Introduction and Consent.
About the Survey.
This questionnaire is part of a UK-PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transition) funded study aimed at understanding how women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PwDs) can better access training and careers in clean energy and AI-enabled technologies in Nigeria. The information will support workforce development, targeted training, and improved operational performance. Your participation is completely voluntary, and your answers will be kept confidential. There are no right or wrong answers. We want to learn from your experience and perspective.
To ensure that everyone can participate fully, this survey follows UK-PACT's Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles:
Time Required: Approximately 15-20 minutes.
Consent: By continuing with this survey, you consent to participate in this research.
Facilitator Guidance: Enumerators should ensure all respondents are informed about the available accessibility options before beginning the survey. Ask whether the respondent would prefer:
1. What is your age?
2. What is your gender?
3. In which state/region do you currently live in Nigeria?
4. What is your current location type?
Washington Group Questions (WGQs) for Disability IdentificationIntroduction: The following questions ask about difficulties you may have doing certain activities because of a HEALTH PROBLEM.
5. Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?
6. Do you have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid?
7. Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps?
8. Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating?
9. Do you have difficulty with self-care, such as washing all over or dressing?
10. Using your usual language, do you have difficulty communicating (for example understanding or being understood by others)?
11. For respondents who answered, "Some difficulty," "A lot of difficulty," or "Cannot do at all" to any question above]
What type of assistive devices or support do you currently use? (Select all that apply)
A3. Educational and Employment Background.
12. What is your highest level of education completed?
13. What is your field of study/specialization? (If applicable)
14. What is your current employment status?
15. If employed What sector do you currently work in?
B1. General Knowledge Assessment
16. How familiar are you with renewable energy technologies? (Rate 1-5, where 1=Not at all familiar, 5=Very familiar).
17. How familiar are you with AI-enabled energy technologies? (Rate 1-5)
B2. Career Opportunities Awareness
18. Are you aware that there are career opportunities in the renewable energy sector in Nigeria?
19. Which of the following renewable energy job roles have you heard of? (Select all that apply)
20. For AI-enabled energy technologies, which job roles are you familiar with? (Select all that apply)
21. Do you know what qualifications are typically required for careers in renewable energy?
22. [If answered "Yes" or "Somewhat clear" above] What qualifications do you think are most important? (Select all that apply)
Perceived Barriers
23. What do you see as the main barriers preventing women from entering renewable energy careers? (Rate importance 1-5, where 1=Not a barrier, 5=Major barrier)
24. What barriers do young people (under 30) face in entering the renewable energy sector? (Rate importance 1-5)
25. What barriers do persons with disabilities face in accessing renewable energy careers? (Rate importance 1-5).
C2. Personal Barriers and Concerns
26. [For all respondents] What would be your main concerns about pursuing a career in renewable energy? (Select up to 3)
27. What is your preferred language for receiving career information?
28. What format do you prefer for receiving career information? (Select all that apply)
29. [For PwDs] What format adaptations would make career information most accessible for you?
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