Rwanda - Enterprise Survey 2011

Reference ID

RWA_2011_ES_v01_M_WB

Year

2011 - 2012

Country

Rwanda

Producer(s)

World Bank

Sponsor(s)

World Bank - -

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Data File: Rwanda-2011-full data-

Content	The file contains the cleaned, raw database.
Cases	241
Variable(s)	249
Producer	World Bank
Notes	Some special codes are used in the data set: -9 is "Don't Know" -8 is "Refusal to respond" -7 is "Does not apply" -6 is "Still in process" -5 is "Application denied"

Variables

Name	Label	Question
d13	Were Any Of These Material Inputs And Supplies Imported Directly?	Were any of the material inputs or supplies purchased in fiscal year 2010, imported directly?

d14	Avg. num. of Days For Imported Goods To Clear Customs In Last Fiscal Year	In fiscal year 2010, when this establishment imported material inputs or supplies, how many days did it take on average from the time these goods arrived to their point of entry (e.g. port, airport) until the time these goods could be claimed from customs?

AFd11a	FY2010, Years of relations with primary supplier	In fiscal year 2010, for how many years have you known this establishment's primary supplier of its main input?

AFd11d	FY2010, did this establishment subcontract any part of its production to other f	In fiscal year 2010, did this establishment subcontract any part of its production to other firms?

d30a	How Much Of An Obstacle: Transport?	Is transport No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment?

d30b	How Much Of An Obstacle: Customs And Trade Regulations?	Are customs and trade regulations No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment?

AFe2a	FY2010, how many NEW competitors entered the main market of main product/product	In fiscal year 2010, how many NEW competitors entered the main market of this establishment's main product/product line?

e6	Do You Use Technology Licensed From A Foreign-Owned Company?	Does this establishment at present use technology licensed from a foreign-owned company, excluding office software?

e11	Does This Establishment Compete Against Unregistered Or Informal Firms?	Does this establishment compete against unregistered or informal firms?

e30	How Much Of An Obstacle: Practices of competitors in informal sector?	Are practices of competitors in the informal sector No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment?

g2	Applic. To Obtain A Construction-Related Permit Submitted Over The Last 2 Years	Over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain a construction-related permit?

g3	How Many Days Did It Take For You To Obtain A Construction-Related Permit?	In reference to that application for a construction-related permit, approximately how many days did it take to obtain it from the day of the application to the day the permit was granted?

g4	Informal Gift/Payment Expected Or Requested For A Construction-Related Permit	In reference to that application for a construction-related permit, was an informal gift or payment expected or requested?

g30a	How Much Of An Obstacle: Access To Land?	Is access to land No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment?

h1	New or signif. improved product introduced in last three years?	In the last three years, has this establishment introduced new products or services?

h2	New or signif. improved product also new to the establishment's main market?	Was the new product or service also new for the establishment’s main market?

h3	New or sig. impvd method of manf product or offering services in last 3 years?	In the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or significantly improved methods of manufacturing products or offering services?

h4	New or sig. impvd logistical or business support process in last 3 years?	During the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or significantly improved logistical or business support processes?

h5	New or sig. impvd organizational structure introduced in last 3 years?	During the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or significantly improved organizational structures or management practices?

h6	New or signif. improved marketing method introduced in last three years?	During the last three years, has this establishment introduced new or significantly improved marketing methods?

h7	During the last three years, did establ. spend on formal R&D activities?	During the last three years, did this establishment spend on formal research and development activities, either in-house or contracted with other companies?

h8	During the last 3 years, did establ. give employees time to develop new idea?	During the last three years, did this establishment give employees some time to develop or try out a new approach or new idea about products or services, business process, firm management, or marketing?

h9	During the last three years, did establ. engage in intern. or extern. training?	During the last 3 years, did this establishment engage in internal or external training of the personnel to familiarize them with new or significantly improved technologies, products or processes, including changing management or marketing practices?

i1	In last FY, Did This Establishment Pay For Security?	In fiscal year 2010, did this establishment pay for security, for example equipment, personnel, or professional security services?

