Select variable

[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[paino] Weight variable (matching the data to Finland's population in terms of age, gender, province of residence and municipality type)

[q1_1] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: An important issue

[q1_2] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Helping those worse off

[q1_3] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Cooperation between countries

[q1_4] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Financial support

[q1_5] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Part of international responsibility sharing

[q1_6] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: More harmful than beneficial to developing countries

[q1_7] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Africa

[q1_8] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Improving the growth potential of poor countries

[q1_9] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Improving the standard of living

[q1_10] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Famine relief

[q1_11] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Building wells in poor countries

[q1_12] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Increasing education in poor countries

[q1_13] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Improving the equality of citizens in poor countries

[q1_14] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Corruption and ineffectiveness

[q1_15] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Moral responsibility of Western and rich countries

[q1_16] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Church/missionary work

[q1_17] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Asia

[q1_18] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Something else

[q1_19] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: None of the above

[q1_20] What do you think development cooperation is - what comes to your mind? From this list, choose up to five that best describe development cooperation: Can't say

[q2] Well-developed countries like Finland support and finance the development efforts of poor countries. How important do you consider such development cooperation/policy to be? Is it...

[q3a] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Rich countries have an obligation to help developing countries.

[q3b] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Development cooperation opens up a chance to a better life for millions of people.

[q3c] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Finland is doing its share in poverty reduction.

[q3d] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Development cooperation is productive and gets results.

[q3e] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Finland has the ability and possibility to help.

[q3f] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Development cooperation strengthens Finland's influence at international level.

[q3g] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Having a stable, equal and safe world is in the interests of the Finns.

[q3h] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Development cooperation creates markets, work and connections.

[q3i] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: It is cheaper to prevent crises than to cope with them.

[q3j] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Development cooperation increases the know-how and expertise of the Finns as well.

[q3k] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: The responsibility for achieving a change lies with the developing countries. Finland provides support for their development.

[q3l] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Finland operates as part of the donor community.

[q3m] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: Development cooperation is just one way of many to achieve change.

[q3n] Do you agree or disagree with the following statements relating to development cooperation and policy: There will be change when people are able to improve their well-being and demand their rights.

[q4] Have you heard of the UN Millennium Development Goals?

[q5_1] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Promote gender equality and empower women

[q5_2] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Develop a global partnership for development

[q5_3] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Improve maternal health

[q5_4] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

[q5_5] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Ensure environmental sustainability

[q5_6] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

[q5_7] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Achieve universal primary education

[q5_8] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Reduce child mortality

[q5_9] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Can't say

[q5_10] The UN Millennium Development Goals form the basis of Finland's development policy. From the Millennium Goals presented in this card, choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: None of the above

[q6_1] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: End poverty

[q6_2] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: End hunger and achieve food security

[q6_3] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

[q6_4] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Ensure inclusive, equal and high quality education for all

[q6_5] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Achieve gender equality

[q6_6] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all

[q6_7] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Ensure access to affordable and sustainable energy for all

[q6_8] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Promote sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work

[q6_9] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization and promotion of innovation

[q6_10] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Reduce inequality

[q6_11] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Make cities safe, resilient and sustainable

[q6_12] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Sustainable consumption and production patterns

[q6_13] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Combat climate change and its impacts

[q6_14] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Conserve oceans, seas and marine resources

[q6_15] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Sustainably manage and use forests and land, ensure biodiversity

[q6_16] UN is preparing new Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Promote peaceful societies, functional justice systems and responsible, accountable institutions

[q6_17] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Global partnership for sustainable development

[q6_18] UN is preparing new Development Goals for 2016-2030. These goals also apply to rich countries such as Finland. Choose 1-3 that you consider the most important: Can't say

[q7] Which of the following best describes your views on development cooperation and its significance?

[q8] Humanitarian aid is part of development cooperation and is targeted, for instance, to help victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. How important do you consider the humanitarian aid supplied by Finland to be?

[q9a] Choose 1-3 achievements gained by Finnish development cooperation in recent years that you consider the most important: Improved water supply and sewerage, sanitation, sustainable forestry and innovations in Vietnam.

[q9b] Choose 1-3 achievements gained by Finnish development cooperation in recent years that you consider the most important: Prevent violence against women in 85 countries.19 countries introduced legislation or an action plan for it.

