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World Bank Country Survey 2026

Central African Republic, 2026
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CAF_2026_WBCS_v01_M
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Country Opinion Survey Program
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The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS) Fragility, Conflict and Violence
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Oct 01, 2026
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Data file: car_cos_fy26_data

Data collected using the 2026 Central African Republic 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: 279
Variables: 174

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 CAR?
Q3
In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in CAR?
Q4_1
World Bank (IDA)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A1_1
Government of Central African Republic
A1_2
World Bank Group
A1_3
International Monetary Fund
A1_4
United Nations agencies (e.g., MINUSCA, UNICEF, UNOPS, FAO, WHO, UNDP, WFP)
A1_5
Regional development bank (e.g., Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC), African Development Bank (AfDB))
A1_6
Private sector
A1_7
Civil society
A1_8
Academia / research centers
A2_1
World Bank Group
A2_2
International Monetary Fund
A2_3
Regional development bank (e.g., Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC), African Development Bank (AfDB))
A2_4
United Nations agencies (e.g., MINUSCA, UNICEF, UNOPS, FAO, WHO, UNDP, WFP)
A3_1
World Bank Group
A3_2
International Monetary Fund
A3_3
Regional development bank (e.g., Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC), African Development Bank (AfDB))
A3_4
United Nations agencies (e.g., MINUSCA, UNICEF, UNOPS, FAO, WHO, UNDP, WFP, etc.)
A4_1
Being a long-term partner to CAR
A4_2
Being easy to work with (i.e., simple WBG processes)
A4_3
Increasing institutional capacity in CAR
A4_4
Responsiveness to needs in CAR
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 CAR’s context
A5_1
Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in CAR
A5_2
Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in CAR
B1_1
Support stabilization efforts for improved resilience
B1_2
Improve access to and quality of education
B1_3
Deliver quality and inclusive health services
B1_4
Put in place sustainable safety nets
B1_5
Build resilient infrastructure (power, mobility, water) for improved connectivity
B1_6
Improve core government functions and institutions for effective service delivery
B1_7
Improve domestic resource mobilization for adequate investments to rebuild better
B1_8
Enhance the business environment and support job creation
B3
Please select the development area that was the primary focus of this WBG-supported project or initiative. (Select ONE only)
B4
How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this one project or initiative?
B6
How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in CAR?
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., AfDB, MINUSCA, UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, WFP, French Development Agency (AFD), European Union)
C1_7
Academia / research centers
C2_1
Partnering with the government to improve the business environment in CAR
C2_2
Partnering with the private sector in CAR to support business development and investment
C3_1
Local government
C3_2
Parliament / legislative branch
C3_3
Private sector
C3_4
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C3_5
Other donors and development partners
C3_6
Academia / research centers
C3_7
Media
C3_8
Other
C4
How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in CAR?
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, investments, 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 (e.g., budget support, investments, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of CAR
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)
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 CAR?
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 CAR?
D6
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in CAR?
D7
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in CAR?
D9
To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in CAR?
E1_A_1
Gender equity (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_2
Water / sanitation (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_3
Health (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_4
Transport infrastructure (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_5
Energy (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_6
Public sector governance (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_7
Agriculture / food security (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_8
Education (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_9
Climate change (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_10
Digital infrastructure development (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_11
Private sector development (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_12
Environment / natural resource management (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_13
Social protection (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_14
Jobs (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_A_15
Debt management (WBG prioritize / leading role)
E1_B_1
Gender equity (Other donors)
E1_B_2
Water / sanitation (Other donors)
E1_B_3
Health (Other donors)
E1_B_4
Transport infrastructure (Other donors)
E1_B_5
Energy (Other donors)
E1_B_6
Public sector governance (Other donors)
E1_B_7
Agriculture / food security (Other donors)
E1_B_8
Education (Other donors)
E1_B_9
Climate change (Other donors)
E1_B_10
Digital infrastructure development (Other donors)
E1_B_11
Private sector development (Other donors)
E1_B_12
Environment / natural resource management (Other donors)
E1_B_13
Social protection (Other donors)
E1_B_14
Jobs (Other donors)
E1_B_15
Debt management (Other donors)
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
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
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
Other
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
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
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: 174
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