[If “Yes” to Q50:] Q51: In your experience, who has been most likely to be involved in political violence in your community in the period of 2008-2010? ………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… [PoC] Section 5: Elections (Timing and trends) [Read] There is much talk about Zimbabweans going to the polls again next year, about three years after the 2008 elections, to vote for a new Parliament and President. Please share with us some of your ideas about possible elections in 2011. Q52: Let us start by talking about readiness for elections … [Ask Q52A-C:] Q52A: In your opinion, are the Zimbabwean people ready for elections in 2011? Please tell me how ready you believe they are. [Read first three options] Ready Not quite ready Not ready at all DK/NS/R 1 2 3 Q52B: Is ZANU-PF ready for elections in 2011? [Read first three options] Ready Not quite ready Not ready at all 1 2 2 DK/NS/R 3 Q52C: Is the MDC-T ready for elections in 2011? [Read first three options] Ready Not quite ready Not ready at all 1 9 9 DK/NS/R 3 9 Q53A: In your opinion, what is the most important thing that needs to change BEFORE Zimbabwe embarks on a next round of elections, possibly in mid-2011? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [PoC] Q53B: In your opinion, what is the second most important thing that needs to change BEFORE Zimbabwe embarks on a next round of elections, possibly in mid-2011? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [PoC] Q54: How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? “Elections in 2011 will …” [Ask Q54A-G; Read options] Strongly Agree Neither agree Disagree agree nor disagree Q54A: Offer all Zimbabweans the 1 2 3 4 opportunity to participate without fear. Q54B: Reopen old wounds of violence 1 2 3 4 and fear. Strongly disagree 5 NA DK 8 9 5 8 9 79