electricsheepafrica/africa-http-www-voicesafrica-com-clients

---
annotations_creators:
- no-annotation
language_creators:
- found
language:
- en
license: other
multilinguality:
- monolingual
size_categories:
- 10K<n<100K
source_datasets:
- original
task_categories:
- tabular-classification
- tabular-regression
task_ids: []
tags:
- africa
- humanitarian
- hdx
- electric-sheep-africa
- community-engagement
- complex-emergency-conflict-security
- demographics
- economics
- governance-and-civil-society
- health
- gha
- ken
- nga
- zaf
pretty_name: "Online Research on African Lifestyles and Outlook"
dataset_info:
splits:
- name: train
num_examples: 8827
- name: test
num_examples: 2206
---

# Online Research on African Lifestyles and Outlook

**Publisher:** Voices Africa Ltd. (inactive) · **Source:** [HDX](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/http-www-voicesafrica-com-clients) · **License:** `other-pd-nr` · **Updated:** 2023-03-02

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## Abstract

Maisha is VoicesAfrica’s online pan Africa study on lifestyle and viewpoints on various aspects of life. The research report covers the following information areas:
Income and expenditure
• If earn a personal income
• Share of wallet
• Whether overall expenditure has gone up, down, or remained the same compared to the previous year
Values
• Determinants of well being
• Aspects that have made life better/worse
• Threats to self and country
Role models
• Most admired personality
• Part of the world/Africa that offers greatest inspiration and hope
Africa unity
• If would support the integration of all African countries
Technology
• Devices used
• Device that has made life better/worse
• Device that has had greatest influence in life
Attitudes
• Response to statements on politics, insecurity, family, religion, sports, patriotism, economy, corruption, health, relationships, among others

Each row in this dataset represents first-level administrative unit observations. Data was last updated on HDX on 2023-03-02. Geographic scope: **GHA, KEN, NGA, ZAF**.

*Curated into ML-ready Parquet format by [Electric Sheep Africa](https://huggingface.co/electricsheepafrica).*

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## Dataset Characteristics

| | |
|---|---|
| **Domain** | Food security and nutrition |
| **Unit of observation** | First-level administrative unit observations |
| **Rows (total)** | 11,034 |
| **Columns** | 139 (1 numeric, 138 categorical, 0 datetime) |
| **Train split** | 8,827 rows |
| **Test split** | 2,206 rows |
| **Geographic scope** | GHA, KEN, NGA, ZAF |
| **Publisher** | Voices Africa Ltd. (inactive) |
| **HDX last updated** | 2023-03-02 |

---

## Variables

**Geographic** — `country` (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya), `do_you_currently_earn_a_personal_income` (No, Yes), `housing_rent_mortgage_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` ( , 10, 0), `food_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` ( , 10, 20), `education_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` ( , 0, 5) and 126 others.

**Demographic** — `gender`, `age_bracket`.

**Identifier / Metadata** — `id` (range 5046.0–45024.0), `unnamed_136`, `esa_source`, `esa_processed`.

**Other** — `for_the_part_of_world_selected_how_so`, `for_the_part_of_africa_selected_how_so`.

---

## Quick Start

```python
from datasets import load_dataset

ds = load_dataset("electricsheepafrica/africa-http-www-voicesafrica-com-clients")
train = ds["train"].to_pandas()
test = ds["test"].to_pandas()

print(train.shape)
train.head()
```

