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forms which cover areas such as motivation or interest level in entrepreneurship, perceptions andbarriers to start up businesses and occupational aspirations.3.5 CNA Tools:The tools used were the socio economic survey tool, FGD and Questionnaire, and businessadvisory counseling tool.3.5.1 Socio- Economic Survey Tool:This tool was used to establish the socio-economic baseline data of the target group and to have abroader understanding of their present income level, access to credit, available source of credit,employment status. Furthermore, it is hoped that the survey will lay the foundations for compilingbaseline data for Assessment indicators, and poverty statistics. In addition to standard modulesnormally covered under socio-economic household surveys, sections that were included are Selfesteem level, youth participation and in decision-making as well as self confidence were amongthe questions asked.3.5.2 Business Advisory Counseling Survey Tools- QuestionnaireThis questionnaire is designed to obtain more information about youth perceptions, opinions,experiences and particular knowledge regarding the challenges and successes they faced instarting and maintaining their business as well as ways to stimulate youth entrepreneurship . It isused as a training tool, for business support services and to monitor the business operationalperformance.3.5.3 Focus Group DiscussionThe focus group discussion method was used to gather more detailed information and issuesaffecting youth especially with some complex issues that were difficult to disclose in other toolsused. This method provided the youth with an opportunity to express themselves and askquestions. They were also able to learn from each other and know how to tap from each other‘s38