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World Bank Country Survey 2026

Zimbabwe, 2026
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Reference ID
ZWE_2026_WBCS_v01_M
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48529/rt3x-vm55
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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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Oct 01, 2026
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Data file: zimbabwe_cos_fy26_data

Data collected using the 2026 Zimbabwe 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: 215
Variables: 145

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 Zimbabwe?
Q3
In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Zimbabwe?
Q4_1
World Bank (IBRD/IDA)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A1
How relevant is the WBG’s work to Zimbabwe’s development?
A2
How effective is the WBG in helping Zimbabwe achieve development results?
A3_1
Being a long-term partner to Zimbabwe
A3_2
Being easy to work with (i.e., simple WBG processes)
A3_3
Increasing institutional capacity in Zimbabwe
A3_4
Responsiveness to needs in Zimbabwe
A3_5
Access to WBG staff and experts
A3_6
The WBG’s expertise being tailored to Zimbabwe’s context
A3_7
A4_1
Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in Zimbabwe
A4_2
Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in Zimbabwe
B1_1
Strengthening macroeconomic stability and promoting good governance
B1_2
Strengthening the enabling environment for an inclusive and resilient private sector (investment climate)
B1_3
Strengthening pro-poor social services and women’s empowerment
B1_4
Promote energy transition and resilience to climate change and disasters
B3
Please select the development area that was the primary focus of this WBG-supported initiative. (Select ONE only)
B4
How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this initiative?
B6
How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in Zimbabwe?
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, youth groups, and women’s groups)
C1_6
Other donors and development partners (other UN agencies)
C1_7
Academia / research centers
C1_8
Media
C2_1
Partnering with the government to improve the business environment in Zimbabwe
C2_2
Partnering with the private sector in Zimbabwe 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 familiar are you with the SDP for arrears clearance and debt resolution in Zimbabwe?
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
D2
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Zimbabwe?
D3_1
Data resources
D3_2
Research and analytical reports
D3_3
Policy notes
D3_4
Advisory services
D3_5
Online collaboration platforms
D3_6
Workshops or training courses (in-person or online)
D3_7
Other
D3_8
I have not used WBG knowledge work
D4
How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in Zimbabwe?
D5
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in Zimbabwe?
D6
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in Zimbabwe?
D8
To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in Zimbabwe?
E2_A_1
E2_A_2
E2_A_3
E2_A_4
E2_A_5
E2_A_6
E2_A_7
E2_A_8
E2_A_9
E2_A_10
E2_A_11
E2_A_12
E2_A_13
E2_A_14
E2_A_15
E2_B_1
E2_B_2
E2_B_3
E2_B_4
E2_B_5
E2_B_6
E2_B_7
E2_B_8
E2_B_9
E2_B_10
E2_B_11
E2_B_12
E2_B_13
E2_B_14
E2_B_15
E3
Are you aware that the WBG’s Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe’s unique needs
E4_4
Improved speed and efficiency of WBG operations while maintaining necessary safeguards in Zimbabwe
E4_5
I do not understand what a unified WBG country representation is about [EXCLUSIVE]
E4_6
I do not expect any changes [EXCLUSIVE]
E4_7
I expect other outcomes
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
Debt clearance
F4_12
WBG’s reengagement in Zimbabwe
F4_13
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
What is your gender?
G2
What is your age?
G3
Within your organization, would you describe yourself as…
G4
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 145
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