LAO_2021_WBCS_v01_M DDI_LAO_2021_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2023-01-20 Python 3 World Bank Group Country Survey 2021 WBCS 2021 LAO_2021_WBCS_v01_M Public Opinion Research Group World Bank Group Public Opinion Research Group Public Opinion Research Group The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program systematically measures and tracks the perceptions of the World Bank Group’s clients, partners, and other stakeholders across the globe in client countries. The Strategic Insights Group surveyed 29 countries in FY2012 (July 2011-June 2012), 41 countries in FY2013 (July 2012-June 2013), 42 countries in FY2014 (July 2013-June 2014), 35 countries in FY2015 (July 2014-June 2015), 45 countries in FY2016 (July 2015-June 2016), 35 countries in FY2017 (July 2016-June 2017), 39 countries in FY2018 (July 2017-June 2018), 42 countries in FY2019 (July 2018-June 2019), and 21 countries in FY2020 (July 2019-June 2020). In FY2021, surveys were conducted in 36 countries. Nearly all of the World Bank Group’s client countries are surveyed in every three year cycle. The Country Opinion Survey in Lao PDR assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Lao PDR 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 Lao PDR on 1) their views regarding the general environment in Lao PDR; 2) their overall attitudes toward the WBG in Lao PDR; 3) overall impressions of the WBG’s effectiveness and results, knowledge work and activities, and communication and information sharing in Lao PDR; and 4) their perceptions of the WBG’s future role in Lao PDR. Lao PDR - Vientiane Capital - Central Provinces - Northern Provinces - Southern Provinces Public Opinion Research Group The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses. lao_pdr_cos_fy21_datafile Data collected using the 2021 Lao PDR World Bank Group Country Survey Questionnaire (FY21). The scope includes: - Overall Context - Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group - World Bank Group’s Work and Engagement on the Ground - World Bank Group’s Support in Development Areas - World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities - The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Lao PDR - Communication and Information Sharing - Background Information 527 319 World Bank 527 0 101 627 527 0 1 2 In general, would you say that Lao PDR is headed in ... ? In general, would you say that Lao PDR is headed in ... ? 523 4 -99 3 -99 5 1 The right direction 409 2 The wrong direction 17 3 Not sure 92 Sysmiss 4 Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Lao PDR is … ? Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Lao PDR is … ? 523 4 -99 3 -99 3 1 Increasing 347 2 Decreasing 84 3 Staying about the same 89 Sysmiss 4 Job creation/employment Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Food security Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 National debt Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Private sector development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Education Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -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 Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Global/regional integration Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Social protection (e.g. pensions, targeted social assistance) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Urban development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Information and communications technology Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -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 Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Pollution Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Water and sanitation Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Financial markets Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Global pandemics (e.g. COVID-19) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Disease: TB, HIV, dengue Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 0 Anti-corruption Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Health Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Trade and exports Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Natural resource management Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Climate change (e.g. mitigation, adaptation) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Poverty reduction Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Transport (e.g. roads, bridges, railway) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Law and justice Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Economic growth Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Agriculture and rural development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Equal opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Disaster risk management Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Energy Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Lao PDR. 524 3 -99 1 Economic growth Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Water and sanitation Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Disaster risk management Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Disease: TB, HIV, dengue Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -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 Lao PDR? 522 5 -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 Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Agriculture and rural development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Information and communications technology Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -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 Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Transport (e.g. roads, bridges, railway) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Energy Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Trade and exports Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Law and justice Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Anti-corruption Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Pollution Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Global pandemics (e.g. COVID-19) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Job creation/employment Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Financial markets Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Health Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -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 Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Private sector development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -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 Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Global/regional integration Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Food security Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Urban development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Education Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 National debt Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Natural