National Public Services Survey, 2005-2011

The 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2011 National Public Services Surveys are nationally representative surveys focusing on access to, quality and satisfaction with services in Sierra Leone. They contain data on 6341 households in 635 enumeration areas. The first survey was conducted directly before decentralization of public services to local government, and serves as a baseline in the analysis of local government performance. In addition to public services, the survey collects information on knowledge of decentralization and interest in government; local priorities for social and economic development; participation and voice in local decision-making; and social cohesion of communities. Subsequent survey rounds track service access and quality as decentralization was rolled out.