i2a	Percentage Of Total Annual Sales Paid For Security In Last Fiscal Year	In fiscal year 2010, what percent of this establishment's total annual sales was paid for security, or what was the total annual cost of security? Percent of total annual sales for security

i2b	In Last Fiscal Year, What Is The Total Annual Cost Of Security?	In fiscal year 2010, what percent of this establishment?s total annual sales was paid for security, or what was the total annual cost of security? Total annual cost of security

i3	Losses Due To Theft, Robbery, Vandalism Or Arson Experienced In Last Fiscal Year	In fiscal year 2010, did this establishment experience losses as a result of theft, robbery, vandalism or arson?

i4a	Losses Due To Theft, Robbery, Vandalism Or Arson In Last Fiscal Yr (% Of Sales)	In fiscal year 2010, what were the estimated losses as a result of theft, robbery, vandalism or arson that occurred on this establishment?s premises either as a percentage of total annual sales or as total annual losses? Losses as percent of total annual sales

i4b	Value Of Losses Due To Theft, Robbery, Vandalism Or Arson In Last Fiscal Yr	In fiscal year 2010, what were the estimated losses as a result of theft, robbery, vandalism or arson that occurred on this establishment?s premises either as a percentage of total annual sales or as total annual losses? Total annual value of losses

i30	How Much Of An Obstacle: Crime, Theft And Disorder?	Are crime, theft and disorder No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment?

k1c	In last FY, % Of Material Inputs Or Services Paid For After Delivery	In fiscal year 2010, what percent, as a proportion of the value of total annual purchases of material inputs or services, were: Paid for after delivery?

k2c	In last FY, % Of Total Annual Sales Paid For After Delivery	In fiscal year 2010, what percent of this establishment's total annual sales of its goods or services were: Paid for after delivery?

k3a	% Of Working Capital Financed From Internal Funds/Retained Earnings	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Internal funds/Retained earnings

k3bc	% Of Working Capital Borrowed From Banks	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned)

k3e	% Of Working Capital Borrowed From Non-Bank Financial Institutions	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions

k3f	% Of Working Capital Purchased On Credit/Advances From Suppliers /Customers	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Purchases on credit from suppliers and advances from customers

k3hd	% Of Working Capital Financed By Other (Money Lenders, Friends, Relatives, Etc)	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Other (moneylenders, friends, relatives, etc.)

k4	Did This Establishment Purchase Any Fixed Assets In Last Fiscal Yr?	In fiscal year 2010, did this establishment purchase any fixed assets, such as machinery, vehicles, equipment, land or buildings?

k5a	Last FY, % Fixed Assets Funded By: Internal Funds/Retained Earnings	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Internal funds or retained earnings

k5i	Last FY, % Fixed Assets Funded By: Owners’ Contributions Or Issued New Equity	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Owners' contribution or issued new equity shares

k5bc	Last FY, % Fixed Assets Funded By: Bank Borrowing	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned)

k5e	Last FY, % Fixed Assets Funded By: Non-Bank Financial Institutions	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions

k5f	Last FY, % Fixed Assets Funded By: Credit From Suppliers/Advances From Customers	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Purchases on credit from suppliers and advances from customers

k5hdj	Last FY, % Fixed Assets Funded By: Other (Money Lenders\Friends\Relatives\Etc)	Over fiscal year 2010, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources: Other (moneylenders, friends, relatives, bonds, commercial papers etc)

k6	Does This Establishment Have A Checking And\Or Saving Account?	Now let's talk about the establishment's current situation. At this time, does this establishment have a checking or savings account?

k7	At This Time, Does This Establishment Have An Overdraft Facility?	At this time, does this establishment have an overdraft facility?

AFk7a	For this establishment’s overdraft facility, what is the average interest rate?	For this establishment's overdraft facility, what is the average interest rate?

k8	Establishment has A Line Of Credit Or Loan From A Financial Institution?	At this time, does this establishment have a line of credit or a loan from a financial institution?

AFk8a	Was the most recent credit in the form of?	Was this most recent credit in the form of?

k9	Type Of Financial Institution That Granted The Line Of Credit Or Loan	Referring to the most recent line of credit or loan, what type of financial institution granted this loan?

k10	Year When The Most Recent Loan/Line Of Credit Approved	Referring only to this most recent line of credit or loan, in what year was the most recent line of credit or loan approved?