---

## Schema

| Column | Type | Null % | Range / Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| `id` | int64 | 0.0% | 5046.0 – 45024.0 (mean 16026.8685) |
| `country` | object | 0.0% | South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya |
| `do_you_currently_earn_a_personal_income` | object | 0.0% | No, Yes |
| `housing_rent_mortgage_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | , 10, 0 |
| `food_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | , 10, 20 |
| `education_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | , 0, 5 |
| `clothing_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | , 5, 2 |
| `utilities_electricity_water_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | , 5, 0 |
| `household_groceries_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | , 5, 10 |
| `cooking_fuel_gas_kerosene_charcoal_wood_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | , 0, 5 |
| `communication_telephone_email_internet_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | , 5, 2 |
| `publications_books_newspapers_magazines_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `travel_fares_fuel_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `entertainment_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `domestic_help_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `medical_optical_dental_care_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `pocket_money_for_incidental_day_to_day_expenses_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `donations_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `savings_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `others_based_on_your_take_home_pay_what_proportion_do_you_spend_on_these_items_in_a_typical_month` | object | 0.0% | |
| `career_occupation_you_are_in_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `city_town_village_you_live_in_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `colour_of_your_skin_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `ethnic_group_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `family_connections_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `formal_education_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `general_knowledge_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `health_free_from_illness_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `intelligence_high_iq_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `law_and_order_peace_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `money_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `parents_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `peers_age_mates_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `personal_drive_determination_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `political_affiliation_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `political_governance_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `professional_networks_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `religion_spirituality_in_your_opinion_which_of_the_following_aspects_play_a_role_in_determining_the_wellbeing_of_citizens_of_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `career_occupation_you_are_in_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `city_town_village_you_live_in_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `colour_of_your_skin_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `ethnic_group_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `family_connections_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `formal_education_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `general_knowledge_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `health_free_from_illness_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `intelligence_high_iq_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `law_and_order_peace_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `money_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `parents_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `peers_age_mates_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `personal_drive_determination_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `political_affiliation_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `political_governance_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `professional_networks_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `religion_spirituality_and_what_influence_has_the_following_aspects_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `automated_teller_machine_atm_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `broadcast_media_tv_radio_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `computer_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `digital_camera_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `fixed_telephone_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `internet_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `mobile_phone_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `money_transfer_via_mobile_phone_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `pay_tv_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `portable_digital_player_e_g_ipod_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `social_website_e_g_facebook_twitter_linkedin_which_of_the_following_devices_technologies_services_have_you_used_in_the_last_3_months` | object | 0.0% | |
| `automated_teller_machine_atm_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `broadcast_media_tv_radio_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `computer_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `digital_camera_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `fixed_telephone_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `internet_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `mobile_phone_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `money_transfer_via_mobile_phone_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `pay_tv_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `portable_digital_player_e_g_ipod_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `social_website_e_g_facebook_twitter_linkedin_and_what_influence_has_these_devices_technologies_services_had_in_your_life` | object | 0.0% | |
| `whose_lifestyle_or_achievements_do_you_admire_the_most_i_e_the_person_who_has_had_the_greatest_influence_on_your_life_guiding_your_values_principles_and_goals` | object | 0.3% | |
| `why_do_you_admire_this_person` | object | 0.4% | |
| `in_your_opinion_which_part_of_the_world_other_than_africa_offers_the_best_inspiration_and_hope_to_your_own_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `other_in_your_opinion_which_part_of_the_world_other_than_africa_offers_the_best_inspiration_and_hope_to_your_own_country` | object | 0.3% | |
| `for_the_part_of_world_selected_how_so` | object | 0.2% | |
| `north_africa_in_your_opinion_which_part_of_africa_offers_the_best_inspiration_and_hope_to_your_own_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `west_africa_in_your_opinion_which_part_of_africa_offers_the_best_inspiration_and_hope_to_your_own_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `central_africa_in_your_opinion_which_part_of_africa_offers_the_best_inspiration_and_hope_to_your_own_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `east_africa_in_your_opinion_which_part_of_africa_offers_the_best_inspiration_and_hope_to_your_own_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `south_africa_in_your_opinion_which_part_of_africa_offers_the_best_inspiration_and_hope_to_your_own_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `for_the_part_of_africa_selected_how_so` | object | 0.2% | |
| `which_one_of_the_following_conditions_would_you_consider_to_be_the_greatest_threat_to_human_survival_in_your_country` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_am_perfectly_happy_with_my_standard_of_living_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_follow_politics_very_keenly_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_buy_goods_produced_by_my_own_country_whenever_i_can_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_am_worried_about_crime_and_insecurity_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `there_is_little_i_can_do_to_change_my_life_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_am_optimistic_about_the_future_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_consider_myself_to_be_a_spiritual_person_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `given_a_choice_i_would_live_in_my_own_country_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_spend_money_more_carefully_than_i_used_to_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_like_being_part_of_an_extended_family_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `my_faith_is_really_important_to_me_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_look_out_for_the_lowest_possible_prices_when_shopping_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_would_like_to_be_a_leader_in_this_country_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_am_proud_of_my_country_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `it_is_important_to_me_to_be_respected_by_other_people_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_am_hopeful_that_the_economy_will_improve_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `too_much_attention_is_paid_to_politics_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `people_should_be_free_to_do_whatever_they_want_with_their_personal_lives_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_am_hopeful_about_africa_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_am_a_keen_sports_fan_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_like_to_have_a_close_circle_of_friends_who_support_me_in_hard_times_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_tend_to_spend_money_without_thinking_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_have_recently_had_to_offer_a_bribe_to_get_a_service_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `my_country_has_improved_as_a_place_to_live_compared_to_5_years_ago_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `there_is_little_hope_that_the_economy_will_improve_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_really_fear_getting_hiv_aids_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_like_taking_risks_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `it_is_important_to_respect_traditional_customs_and_beliefs_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_fear_to_get_malaria_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_attend_religious_events_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `it_is_important_to_have_a_lasting_relationship_with_only_one_partner_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `when_going_shopping_i_budget_for_every_coin_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `africa_is_a_place_of_mass_misery_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_offer_help_to_the_needy_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_would_like_to_move_to_another_country_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `i_support_gay_relationships_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `the_leaders_of_my_country_are_the_right_people_to_lead_it_to_prosperity_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `the_world_is_a_better_place_to_live_in_today_than_it_was_5_years_ago_on_a_scale_of_1â_5_where_1_is_strongly_disagree_and_5_is_strongly_agree_to_what_extent_do_you_agree_or_disagree_with_the_following_statements` | object | 0.0% | |
| `would_you_support_the_integration_of_all_african_countries_into_one_state` | object | 0.0% | |
| `if_no_why_not` | object | 0.1% | |
| `which_religion_do_you_practice` | object | 0.0% | |
| `other_which_religion_do_you_practice` | object | 0.7% | |
| `gender` | object | 0.0% | |
| `age_bracket` | object | 0.0% | |
| `what_is_your_highest_education_level` | object | 0.3% | |
| `what_is_your_occupation` | object | 1.5% | |
| `unnamed_136` | object | 0.0% | |
| `esa_source` | object | 0.0% | |
| `esa_processed` | object | 0.0% | |

