11. Can [the respondent] read and write Lao?
Question 11: Can [the respondent] read and write in Lao language?
The purpose of this question is to measure the literacy rate.
For a person to be considered literate (able to read and write) he/she must at least be able to read a newspaper or a bill-board and also at least be able to write a simple letter in official Lao. Note that both conditions (read and write) must be fulfilled for a positive response to be entered and also that the question refers to Lao official language.
Indicate the response by ticking the appropriate box.