resource management Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Lao PDR? 522 5 -99 1 Providing direct non-financial (e.g. food, healthcare supplies, etc.) support to citizens The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Healthcare The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Economic growth The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Poverty and inequality (e.g. strengthening the social safety net, social assistance) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Nutrition/food security The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Providing direct financial support to businesses (business support packages) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Ensuring sustainable business growth and job creation The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Ensuring that girls and women have equal access to job opportunities The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Education The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Ensuring that girls and women have equal access to health care/health services The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Public service delivery (e.g. strengthening policies, institutions) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -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 Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Other The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Lao PDR’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Lao PDR’s government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 518 9 -99 1 Political pressures and obstacles When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Corruption When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Inadequate level of private sector participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Inadequate level of donor coordination When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Inadequate level of citizen/civil society participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Inadequate level of government accountability When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Inadequate level of capacity in the government When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Reforms do not match country requirements When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Pressure from outside interest groups (e.g. neighboring countries) When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 Other When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Lao PDR, which of the following would you attribute this to? 481 46 -99 1 The national/central government To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 505 22 -99 11 Bilateral organizations (e.g. JICA, GIZ, USAID, AusAID) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 502 25 -99 11 The World Bank Group To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 503 24 -99 11 The International Monetary Fund To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 500 27 -99 11 The United Nations (UN) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 500 27 -99 11 The World Health Organization (WHO) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 498 29 -99 11 Asian Development Bank (ADB) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 502 25 -99 11 Bank of the Lao PDR To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 502 25 -99 11 International private sector To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 503 24 -99 11 Domestic private sector To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 502 25 -99 11 International civil society (e.g., NGOs) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 503 24 -99 11 Lao non-profit associations To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 501 26 -99 11 Religious institutions To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 501 26 -99 11 Lao media and their web presence: newspapers, TV, radio To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 502 25 -99 11 International media and their web presence To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 502 25 -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? 501 26 -99 11 The World Bank (IDA) How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Lao PDR? 502 25 -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 Lao PDR? 501 26 -99 10 Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Lao PDR To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Lao PDR? 506 21 -99 11 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Lao PDR To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Lao PDR? 504 23 -99 11 The World Bank (IDA) Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Lao PDR. 505 22 -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 Lao PDR. 505 22 -99 11 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Lao PDR? To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Lao PDR? 506 21 -99 11 To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Lao PDR? To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Lao PDR? 505 22 -99 11 To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Lao PDR? To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Lao PDR? 505 22 -99 5 -99 11 1 To a fully sufficient degree 28 2 To a somewhat sufficient degree 241 3 To a somewhat insufficient degree 152 4 To a very insufficient degree 30 5 Don’t know 43 Sysmiss 22 Bringing together different groups of stakeholders When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Data and statistics When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Technical assistance When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Donor coordination When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -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 Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Financial resources When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Formal policy advice, studies, analyses When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Promoting knowledge sharing When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Implementation support When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Mobilizing third party financial resources When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 24 -99 1 Other When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Lao PDR, which activity do you VALUE the most? (Choose no more than TWO) 503 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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -99 1 Staff too inaccessible Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -99 1 Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Lao PDR Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -99 1 Not collaborating enough with civil society (e.g., NGOs) Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Lao PDR? 498 29 -99 1 Inadequate World Bank Group’s staffing in Lao PDR Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR? 498 29 -99 1 Other Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Lao PDR? 498 29 -99 1 Don’t know Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Lao