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World Bank Country Survey 2012

Afghanistan, 2012
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AFG_2012_WBCS_v01_M
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https://doi.org/10.48529/0r7g-d472
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Public Opinion Research Group
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The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS) Fragility, Conflict and Violence
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Data file: Afghanistan FY12 FINAL datafile

Data collected from the Afghanistan World Bank Opinion Survey FY 2012.

Cases: 397
Variables: 494

Variables

b14
Overall the World Bank currently plays a relevant role in development in Afghanistan
b15
The World Bank’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for this country
b16
The World Bank supports programs and strategies that are realistic for Afghanistan
b17
The World Bank treats clients and stakeholders in Afghanistan with respect
b18
Follow up and follow through
b19
Responsiveness
b20
Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)
b21
Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)
b22
Being inclusive
b23
Openness (sharing data and other information)
b24
Staff accessibility
b25
Straightforwardness and honesty
b26
Collaboration with groups outside of the Government
b27
Collaboration with the Government
b28
Collaboration with other donors
b29_1
The World Bank works too slowly
b29_2
The Government works inefficiently
b29_3
There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation
b29_4
Poor donor coordination
b29_5
The World Bank does not do adequate follow through/follow-up
b29_6
Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government
b29_7
Political pressures and obstacles
b29_8
Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges
b29_9
Ongoing conflict and instability
b29_10
Inadequate funding
b29_11
Other
c1
To what degree does the World Bank’s work help achieve sustainable development results in Afghanistan?
c2
Anti corruption
c3
Global information and communications technology
c4
Transport
c5
Law and justice
c6
Urban development
c7
Environmental sustainability
c8
Regulatory framework
c9
Basic infrastructure
c10
Communicable/non-communicable disease
c11
Poverty reduction
c12
Gender
c13
Domestic private sector development
c14
Foreign direct investment
c15
Local governance and institutions
c16
Water and sanitation
c17
Trade and exports
c18
Economic growth
c19
Energy
c20
Disaster management
c21
Monitoring and evaluation
c22
Public financial management
c23
Job creation/employment
c24
Social cohesion
c25
Financial markets
c26
Equality of opportunity
c27
Health
c28
Rural development
c29
Governance
c30
Food security
c31
Education
c32
Security/stabilization/reconstruction
c33
Social protection
c34
Public sector reform
c35
Regional integration
c36
Agricultural development
c37
Natural resource management
d1
How familiar are you with the work of the ARTF in Afghanistan?
d2
The ARTF priorities are aligned with the key development priorities in Afghanistan.
d3
The ARTF distributes resources fairly and equally throughout the country.
d4
The ARTF distributes resources in a way that effectively supports the key development priorities in Afghanistan.
d5
The ARTF’s efforts are leading to sustainable results on the ground.
d6
The ARTF collaborates well with the Afghanistan Government.
d7
The World Bank collaborates well with other ARTF donors.
d8
There should be more oversight of how ARTF resources are spent.
d9
There should be more public information available about the work of the ARTF.
d10
The ARTF is flexible and responds to changing conditions in Afghanistan.
e1
How frequently do you consult World Bank knowledge and research in the work you do?
e2_1
Public sector reform
e2_2
Gender
e2_3
Social cohesion
e2_4
Education
e2_5
Domestic private sector development
e2_6
Foreign direct investment
e2_7
Water and sanitation
e2_8
Trade and exports
e2_9
Economic growth
e2_10
Energy
e2_11
Disaster management
e2_12
Monitoring and evaluation
e2_13
Governance
e2_14
Social protection
e2_15
Climate change
e2_16
Poverty reduction
e2_17
Law and justice
e2_18
Security/stabilization/reconstruction
e2_19
Anti corruption
e2_20
Financial markets
e2_21
Equality of opportunity
e2_22
Urban development
e2_23
Regional integration
e2_24
Global information and communications technology
e2_25
Local governance and institutions
e2_26
Transport
e2_27
Agricultural development
e2_28
Natural resource management
e2_29
Public financial management
e2_30
Job creation/employment
