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NED: Tbilisi survey on public policy, October 2021

Tbilisi survey on public policy, October 2021

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RESPSEX: Respondent's sex

Question text: Respondent's sex

AGEGROUP: Respondent's age

Question text: Respondent's age

RESPDISTRICT: Which district you live in?

Question text: Which district you live in?

IMPISSUE: The most important issue in Tbilisi

Question text: What’s the most important issue in your community?

Note: Question was recoded. Answer options Condition of the historical part of the city and Administrative/public service were added to Other.

ELEHLD: Overall, would you say the elections were conducted well, neither well nor poorly, or poorly?

Question text: Overall, would you say the elections were conducted well, neither well nor poorly, or poorly?

VOTOC21: Did you vote in the first round of the 2021 local elections?

Question text: Did you vote in the first round of the 2021 local elections?

VOTSAME: Would you vote in the same way as you did on October 2?

Question text: If elections were today, would you vote in the same way as you did on October 2?

Note: Only those respondents that voted in the 2021 local elections

VOTPRTY: Which party did you vote for?

Question text: Which party did you vote for?

Note: Only those respondents that voted in the 2021 local elections
Question was recoded. Answer options Lelo For Georgia (Mamuka Khazaradze),European Georgia (Giga Bokeria), Georgian Labor Party (Shalva Natelashvili), Ana Dolidze - For People (Ana Dolidze), Aleko Elisashvili - Citizens (Aleko Elisashvili),;Girchi (Iago Khvichia),;Droa (Elene Khostaria),;Alliance of Patriots of Georgia (Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi),;New Georgia - Strategy Agmashenebeli (Giorgi Vashadze),;Victorious Georgia (Irakli Okruashvili),;Tribune (Davit Chichinadze),;Free Georgia (Kakha Kukava),;Democratic Movement – United Georgia (Nino Burjanadze),;For Justice (Eka Beselia),;Republican Party (Khatuna Samnidze),;Conservative Party (Zviad Dzidziguri),;Georgian March - National Movement (Sandro Bregadze),;Movement State for People (Nika Machutadze),;European Socialists (Fridon Injia) and;Eri (Levan Vasadze) were added to Other.

GDOROPPS: Generally, do you feel closer to the ruling party or the opposition?

Question text: Generally, do you feel closer to the ruling party or the opposition?

Note: Only those respondents that did not name which party they had voted for

POLSTAT1: The situation when you voted in the polling station - The environment surrounding the polling station was intimidating

Question text: Thinking back to the situation when you voted in the polling station/place (in the 1st round on October 2), please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following? – The environment surrounding the polling station was intimidating

Note: Only those respondents that voted in the 2021 local elections

POLSTAT2: The situation when you voted in the polling station - The procedures in the polling station were well ordered

Question text: Thinking back to the situation when you voted in the polling station/place (in the 1st round on October 2), please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following? – The procedures in the polling station were well ordered

Note: Only those respondents that voted in the 2021 local elections

POLSTAT3: The situation when you voted in the polling station - It was overcrowded in the polling station

Question text: Thinking back to the situation when you voted in the polling station/place (in the 1st round on October 2), please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following? – It was overcrowded in the polling station

Note: Only those respondents that voted in the 2021 local elections

POLSTAT4: The situation when you voted in the polling station - The election officials were well prepared

Question text: Thinking back to the situation when you voted in the polling station/place (in the 1st round on October 2), please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following? – The election officials were well prepared

Note: Only those respondents that voted in the 2021 local elections

POLSTAT5: The situation when you voted in the polling station - COVID regulations were well enforced

Question text: Thinking back to the situation when you voted in the polling station/place (in the 1st round on October 2), please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following? – COVID regulations were well enforced

Note: Only those respondents that voted in the 2021 local elections

CONTPREL1: Did any of the following contact you in the pre-election period to discuss election-related matters? - Party representatives/coordinators

Question text: Did any of the following contact you in the pre-election period to discuss election-related matters? - Party representatives/coordinators

