Since Wednesday, June 3, the African School of Economics began training investigating officers who have been enrolled as part of the “digital economy kit” project. This training, led by the ASE Training and Management Institute (IFM), will last 5 days. It will enable participants be equipped for a satisfactory data gathering.
ASE will launch on June 10 a phone survey to measure the digital preparedness of individuals and entities in Benin. This survey is part of the “digital economy kit” project, the implementation of which is entrusted to ASE. But pending this collection phase, the training of the investigating officers has started on the African School of Economics campus located in Calavi. Recruited with various profiles, these investigating officers have good experience according to Florient Tiloux, associate director of research at IFM.
Under the leadership of the Institute members, the training takes place in four stages. After the generalities which take into account the objectives of the study and the basic rules, the appropriation of the survey lay at the heart of the participants at the first day comes to a close. This was followed by the online simulation last Friday. A step which enabled the trainers measure the level of fluency of the questionnaire in local languages by the interviewers. At the end of this 3rd stage, the participants will be recognized for their ability to test the questionnaire in real time.
This survey takes into account three sub-groups: individuals, public entities and those of the private sector. During the phone survey, officers will mainly enquire about the impact of the coronavirus on households and their digital readiness.
Some participant’s observations:
Denise AYEKO, master in planning and management of protected areas
The ASE training on the phone survey approach is very relevant given the current crisis. It is very important to go digital because it makes it possible to diversify activities, save time and even save money.
Spéro FALADE, pre-doctoral student at ASE
The training is interactive. It enables me take better ownership of the questionnaire in such a way that I can properly collect information from the target population. My hope is that in the long run, the results of this project will be used in decision-making by the government.
