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World Bank Group Country Survey 2017

St. Vincent & Grenadines, 2017
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VCT_2017_WBCS_v01_M
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48529/78g2-t174
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Public Opinion Research Group
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The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS)
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Data file: oecs_cos_fy17_final_

The file contains information on:
- Section A: General Issues Facing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
- Section B: Overall attitudes toward the World Bank Group;
- Section C: World Bank Group's effectiveness and results;
- Section D: The World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities (i.e., Analysis, studies, research, data, reports, conferences);
- Section E: Working with the World Bank Group;
- Section F: The future role of the World Bank Group in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
- Section G: Communication and information sharing; and
- Section H: Background information.

Cases: 241
Variables: 338

Variables

id
id
a1
In general would you say that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is headed in ... ?
a2_1
Agriculture and rural development (e.g. smart agriculture for increased productivity)
a2_2
Anti-corruption, transparency and accountability (e.g. open governments, social accountability programs, citizen-centric development)
a2_3
Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation)
a2_4
Crime and violence (e.g. violence and conflict prevention policies)
a2_5
Disaster risk management (e.g. infrastructure resilience)
a2_6
Economic growth
a2_7
Education (e.g. universal access to education and learning, skills development, early childhood development, quality of education)
a2_8
Energy (e.g. universal access to reliable modern energy, energy efficiency)
a2_9
Environmental and natural resource management (e.g. pollution management and environmental health, environmental risk management)
a2_10
Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion, reduction in income inequality)
a2_11
Financial markets (e.g. stability and integrity of markets, access and inclusion, long-term finance and risk management)
a2_12
Food security (e.g. training programs for smallholder farmers)
a2_13
Gender equity policies
a2_14
Health and nutrition policies
a2_15
Information and communication technologies/ICTs (e.g. telecom/broadband infrastructure and IT systems)
a2_16
Integration Policies (e.g. regional integration with other OECS member states, global integration beyond the OECS)
a2_17
Investment climate (e.g. foreign-direct investment, private sector development, trade competitiveness)
a2_18
Job creation/employment
a2_19
Land policy and administration (e.g. land tenure policies, land use management, geo-spatial planning tools)
a2_20
Macroeconomic and Fiscal Management (e.g. debt management, inflation and exchange rate management)
a2_21
Pandemics control (e.g. zika, other tropical diseases)
a2_22
Poverty reduction
a2_23
Public sector governance (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, statistical capacity building, law and development)
a2_24
Public-private partnerships/PPPs for infrastructure and basic services (e.g. water, sanitation, energy, transport, telecommunications, agricultural services, health and education)
a2_25
Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance)
a2_26
Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation)
a2_27
Urban development (e.g. resilient cities, coastal protection, resilient reconstruction)
a2_28
Water and sanitation
a2_29
Other
a3_1
Agriculture and rural development (e.g. smart agriculture for increased productivity)
a3_2
Anti-corruption, transparency and accountability (e.g. open governments, social accountability programs, citizen-centric development)
a3_3
Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation)
a3_4
Crime and violence (e.g. violence and conflict prevention policies)
a3_5
Disaster risk management (e.g. infrastructure resilience)
a3_6
Economic growth
a3_7
Education (e.g. universal access to education and learning, skills development, early childhood development, quality of education)
a3_8
Energy (e.g. universal access to reliable modern energy, energy efficiency)
a3_9
Environmental and natural resource management (e.g. pollution management and environmental health, environmental risk management)
a3_10
Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion, reduction in income inequality)
a3_11
Financial markets (e.g. stability and integrity of markets, access and inclusion, long-term finance and risk management)
a3_12
Food security (e.g. training programs for smallholder farmers)
a3_13
Gender equity policies
a3_14
Health and nutrition policies
a3_15
Information and communication technologies/ICTs (e.g. telecom/broadband infrastructure and IT systems)
a3_16
Integration Policies (e.g. regional integration with other OECS member states, global integration beyond the OECS)
a3_17
Investment climate (e.g. foreign-direct investment, private sector development, trade competitiveness)
a3_18
Job creation/employment
a3_19
Land policy and administration (e.g. land tenure policies, land use management, geo-spatial planning tools)
a3_20
