 years or over who are a usual residence in the Palestinian Territory.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Palestinian National Authority | PNA | Financial assistance |
| European Free Trade Association | EFTA | Financial assistance |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Palestinian National Authority | PNA | Financial assistance |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The sampling frame
The sampling frame consists of enumeration areas adopted in the Population, Housing and Establishment census 2007. Each enumeration area has an average size of about 120-150 households.
Sample size
The sample size of the survey was estimated to about 2,544 household.
Sample design
The sample is stratified clustered systematic random sample. The design is comprised of three phases:
Random sample of 212 enumeration areas
Selection of (12) household from each enumeration area, selected in phase one, using systematic random manner
Selection of a person (aged 18 years or more) in the field from the selected households; and KISH TABLES were used in the selection of persons (alternating one male and the next female) to ensure indiscriminate selection.
Sample strata
Distribution of the sample was stratified by areas (North of West Bank, South of West Bank, Middle of West Bank, and Gaza Strip), and type of locality (urban, rural, camps).
KISH table was used in choose the persons in the sample.
The sampling frame consists of enumeration areas adopted in the Population, Housing and Establishment census 2007. Each enumeration area has an average size of about 120-150 households.
Sample size
The sample size of the survey was estimated to about 2,544 household.
Sample design
The sample is stratified clustered systematic random sample. The design is comprised of three phases:
Random sample of 212 enumeration areas
Selection of (12) household from each enumeration area, selected in phase one, using systematic random manner
Selection of a person (aged 18 years or more) in the field from the selected households; and KISH TABLES were used in the selection of persons (alternating one male and the next female) to ensure indiscriminate selection.
Sample strata
Distribution of the sample was stratified by areas (North of West Bank, South of West Bank, Middle of West Bank, and Gaza Strip), and type of locality (urban, rural, camps).
KISH table was used in choose the persons in the sample.
Response Rate
The study is based on a random sample of 2,544, response rate was 100% in the Palestinian Territory
Weighting
The weight of statistical unit (sampling unit) in the sample is defined as the mathematical inverse of the selection probability. The sample of the survey is two stage stratified cluster sample, thus, the weights are calculated for each stage and the Households Weights is the multiplication of the two weights.
First stage weight:
The sample of enumeration areas is selected and the weight is called enumeration area weight (the sampling unit is enumeration area).The weight for enumeration areas from stratum h is calculated by dividing the number of enumeration areas in stratum h on the sample size of enumeration areas in stratum h.
Second stage weight:
The sample of households is selected and the weight is called household weight (the sampling unit is household). The weight of the Household from enumeration area (cluster) k is calculated by dividing the number of households in each cluster with the sample size of households within the cluster k.
The primary weight of households before modification is the multiplication of the
weights of the first and second stages.
Then we adjust the primary weights for the households to compensate for the non - response of households by calculating adjustment factor for households weights for adjustment levels (Governorate and locality type ) by using households projections by adjustment levels in 2007.
Then the final weight for the households ( FHW) is a multiplication of the adjustment factor by the primary weights for the household.
Weight of the person 18 and above is calculated By the inverse probability of selecting an person from the family by sex of the person.
The persons weights were adjusted according to population estimates on the level of Region , Sex, and Age groups.
First stage weight:
The sample of enumeration areas is selected and the weight is called enumeration area weight (the sampling unit is enumeration area).The weight for enumeration areas from stratum h is calculated by dividing the number of enumeration areas in stratum h on the sample size of enumeration areas in stratum h.
Second stage weight:
The sample of households is selected and the weight is called household weight (the sampling unit is household). The weight of the Household from enumeration area (cluster) k is calculated by dividing the number of households in each cluster with the sample size of households within the cluster k.
The primary weight of households before modification is the multiplication of the
weights of the first and second stages.
Then we adjust the primary weights for the households to compensate for the non - response of households by calculating adjustment factor for households weights for adjustment levels (Governorate and locality type ) by using households projections by adjustment levels in 2007.
Then the final weight for the households ( FHW) is a multiplication of the adjustment factor by the primary weights for the household.
Weight of the person 18 and above is calculated By the inverse probability of selecting an person from the family by sex of the person.
