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World Bank Group Country Survey 2015

Bahrain, 2015
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BHR_2015_WBCS_v01_M
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48529/say8-m024
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Public Opinion Research Group
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The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS)
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Jun 20, 2016
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Data file: gcc_all_cs_fy15_datafile_with_dk_

The dataset covers four Persian Gulf countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

Coding schemes of output data:
- Single-choice questions: Response options are coded according to corresponding numbers in the questionnaire.
- Multiple-choice questions: When a response option is checked, it is coded as "1," when a response option is not checked, it is coded as "0."
- 10-point scale questions: "1" corresponds to the lowest value, "10" corresponds to the highest value. "Don't know" is coded as "11."
- Yes/No questions: "Yes" is coded as "1," "No" is coded as "2."

Cases: 231
Variables: 372

Variables

e6
The World Bank Group's approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion
e7
The World Bank Group's "Safeguard Policy" requirements are reasonable
e8
The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in XXXX
e9
Working with the World Bank Group increases XXXX's institutional capacity
e10
Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them
e11
The World Bank Group provides effective support to development projects implementation
e12
To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in XXXX?
e13
Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in XXXX?
e14
Which of the following best describes the WBG's support in XXXX?
f2
When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Oman, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more of in Oman?
f1_1
Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on XXXX's economy
f1_2
Ensure greater selectivity in its work
f1_3
Offer more innovative financial products through IFC
f1_4
Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets (e.g., cost, timeliness, other terms)
f1_5
Reach out more to groups outside of Government
f1_6
Work faster
f1_7
Improve the quality of its visiting experts as related to XXXX's specific challenges
f1_8
Offer more innovative knowledge services
f1_9
Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local)
f1_10
Increase the level of capacity development in the country
f1_11
Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing from IFC
f1_12
Increase availability reimbursable advisory services (RAS)
f1_13
Other
f3_1
Policy advice
f3_2
Implementation assistance
f3_3
Improving government effectiveness
f3_4
Improving service delivery
f3_5
Convening across government institutions
f3_6
Convening between the government and groups outside of government (e.g., private sector, NGOs, academia, media)
f3_7
Stakeholder consultations
g3
Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions?
g4
Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year?
g5
Were you able to obtain this information?
g6
Do you have access to the Internet?
g7
Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website?
g8
Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website?
g9
I find the World Bank Group's websites easy to navigate.
g10
I find the information on the World Bank Group's websites useful.
g11
The World Bank Group's social media channels are valuable sources of information about the institution
g12
When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it
g13
The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries
g1_1
Periodicals
g1_2
International newspapers
g1_3
Local radio
g1_4
International radio
g1_5
Local television
g1_6
International television
g1_7
Local newspapers
g1_8
Internet
g1_9
Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)
g1_10
Other
g2_1
Direct contact with World Bank Group
g2_2
e-Newsletters
g2_3
World Bank Group's seminars/workshops/ conferences
g2_4
World Bank Group's publications and other written materials
g2_5
World Bank Group's website
g2_6
Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)
g2_7
Mobile phones
g2_8
Other
h1
Which of the following best describes your current position?
h2
Please identify the primary specialization of your work.
h3
Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group in your country?
h4
Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in XXXX?
h6
What's your gender?
h5_1
Observer
h5_2
Use World Bank Group reports/data
h5_3
Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities
h5_4
Collaborate as part of my professional duties
h5_5
Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc.
h1r
Which of the following best describes your current position?
h3r
Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group in your country?
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Mean of Indicator Questions
Total: 372
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