DDI_BEN_2021_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2022-11-07 NADA Version 01 (2022-11-07) World Bank Group Country Survey 2021 WBCS 2021 BEN_2021_WBCS_v01_M Public Opinion Research Group NADA World Bank Group Public Opinion Research Group The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS) Team World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program The Country Opinion Survey in Benin assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Benin perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies, media, academia, the private sector, and civil society in Benin on 1) their views regarding the general environment in Benin; 2) their overall attitudes toward the WBG in Benin; 3) overall impressions of the WBG’s effectiveness and results, knowledge work and activities, and communication and information sharing in Benin; and 4) their perceptions of the WBG’s future role in Benin. Benin Cotonou Porto-Novo Lokossa - Abomey - Parakou - Natitingou - Other cities - Rural areas Other [oth] Public Opinion Research Group benin_cos_fy21_data World Bank Group Country Survey Fy 2021 - Benin Dataset 464 323 464 101 564 464 1 2 In general, would you say that Benin is headed in ... ? In general, would you say that Benin is headed in ... ? 452 12 -99 3 -99 1 Not sure 2 The wrong direction 3 Sysmiss Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Benin is … ? Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Benin is … ? 447 17 -99 3 -99 1 Increasing 2 Decreasing 3 Staying about the same Sysmiss Nutrition/food security Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Urban development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Private sector development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Education Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Global/regional integration Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Energy Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Water and sanitation Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Pollution Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 Job creation/employment Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Health Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Financial markets Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Global pandemics (e.g., COVID-19) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Poverty reduction Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Anti-corruption Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Agriculture and rural development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Trade and exports Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Crime and violence Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Natural resource management (renewables) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Judiciary reform Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Economic growth Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Disaster risk management Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 National debt Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Information and communications technology Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Benin. 436 28 -99 1 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Energy Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Economic growth Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Disaster risk management Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 National debt Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Information and communications technology Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Agriculture and rural development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Trade and exports Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Crime and violence Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Anti-corruption Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Judiciary reform Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Nutrition/food security Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Urban development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Water and sanitation Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Pollution Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 Job creation/employment Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Health Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Financial markets Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Natural resource management (renewables) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Private sector development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Education Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Global/regional integration Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Benin? 456 8 -99 1 Poverty and inequality (e.g., strengthening the social safety net, social assistance) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Agriculture/nutrition/food security The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Public service delivery (e.g., strengthening policies, institutions) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Ensuring sustainable business growth and job creation The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Ensuring that girls and women have equal access to job opportunities The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Providing direct financial support to businesses (business support packages) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Ensuring that girls and women have equal access to health care/health services The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Providing direct non-financial (e.g., food, healthcare supplies, etc.) support to citizens The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Fair and equal distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine if, and when, a safe one is approved The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Education The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Healthcare The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Economic growth The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Other The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Benin’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Benin’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 452 12 -99 1 Inadequate level of government accountability When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Inadequate level of capacity in the government When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Political pressures and obstacles When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Inadequate level of private sector participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Inadequate level of citizen/civil society participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Inadequate level of donor coordination When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Corruption When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Pressure from outside interest groups (e.g., private sector, unions) When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 Other When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Benin, which of the following would you attribute this to? 414 50 -99 1 The national/federal government To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 430 34 -99 11 Bilateral organizations (e.g., AFD, ENABEL, SNV, JICA, GIZ, USAID) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 439 25 -99 11 The World Bank Group To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 444 20 -99 11 The International Monetary Fund To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 430 34 -99 11 The United Nations (UN) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 433 31 -99 11 The World Health Organization (WHO) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 433 31 -99 11 Regional development banks (e.g., the West African Development Bank (BOAD)) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 437 27 -99 11 The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 433 31 -99 11 International private sector To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 425 39 -99 11 Local private sector To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 425 39 -99 11 International civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 431 33 -99 11 Local civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 430 34 -99 11 Youth organizations To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 431 33 -99 11 Faith-based institutions To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 432 32 -99 11 Local traditional media and their web presence (e.g., newspapers, TV stations, radio) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 432 32 -99 11 International media and their web presence To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 433 31 -99 11 Web based media (i.e., blogs, social media, other web-based news and information sources) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 430 34 -99 11 The World Bank (IDA) How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Benin? 441 23 -99 10 The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Benin? 433 31 -99 10 Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Benin To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Benin? 451 13 -99 11 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Benin To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Benin? 451 13 -99 11 The World Bank (IDA) Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Benin. 448 16 -99 11 The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Benin. 442 22 -99 11 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Benin? To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Benin? 451 13 -99 11 To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Benin? To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Benin? 447 17 -99 11 To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Benin? To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Benin? 