[q9c] Choose 1-3 achievements gained by Finnish development cooperation in recent years that you consider the most important: Improved water supply and sewerage for 2,4 million people. Proper toilets/outhouses for 2,7 million people.

[q9d] Choose 1-3 achievements gained by Finnish development cooperation in recent years that you consider the most important: Improving education and teacher competence in Ethiopia. More girls in schools. 78 million school books bought.

[q9e] Choose 1-3 achievements gained by Finnish development cooperation in recent years that you consider the most important: Creating jobs by developing the private sector and trade in developing countries. Vocational education.

[q9f] Choose 1-3 achievements gained by Finnish development cooperation in recent years that you consider the most important: Finnfund invests 17 million euros in a large wind power farm producing nearly 20% of power generated in Kenya.

[q9_eos] Choose 1-3 achievements gained by Finnish development cooperation in recent years that you consider the most important: Can't say.

[q10a] Below are listed various types of Finnish development cooperation. Please rank them in order of importance: Development cooperation conducted through the European Union

[q10b] Below are listed various types of Finnish development cooperation. Please rank them in order of importance: Bilateral development cooperation

[q10c] Below are listed various types of Finnish development cooperation. Please rank them in order of importance: Development cooperation conducted through the European Union

[q10d] Below are listed various types of Finnish development cooperation. Please rank them in order of importance: Multilateral development cooperation (e.g. with UN organizations or financing organisations such as the World Bank)

[q10e] Below are listed various types of Finnish development cooperation. Please rank them in order of importance: Support to private sector (support for business in developing countries or cooperation between Finnish and developing country enterprises)

[q10f] Below are listed various types of Finnish development cooperation. Please rank them in order of importance: Humanitarian aid

[q10g] Below are listed various types of Finnish development cooperation. Please rank them in order of importance: Some other type of cooperation.

[q11] How well does the following describe your views: Finnish development cooperation is effective and produces results

[q12] How much do you think Finland will spend on development cooperation in 2015?

[q13] How much do you think Finland will spend on development cooperation in 2015? (in euros)

[q14] Finland has carried out development cooperation activities funded from tax revenue for over 50 years. What do you think, should funding development cooperation be changed to be mainly voluntary for citizens?

[q15] In the current financial situation, should Finland...

[q16] Is there enough information available in Finland on development cooperation and developing countries?

[q17_1] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Magazines

[q17_2] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: The Internet

[q17_3] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

[q17_4] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Voluntary/civic organisations

[q17_5] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Worldshops/Fair Trade Shops or products that otherwise support developing countries

[q17_6] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Books

[q17_7] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Friends and acquaintances

[q17_8] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Own travels abroad

[q17_9] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Studies

[q17_10] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Lectures, seminars, exhibitions

[q17_11] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: The radio

[q17_12] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Newspapers

[q17_13] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Television

[q17_14] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Workplace

[q17_15] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Publications or events of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

[q17_17] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: From nowhere

[q17_18] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Can't say

[q17_16] From where have you got information on development issues? Choose 1-3 sources that are the most important for you: Some other source

[q18_1] In the previous question, you responded that you have got information through the media or the Internet. Please specify the source (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q18_2] In the previous question, you responded that you have got information through the media or the Internet. Please specify the source (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q18_3] In the previous question, you responded that you have got information through the media or the Internet. Please specify the source (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q18_4] In the previous question, you responded that you have got information through the media or the Internet. Please specify the source (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q18_5] In the previous question, you responded that you have got information through the media or the Internet. Please specify the source (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q18_6] In the previous question, you responded that you have got information through the media or the Internet. Please specify the source (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q19_1] From which sources would you like to get further information on development cooperation or policy? (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q19_2] From which sources would you like to get further information on development cooperation or policy? (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q19_3] From which sources would you like to get further information on development cooperation or policy? (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q19_4] From which sources would you like to get further information on development cooperation or policy? (Open-ended question, categorised)

[q20a] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on the development policy of the EU

[q20b] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on the impact of globalisation on developing countries

[q20c] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on the standing of developing countries in the global market

[q20d] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on people's lives in developing countries

[q20e] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on the crises and conflicts in developing countries

[q20f] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on the positive accomplishments of developing countries

[q20g] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on environmental issues in developing countries

[q20h] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on the results of development cooperation

[q20i] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on economic cooperation opportunities for Finnish companies with developing countries

[q20j] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Information on Finland's development cooperation and how the funding is used

[q20k] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: I don't need any further information

