AFRO-NETS> Eyecare Information Survey

[Frank Magupa <optonews_africa@hotmail.com>]

Eyecare Information Survey
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Dear group members,

In understanding the importance of reliable information, for the im-
plementation, running and expansion of eye care services, I am cur-
rently preparing a proposal for a database of eye care in Africa (the 
EyeSearch project). This project is the result of long standing dis-
cussions and cooperation between OptoNews Africa Network Inc., the 
World Council of Optometry, African Council of Optometry, Interna-
tional Centre for Eyecare Education, and Low Cost Eyeglasses Inc.

Project information can be accessed at:
http://www.ona.kabissa.org

I am currently trying to assess informational needs of organisations 
and companies involved in eyecare. I have attached a questionnaire to 
this effect, and would be grateful if you could complete it and re-
turn it to me. 

You can easily respond to this by pressing the 'reply' button and
replacing the <owner-afro-nets@usa.healthnet.org> address with
<optonews_africa@hotmail.com>

Should you require any further information on the project, or have 
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.

Kind regards,

Frank Magupa
Project Manager - EyeSearch and Executive Director of ONA Network 
Inc.
mailto:optonews_africa@hotmail.com


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EYESEARCH SCOPING QUESTIONNAIRE

Aim: 
To assess the informational needs of eyecare organisations and compa-
nies.

Confidentiality Assurance: 
Information provided in this questionnaire will be used solely for 
information gathering purposes, and will be treated with complete 
confidentiality.

Please provide the information requested below the question, or in 
the space provided. Thank you.

1. Name of organisation

2. Address of office

3. Mission of your organisation 

4. Name of questionnaire completer 

5. Position of questionnaire completer in the organisation 

6. What is the size of your organisation (Please place a * next to 
   the appropriate answer)
   Small (1 - 10 staff)
   Medium (11 - 50 staff)
   Large (more than 50 staff)

7. In how many countries does your organisation operate? 

8. Does your organisation conduct market research or needs assess-
   ment? 
   If so, what methods does it use?

9. Does your organisation conduct promotional or sensitisation ac-
   tivities? If so, what methods does it use?

10. If your organisation could have access to information as listed 
below, as pertaining to a particular country, which information would 
be the most useful to your organisation? (Give a rank from 1 - most 
important, to 5 - least important for each)

Population: current total, growth rate .......

Economy: income per capita, purchasing power etc .....

Finance: financial systems, taxation regulations, financial institu-
tions, funds transfer facilities .....

Logistics: infrastructure and technology .....

Service delivery hinderance factors (political stability, social val-
ues, government regulations and credit rating) ..... 

11. What other information would be useful to your organisation?
    (Please sort according to the categories below).

Group 1 - Highly important

Group 2 - Important 

Group 3 - Of marginal worth

Group 4 - Of limited importance

12. Has your organisation ever purchased any information? (mark with
    an *) 
    yes 
    no

13. Do you consider information as an expensive commodity? (mark with
    an *)
    yes 
    no

Please explain if applicable.

14. Has your organisation ever used the internet for information
    gathering purposes? (mark with an *)
    yes 
    no

    If so, what kind of information? 

    If not, where is your information sourced from? 

15. In what circumstances would you consider purchasing information? 

16. Would your organisation consider purchasing information from a
    database of eyecare information? (mark with an *)
    yes
    no

17. For what purposes does your organisation need external informa-
    tion? (mark with an * and provide any additional information in
    the space below)

Implementation of projects/programmes 

Monitoring 

Planning 

Evaluation

Other 

18. If your organisation requires information about eyecare in Af-
    rica, where would you source the information? (Rank in order of
    likelihood from 1 (highest) to 5 (lowest)). 

    Internet
    Books 
    Journals
    Personal contacts
    Other (please specify) 

19. Are you aware of any organisations providing information on eye-
    care in Africa, in the form of a database? (mark with an *) 
    yes 
    no 
    If so, who are they?

20. How important do you consider the provision of information re
    garding eyecare in Africa? (mark with an *)

    Highly important
    Important
    Of marginal worth
    Of little importance
    Of no importance

21. Would you be interested in learning more about the EyeSearch pro-
    ject? (mark with an *)
    yes 
    no
    If yes, please provide your e-mail address below:


I sincerely thank you for the time you have spent in completing this 
questionnaire. If you have any questions or comments, please do not 
hesitate to contact me at <ona@kabissa.org>

Thank you once again.

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