CONTPREL2: Did any of the following contact you in the pre-election period to discuss election-related matters? - Priests/clerics

Question text: Did any of the following contact you in the pre-election period to discuss election-related matters? - Priests/clerics

CONTPREL3: Did any of the following contact you in the pre-election period to discuss election-related matters? - Representatives of local government

Question text: Did any of the following contact you in the pre-election period to discuss election-related matters? - Representatives of local government

CONTPREL4: Did any of the following contact you in the pre-election period to discuss election-related matters? - Neighborhood authorities (“dzveli bichebi”)

Question text: Did any of the following contact you in the pre-election period to discuss election-related matters? - Neighborhood authorities (“dzveli bichebi”)

EQOPPEL: In your opinion, had all the parties the same opportunities for political campaigning in the pre-election periods?

Question text: In your opinion, had all the parties the same opportunities for political campaigning in the pre-election periods?

ADVNTGGD: Which parties had an advantage? - Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia (Irakli Kobakhidze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia (Irakli Kobakhidze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGUNM: Which parties had an advantage? - United National Movement (Nika Melia)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - United National Movement (Nika Melia)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGEG: Which parties had an advantage? - European Georgia (Giga Bokeria)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - European Georgia (Giga Bokeria)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGAPG: Which parties had an advantage? - Alliance of Patriots of Georgia (Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Alliance of Patriots of Georgia (Davit Tarkhan-Mouravi)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGLB: Which parties had an advantage? - Georgian Labor Party (Shalva Natelashvili)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Georgian Labor Party (Shalva Natelashvili)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGDMUG: Which parties had an advantage? - Democratic Movement – United Georgia (Nino Burjanadze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Democratic Movement – United Georgia (Nino Burjanadze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGNGSA: Which parties had an advantage? - New Georgia - Strategy Agmashenebeli (Giorgi Vashadze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - New Georgia - Strategy Agmashenebeli (Giorgi Vashadze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGGMF: Which parties had an advantage? - Girchi More Freedom (Zurab Japaridze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Girchi More Freedom (Zurab Japaridze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGLEL: Which parties had an advantage? - Lelo For Georgia (Mamuka Khazaradze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Lelo For Georgia (Mamuka Khazaradze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGFREG: Which parties had an advantage? - Free Georgia (Kakha Kukava)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Free Georgia (Kakha Kukava)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGCTZ: Which parties had an advantage? - Aleko Elisashvili - Citizens (Aleko Elisashvili)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Aleko Elisashvili - Citizens (Aleko Elisashvili)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGJST: Which parties had an advantage? - For Justice (Eka Beselia)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - For Justice (Eka Beselia)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGVIC: Which parties had an advantage? - Victorious Georgia (Irakli Okruashvili)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Victorious Georgia (Irakli Okruashvili)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGREP: Which parties had an advantage? - Republican Party (Khatuna Samnidze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Republican Party (Khatuna Samnidze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGCON: Which parties had an advantage? - Conservative Party (Zviad Dzidziguri)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Conservative Party (Zviad Dzidziguri)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGADL: Which parties had an advantage? - Ana Dolidze - For People (Ana Dolidze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Ana Dolidze - For People (Ana Dolidze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGTRB: Which parties had an advantage? - Tribune (Davit Chichinadze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Tribune (Davit Chichinadze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGGMRC: Which parties had an advantage? - Georgian March - National Movement (Sandro Bregadze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Georgian March - National Movement (Sandro Bregadze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGMVFG: Which parties had an advantage? - Movement State for People (Nika Machutadze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Movement State for People (Nika Machutadze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGFRGE: Which parties had an advantage? - For Georgia (Giorgi Gakharia)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - For Georgia (Giorgi Gakharia)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGDROA: Which parties had an advantage? - Droa (Elene Khostaria)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Droa (Elene Khostaria)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGGRCH: Which parties had an advantage? - Girchi (Iago Khvichia)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Girchi (Iago Khvichia)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGEUSOC: Which parties had an advantage? - European Socialists (Fridon Injia)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - European Socialists (Fridon Injia)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGEERI: Which parties had an advantage? - Eri (Levan Vasadze)

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Eri (Levan Vasadze)

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

ADVNTGEOTH: Which parties had an advantage? - Other

Question text: Which parties had an advantage? - Other

Note: Only those respondents that said parties did not have the same opportunities

HRDVTBUY: Throughout the pre-election period, have you heard of a situation where party representatives/activists promised someone material benefits in exchange for their vote?