PDR? 498 29 -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 Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Private sector development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Water and sanitation When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Pollution When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Job creation/employment When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Health When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Financial markets When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Anti-corruption When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Food security When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Energy When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Education When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -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 Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Global/regional integration When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Urban development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -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 Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Agriculture and rural development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Trade and exports When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Economic growth When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Disaster risk management When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -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 Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Disease: TB, HIV, dengue When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Information and communications technology When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Transport (e.g. roads, bridges, railway) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 National debt When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Law and justice When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Natural resource management When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -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 Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Poverty reduction When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -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 Lao PDR, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Lao PDR? 502 25 -99 1 Multi-lateral financial institution What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Investment Bank What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Asset Manager What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Development institution What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Private Sector Solutions What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 World Bank What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Financial Advisory Solutions What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Thought leader What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Public-private partnerships What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Venture Capital What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Innovation and Entrepreneurship What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Impact Investor What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 None of these What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Other What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Do not have enough information to say What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 497 30 -99 1 Responsiveness to needs To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 497 30 -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 Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 494 33 -99 11 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 491 36 -99 11 Being inclusive To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 492 35 -99 11 Openness (sharing data and other information) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 492 35 -99 11 Collaboration with the Government To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 494 33 -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 Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 492 35 -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 Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 492 35 -99 11 Collaboration with civil society To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 493 34 -99 11 Staff accessibility To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 491 36 -99 11 Collaboration with other donors and development partners To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 493 34 -99 11 Collaboration with the private sector To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 492 35 -99 11 Straightforwardness and honesty To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 493 34 -99 11 Treating clients and stakeholders in Lao PDR with respect To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 492 35 -99 11 Being a long-term partner To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Lao PDR, in terms of each of the following? 493 34 -99 11 The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 493 34 -99 11 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 495 32 -99 11 The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 494 33 -99 11 The World Bank Group’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements are reasonable To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 494 33 -99 11 The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are reasonable To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 494 33 -99 11 The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Lao PDR To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 493 34 -99 11 Working with the World Bank Group increases Lao PDR’s institutional capacity To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 495 32 -99 11 The World Bank Group’s financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loan, Trust Funds, guarantee, etc.) meet the needs of Lao PDR To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Lao PDR? 496 31 -99 11 The World Bank Group meets Lao PDR’s needs for knowledge services (e.g., research, analysis, data, technical assistance) To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Lao PDR? 494 33 -99 11 The World Bank Group has provided real time advice and guidance to the government and policy makers, since the COVID-19 outbreak occurred. Please rate the usefulness of this informal advice and guidance (e.g., informal discussions, memos, informal working papers) to the Lao government’s efforts to support citizens throughout this crisis? The World Bank Group has provided real time advice and guidance to the government and policy makers, since the COVID-19 outbreak occurred. Please rate the usefulness of this informal advice and guidance (e.g., informal discussions, memos, informal working papers) to the Lao government’s efforts to support citizens throughout this crisis? 