[q20l] What kind of further information on development cooperation/policy and developing countries would you like to have? Choose one or more: Other information

[q21a] How reliable do you find information on development issues given by: Finnish authorities

[q21b] How reliable do you find information on development issues given by: Voluntary/civic organisations

[q21c] How reliable do you find information on development issues given by: The media

[q22a] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By donating to charity

[q22b] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By paying taxes, some of which go to development aid

[q22c] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By travelling in developing countries

[q22d] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By participating in the activities of organisations and groups that help developing countries

[q22e] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By buying Fair Trade products

[q22f] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By volunteering in developing countries

[q22g] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By supporting small business owners in developing countries by granting them microloans through the Internet

[q22h] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By sponsoring a child in a developing country

[q22i] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By supporting socially responsible business and investing activities

[q22j] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: By influencing decision-makers

[q22k] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: I don't believe I can help as a private person

[q22l] In what way(s) do you believe you yourself as a private person can help developing countries? Choose 1-3 most important ways: Some other way

[q23_1] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By donating to charity

[q23_2] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By paying taxes, some of which go to development aid

[q23_3] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By travelling in developing countries

[q23_4] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By participating in the activities of organisations and groups that help developing countries

[q23_5] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By buying FairTrade products

[q23_6] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By volunteering in developing countries

[q23_7] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By supporting small business owners in developing countries by granting them microloans through the Internet

[q23_8] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By sponsoring a child in a developing country

[q23_9] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By supporting socially responsible business and investing activities

[q23_10] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: By influencing decision-makers

[q23_11] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: I have not participated in helping them

[q23_12] In what way(s) you yourself have helped developing countries or their citizens during the past year: Some other way

[bv3] Type of municipality of residence (statistical grouping)

[bv4] Number of inhabitants in the municipality

[bv5] Province of residence

[bv6] Major region (NUTS2)

[bv7] Region of residence (NUTS3)

[bv8] Type of municipality

[bv11] The respondent's province of residence

[bv12] The respondent's gender

[bv13] The respondent's age

[bv14] Household composition

[bv15_1] Age of children living in the household: Under one year

[bv15_2] Age of children living in the household: 1 year

[bv15_3] Age of children living in the household: 2 years

[bv15_4] Age of children living in the household: 3 years

[bv15_5] Age of children living in the household: 4 years

[bv15_6] Age of children living in the household: 5 years

[bv15_7] Age of children living in the household: 6 years

[bv15_8] Age of children living in the household: 7 years

[bv15_9] Age of children living in the household: 8 years

[bv15_10] Age of children living in the household: 9 years

[bv15_11] Age of children living in the household: 10 years

[bv15_12] Age of children living in the household: 11 years

[bv15_13] Age of children living in the household: 12 years

[bv15_14] Age of children living in the household: 13 years

[bv15_15] Age of children living in the household: 14 years

[bv15_16] Age of children living in the household: 15 years

[bv15_17] Age of children living in the household: 16 years

[bv15_18] Age of children living in the household: 17 years

[bv16] Total number of children living in the household

[bv17] Are you the person with the highest income in the family?

[bv18] Who in the household is mainly responsible for everyday chores?

[bv19] Do you have access to and use a mobile phone?

[bv20] How often do you use the Internet?

[bv21_1] Where do you use the Internet: At home

[bv21_2] Where do you use the Internet: At work

[bv21_3] Where do you use the Internet: At school/polytechnic/university or other educational institution

[bv21_4] Where do you use the Internet: In a relative's or friend's home

[bv21_5] Where do you use the Internet: In the library

[bv21_6] Where do you use the Internet: With a mobile device (regardless of location)

[bv21_7] Where do you use the Internet: Can't say

[bv22_1] How often do you use the following online services: Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)

[bv22_2] How often do you use the following online services: Discussion forums

[bv22_3] How often do you use the following online services: Blogs

[bv23] The respondent's employment status

[bv24] Employment status of the person with the highest income in the household

[bv25] The respondent's economic activity and occupational status

[bv26] The respondent's education

[bv27] The respondent's marital status

[bv29] Economic activity and occupational status of the person with the highest income in the household

[bv30] Education of the person with the highest income in the household

[bv31] Annual gross income of the household (incomes of all family members summed up before taxes)

[bv32] Annual gross income of the respondent before taxes

[bv33] Number of persons in the household (including the respondent)

[bv34] Type of housing