Rwanda - Micro-Enterprise Survey 2011
Reference ID | RWA_2011_MS_v01_M_WB |
Year | 2011 - 2012 |
Country | Rwanda |
Producer(s) | World Bank |
Sponsor(s) | World Bank - - |
Metadata | Documentation in PDF |
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Data File: Rwandamicro-2011 data-
Content | The file contains the cleaned, raw database. |
Cases | 148 |
Variable(s) | 247 |
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 | More specifically, 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 | in the last three years, has this establishment introduced new or significantly | In the last three years, has this establishment introduced new products or services? | |
h2 | was the main new product or service introduced by this establishment new for th | Was the new product or service also new for the establishment’s main market? | |
h3 | in the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or significa | In the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or significantly improved methods of manufacturing products or offering services? | |
h4 | during the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or signi | During the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or significantly improved logistical or business support processes? | |
h5 | during the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or signi | During the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or significantly improved organizational structures or management practices? | |
h6 | during the last three years, has this establishment introduced new or significa | During the last three years, has this establishment introduced new or significantly improved marketing methods? | |
h7 | during the last three years, did this establishment spend on formal research an | 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 three years, did this establishment give employees some time to | 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 3 years, did your enterprise engage in internal or external tra | 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 | |
Total variable(s):
247 |