495 32 -99 11 How important is it for the World Bank Group to focus resources on its global advocacy role, to help promote policies related to its work in areas including climate, health, gender, and debt? How important is it for the World Bank Group to focus resources on its global advocacy role, to help promote policies related to its work in areas including climate, health, gender, and debt? 494 33 -99 11 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 492 35 -99 11 Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 491 36 -99 11 Private sector development How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 488 39 -99 11 Education How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 490 37 -99 11 Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 490 37 -99 11 Global/regional integration How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 489 38 -99 11 Food security How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 11 Energy How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 489 38 -99 11 Water and sanitation How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 488 39 -99 11 Pollution How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 489 38 -99 11 Job creation/employment How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 489 38 -99 11 Health How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 11 Financial markets How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 488 39 -99 11 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, railway) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 488 39 -99 11 Agriculture and rural development How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 490 37 -99 11 Trade and exports How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 490 37 -99 11 Natural resource management How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 490 37 -99 11 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 488 39 -99 11 Poverty reduction How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 488 39 -99 11 Anti-corruption How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 489 38 -99 11 Law and justice How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 488 39 -99 11 Economic growth How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 490 37 -99 11 Disaster risk management How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 484 43 -99 11 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 490 37 -99 11 Disease (TB, HIV) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 489 38 -99 11 Information and communications technology How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Lao PDR? 490 37 -99 11 Supporting health interventions for saving lives The World Bank Group has provided fast track support to Lao PDR related to the outbreak of COVID-19 since early 2020. Please rate the World Bank Group’s effectiveness when considering this fast track support, if and as it applies to your country, in the following areas: 489 38 -99 12 Education (e.g., transitioning to remote learning, ensuring access, etc.) The World Bank Group has provided fast track support to Lao PDR related to the outbreak of COVID-19 since early 2020. Please rate the World Bank Group’s effectiveness when considering this fast track support, if and as it applies to your country, in the following areas: 489 38 -99 12 Protecting poor people (social assistance/ social safety nets) The World Bank Group has provided fast track support to Lao PDR related to the outbreak of COVID-19 since early 2020. Please rate the World Bank Group’s effectiveness when considering this fast track support, if and as it applies to your country, in the following areas: 489 38 -99 12 Ensuring sustainable business growth and job creation The World Bank Group has provided fast track support to Lao PDR related to the outbreak of COVID-19 since early 2020. Please rate the World Bank Group’s effectiveness when considering this fast track support, if and as it applies to your country, in the following areas: 490 37 -99 12 Strengthening policies, institutions and investments for rebuilding better The World Bank Group has provided fast track support to Lao PDR related to the outbreak of COVID-19 since early 2020. Please rate the World Bank Group’s effectiveness when considering this fast track support, if and as it applies to your country, in the following areas: 491 36 -99 12 Macroeconomic stability and transparent debt management The World Bank Group has provided fast track support to Lao PDR related to the outbreak of COVID-19 since early 2020. Please rate the World Bank Group’s effectiveness when considering this fast track support, if and as it applies to your country, in the following areas: 489 38 -99 12 How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? 485 42 -99 5 -99 7 1 Weekly 29 2 Monthly 121 3 A few times a year 214 4 Rarely 70 5 Never 44 Sysmiss 42 Are timely In Lao PDR, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 483 44 -99 11 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation In Lao PDR, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 485 42 -99 11 Lead to practical solutions In Lao PDR, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 486 41 -99 11 Are source of relevant information on global good practices In Lao PDR, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 487 40 -99 11 Are adequately disseminated In Lao PDR, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 488 39 -99 11 Are translated enough into local language In Lao PDR, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 487 40 -99 11 Are adaptable to Lao PDR’s specific development challenges and country circumstances In Lao PDR, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 488 39 -99 11 Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? 486 41 -99 11 Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? 485 42 -99 11 Improve the relevance of its experts as related to Lao PDR’s specific challenges Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Offer more innovative financial products and services Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Work faster Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Offer more real-time advice and guidance Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of World Bank Group projects Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Engage more effectively with partners such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Offer more innovative knowledge products and services Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Lao PDR’s economy Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Engage more effectively with civil society (e.g. NGOs, Non-Profit Associations) Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Engage more directly with beneficiaries Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Increase the level of capacity development in the country Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Engage more effectively with private sector Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Other Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 1 Local government In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 Private sector In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 Beneficiaries In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 Donor community In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 NGOs/Non-Profit Associations In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 National Assembly In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 Mass organizations In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 Academia/think tanks/research institutes In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 Media In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 Other In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 Don't know In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? 