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World Bank Group Country Survey 2025

Botswana, 2025
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BWA_2025_WBCS_v01_M
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The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS)
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Nov 04, 2025
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Data file: botswana_cos_fy25_data

Data collected using the 2025 Botswana World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY25). 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

Cases: 167
Variables: 174

Variables

id
Mode
Field_Survey_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 Botswana?
Q3
In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Botswana?
Q4_1
World Bank (IBRD)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A1_1
Government of Botswana
A1_2
Parliament/legislative branch
A1_3
World Bank Group
A1_4
International Monetary Fund
A1_5
United Nations agencies
A1_6
Regional development banks (e.g., African Development Bank)
A1_7
Private sector
A1_8
Civil society
A1_9
Academia / research centers
A2_1
World Bank Group
A2_2
International Monetary Fund
A2_3
Regional development banks (e.g., African Development Bank)
A2_4
United Nations agencies
A3_1
World Bank Group
A3_2
International Monetary Fund
A3_3
Regional development banks (e.g., African Development Bank)
A3_4
United Nations agencies
A4_1
Its work to improve people’s lives in Botswana
A4_2
Its work to improve the overall business environment in Botswana
A4_3
Being easy to work with
A4_4
The speed of WBG project approval
A4_5
Partnering with others to increase development finance
A4_6
Creating new investment opportunities in Botswana
A4_7
Improving the technical quality of WBG-supported projects in Botswana
A4_8
Working across its institutions (IBRD, IFC, and MIGA) as one World Bank Group
B1_1
Agriculture / food security
B1_2
Climate change / environmental sustainability
B1_3
Digital infrastructure and services
B1_4
Education
B1_5
Energy / electricity
B1_6
Financial / micro-economic management
B1_7
Health
B1_8
Private sector development
B1_9
Social protection
B1_10
Transport
B1_11
Water / sanitation
B1_12
Other
B3
How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this project or initiative?
C1_1
Responsiveness to needs in Botswana
C1_2
Access to WBG staff and experts
C1_3
Being a long-term partner to Botswana
C2_1
National government
C2_2
Local government
C2_3
Parliament / legislative branch
C2_4
Private sector
C2_5
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C2_6
Other multilateral development partners (e.g., UN, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, IMF, EU)
C2_7
Academia / research centers
C2_8
Youth organizations
C2_9
Regional development banks (e.g., AfDB)
C2_10
Bilateral organizations (e.g., USAID, JICA, GIZ)
C3_1
Regional development banks (e.g., AfDB)
C3_2
Parliament / legislative branch
C3_3
Bilateral organizations (e.g., USAID, JICA, GIZ)
C3_4
Private sector
C3_5
Youth organizations
C3_6
Academia / research centers
C3_7
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C3_8
Multilateral development partners (e.g., UN, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, IMF, EU)
C3_9
Local government
C3_10
Other
C4
How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in Botswana?
D1_1
Convening power (e.g., bringing together different stakeholder groups, donor / development partner coordination, mobilizing 3rd 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_1
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of Botswana
D2_2
The conditions of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to markets (private sector or other development banks)
D2_3
The standards and requirements for the WBG’s financing are reasonable
D2_4
The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner
D3
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Botswana?
D4_1
Data resources
D4_2
Research and analytical reports
D4_3
Policy notes
D4_4
Advisory services
D4_5
Online collaboration platforms
D4_6
Workshops or training courses (in-person or online)
D4_7
Other
D4_8
I have not used WBG knowledge work
D7
In your opinion, has the WBG’s policy advice influenced a new or existing government policy in Botswana?
D9_1
Working with the WBG increases Botswana’s institutional capacity
D9_2
The WBG’s knowledge work is tailored to Botswana’s context
D9_3
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work in Botswana
D11
To what extent does the quality of the WBG’s Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) meet your expectations?
E1_1
Agriculture / food security
E1_2
Youth development
E1_3
Health / pandemic preparedness
E1_4
Transport infrastructure
E1_5
Energy
E1_6
Tourism development
E1_7
Water / sanitation
E1_8
Public sector governance
E1_9
Gender equity
E1_10
Environment / natural resource management
E1_11
Urban development
E1_12
Financial markets development
E1_13
Private sector development
E1_14
Digital infrastructure development
E1_15
Jobs and skills development
E1_16
Debt management
E1_17
Social protection
E1_18
Education
E1_19
Climate change
E1_20
Trade
E1_21
Social inclusion
E1_22
Other
E3_1
Inadequate government accountability
E3_2
Inadequate donor coordination
E3_3
Inadequate capacity in the government
E3_4
Political pressures and obstacles
E3_5
Corruption
E3_6
Inadequate private sector participation
E3_7
Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges
E3_8
Inadequate citizen/civil society participation
E3_9
Pressure from outside interest groups (e.g., private sector, unions)
E3_10
Other
E4_1
Access to finance
E4_2
Regulatory environment
E4_3
Infrastructure gaps
E4_4
Skilled workforce availability
E4_5
Political instability
E4_6
Corruption
E4_7
Market size / demand
E4_8
Other
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 website (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 website (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 encourages Botswana to empower private sector-led growth
F4_2
WBG’s work in Botswana on boosting renewable energy and strengthening electricity
F4_3
IFC supports Scatec’s 100 MW Mmadinare solar expansion
F4_4
WBG’s Country Partnership Framework consultations for Botswana
F4_5
WBG boosts Botswana’s water security and drought resilience
F4_6
WBG’s $250 million COVID-19 response budget support for Botswana
F4_7
WBG’s Botswana Gender Assessment: advancing equality and opportunity
F4_8
Other
F5_1
Case studies of WBG projects
F5_2
Impact assessments and evaluations
F5_3
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: 174
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