Question text: Throughout the pre-election period, have you heard of a situation where party representatives/activists promised someone material benefits in exchange for their vote?

LISTEXP1: Please tell me how many of them are true for you for the past 6 months

Question text: I will now read out a list of 3 items to you. Please tell me how many of them are true for you for the past 6 months. (1) Went to a political rally, (2) Went outside without a mask, (3) Voted in elections.

Note: Only half of the respondents were asked this questions
Respondents were allowed to name a number only

LISTEXP1B: Did you vote in the municipal elections in exchange for a gift or money?

Question text: Did you vote in the municipal elections in exchange for a gift or money?

Note: Only half of the respondents were asked this questions

LISTEXP2: Please tell me how many of them are true for you for the past 6 months

Question text: I will now read out a list of 4 items to you. Please tell me how many of them are true for you for the past 6 months. (1) Went to a political rally, (2) Went outside without a mask, (3) Voted in elections, (4) Voted for a certain candidate in exchange for a gift or money.

Note: Only half of the respondents were asked this questions
Respondents were allowed to name a number only

VOTBUY1: How much you either agree or disagree with... - It is acceptable to accept a gift for your vote, because it won’t affect the outcome of the election

Question text: I will now read out a number of statements, please tell me how much you either agree or disagree with them. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with… - It is acceptable to accept a gift for your vote, because it won’t affect the outcome of the election

VOTBUY2: How much you either agree or disagree with... - In a poor country like Georgia, accepting a gift in exchange for voting in a certain way is to be expected

Question text: I will now read out a number of statements, please tell me how much you either agree or disagree with them. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with… - In a poor country like Georgia, accepting a gift in exchange for voting in a certain way is to be expected

VOTBUY3: How much you either agree or disagree with... - People like me should report attempts at vote buying to the police, media, or NGOs if someone offers to buy my vote

Question text: I will now read out a number of statements, please tell me how much you either agree or disagree with them. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with… - People like me should report attempts at vote buying to the police, media, or NGOs if someone offers to buy my vote

VOTBUY4: How much you either agree or disagree with... - It is hard to say no to an offer of a gift for a vote from a friend or community member

Question text: I will now read out a number of statements, please tell me how much you either agree or disagree with them. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with… - It is hard to say no to an offer of a gift for a vote from a friend or community member

VOTBUY5: How much you either agree or disagree with... - It is wrong to accept a gift in exchange for a vote

Question text: I will now read out a number of statements, please tell me how much you either agree or disagree with them. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with… - It is wrong to accept a gift in exchange for a vote

VOTBUY6: How much you either agree or disagree with... - It’s more acceptable to accept a gift for poorer people

Question text: I will now read out a number of statements, please tell me how much you either agree or disagree with them. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with… - It’s more acceptable to accept a gift for poorer people

EMPLSIT: Primary activity

Question text: Let’s talk about your employment. Please tell me which corresponds to your situation the most. Please pick the activity which is primary for you. You are…

RESPEDU: What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

Question text: Talking about your education, what is the highest level of education you have achieved so far?

OWNFRDG: HH owns - Refrigerator

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Refrigerator

OWNCOTV: HH owns - Color television

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Color TV

OWNSPHN: HH owns - Smartphone (a phone with color display and with internet connection)

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Smartphone (a phone with color display and with internet connection)

OWNTBLT: HH owns - Tablet computer (e.g. iPad, Galaxy Tab, Lenovo etc.)

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Tablet computer (e.g. iPad, Galaxy Tab, Lenovo etc.)

