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World Bank Group Country Survey 2023

Malaysia, 2023 - 2024
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MYS_2023_WBCS_v01_M
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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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May 08, 2024
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Data file: malaysia_cos_fy23_data

Data collected using the 2023 Malaysia World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY23). Dataset covers the following themes:
• Objectives
• Methodology Overview
• Overall Context
• Overall Attitudes Toward the World Bank Group
• World Bank Group’s Support in Development Areas
• World Bank Group’s Engagement on the Ground in Malaysia
• World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work
• The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Malaysia
• Communication and Outreach

Cases: 175
Variables: 173

Variables

id
Q1
Which of the following best describes your current affiliation?
Q2
How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank in Malaysia?
Q3
Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country?
Q4
Which, if any, of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Malaysia?
A1
In general, would you say that Malaysia is headed in ... ?
A2_1
The national government
A2_2
Local government
A2_3
Parliament/legislative branch
A2_4
Malaysia Central Bank (Bank Negara Malaysia)
A2_5
The World Bank Group
A2_6
The International Monetary Fund
A2_7
The United Nations (UN)
A2_8
Regional development banks (ADB, JICA, etc.)
A2_9
Private sector
A2_10
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
A2_11
Academia/think tanks/research institutions
A2_12
Media
A3
How effective has the World Bank Group been in achieving development results in Malaysia?
A4
The World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Malaysia.
A5
The World Bank Group’s work is well aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Malaysia.
A6
The World Bank Group’s work helps end extreme poverty in Malaysia.
A7
To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Malaysia?
A8
How significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in Malaysia?
B1_1
Gender equity: close gender gaps in health, education, social protection, economic opportunities, and voice and agency
B1_2
Water supply and sanitation infrastructure
B1_3
Health: universal health coverage, primary health systems, pandemic preparedness, eradicating infectious diseases
B1_4
Transport: roads, bridges, sustainable transportation
B1_5
Energy / Extractives: access to energy, transition to cleaner energy sources; governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources
B1_6
Public sector governance: efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of government institutions
B1_7
Agriculture and food security: sustainable agriculture, inclusive and efficient food systems
B1_8
Education: education quality, more resilient and equitable education systems
B1_9
Climate change: mitigation, adaptation, and transition to a low-carbon economy
B1_10
Digital Development: digital infrastructure, digital services, digital skills development
B1_11
Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, effective tax administration, monetary policy
B1_12
Social Inclusion: increasing opportunities for marginalized people to participate fully in markets, services, and society
B1_13
Crime and violence: violence prevention and law enforcement
B1_14
Private sector development: business regulation, access to finance, improved competitiveness
B1_15
Environment / Natural resource management: air/water quality, sustainable land and aquatic resource management, biodiversity; disaster risk management
B1_16
Urban development: urban planning, services, and institutions
B1_17
Cost of living / income inequality
B1_18
Law and justice: efficient and fair justice institutions
B1_19
Foreign direct investment
B1_20
Trade: access to markets, tariffs, customs 
B1_21
Social protection: pensions, social assistance, social safety nets
B1_22
Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills development
B1_23
Regional integration: promote common physical and institutional infrastructure
B1_24
Debt sustainability: management, relief, financing, and transparency
B1_25
Other
B2_1
Forest fires
B2_2
Decreased crop yields/food insecurity
B2_3
Climate-driven migration
B2_4
More frequent and severe floods
B2_5
More frequent and severe droughts / heatwaves
B2_6
Effects on public health
B2_7
Air pollution
B2_8
Extinction of plant/animal species
B2_9
Land and forest degradation
B2_10
Loss of jobs
B2_11
Increase in natural disasters (for example, cyclones or sea-level surges)
B2_12
Increase erosion of shoreline
B2_13
Unsafe drinking water
B2_14
Diminished water supply for people and the economy
C1_1
Bringing together different stakeholder groups (including other development agencies and donors) to support Malaysia’s development efforts
C1_2
Providing data and statistics
C1_3
Producing research on global development issues (e.g., reports, publications, research papers)
C1_4
Providing advisory services and analytics to support design or implementation of policies
