CIDA Project Browser - 2013-05-25 18:28:20 - filtered data setEnglishProject Number = A034058002 A0340580022012-06-13Afrobarometer - Public Opinion-Based Policy MakingThe Afrobarometer Network, led by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), gathers public opinion research from over 20 African countries, with a sample size of over 75,000 Africans. This research consists of opinion surveys on democratic governance, civil society, accountability, and public sector decision-making. To date, three rounds of opinion surveys have been completed by the Afrobarometer and funded by various partners. This project supports the fourth round of surveys. Project activities include: implementing outreach activities to raise awareness of the Afrobarometer among African policy-makers; training policy-makers on the use of the online data facility; publishing survey results and national, cross-national, and trend analyses; establishing a project management unit at CDD-Ghana, and providing training on conceptual thinking, data analysis, writing, and presentation for Afrobarometer Network personnel. The Afrobarometer Network provides accurate and useful public opinion data to a wide range of policy actors, thus contributing to building open and accountable political systems and public institutions. It seeks to improve the ability of African citizens to make their opinions heard about democratic governance and to influence policy and decision-making in their own countries.Terminating20082011Africa multiple countries: 100%Ghana Center for Democratic DevelopmentDemocratic governanceDemocratic participation and civil society(015150): 100%$ 673,994This is a new feature, part of CIDA's efforts towards increasing transparency. Information will only be available for projects approved after October 15, 2011. For other projects, information on expected results is usually included in the description.Results achieved as of the end of the project (March 2011) include: Enhanced institutional capacities of Afrobarometer’s African partners to undertake opinion surveys and scientific analysis in Africa. Round 4 data sets available for 20 countries on the Online Data Analysis facility for use by African stakeholders, donors, and policy makers. 28 Working Papers produced, including both country and thematic reports. 34 Briefing Papers produced including a range of other policy publications. A new Afrobarometer website launched - www.afrobarometer.org. The Afrobarometer Online Data Analysis facility, available in French and Portuguese as well as English and Spanish. Specific Round 4.5 survey in Zimbabwe completed with a specific focus on health indicators. Specific Round 4.5 survey in Uganda completed to assess public perceptions on democracy and issues of national and public interest in Uganda during the electoral campaign in the country.