Table 2 Descriptive statistics for explanatory variables, N = 314
From: Where are the NGOs and why? The distribution of health and development NGOs in Bolivia
Explanatory variable | Indicator | Mean | SD | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NGO activity | Total # of NGO projects, 2005 | 14.27 | 28.82 | 0.00 | 313.00 |
Health sector NGO activity | Total # of NGO projects in the health and sanitation sector, 2005 | 3.44 | 6.72 | 0.00 | 74.00 |
Poverty level | Percentage of municipal population with unsatisfied basic needs, 2001 | 84.23 | 17.88 | 19.08 | 100.00 |
Population need a)Population health status | Infant mortality rate, 2001 | 76.50 | 22.38 | 20.00 | 170.00 |
b)Education level | Percentage of municipal population with secondary school education, 2001 | 67.71 | 15.24 | 10.16 | 98.79 |
Size of the indigenous population | Percentage of municipal population that is indigenous, 2001 | 45.00 | 31.00 | 0.00 | 87.00 |
Extent of urbanization | Percentage of municipal population that is urban, 2001 | 19.00 | 28.00 | 0.00 | 100.00 |
Population size | Natural log of municipal population, 2001 | 9.17 | 1.24 | 5.40 | 13.94 |
Health system coverage | Percentage of women receiving antenatal coverage, 2001 | 40.40 | 23.51 | 0.00 | 100.00 |