Environmental and Social Management Framework (esmf)

Questions for Focus Group discussion

for those who are currently applying for the program
Date_____________ Region/Town/ Village_______________________________________

1. 
   What is the purpose / aim of joining a self-employment program?
   
2. 
   How did you find out about the self-employment program? ( through TV, Radio, social media , neighbours, newspaper, family business, SES, other (please specify))
   
3. 
   What laws and regulations do you know about your self-employment program?
   
4. 
   What aims are you planning to achieve by participating in a self-employment program?
   
5. 
   Do you think the gender balance in the self-employment program is ensured; are women enough represented and participate there?
   
6. 
   What are your expectations from the self-employment program?
   
7. 
   Are you satisfied with the terms of self employment program that you want to join?
   
8. 
   Is self-employment program accessible for everyone?
   
9. 
   How the decision making process about self-employment program and starting your own business has been made? ( alone, together with wife, together with business partner, other ( please specify))
   
10. 
    Are you satisfied with the government's ability and approach to build relationships with people living in villages and districts who want to increase their economic activity, as well as supporting through the development of knowledge and skills?
    
11. 
    What are the specific challenges you face when applying for a self-employment program?
    
12. 
    Where do you complain or seek for the help in case of complaints/ problems/ challenges?
    
13. 
    Have your complaints been reviewed when you complain to the Top bodies?
    
14. 
    Is your privacy protected when you complain?
    
15. 
    Have you been told how to submit comments, complaints and suggestions and where to direct them? Do you direct them using emails, post, hotline, fax, no one of this, appointment to relevant person, other ( specify)?
    
16. 
    Have you received any trainings related to Self-employment program? If yes, are you satisfied with special trainings that you have received? If no, what trainings would you like to receive?
    
17. 
    To what extent do you consider yourself ready to build your future business with the help of your Business Plan?
    
18. 
    Are you satisfied with the attitude, choices, and other steps you take when applying for a self-employment program?
    
19. 
    What other recommendations/ suggestions for improvement of self-employment program?