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World Bank Group Country Survey 2018

Guinea-Bissau, 2018
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GNB_2018_WBCS_v01_M
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https://doi.org/10.48529/646p-cq63
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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: guinea_bissau_cos_fy18_data_file_final_

Data collected using the 2018 Guinea-Bissau World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY18).

The data contains information on:
- General Issues Facing Guinea-Bissau;
- Overall attitudes toward the World Bank Group;
- World Bank Group's effectiveness and results;
- The World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities (i.e., Analysis, studies, research, data, reports, conferences);
- Working with the World Bank Group;
- The future role of the World Bank Group in Guinea-Bissau;
- Communication and information sharing; and
- Background information.

Cases: 227
Variables: 280

Variables

id
id
a1
In general would you say that Guinea-Bissau is headed in ... ?
a2_1
Social protection
a2_2
Gender equity
a2_3
Private sector development
a2_4
Education
a2_5
Security/stabilization
a2_6
Public sector governance/reform
a2_7
Global/regional integration
a2_8
Food security
a2_9
Urban development
a2_10
Energy supply and distribution
a2_11
Water and sanitation
a2_12
Reducing regional conflict and tensions
a2_13
Pollution
a2_14
Job creation/employment
a2_15
Health and nutrition
a2_16
Financial markets
a2_17
Transport
a2_18
Decentralization
a2_19
Agriculture and rural development
a2_20
Trade and exports
a2_21
Crime and violence
a2_22
Social cohesion
a2_23
Natural resource management
a2_24
Climate change
a2_25
Poverty reduction
a2_26
Anti corruption
a2_27
Judiciary reform
a2_28
Economic growth
a2_29
Local governance and institutions
a2_30
Disaster risk management
a2_31
Equality of opportunity
a2_32
Disease
a2_33
Information and communications technology
a2_34
Gender based violence
a3_1
Economic growth
a3_2
Disaster risk management
a3_3
Equality of opportunity
a3_4
Disease
a3_5
Local governance and institutions
a3_6
Information and communications technology
a3_7
Social protection
a3_8
Agriculture and rural development
a3_9
Trade and exports
a3_10
Crime and violence
a3_11
Climate change
a3_12
Transport
a3_13
Social cohesion
a3_14
Energy supply and distribution
a3_15
Anti corruption
a3_16
Judiciary reform
a3_17
Gender based violence
a3_18
Water and sanitation
a3_19
Pollution
a3_20
Job creation/employment
a3_21
Health and nutrition
a3_22
Security/stabilization
a3_23
Financial markets
a3_24
Public sector governance/reform
a3_25
Gender equity
a3_26
Private sector development
a3_27
Education
a3_28
Global/regional integration
a3_29
Food security
a3_30
Reducing regional conflict and tensions
a3_31
Urban development
a3_32
Natural resource management
a3_33
Decentralization
a4
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 Guinea-Bissau?
a5
In your view, is climate change a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem in your country?
a6
In your view, is early childhood development a very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not an important development priority in Guinea-Bissau?
b1
How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Guinea-Bissau?
b2
Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group's effectiveness in Guinea-Bissau.
b3a_1
Bringing together different groups of stakeholders
b3a_2
Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects
b3a_3
Stand-alone technical assistance
b3a_4
Policy advice, studies, analyses
b3a_5
Financial resources
b3a_6
Data and statistics
b3a_7
Promoting knowledge sharing
b3a_8
Implementation support
b3a_9
Mobilizing third party financial resources
b3a_10
Donor coordination
b3a_11
Strategy formulation
b3a_12
Other
b3b_1
Bringing together different groups of stakeholders
b3b_2
Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects
b3b_3
Stand-alone technical assistance
b3b_4
Policy advice, studies, analyses
b3b_5
Financial resources
b3b_6
Data and statistics
b3b_7
Promoting knowledge sharing
b3b_8
Implementation support
b3b_9
Mobilizing third party financial resources
b3b_10
Donor coordination
b3b_11
Strategy formulation
b3b_12
Other
b4_1
World Bank Group's processes too complex
b4_2
Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country
b4_3
Staff too inaccessible
b4_4
World Bank Group's processes too slow
b4_5
Not aligned with other donors' work
b4_6
Not aligned with country priorities
b4_7
Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Guinea-Bissau
b4_8
Too influenced by developed countries
b4_9
Not exploring alternative policy options
b4_10
Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the Government
b4_11
Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving
b4_12
Not enough public disclosure of its work
b4_13
Arrogant in its approach
b4_14
Not client focused
b4_15
The credibility of its knowledge/data
b4_16
Not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict countries
b4_17
Inadequate number of World Bank Group staff members located in the country
b4_18
Other
b4_19
Don't know
b5_1
Beneficiaries
b5_2
Youth/university groups
b5_3
Private sector
b5_4
Local government
b5_5
Donor community
b5_6
NGOs/Community Based Organizations
b5_7
Academia/think tanks/research institutes
b5_8
Parliament
b5_9
European Union
b5_10
Foundations
b5_11
Media
b5_12
UN and regional peace keeping forces
b5_13
Emerging donors
b5_14
UN agencies
b5_15
Regional organizations
b5_16
Other
b5_17
Don't know
b6
Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Guinea-Bissau
b7
The World Bank Group's work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Guinea-Bissau
b8
Responsiveness to needs
b9
Flexibility (in terms of the institution's products and services)
b10
Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)
b11
Being inclusive
b12
Openness (sharing data and other information)
b13
Collaboration with the Government
b14
The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground
b15
Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects
b16
Collaboration with civil society
b17
Staff accessibility
b18
Collaboration with other donors and development partners
b19
Collaboration with the private sector
