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World Bank Group Country Survey 2026

Bulgaria, 2026
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Reference ID
BGR_2026_WBCS_v01_M
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48529/ptvn-9w71
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Country Opinion Survey Program
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The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS)
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Jul 13, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026
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Data file: bulgaria_cos_fy26_data

Data collected using the 2026 Bulgaria World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY26). Dataset covers the following themes:
• Overall Views of the World Bank Group (WBG)
• The WBG’s Work on Development Priorities
• The WBG’s Instruments
• The WBG’s Engagement and Collaboration
• Communication and Outreach
• Sample Demographics and Detailed Methodology

Cases: 203
Variables: 141

Variables

id
Q1
What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response)
Q2
How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Bulgaria?
Q3
In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bulgaria?
Q4_1
World Bank (IBRD)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A1_1
Government of Bulgaria
A1_2
World Bank Group
A1_3
International Monetary Fund
A1_4
National Parliament
A1_5
Bulgarian National Bank
A1_6
Local Government
A1_7
European Commission (EC)
A1_8
Regional development banks (e.g., EBRD, EIB)
A1_9
Private sector
A1_10
Civil society
A1_11
Academia / research centers
A1_12
Media
A2_1
World Bank Group
A2_2
International Monetary Fund
A2_3
European Commission (EC)
A2_4
Regional development banks (e.g., EBRD, EIB)
A3_1
World Bank Group
A3_2
International Monetary Fund
A3_3
European Commission (EC)
A3_4
Regional development banks (e.g., EBRD, EIB)
A4_1
Being a long-term partner to Bulgaria
A4_2
Being easy to work with (i.e., simple WBG processes)
A4_3
Increasing institutional capacity in Bulgaria
A4_4
Responsiveness to needs in Bulgaria
A4_5
Access to WBG staff and experts
A4_6
The speed of WBG project approval
A4_7
The WBG’s expertise being tailored to Bulgaria’s context
A5_1
Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in Bulgaria
A5_2
Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in Bulgaria
B2
B3
How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this one project or initiative?
B5
How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in Bulgaria?
C1_1
National government
C1_2
Local government
C1_3
Parliament / legislative branch
C1_4
Private sector
C1_5
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C1_6
European Commission (EC)
C1_7
Academia / research centers
C2_1
Partnering with the government to improve the business environment in Bulgaria
C2_2
Partnering with the private sector in Bulgaria to support business development and investment
C3_1
Local government
C3_2
National parliament
C3_3
Private sector
C3_4
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C3_5
European Commission (EC)
C3_6
Academia
C3_7
Media
C3_8
Other
D1_1
Convening power (e.g., bringing together different stakeholder groups, donor / development partner coordination, mobilizing third party financial resources)
D1_2
Advisory services (e.g., capacity building and training, policy advice, technical assistance)
D1_3
Financial resources (e.g., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds)
D1_4
Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues)
D1_5
Other
D2_1
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of Bulgaria
D2_2
The terms of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to other available options (e.g., other development banks, private financial institutions/ investment banks, etc.)
D2_3
The standards and requirements for the WBG’s financing are reasonable
D2_4
The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner
D3
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Bulgaria?
D4_1
Data resources
D4_2
Research and analytical reports
D4_3
Policy notes
D4_4
Advisory services
D4_5
Online collaboration platforms
D4_6
Workshops or training courses (in-person or online)
D4_7
Other
D4_8
I have not used WBG knowledge work
D5
How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in Bulgaria?
D6
How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) in Bulgaria?
D7
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in Bulgaria?
D8
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in Bulgaria?
D10
To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in Bulgaria?
E2_1
Macroeconomic stability
E2_2
Water / sanitation
E2_3
Health
E2_4
Transport infrastructure
E2_5
Energy
E2_6
Public sector governance
E2_7
Agriculture
E2_8
Regional development (integrated territorial investments)
E2_9
Education
E2_10
Climate change
E2_11
Digital infrastructure development
E2_12
Private sector development
E2_13
Environment / natural resource management
E2_14
Social protection
E2_15
Jobs
E2_16
Judiciary reform
E2_17
Disaster Risk Management
E2_18
Other
E3
Are you aware that the WBG’s Bulgaria office now has unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA?
E4_1
One-stop shop for information about and access to IDA/IBRD, IFC, and MIGA products and services
E4_2
Having a single focal point, rather than multiple, at the World Bank Group
E4_3
Integrated public and private sector solutions to better meet Bulgaria’s unique needs
E4_4
Improved speed and efficiency of WBG operations while maintaining necessary safeguards in Bulgaria
E4_5
I do not understand what a unified WBG country representation is about
E4_6
I do not expect any changes
E4_7
I expect other outcomes
F1_1
WBG website
F1_2
Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email)
F1_3
WBG social media channels (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X)
F1_4
WBG publications
F1_5
WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
F1_6
Other
F2
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently?
F3_1
Media (television, radio, newspapers)
F3_2
Event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
F3_3
WBG websites
F3_4
Social media
F3_5
Direct contact with WBG staff
F3_6
WBG publications
F3_7
Other
G1_1
Demographic trends – aging
G1_2
Poverty and income inequalities
G1_3
Inadequate capacity in the government
G1_4
Political pressures and obstacles
G1_5
Corruption
G1_6
Inadequate private sector participation
G1_7
Reforms are not well thought out – outside driven
G1_8
Inadequate citizen / civil society participation
G1_9
Lack of prudent fiscal management
G1_10
Other
G2_1
Access to finance
G2_2
Regulatory environment
G2_3
Infrastructure gaps (e.g., energy, transport)
G2_4
Availability of skilled workforce
G2_5
Political instability
G2_6
Corruption
G2_7
Market size / demand
G2_8
Other
H1
What is your gender?
H2
What is your age?
H3
Within your organization, would you describe yourself as…
H4
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 141
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