e2_31
Health
e2_32
Rural development
e2_33
Food security
e2_34
Environmental sustainability
e2_35
Regulatory framework
e2_36
Basic infrastructure
e2_37
Communicable/non-communicable disease
e3
Raising your awareness of the particular topic
e4
Stimulating public debate/dialogue
e5
Enhancing your knowledge and/or skills
e6
Contributing to good policy making
e7
Providing support for program implementation
e8
Are timely
e9
Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation
e10
Are relevant to Afghanistan's development priorities
e11
Provide feasible recommendations
e12
Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)
e13
A source of relevant information on global good practices
e14
Are adequately disseminated
e15
Are appropriately translated
e16
Are adaptable to Afghanistan's development challenges
e17
Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank’s knowledge and research make to development results in your country?
e18
Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank’s knowledge/research?
f1
The World Bank disburses funds promptly
f2
The World Bank effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports
f3
The World Bank’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion
f4
The World Bank’s "Safeguard Policy" requirements are reasonable
f5
Working with the World Bank increases Afghanistan's institutional capacity
f6
The World Bank ensures consistency and continuity through staff changes
f7
The World Bank’s teams and visits are well coordinated
f8
Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank makes appropriate use of them
f9
The World Bank provides effective implementation support
f10
To what extent do you believe the World Bank is adequately staffed in Afghanistan?
g1
How significant a role do you believe the World Bank SHOULD play in Afghanistan’s development throughout the transition period?
g2_1
Improve the quality of its experts as related to Afghanistan’s specific challenges
g2_2
Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank financing
g2_3
Ensure that aid is distributed fairly and equally throughout the country
g2_4
Focus primarily on advocacy issues
g2_5
Ensure greater selectivity in its work
g2_6
Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Afghanistan’s economy
g2_7
Offer more innovative financial products
g2_8
Offer more innovative knowledge services
g2_9
Work faster
g2_10
Increase the level of World Bank staffing in Afghanistan’s office
g2_11
Other
h1_1
Local newspapers
h1_2
International newspapers
h1_3
Local radio
h1_4
International radio
h1_5
Local television
h1_6
International television
h1_7
Periodicals
h1_8
Internet
h1_9
Blogs
h1_10
Mobile phones
h1_11
Instant messaging
h1_12
Other
h2_1
World Bank website
h2_2
Direct contact with World Bank (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions)
h2_3
Quarterly Country Update
h2_4
Instant messaging
h2_5
World Bank seminars/workshops/conferences
h2_6
World Bank Development Information Corners
h2_7
World Bank publications and other written materials
h2_8
Mobile phones
h2_9
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube)
h2_10
Blogs
h2_11
Other
h3
Are you aware of the World Bank'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?
h4
Have you requested information from the World Bank on its activities in the past year?
h5
Were you able to obtain this information?
h6
Do you have access to the Internet?
h7
Do you use/have you used the World Bank website?
h8
Which do you primarily use?
h9
Do you use/have you used the World Bank’s Public Information Centers (PICs) in Afghanistan?
h10
I use more data from the World Bank as a result of the organization’s Open Data policy
h11
The World Bank’s PIC is a valuable source of information related to development in Afghanistan
h12
I find the World Bank websites easy to navigate
h13
I find the information on the World Bank’s websites useful
h14
When I need information from the World Bank I know how to find it
h15
The World Bank is responsive to my information requests and inquiries
i1
Which of the following best describes your current position?
i2
Please identify the primary specialization of your work.
i3
Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank in your country?
i4_1
Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.)
i4_2
Use World Bank reports/data
i4_3
Engage in World Bank related/sponsored events/activities
i4_4
Collaborate as part of my professional duties
i4_5
Use World Bank website for information, data, research, etc.
i5
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 494
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