b20
Collaboration with the UN peacekeeping mission (UNIOGBIS)
b21
Collaboration with other UN agencies
b22
Straightforwardness and honesty
b23
Treating clients and stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau with respect
b24
Being a long-term partner
b25
To what extent does the World Bank Group partner with the right people to support work on the ground in Guinea-Bissau?
b26_1
World Food Program (WFP)
b26_2
World Health Organization (WHO)
b26_3
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
b26_4
United Nations Peacekeeping
b26_5
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
b26_6
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
b26_7
None. I don't believe the World Bank Group needs to partner with the UN organizations.
b26_8
Don't know
b26_9
Prefer not to answer
b27_1
The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow through/follow-up
b27_2
Political pressures and obstacles
b27_3
Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges
b27_4
Poor coordination within the Government
b27_5
The Government works inefficiently
b27_6
Poor donor coordination
b27_7
The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the ground
b27_8
Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government
b27_9
There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation
b27_10
The World Bank Group works too slowly
b27_11
Poor coordination within the World Bank Group
b27_12
Ongoing fragility and political instability
b27_13
Inadequate funding
b27_14
Other
c1
To what extent does the World Bank Group's work help to achieve development results in Guinea-Bissau?
c2
To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing country systems in Guinea-Bissau?
c3
The World Bank Group's financial instruments meet the needs of Guinea-Bissau
c4
The World Bank Group meets Guinea-Bissau's needs for knowledge services
d1
How frequently do you consult World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities in the work you do?
d2
In Guinea-Bissau, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities are adaptable to Guinea-Bissau's specific development challenges and country circumstances?
d3
Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country?
d4
Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities?
e1
When working with the World Bank Group on programs, projects and other activities, do you believe that the team?
e2
The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Guinea-Bissau
e3
Working with the World Bank Group increases Guinea-Bissau's institutional capacity
e4
Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them
e5
The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support
e6
To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Guinea-Bissau?
e7
To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its work in real time in Guinea-Bissau?
f1_1
Offer more innovative knowledge services
f1_2
Collaborate more effectively with Government clients
f1_3
Work faster
f1_4
Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing
f1_5
Increase availability of Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS)
f1_6
Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects
f1_7
Offer more innovative financial products
f1_8
Ensure greater selectivity in its work
f1_9
Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Guinea-Bissau's economy
f1_10
Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets
f1_11
Reach out more to groups outside of Government
f1_12
Increase the level of capacity development in the country
f1_13
Improve the quality of its experts as related to Guinea-Bissau's specific challenges
f1_14
Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in Guinea-Bissau's office
f1_15
Other
f2
When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Guinea-Bissau, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more of in Guinea-Bissau?
f3a_1
Social cohesion
f3a_2
Public financial management
f3a_3
Reducing gender based violence
f3a_4
Access to justice systems
f3a_5
Security mechanisms
f3a_6
Conflict resolution mechanisms
f3a_7
Access to basic services
f3a_8
Capacity of state institutions
f3a_9
Jobs
f3a_10
Improving livelihoods
f3a_11
Food security
f3a_12
Social safety nets
f3a_13
Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability
f3b_1
Social cohesion
f3b_2
Public financial management
f3b_3
Reducing gender based violence
f3b_4
Access to justice systems
f3b_5
Security mechanisms
f3b_6
Conflict resolution mechanisms
f3b_7
Access to basic services
f3b_8
Capacity of state institutions
f3b_9
Jobs
f3b_10
Improving livelihoods
f3b_11
Food security
f3b_12
Social safety nets
f3b_13
Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability
f4_1
Social cohesion
f4_2
Public financial management
f4_3
Reducing gender based violence
f4_4
Access to justice systems
f4_5
Security mechanisms
f4_6
Conflict resolution mechanisms
f4_7
Access to basic services
f4_8
Capacity of state institutions
f4_9
Jobs
f4_10
Improving livelihoods
f4_11
Food security
f4_12
Social safety nets
f4_13
Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability
g1
How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Guinea-Bissau?
g2
How much face to face access would you like to have with the World Bank Group in Guinea-Bissau?
g3_1
Local radio/community radio
g3_2
International radio
g3_3
Social media
g3_4
International newspapers
g3_5
Local television
g3_6
Internet
g3_7
Periodicals
g3_8
International television
g3_9
Local newspapers
g3_10
Other
g4_1
World Bank Group's publications and other written materials
g4_2
World Bank Group's seminars/workshops/conferences
g4_3
Mobile phones
g4_4
Direct contact with World Bank Group
g4_5
World Bank Group's website
g4_6
Social media
g4_7
Other
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 Guinea-Bissau?
h5
Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC?
h6_1
Observer
h6_2
Use World Bank Group reports/data
h6_3
Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities
h6_4
Collaborate as part of my professional duties
h6_5
Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc.
h7
What's your gender?
h1r
Which of the following best describes your current position?
h2r
Please identify the primary specialization of your work
aggr
Total: 280
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