486 41 -99 1 How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Lao PDR? How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Lao PDR? 487 40 -99 6 -99 7 1 Never 98 2 Less than once a year 81 3 Once a year to a few times a year 151 4 Less than once a month 59 5 At least once a month6 67 6 24 Sysmiss 40 Local radio How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 International radio How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 Local newspapers How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 International newspapers How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 Local television How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 International television How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 Magazines How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 Other How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Lao PDR? 486 41 -99 1 World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 485 42 -99 1 e-Newsletters How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 485 42 -99 1 World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/ conferences How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 485 42 -99 1 Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, YouTube) How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 485 42 -99 1 Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions) How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 485 42 -99 1 World Bank Group’s website How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 485 42 -99 1 Webinars or online events hosted by the World Bank Group How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 485 42 -99 1 Interviews and press conferences for the Lao media How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 485 42 -99 1 What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? 473 54 -99 4 -99 26 1 Phone 126 2 Tablet 8 3 Computer/laptop 260 4 I never visit the WBG websites 53 Sysmiss 54 Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in local media (Website, 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)? 486 41 -99 4 -99 11 1 Every few days 31 2 Every few weeks 110 3 Every few months 203 4 Not at all 131 Sysmiss 41 Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in global media (Website, 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)? 483 44 -99 4 -99 22 1 Every few days 26 2 Every few weeks 98 3 Every few months 196 4 Not at all 141 Sysmiss 44 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)? 482 45 -99 4 -99 23 1 Every few days 17 2 Every few weeks 52 3 Every few months 91 4 Not at all 299 Sysmiss 45 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)? 474 53 -99 4 -99 24 1 Every few days 13 2 Every few weeks 73 3 Every few months 186 4 Not at all 178 Sysmiss 53 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)? 482 45 -99 4 -99 30 1 Every few days 6 2 Every few weeks 42 3 Every few months 191 4 Not at all 213 Sysmiss 45 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)? 480 47 -99 4 -99 27 1 Every few days 4 2 Every few weeks 25 3 Every few months 104 4 Not at all 320 Sysmiss 47 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)? 480 47 -99 4 -99 28 1 Every few days 5 2 Every few weeks 51 3 Every few months 242 4 Not at all 154 Sysmiss 47 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)? 483 44 -99 4 -99 28 1 Every few days 10 2 Every few weeks 41 3 Every few months 177 4 Not at all 227 Sysmiss 44 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)? 479 48 -99 4 -99 27 1 Every few days 7 2 Every few weeks 40 3 Every few months 149 4 Not at all 256 Sysmiss 48 Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? 524 3 -99 17 -99 6 1 Office of the President 9 2 National Assembly 4 3 Employee of Ministry 210 4 Project Management Unit for WBG project/Consultant/Contractor on WBG project/program 27 5 Local Government Office or Staff 24 6 Independent Government Institution (i.e. 13 8 State-Owned Enterprise 12 9 Bilateral Agency (e.g. 37 10 Multilateral Agency (UN 19 11 Private Sector Organization 32 12 Financial Sector/Private Bank 36 13 Not-for-Profit Association / NGO 25 14 Mass Organizations (Lao Youth Union 12 15 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 35 16 Media (press 14 17 Other 9 Sysmiss 3 Please identify the primary specialization of your work. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. 522 5 -99 22 -99 5 1 Poverty 11 2 Macroeconomics 50 3 Governance 39 4 Education 80 5 Health 12 6 Social protection 10 7 Gender 10 8 Energy 23 9 Environment 50 10 Climate change 3 11 Water 4 12 Agriculture 28 13 Urban development 6 14 Transport 6 15 Digital development and technology (ICT) 19 16 Tourism 4 17 Demographics 2 18 Trade and competitiveness 28 19 Finance and markets 38 20 Communications 22 21 Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 31 22 Other 41 Sysmiss 5 Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country? Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country? 510 17 -99 2 -99 7 1 Yes 262 2 No 241 Sysmiss 17 If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Lao PDR? If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Lao PDR? 269 258 -99 2 -99 22 1 The World Bank (IBRD) 201 2 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) 46 Sysmiss 258 Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? 306 221 -99 2 -99 24 1 Yes 179 2 No 103 Sysmiss 221 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 Lao PDR? 515 12 -99 1 Use World Bank Group reports/data Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Lao PDR? 515 12 -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 Lao PDR? 515 12 -99 1 Collaborate as part of my professional duties Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Lao PDR? 515 12 -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 Lao PDR? 515 12 -99 1 What’s your gender? What’s your gender? 523 4 -99 2 -99 9 1 Female 172 2 Male 342 Sysmiss 4 What’s your age? What’s your age? 523 4 -99 5 -99 4 1 25 and under 4 2 26-35 101 3 36-45 158 4 46-55 132 5 56 and above 124 Sysmiss 4 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 523 4 -99 4 -99 7 1 Vientiane Capital 467 2 Central Provinces 29 3 Northern Provinces 12 4 Southern Provinces 8 Sysmiss 4