Basic research informs that adherence to ethical standards makes and renders research results valid, reliable and enhances integrity.  This is expected from any paradigm one approaches research, be it the interpretive, positivist, or critical and so on.  Declaring your identity is the number one ethical requirement expected from the researcher.  Why would one who has nothing to hide keep telling people that this survey is being carried out by a group of university students blah blah.  Why can't they simply say who they are to build trust? Why are they so reluctant to say who they are? What are they scared of or is it some form of deception by the person who has been sending this request? Why pretend otherwise? Deception in research we all know is allowed under certain circumstances, in this case it does not seem right to be anything other than be completely honest to your respondents?
 
And one would expect an economist from the best schools in the USA, working in the great institutions in the USA to be the epitome of the highest standards in research.  Why is he allowing himself to carry out basic research shrouded in suspicion?
 
 
Mboge 

On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 3:06 PM, C. Omar Kebbeh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Malik,
I am surprised by your analysis that I'll do such a thing... As you indicated earlier, many may not be comfortable completing the survey, and I understand. As to using my real name, I felt it unnecessary to continue using Fankung as everyone now knows my identity. 

In any case, the survey is voluntary, and slowly we are getting a few responses from your side of the pond. I must emphasize that I've no reason to dig into others' immigration status, much more give it someone else. To be clear, this my noise on APRC support is just here on the Post and GambiaL. Some of my friends here like Pa Nderry and others, who I speak to all the time, could corroborate my statement. In addition, there is no question on the survey about immigration status. I hope this helps to clarify my stance.

As indicated, the survey is completely voluntary, and based on the responses we believe we'll get what we need. 

Thanks 
Kebbeh 

In the same regard,    

On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 7:08 AM, malik kah <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Talibe,
 cant you figure it out, Omar wants information from Gambians on our immigration status as well as remittances, being an APRC dude people will never volunteer to him hence the pretence change of outfit to dupe us.
Subject: Re: [>-<] African Union opens Chinese-funded HQ in Ethiopia - Interesting!
To: [log in to unmask]
From: [log in to unmask]
Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:38:22 +0000


Omar,

Would you care to explain the change of heart?

Thanks
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From: Fankung Fankung Jammeh <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:16:11 -0500
Subject: Re: [>-<] African Union opens Chinese-funded HQ in Ethiopia - Interesting!

Hey Talibe,
Now I dont support him anymore. I'll be voting for UDP this national assembly elections. So I urge you to join UDP.

On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 7:26 PM, Oceanic Lad <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
He can't stand the heat; so he got off the fire ?
He dont even deserve ECOWAS chairman much more AU


On Saturday, January 28, 2012, Talibe K <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Omar,
>
> Whatever happened to Jammeh AU candidacy?
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> Subject: [>-<] African Union opens Chinese-funded HQ in Ethiopia - Interesting!
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> African Union opens Chinese-funded HQ in Ethiopia
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> The building in Addis is seen as a symbol of China's new role in Africa
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> The African Union has inaugurated its newly built headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
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> The entire $200m (£127m) project was funded by China as a gift to the AU, as Beijing continues to strengthen its influence in Africa.
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> In front of African leaders a huge golden key was handed over and the 100m high building was officially opened.
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> The tower overlooks a vast conference centre where African heads of state are expected to meet for years to come.
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> China's most senior political adviser, Jia Qinglin, attended the opening of the new headquarters.



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