449 15 -99 5 -99 1 To a fully sufficient degree 2 To a somewhat sufficient degree 3 To a somewhat insufficient degree 4 To a very insufficient degree 5 Don’t know Sysmiss Formal policy advice, studies, analyses When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Informal advice that World Bank Group’s staff provides (e.g., memos, short evidence notes, informal discussions and emails) When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Global advocacy When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Financial resources When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Bringing together different groups of stakeholders When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Technical assistance When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Data and statistics When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Promoting knowledge sharing When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Implementation support When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Mobilizing third party financial resources When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Donor coordination When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Other When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Benin, which activity do you VALUE the most? 433 31 -99 1 Not sufficiently focused on sustainable results Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Not collaborating enough with civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Not enough public disclosure of its work Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Staff too inaccessible Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Not collaborating enough with private sector Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Not collaborating enough with partners such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Not aligned with country priorities Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Benin Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Too influenced by developed countries Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 World Bank Group’s processes too slow and complex Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Not adequately flexible in changing country circumstances Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Arrogant in its approach Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Inadequate World Bank Group’s staffing in Benin Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Inadequate level of real-time advice and guidance Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Inadequate number of innovative knowledge products and services Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Inadequate number of innovative financial products and services Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Other Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Don’t know Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Benin? 440 24 -99 1 Financial markets When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Private sector development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Education When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Energy When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Water and sanitation When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Pollution When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Job creation/employment When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Health When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Global/regional integration When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Nutrition/food security When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Urban development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Global pandemics (e.g., COVID-19) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Information and communications technology When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Agriculture and rural development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Trade and exports When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Crime and violence When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Natural resource management (renewables) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Judiciary reform When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Economic growth When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Disaster risk management When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Anti-corruption When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Poverty reduction When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 National debt When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Benin, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Benin? 442 22 -99 1 Development institution What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Investment Bank What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Asset Manager What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Multi-lateral financial institution What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Private Sector Solutions What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 World Bank What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Financial Advisory Solutions What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Thought leader What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Impact Investor What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Venture Capital What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Innovation and Entrepreneurship What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Public-private partnerships What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 None of these What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Other What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 Do not have enough information to say What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 437 27 -99 1 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills mix and knowledge) to help Benin solve its most complicated development challenges? To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills mix and knowledge) to help Benin solve its most complicated development challenges? 444 20 -99 11 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Benin? To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Benin? 443 21 -99 11 Responsiveness to needs To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 422 42 -99 11 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 411 53 -99 11 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 407 57 -99 11 Being inclusive To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 414 50 -99 11 Openness (sharing data and other information) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 409 55 -99 11 Collaboration with the Government To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 422 42 -99 11 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 408 56 -99 11 Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 409 55 -99 11 Collaboration with civil society To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 417 47 -99 11 Staff accessibility To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 410 54 -99 11 Collaboration with other donors and development partners To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 413 51 -99 11 Collaboration with the private sector To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 409 55 -99 11 Straightforwardness and honesty To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Benin, in terms of each of the following? 419 45 -99 11 What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? 419 45 -99 4 -99 1 Phone 2 Tablet 3 Computer/laptop 4 I never visit the WBG websites Sysmiss Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in local media (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio) Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 422 42 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in global media (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio) Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 419 45 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Interacted with the WBG on Social Media (e.g., read a post or tweet, liked, commented, shared, retweeted) Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 420 44 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Visited a WBG website (e.g., read a blog, used data) Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 420 44 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Attended an event/conference hosted by the WBG Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 418 46 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Watched a webinar or online event hosted by the WBG Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 413 51 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Read some or all of a WBG research paper or publication Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 412 52 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Met professionally with WBG staff Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 415 49 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Read a WBG e-newsletter Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 414 50 -99 4 -99 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Sysmiss Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? 461 3 -99 21 -99 1 Office of the President 2 Office of Minister 3 Office of Parliamentarian 4 Employee of Ministry 5 Project Management Unit (PMU) overseeing implementation of WBG project/Consultant/Contractor working on WBG supported project/program 6 Local Government Office or Staff 8 Judicial System (e.g. 9 State-Owned Enterprise 10 Bilateral Agency (e.g. 11 Multilateral Agency (UN 12 Private Sector Organization 13 Financial Sector/Private Bank 15 NGO/Community Based Organization 16 Trade Union 17 Faith-Based Group 18 Youth Group 19 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 20 Media (press 21 Other Sysmiss Please identify the primary specialization of your work. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. 450 14 -99 24 -99 1 Poverty 2 Macroeconomics 3 Governance 4 Education 5 Health 6 Social protection 7 Jobs 8 Energy 9 Environment 10 Climate change 11 Water 12 Gender 13 Agriculture 14 Urban development 15 Transport 16 Digital development and technology (ICT) 17 Tourism 19 Demographics 20 Trade and competitiveness 21 Finance and markets 22 Communications 23 Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 24 Other Sysmiss Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country? Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country? 443 21 -99 2 -99 1 Yes 2 No Sysmiss If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Benin? If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Benin? 135 329 -99 2 -99 1 The World Bank (IBRD) 2 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Sysmiss Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? 225 239 -99 2 -99 1 Yes 2 No Sysmiss Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.) Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Benin? 411 53 -99 1 Use World Bank Group reports/data Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Benin? 411 53 -99 1 Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Benin? 411 53 -99 1 Collaborate as part of my professional duties Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Benin? 411 53 -99 1 Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Benin? 411 53 -99 1 What’s your gender? What’s your gender? 459 5 -99 2 -99 1 Female 2 Male Sysmiss What’s your age? What’s your age? 455 9 -99 5 -99 1 25 and under 2 26-35 3 36-45 4 46-55 5 56 and above Sysmiss Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 450 14 -99 8 -99 1 Cotonou 2 Porto-Novo 3 Lokossa 4 Abomey 5 Parakou 6 Natitingou 7 Other cities 8 Rural areas Sysmiss