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## Numeric Summary

| Column | Min | Max | Mean | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `id` | 5046.0 | 45024.0 | 16026.8685 | 16080.0 |

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## Curation

Raw data was downloaded from HDX via the CKAN API and converted to Parquet. Column names were lowercased and standardised to snake_case. Common missing-value markers (`N/A`, `null`, `none`, `-`, `unknown`, `no data`, `#N/A`) were unified to `NaN`. The dataset was split 80/20 into train and test partitions using a fixed random seed (42) and saved as Snappy-compressed Parquet.

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## Limitations

- Data originates from Voices Africa Ltd. (inactive) and has not been independently validated by ESA.
- Automated cleaning cannot correct for misreported values, definitional inconsistencies, or sampling bias in the original collection.
- This dataset spans 4 countries; geographic and methodological inconsistencies across national boundaries may affect cross-country comparability.
- Refer to the [original HDX dataset page](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/http-www-voicesafrica-com-clients) for the publisher's own methodology notes and caveats.

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## Citation

```bibtex
@dataset{hdx_africa_http_www_voicesafrica_com_clients,
title = {Online Research on African Lifestyles and Outlook},
author = {Voices Africa Ltd. (inactive)},
year = {2023},
url = {https://data.humdata.org/dataset/http-www-voicesafrica-com-clients},
note = {Repackaged for machine learning by Electric Sheep Africa (https://huggingface.co/electricsheepafrica)}
}
```

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*[Electric Sheep Africa](https://huggingface.co/electricsheepafrica) — Africa's ML dataset infrastructure. Lagos, Nigeria.*