Macroeconomic and Fiscal Management (e.g. debt management, inflation and exchange rate management)
a3_21
Pandemics control (e.g. zika, other tropical diseases)
a3_22
Public sector governance (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, statistical capacity building, law and development)
a3_23
Public-private partnerships/PPPs for infrastructure and basic services (e.g. water, sanitation, energy, transport, telecommunications, agricultural services, health and education)
a3_24
Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance)
a3_25
Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation)
a3_26
Urban development (e.g. resilient cities, coastal protection, resilient reconstruction)
a3_27
Water and sanitation
a3_28
Other
a4_1
Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized businesses)
a4_2
A growing middle class
a4_3
Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas
a4_4
Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas
a4_5
Consistent economic growth
a4_6
More reliable social safety net
a4_7
Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens
a4_8
Greater access to micro-finance for the poor
a4_9
Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability
a4_10
Education and training that better ensure job opportunity
a4_11
Better quality public services
a4_12
Better employment opportunities for young people
a4_13
Better employment opportunities for women
a4_14
Other
a5
Do you think the gap between the rich and the poor is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem or not a problem at all in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
a6
In your view, is climate change a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem in your country?
a7
In your view, is early childhood development (i.e. nutrition, growth, care, and education) a very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not an important development priority in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
b1
World Bank Group (WBG)
b2
Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
b3
Inter-American Development Bank
b4
World Bank Group (WBG)
b5
Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
b6
Inter-American Development Bank
b7
To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group's staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Saint Vincent and the Grenadines solve its most complicated development challenges?
b8_1
Agriculture and rural development (e.g. smart agriculture for increased productivity)
b8_2
Anti-corruption, transparency and accountability (e.g. open governments, social accountability programs, citizen-centric development)
b8_3
Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation)
b8_4
Crime and violence (e.g. violence and conflict prevention policies)
b8_5
Disaster risk management (e.g. infrastructure resilience)
b8_6
Economic growth
b8_7
Education (e.g. universal access to education and learning, skills development, early childhood development, quality of education)
b8_8
Energy (e.g. universal access to reliable modern energy, energy efficiency)
b8_9
Environmental and natural resource management (e.g. pollution management and environmental health, environmental risk management)
b8_10
Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion, reduction in income inequality)
b8_11
Financial markets (e.g. stability and integrity of markets, access and inclusion, long-term finance and risk management)
b8_12
Food security (e.g. training programs for smallholder farmers)
b8_13
Gender equity policies
b8_14
Health and nutrition policies
b8_15
Information and communication technologies/ICTs (e.g. telecom/broadband infrastructure and IT systems)
b8_16
Integration Policies (e.g. regional integration with other OECS member states, global integration beyond the OECS)
b8_17
Investment climate (e.g. foreign-direct investment, private sector development, trade competitiveness)
b8_18
Job creation/employment
b8_19
Land policy and administration (e.g. land tenure policies, land use management, geo-spatial planning tools)
b8_20
Macroeconomic and Fiscal Management (e.g. debt management, inflation and exchange rate management)
b8_21
Pandemics control (e.g. zika, other tropical diseases)
b8_22
Poverty reduction
b8_23
Public sector governance (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, statistical capacity building, law and development)
b8_24
Public-private partnerships/PPPs for infrastructure and basic services (e.g. water, sanitation, energy, transport, telecommunications, agricultural services, health and education)
b8_25
Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance)
b8_26
Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation)
b8_27
Urban development (e.g. resilient cities, coastal protection, resilient reconstruction)
b8_28
Water and sanitation
b8_29
Other
b9a_1
Bringing together different groups of stakeholders
b9a_2
Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects
b9a_3
Standalone technical assistance (system oriented)
b9a_4
Policy advice, studies, analyses
b9a_5
Financial resources
b9a_6
Data and statistics
b9a_7
Promoting knowledge sharing
b9a_8
Mobilizing third party financial resources
b9a_9
Donor coordination
b9a_10
Other
b9a_11
Don't know
b9b_1
Bringing together different groups of stakeholders
b9b_2
Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects
b9b_3
Standalone technical assistance (system oriented)
b9b_4
Policy advice, studies, analyses