AFk10a	What is the rate of interest of this most recent line of credit or loan?	What is the rate of interest of this most recent line of credit or loan?

k11	For The Most Recent Loan, What Was The Value At The Time Of Approval?	Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what was its value at the time of approval?

k13	Financing Required For The Most Recent Line Of Credit Or Loan	Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, did the financing require collateral?

k14a	Type Of Collateral Required For The Most Recent Loan? Land, Buildings	Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Land, buildings under ownership of the establishment

k14b	Type Of Collateral Required For The Most Recent Loan? Equipment	Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Machinery and equipment including movables

k14c	Type Of Collateral Required For The Most Recent Loan? Accounts	Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Accounts receivable and inventories

k14d	Type Of Collateral Required For The Most Recent Loan? Personal Assets	Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Personal assets of owner (house, etc.)

k14e	Type Of Collateral Required For The Most Recent Loan? Other	Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Other forms of collateral not included in the categories above

k15a	Value Of Collateral Required For The Most Recent Credit/Loan	Referring only to this most recent line of credit or loan, what was the approximate value of the collateral required?

k15b	What is the total number of outstanding loans or lines of credit held by this e	What is the total number of outstanding loans or lines of credit held by this establishment?

k15c	What is the total value of outstanding loans or lines of credit held by this es	What is the total value of outstanding loans or lines of credit held by this establishment?

k15d	At this time, do you have any outstanding personal loans that are used to finan	At this time, do you have any outstanding personal loans that are used to finance this establishment’s business activities?

k16	In Last Fiscal Yr, Did Establishment Apply For New Loans/Lines Of Credit?	Referring again to the last fiscal year 2010, did this establishment apply for any loans or lines of credit?

k17	Main Reason For Not Applying For New Loans Or New Lines Of Credit	What was the main reason why this establishment did not apply for any line of credit or loan in fiscal year 2010?

k20a	Referring only to this most recent application for a line of credit or loan, wh	Referring only to this most recent application for a line of credit or loan, what was the outcome of that application?

k21	Financial Statements Checked & Certified By External Auditor In Last Fiscal Yr?	In fiscal year 2010, did this establishment have its annual financial statements checked and certified by an external auditor?

k30	How Much Of An Obstacle: Access To Finance	Is access to finance, which includes availability and cost, interest rates, fees and collateral requirements, No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment?

h7a	The Court System Is Fair, Impartial And Uncorrupted	I am going to read some statements that describe the courts system and how it could affect business. For each statement, please tell me if you Strongly disagree, Tend to disagree, Tend to agree, or Strongly agree. "The court system is fair, impartial and uncorrupted."

AFh1	Agree or Disagree: The court system is able to enforce its decisions	I am going to read some statements that describe the courts system and how it could affect business. For each statement, please tell me if you Strongly disagree, Tend to disagree, Tend to agree, or Strongly agree. "The court system is able to enforce its decisions."

AFh2	Agree or Disagree: I am confident that the legal system will uphold my contract	I am going to read some statements that describe the courts system and how it could affect business. For each statement, please tell me if you Strongly disagree, Tend to disagree, Tend to agree, or Strongly agree. "I am confident that the legal system will uphold my contract and property rights in business disputes."

AFh3a	Agree or Disagree: In the last 2 years, did your establishment have a payment di	In the last 2 years, did your establishment have a payment dispute over payments owed to it in which a third party (such as arbiters, collecting agency or judicial system) was involved?

AFh3b	Agree or Disagree: Was the court system used to resolve this payment dispute?	Was the court system used to resolve this payment dispute?

AFh3c	Agree or Disagree: Was a court judgment made for this payment dispute?	Was a court judgment made for this payment dispute?

AFh3d	Agree or Disagree: Number of weeks to come to judgment	How many weeks did it take the courts to come to judgment on this payment dispute (from the day the establishment first took court action until the moment a judgment was made)?

AFh3e	Agree or Disagree: Was this decision of the court enforced?	Was this decision of the court enforced?

