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World Bank Group Country Survey 2026

South Africa, 2026
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Data file: south_africa_cos_fy26_data

Data collected using the 2026 South Africa 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: 333
Variables: 199

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 South Africa?
Q3
In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in South Africa?
Q4_1
World Bank (IBRD)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A1_1
Government of South Africa (Government of National Unity)
A1_2
Parliament of South Africa
A1_3
Judiciary (Constitutional Court, High Courts, lower courts)
A1_4
Provincial government
A1_5
Local Government – municipalities (metropolitan, district, and local)
A1_6
South African Reserve Bank
A1_7
World Bank Group
A1_8
International Monetary Fund
A1_9
United Nations agencies (e.g., UNDP; UNICEF; WHO; UNHCR; IOM; UN Women; UNFPA; UNODC; UNESCO; FAO; WFP; ILO; UNAIDS)
A1_10
Regional development bank (e.g., Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA); New Development Bank; African Development Bank (AfDB); Trade and Development Bank (TDB); European Investment Bank (EIB))
A1_11
Private sector
A1_12
Civil society
A1_13
Academia / research centers
A2_1
World Bank Group
A2_2
International Monetary Fund
A2_3
United Nations agencies (e.g., UNDP, UNAIDS, UNICEF, UNEP)
A2_4
Regional development bank (e.g., DBSA, AfDB, TDB, EIB)
A2_5
Bilateral partners (e.g., Germany’s KfW Development Bank; UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO))
A3_1
World Bank Group
A3_2
International Monetary Fund
A3_3
United Nations agencies (e.g., UNDP, UNAIDS, UNICEF, UNEP)
A3_4
Regional development bank (e.g., DBSA, AfDB, TDB, EIB)
A3_5
Bilateral partners (e.g., Germany’s KfW Development Bank; UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO))
A4_1
Being a long-term partner to South Africa
A4_2
Being easy to work with (i.e., simple WBG processes)
A4_3
Increasing institutional capacity in South Africa
A4_4
Responsiveness to needs in South Africa
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 South Africa’s context
A5_1
Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in South Africa
A5_2
Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in South Africa
B1
B2
Agriculture / food security
B2_12_TEXT
B3
How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this one project or initiative?
B4
B5
How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in South Africa?
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
Other donors and development partners (e.g., Germany’s KfW Development Bank; UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of Switzerland (SECO))
C1_7
Academia / research centers
C2_1
Partnering with the government to improve the business environment in South Africa
C2_2
Partnering with the private sector in South Africa to support business development and investment
C3_1
Local government
C3_2
Parliament / legislative branch
C3_3
Provincial government
C3_4
South African Reserve Bank
C3_5
Private sector
C3_6
Private foundations and philanthropic groups
C3_7
Media
C3_8
Other donors and development partners (e.g., KfW, FCDO, SECO)
C3_9
Academia / research centers
C3_10
Youth organizations
C3_11
Regional development banks (e.g., DBSA, AfDB, TDB, EIB)
C3_12
The United Nations
C3_13
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C3_14
Other
C3_14_TEXT
C4
How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in South Africa?
C5
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, investment lending, grants, trust funds)
D1_4
Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues)
D1_5
Other
D1_5_TEXT
D2_1
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of South Africa
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 South Africa?
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
D4_7_TEXT
D5
How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in South Africa?
D6
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in South Africa?
D7
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in South Africa?
D8
D9
To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in South Africa?
E1
E2_1
Gender equity
E2_2
Water / sanitation
E2_3
Health
E2_4
Transport infrastructure
E2_5
Energy
E2_6
Public sector governance
E2_7
Agriculture / food security
E2_8
Education
E2_9
Climate change
E2_10
Digital infrastructure development
E2_11
Private sector development
E2_12
Environment / natural resource management
E2_13
Social protection
E2_14
Jobs
E2_15
Debt management
E2_16
Youth development
E2_17
Urban development
E2_18
Crime and violence
E2_19
Financial markets development
E2_20
Trade
E2_21
Macroeconomic stability
E2_22
Disaster risk management
E2_23
Tourism development
E2_24
Other
E2_24_TEXT
E3_1
One-stop shop for information about and access to IDA/IBRD, IFC, and MIGA products and services
E3_2
Having a single focal point, rather than multiple, at the World Bank Group
E3_3
Integrated public and private sector solutions to better meet South Africa’s unique needs
E3_4
Improved speed and efficiency of WBG operations while maintaining necessary safeguards in South Africa
E3_5
I do not understand what a unified WBG country representation is about
E3_6
I do not expect any changes
E3_7
I expect other outcomes
E3_7_TEXT
F1_1
WBG e-Newsletters
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 direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp)
F1_5
WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
F1_6
WBG websites (including blogs)
F1_7
WBG podcasts
F1_8
WBG publications
F1_9
Other
F1_9_TEXT
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 (including blogs)
F3_4
Social media
F3_5
Direct contact with WBG staff
F3_6
Podcast
F3_7
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp)
F3_8
e-Newsletter
F3_9
WBG publications
F3_10
Other
F3_10_TEXT
F4_1
WBG economic forecasts
F4_2
WBG reforms to become a better Bank
F4_3
WBG mission to end poverty on a livable planet
F4_4
Climate / environment
F4_5
Job creation / employment
F4_6
Education / skills development
F4_7
Agribusiness and food security
F4_8
Women empowerment
F4_9
Health
F4_10
Energy
F4_11
Transport sector
F4_12
Other
F4_12_TEXT
F5_1
Outcomes / results of WBG-supported projects or initiatives
F5_2
Impact assessments and evaluations of WBG-supported projects
F5_3
WBG sector-specific strategies
F5_4
Overview of WBG financial products and services
F5_5
Information on how to work / partner with WBG
F5_6
Regular updates on WBG activities
F5_7
WBG research and knowledge
F5_8
Other
F5_8_TEXT
G1_1
Inadequate government accountability
G1_2
Inadequate donor coordination
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 in light of country challenges
G1_8
Inadequate citizen/civil society participation
G1_9
Pressure from outside interest groups (e.g., private sector, unions)
G1_10
Other
G1_10_TEXT
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
G2_8_TEXT
G3
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: 199
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