The seminar reflected on the Polish experience of implementing Wave 1 of GGS-II, completed in 2026. Monika Mynarska, the National Coordinator ofthe Generations and Gender Programme in Poland, discussed some of the challenges encountered during fieldwork, the strategies used to support survey participation, and what worked — or did not work — in practice.
The presentation took a practical look at different stages and components of the fieldwork process, including the mixed-mode CAWI–CAPI design, respondent contact and follow-up strategies, communication with respondents, interviewer involvement, and approaches used to maintain participation during an extended fieldwork period. It also discussed some of the concerns and barriers encountered among interviewers and respondents and how the fieldwork team responded to them.
The seminar provided an opportunity to share lessons from the Polish implementation that may also be useful for other GGS country teams.
Watch the recording to learn more about the Polish experience of implementing GGS-II Wave 1 and the practical lessons learned from the fieldwork process.
