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micr<strong>of</strong><strong>in</strong>ance sector must focus on the development <strong>of</strong> overall rural f<strong>in</strong>ancial markets. Creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

viable lenders, borrowers and savers is a prerequisite for micro f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong><strong>in</strong>stitutions</strong> better<br />

performance and the development <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able rural f<strong>in</strong>ancial markets.<br />

5.0 QUESTIONNAIRE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.<br />

(<strong>The</strong> questionnaire is for academic research only).<br />

5.1 NAME OF INSTITUTE…………………<br />

ADDRESS……………………………………….<br />

5.2 STAFF STRENGTH………………………<br />

(i) Technical<br />

(ii) Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />

5.3 Which <strong>of</strong> this research is your organization ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>in</strong>volved (i) Mission oriented<br />

research (ii) Academic Research (iii) Scientific <strong>in</strong>stitution research (iv) Others (specify)<br />

5.4 What type <strong>of</strong> Research and Development service do you provide that target market<br />

needs? (i) Applied research only (ii) Basic research only (Both research)<br />

5.5 Who are your major clients? (i)<strong>The</strong> public (ii) the f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong><strong>in</strong>stitutions</strong> (iii) the<br />

Government (IV) <strong>The</strong> private sector<br />

5.6 Do your research activities target the SACCOs Movement? Yes/No<br />

5.7 If your answer to number 5.6 is “No” State the reasons.<br />

5.8 Please list the ma<strong>in</strong> factors affect<strong>in</strong>g the research activities (i) ……<br />

(ii) …… (iii)…….. (iv) Others<br />

5.9 It has been observed that efforts to <strong>in</strong>crease research and development activity <strong>in</strong><br />

SACCOs are difficult. Do you agree or disagree with this view? a. Agree b. Disagree<br />

5.10 If you disagree, give your reasons.<br />

5.11 Do you <strong>in</strong>form SACCOs about your capabilities, services, <strong>in</strong>novations and research<br />

results? Yes/No<br />

5.12 If “yes” how do you achieve this…………………<br />

5.13 How you identify the needs <strong>of</strong> SACCOs <strong>in</strong> order to decide on what services are<br />

required<br />

(i) By visit<strong>in</strong>g SACCOs (ii) Surveys (iii) Through sem<strong>in</strong>ars/Workshops/Conferences (iv)<br />

Others (Specify)<br />

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