b9b_5
Financial resources
b9b_6
Data and statistics
b9b_7
Promoting knowledge sharing
b9b_8
Mobilizing third party financial resources
b9b_9
Donor coordination
b9b_10
Other
b9b_11
Don't know
b10_1
World Bank Group's processes too complex
b10_2
Not client focused
b10_3
Staff too inaccessible
b10_4
World Bank Group's processes too slow (e.g., too bureaucratic in its operational policies and procedures)
b10_5
Not aligned with other donors' work
b10_6
Not aligned with country priorities
b10_7
Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
b10_8
Too influenced by developed countries
b10_9
Not exploring alternative policy options
b10_10
Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the Government
b10_11
Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving
b10_12
Not enough public disclosure of its work
b10_13
Arrogant in its approach
b10_14
Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country
b10_15
The credibility of its knowledge/data
b10_16
Other
b10_17
Don't know
b11
To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work and support help the poorest in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
b12_1
Investment Project Financing (IPF)
b12_2
Development Policy Financing (DPF)
b12_3
Program-for-Results Financing (PforR)
b12_4
Trust funds and grants
b12_5
Guarantees
b12_6
IFC Investment Services
b12_7
IFC Advisory Services
b13_1
Beneficiaries
b13_2
Youth/university groups
b13_3
Private sector
b13_4
Local government
b13_5
Donor community
b13_6
NGOs/Community Based Organizations
b13_7
Academia/think tanks/research institutes
b13_8
Parliament
b13_9
Foundations
b13_10
Media
b13_11
Other
b13_12
Don't know
b14
Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
b15
The World Bank Group's work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
b16
Responsiveness to needs
b17
Flexibility (in terms of the institution's products and services)
b18
Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)
b19
Being inclusive
b20
Openness (sharing data and other information)
b21
Collaboration with the Government
b22
The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground
b23
Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects
b24
Collaboration with civil society
b25
Staff accessibility
b26
Collaboration with other donors and development partners
b27
Collaboration with the private sector
b28
Straightforwardness and honesty
b29
Treating clients and stakeholders in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with respect
b30
Being a long-term partner
b31_1
The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow through/follow-up
b31_2
Poor coordination within the World Bank Group
b31_3
Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges
b31_4
Poor coordination within the Government
b31_5
The Government works inefficiently
b31_6
Poor donor coordination
b31_7
The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the ground
b31_8
Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government
b31_9
There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation
b31_10
The World Bank Group works too slowly
b31_11
Political pressures and obstacles
b31_12
Other
g1_9
Local newspapers
g1_10
Other
g2_1
World Bank Group's publications and other written materials
g2_2
e-Newsletters
g2_3
World Bank Group's seminars/workshops/conferences
g2_4
Mobile phones (SMS, WhatsApp, other mobile apps)
g2_5
Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions)
g2_6
World Bank Group's website
g2_7
Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
g2_8
Other
g3
Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies under which the World Bank Group discloses any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions?
g4
Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website?
g5
Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)?
g6
When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it (e.g., whom to call, where to reach them, etc.)
g7
The World Bank Group's social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) are valuable sources of information about the institution
g8
The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries
h1
Which of the following best describes your current position?
h2
Please identify the primary specialization of your work.
h3
Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IBRD/IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country?
h4
Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
h5
Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC?
h6
If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
h7_1
Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.)
h7_2
Use World Bank Group reports/data
h7_3
Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities
h7_4
Collaborate as part of my professional duties
h7_5
Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc.
h8
What's your gender?
h9_antigua
Which best represents your geographic location?
h9_dominica
Which best represents your geographic location?
h9_kitts
Which best represents your geographic location?
h9_vincent
Which best represents your geographic location?
h9_grenada
Which best represents your geographic location?
h9_lucia
Which best represents your geographic location?
country
country
h1r
Which of the following best describes your current position?
indicator_mean
mean of indicator questions
h2r
h2r
Total: 238
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