The persons weights were adjusted according to population estimates on the level of Region , Sex, and Age groups.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2008-10-16 | 2008-11-30 |
Time periods
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2008 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
The fieldwork team consisted of fieldwork coordinator, supervisors and fieldworkers. Every five fieldworkers were supervised by one supervisor. Fieldwork offices were used to facilitate the administration of fieldwork activities including the distribution and delivery of questionnaires, fieldwork editing during data collection, and preparation as well as submission of daily progress reports.
Data Collection Notes
The purpose of fieldwork operation is to collect the required data from its primary sources, and considered the most important stage in the implementation of any survey. As a result, greater attention was given to the details of the fieldwork operations of the Democratic Governance survey to ensure the implementation is within the standards. These details included all of technical and administrative requirements, fieldwork procedures, recruitment procedures, training of fieldworkers, and provision of necessary physical requirements to successfully implement the survey
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
The survey questionnaire on Democratic Governance is the main instrument for data collection, and thus its design took into consideration the standard technical specifications to facilitate the collection, processing and analysis of data. Because this type of specialized surveys is new to PCBS, relevant experiences of other countries and international best practices were thoroughly reviewed to ensure the contents and design of the survey's instruments are within international standards. The survey's questionnaire includes the following basic components:
Identification data:
The identification data constitutes the key that uniquely identifies each questionnaire. The key consists of the questionnaire' serial number, locality code, and governorate code. The classification of localities is according to the Standard Administrative Classification that was adopted by a national committee composed of representatives of various national institutions, and applied by PCBS in the Population, Housing and Establishment Censuses 2007.
Data quality control:
A set of quality controls were developed and incorporated into the different phases of the survey including field operations, office editing, office coding, data processing, and survey documentation.
Survey's main indicators:
The first section of the questionnaire includes identification data about the geographical location and the population. Other sections include data about: the rule of law, the right to access public office, election, the performance of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), government and civil institutions, freedom of opinion and expression, the press and the right to information, freedom to affiliate with and form political parties, the right to education, health, employment and housing.
Identification data:
The identification data constitutes the key that uniquely identifies each questionnaire. The key consists of the questionnaire' serial number, locality code, and governorate code. The classification of localities is according to the Standard Administrative Classification that was adopted by a national committee composed of representatives of various national institutions, and applied by PCBS in the Population, Housing and Establishment Censuses 2007.
Data quality control:
A set of quality controls were developed and incorporated into the different phases of the survey including field operations, office editing, office coding, data processing, and survey documentation.
Survey's main indicators:
The first section of the questionnaire includes identification data about the geographical location and the population. Other sections include data about: the rule of law, the right to access public office, election, the performance of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), government and civil institutions, freedom of opinion and expression, the press and the right to information, freedom to affiliate with and form political parties, the right to education, health, employment and housing.
Data Processing
Data Editing
Both data entry and tabulation were completed by using the ACCESS and SPSS software programs. Data entry was organized into two files, corresponding to the main parts of the questionnaire. Data entry template was designed to reflect an exact image of the questionnaire, and included various electronic checks: logical check, range checks, consistency checks and cross-validation.
Data Appraisal
Data Appraisal
The data of this survey is of a high quality
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Users Services | Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Confidentiality
General Statistics Law
No. (5) for Year 2000
Article (17
1. All individual information and data submitted to the Bureau for statistical purposes shall be treated as confidential and shall not be divulged, in whole or in part, to any individual or to a public or private body, or used for any purpose other than for preparing statistical tables.
2. The Bureau shall endeavor to issue official statistical publications in aggregate tables, which do not disclose individual data, in conformity with the confidentiality of statistical data.
Access conditions
1. pledges the utilization of "data" or any copies thereof shall be limited to the purposes agreed upon including not granting any third parties any access to these data. Restrictions applies to any data duplication or transformed setting for purposes other than meeting the requirements of the statistical programs used in data analysis.
2. Utilization of "data" or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally .
3. pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original "data"; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values.
2. Utilization of "data" or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally .
3. pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original "data"; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values.
Citation requirements
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics,Governance Survey, 2008 . V 1.0 (05-2012). Ramallah - Palestine.
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority | diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved.Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, Governance Survey, 2008
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-PSE-PCBS-DGS-2008-V1.0
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | PCBS | Palestinian Nationa Authority | Production and execute the survey |
Date of Metadata Production
2012-05-08
DDI Document version
Version 1.0 (MAY / 2012)