C1_5
Providing financial resources (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loans, Trust Funds, Program-for-Results)
C1_6
Capacity building and training
C1_7
Mobilizing third-party financial resources
C1_8
Other
C2
Responsiveness to needs
C3
Access to WBG staff and experts
C4
Flexibility when circumstances change
C5
Being a long-term partner
C6_1
The national/federal government
C6_2
Local government
C6_3
Parliament/legislative branch
C6_4
Regional development banks (ADB, JICA, etc.)
C6_5
Private sector
C6_6
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C6_7
Other donors and development partners
C6_8
Academia/think tanks/research institutions
C6_9
Media
C6_10
Other
C7_1
The national/federal government
C7_2
Local government
C7_3
Parliament/legislative branch
C7_4
Regional development banks (ADB, JICA, etc.)
C7_5
Private sector
C7_6
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C7_7
Other donors and development partners
C7_8
Academia/think tanks/research institutions
C7_9
Media
C8
Have you used the WBG’s advisory services and analytics in the past?
C9
Provides opportunity for Malaysia to share more broadly its knowledge with developing countries
C10
Helps Malaysia strengthen its research capacity
C11
Helps Malaysia’s efforts to reach developed nation status
C12_1
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s advisory services and analytical work in Malaysia.
C12_2
The WBG’s advisory services and analytical work are timely.
C12_3
The World Bank Group’s advisory services and analytical work include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation
C12_4
The WBG brings global expertise to Malaysia as part of its advisory services and analytical work.
C12_5
The World Bank Group’s analytical products are adequately disseminated
C12_6
The WBG’s advice and recommendations are tailored to Malaysia’s context.
C12_7
I anticipate using the WBG's advisory services and analytical work in the future.
E1_1
Television (TV)
E1_2
Radio
E1_3
Newspapers (Print or online)
E1_4
Social media
E1_5
Research papers / Official statistics
E1_6
Blogs
E1_7
Podcasts
E1_8
e-Newsletters
E1_9
Other
E2_1
e-Newsletters
E2_2
Direct contact with staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email)
E2_3
Blogs
E2_4
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
E2_5
Podcasts
E2_6
Website
E2_7
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)
E2_8
Event/conference/ seminar/workshop (in person or online)
E2_9
Interviews and press conferences
E2_10
Other
E3
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG in the last 30 days?
E4_1
Television (TV)
E4_2
Radio
E4_3
Newspapers (Print or online)
E4_4
Event / conference / seminar (in person or online)
E4_5
WBG Website
E4_6
Social media
E4_7
Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email)
E4_8
Blogs
E4_9
Podcasts
E4_10
e-Newsletters
E4_11
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)
E4_12
Other
E5_1
Facebook
E5_2
Instagram
E5_3
Twitter
E5_4
LinkedIn
E5_5
YouTube
E5_6
WhatsApp
E5_7
Other
E6_1
WBG work or research on climate change (mitigation, adaptation)
E6_2
WBG work or research on food insecurity
E6_3
WBG work to provide debt relief for developing countries
E6_4
WBG global economic forecasts
E6_5
WBG research or work in support for education systems in developing countries
E6_6
WBG work or research on energy (increasing energy supply, reducing dependence of fossil fuels)
E6_7
WBG work or research on inclusive growth in Malaysia
E6_8
WBG work or research to promote Sustainable Finance in Southeast Asia
E6_9
Other
E7_1
The WBG helps address the current food crisis and enables greater preparedness to future food security crises
E7_2
The WBG supports countries to ensure transition to more diversified and cleaner sources of energy
E7_3
The WBG helps countries boost climate resilience and mitigate the effects of climate challenge
E7_4
The WBG provides support to improve access and quality of education in developing countries.
E7_5
The WBG is committed to comprehensive debt solutions that bring significant benefits to people in poor countries
E7_6
The WBG’s work on inclusive growth aims to ensure that the benefits of economic development are shared equitably across all segments of society
E7_7
The WBG leverages Malaysia's expertise in Islamic finance, green finance, and socially responsible investing to promote sustainable finance in Southeast Asia
E8_1
Read or heard a story about the WBG in national or local media (newspaper, TV, radio)
E8_2
Read or heard a story about the WBG in international media (newspaper, TV, radio)
E8_3
Read a WBG post / tweet on social media
E8_4
Visited a WBG website (e.g., read a blog, used its data)
E8_5
Attended a WBG event/conference/seminar/workshop (in person or online)
E8_6
Read some, or all, of a WBG research paper or publication
E8_7
Had an exchange with WBG staff, in person, virtually, or by phone/email/text
E8_8
Read a WBG e-newsletter
F1
Which, if any, of the following is the primary specialization of your work?
F2
Within your organization, would you describe yourself as ….
F3
What’s your gender?
F4
What’s your age?
F5
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 173
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