AFh3f	Agree or Disagree: How many weeks did it take to enforce this court judgment?	How many weeks did it take to enforce this court judgment?

j2	What % Of Senior Management Time Was Spent In Dealing With Govt Regulations?	In a typical week over the last year, what percentage of total senior management's time was spent on dealing with requirements imposed by government regulations? [By senior management I mean managers, directors, and officers above direct supervisors of production/sales workers. Some examples of government regulations are taxes, customs, labor regulations, licensing and registration, including dealings with officials and completing forms]

j3	Over The Last 12 Months, Was This Establishment Inspected By Tax Officials?	Over the last year, was this establishment visited or inspected by tax officials?

j4	Frequency Of Inspections/Requirement For Meeting By Tax Officials	Over the last year, how many times was this establishment either inspected by tax officials or required to meet with them?

j5	In Any Of These Inspections Was A Gift/Informal payment Requested ?	In any of these inspections or meetings was a gift or informal payment expected or requested?

j6a	Government Contract Secured (Or Attempted) In The Last 12 Months?	Over the last year, has this establishment secured or attempted to secure a government contract?

j6	% Of Contract Value Avg. Firm Pays In Informal Gifts To Govt To Secure Contract?	When establishments like this one do business with the government, what percent of the contract value would be typically paid in informal payments or gifts to secure the contract?

j7a	Percent Of Total Annual Sales Paid In Informal Payments	It is said that establishments are sometimes required to make gifts or informal payments to public officials to "get things done" with regard to customs, taxes, licenses, regulations, services etc. On average, what percent of total annual sales, or estimated total annual value, do establishments like this one pay in informal payments or gifts to public officials for this purpose? Percent of total annual sales paid as informal payment

j7b	Total Annual Informal Payment	It is said that establishments are sometimes required to make gifts or informal payments to public officials to "get things done" with regard to customs, taxes, licenses, regulations, services etc. On average, what percent of total annual sales, or estimated total annual value, do establishments like this one pay in informal payments or gifts to public officials for this purpose? Total annual informal payment

AFj8	Percent of total annual sales reported for tax purposes	Recognizing the difficulties many establishments face in fully complying with taxes and regulations, at the present time what percent of total annual sales would you estimate the typical establishment in your line of business declares for tax purposes?

j10	Application To Obtain An Import License Submitted Over The Last 2 Years?	Over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain an import license?

j11	How Many Days Did It Take To Obtain Your Import License?	Approximately how many days did it take to obtain this import license from the day of the application to the day it was granted?

j12	When You Applied For An Import License, Was An Informal Gift/payment Requested?	In reference to that application for an import license, was an informal gift or payment expected or requested?

j13	Application To Obtain An Operating License Submitted Over Last 2 Years?	Over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain an operating license?

j14	How Many Days Did It Take To Obtain Your Operating License?	Approximately how many days did it take to obtain this operating license from the day of the application to the day it was granted?

j15	When You Applied For Operating License Was An Informal Gift/payment Requested?	In reference to that application for an operating license, was an informal gift or payment expected or requested?

j30a	How Much Of An Obstacle: Tax Rates	As I list some factors that can affect the current operations of a business, please look at this card and tell me if you think that each factor is No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment. Tax rates

j30b	How Much Of An Obstacle: Tax Administrations	As I list some factors that can affect the current operations of a business, please look at this card and tell me if you think that each factor is No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment. Tax administration

j30c	How Much Of An Obstacle: Business Licensing And Permits	As I list some factors that can affect the current operations of a business, please look at this card and tell me if you think that each factor is No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment. Business licensing and permits

j30e	How Much Of An Obstacle: Political Instability	As I list some factors that can affect the current operations of a business, please look at this card and tell me if you think that each factor is No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment. Political instability

j30f	How Much Of An Obstacle: Corruption	As I list some factors that can affect the current operations of a business, please look at this card and tell me if you think that each factor is No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment. Corruption

h30	How Much Of An Obstacle: Courts	As I list some factors that can affect the current operations of a business, please look at this card and tell me if you think that each factor is No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment. Courts

l1	Num. Permanent, Full-Time Employees At End Of Last Fiscal Year	At the end of fiscal year 2010, how many permanent, full-time employees did this establishment employ? Please include all employees and managers

l2	Num. Permanent, Full-Time Employees At End Of 3 Fiscal Years Ago	Three fiscal years ago, at the end of fiscal year [insert three complete fiscal years ago], how many permanent, full-time employees did this establishment employ? Please include all employees and managers