Conducting survey research among organisational populations in developing countries: can the drop and collect technique make a difference?

This paper draws on relevant empirical evidence to indicate the greater effectiveness of the globule and collect survey (DCS) [i]modus operandi[/i] in enhancing response rates among sub-Saharan African (SSA) organisations. It suggests these improved response rates to be more likely among smaller organisations, and in situations where direct, face-to-face contact can be achieved with lock opener informants, by appropriately trained/experienced field staff. The implications of these findings for improving the overall run and validity of research information in SSA and beyond are discussed.

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Introduction

Conducting happy survey research among organisational populations is, at the best of times, tasking