This survey seeks to elicit your understanding of Afghanistan's current status and the issues surrounding its economic and social reconstruction. This is not an anonymous survey ; it is linked to your return email. Although created for educational purposes, it is not related to a research study. The contents and results of this survey will be destroyed after the evaluation of this site for ISP 523.
About you:
Gender Female Male
Age Under 20 20-33 33-45 45-
Religious affiliation? Secular Muslim Christian Jewish Hindu Other
Have you ever travelled abroad? yes no
How many languages do you speak? one more than one
Are you familiar with any culture other than your own? yes no
Income
under 20,000
20,000-29,000
29,000-35,000
35,000-45,000
45,000-55,000
above 55,000
What is your preferred source for international news?
Network/cable television
Radio
Internet sites
Print media
Other sources not mentioned:
Which of the below do you most associate with Afghanistan?
Crossroads of the ancient Silk Road
United States financing the mujahideen war against the Soviets
Largest refugee population in the world
Taliban
Other association not mentioned:
Which area do you consider a foremost priority in the reconstruction of Afghanistan?
Increased military security
Reconstruction of roads
Health Care System
Education
Other area not mentioned:
The reconstruction of Afghanistan should be an important priority for the United States.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
International Security Assistance Forces should be increased and expanded beyond Kabul to secure the countryside for reconstruction efforts.
Strongly Disagree
The United States has a self-interest and responsibility to committ to a long-term reconstruction effort in Afghanistan.
In your opinion, which of the following countries will play the leading role in a successful outcome of reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan?
Pakistan Iran Uzbekistan Turkmenistan The United States of America
In your opinion, what is the greatest obstacle to Afghanistan's reconstruction?
The continued transnational activities of the Taliban and Al Qaeda Waning US committment to Afghanistan's reconstruction Afghan factionalism Donor fatigue of the international community
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