OWNCARS: HH owns - Car

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Car

OWNAIRC: HH owns - Air conditioner

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Air conditioner

OWNWASH: HH owns - Automatic washing machine

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Automatic washing machine

OWNCOMP: HH owns - Personal computer, including laptop

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Personal computer, including laptop

OWNHWT: HH owns - Hot water

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Hot water

OWNCHTG: HH owns - Central heating

Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Central heating

CONFLMV: Were you or any of your household members displaced due to conflicts which occurred in Georgia since 1989?

Question text: Were you or any of your household members displaced due to conflicts which occurred in Georgia since 1989?

ETHNIC: Respondent's ethnicity

Question text: There are a number of ethnic groups living in Georgia. Which ethnic group do you consider yourself a part of?

TRUTVPOLIT: Which TV station do you trust most regarding political and ongoing affairs?

Question text: Which TV station do you trust most regarding political and ongoing affairs?

Note: Question was recoded. Answer options Maestro, Kavkasia, Adjara TV, Meore Arkhi (Public broadcaster), AzTV and Armenia TV were added to Other.

PARTSUPP: Which party is closest to you?

Question text: Which party is closest to you?

Note: Question was recoded. Answer options Ana Dolidze - For People (Ana Dolidze), Aleko Elisashvili - Citizens (Aleko Elisashvili), Girchi (Iago Khvichia), European Georgia (Giga Bokeria), Eri (Levan Vasadze), Democratic Movement – United Georgia (Nino Burjanadze), New Georgia - Strategy Agmashenebeli (Giorgi Vashadze), Conservative Party (Zviad Dzidziguri), Republican Party (Khatuna Samnidze), Victorious Georgia (Irakli Okruashvili), Tribune (Davit Chichinadze), Free Georgia (Kakha Kukava), For Justice (Eka Beselia), Georgian March - National Movement (Sandro Bregadze), Movement State for People (Nika Machutadze) and European Socialists (Fridon Injia) were added to Other.

CVDSYMPTS: Since the elections have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 or experienced any symptoms?

Question text: Since the elections have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 or experienced any symptoms (fever, dry cough, fatigue, headache, sore throat)?

VACCATTTD: Which of the following best describes your situation regarding COVID-19 vaccines?

Question text: Which of the following best describes your situation regarding COVID-19 vaccines?

SEENPOSTER: Do you remember seeing the following poster during the pre-electoral period?

Question text: Do you remember seeing the following poster during the pre-electoral period?

Note: Interviewers showed the poster which was distributed in treatment clusters during the pre-election period

MSHARRVACCP: Was Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival acceptable or unacceptable for you?

Question text: Was Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival acceptable or unacceptable for you?

MSHDTNACCP: Is Mikheil’s Saakashvili’s detention acceptable or unacceptable for you?

Question text: Is Mikheil’s Saakashvili’s detention acceptable or unacceptable for you?

MSHARRVINFL: Do you think Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival in Georgia had an influence on the results of 2021 elections?

Question text: Do you think Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival in Georgia had an influence on the results of 2021 elections?

MSAASSUNM: Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival affected negatively or positively? - United National Movement

Question text: What do you think, has Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival affected negatively or positively the following parties? - United National Movement

Note: Only those respondents that said that Mikheil Saakashvili's arrival had an influence on the results of 2021 elections

MSAASSGD: Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival affected negatively or positively? - Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia

Question text: What do you think, has Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival affected negatively or positively the following parties? - Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia

Note: Only those respondents that said that Mikheil Saakashvili's arrival had an influence on the results of 2021 elections

MSAASSFG: Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival affected negatively or positively? - For Georgia

Question text: What do you think, has Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival affected negatively or positively the following parties? - For Georgia

Note: Only those respondents that said that Mikheil Saakashvili's arrival had an influence on the results of 2021 elections

MSAASSOTH: Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival affected negatively or positively? - Other parties

Question text: What do you think, has Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival affected negatively or positively the following parties? - Other parties

Note: Only those respondents that said that Mikheil Saakashvili's arrival had an influence on the results of 2021 elections

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