DDI_PRY_2021_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2023-01-20 NADA Version 01 (2023-01-20) World Bank Group Country Survey 2021 WBCS 2021 PRY_2021_WBCS_v01_M Public Opinion Research Group NADA World Bank Group Public Opinion Research Group Public Opinion Research Group The Country Opinion Survey in Paraguay assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Paraguay 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 Paraguay on 1) their views regarding the general environment in Paraguay; 2) their overall attitudes toward the WBG in Paraguay; 3) overall impressions of the WBG’s effectiveness and results, knowledge work and activities, and communication and information sharing in Paraguay; and 4) their perceptions of the WBG’s future role in Paraguay. Paraguay - Capital and Central Department - Western region - Eastern region Other [oth] Public Opinion Research Group paraguay_cos_fy21_data Data collected using the 2021 Paraguay World Bank Group Country Survey Questionnaire (FY21). The scope of the study 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 Paraguay - Communication and Information Sharing - Background Information 286 331 286 101 36192 286 2 2 In general, would you say that Paraguay is headed in ... ? In general, would you say that Paraguay is headed in ... ? 286 1 3 1 The right direction 2 The wrong direction 3 Not sure Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Paraguay is … ? Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Paraguay is … ? 286 1 3 1 Increasing 2 Decreasing 3 Staying about the same Job creation/employment Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Health Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Private sector development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Global/regional integration Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 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 Paraguay. 286 1 Food security Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Urban development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Global pandemics (e.g., COVID-19) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Water and sanitation Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Pollution Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 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 Paraguay. 286 1 Energy Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Financial markets Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Education Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Disease (e.g., dengue) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 Trade and exports Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Agriculture and rural development Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Poverty reduction Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Anti-corruption Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Information and communications technology Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Economic growth Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Disaster risk management Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Natural resource management (e.g., land usage, deforestation, use of energy endowment) Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Judiciary reform Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 National debt Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Crime, violence, and narcotraffic Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Paraguay. 286 1 Anti-corruption Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Judiciary reform Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Energy Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 1 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Economic growth Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 1 Agriculture and rural development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Trade and exports Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Crime, violence, and narcotraffic Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Disaster risk management Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Disease (e.g., dengue) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Information and communications technology Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Natural resource management (e.g., land usage, deforestation, use of energy endowment) Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 National debt Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Food security Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Urban development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Job creation/employment Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Global/regional integration Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Water and sanitation Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 1 Private sector development Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Education Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Pollution Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Health Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Financial markets Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Paraguay? 286 1 Education The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Providing direct non-financial (e.g., food, healthcare supplies, etc.) support to citizens The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Ensuring sustainable business growth and job creation The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Healthcare The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Economic growth The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Poverty and inequality (e.g., strengthening the social safety net, social assistance, Pytyvo, Ñangareko) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 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 Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Public service delivery (e.g., strengthening policies, institutions) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Ensuring that girls and women have equal access to job opportunities The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Providing direct financial support to businesses (business support packages) The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Ensuring that girls and women have equal access to health care/health services The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Nutrition/food security The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Other The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed many aspects of Paraguay’s growth and development. In which areas would you like to see the Paraguay government focus most of its efforts related to the impact of COVID-19 over the next six months to a year? 286 1 Political pressures and obstacles When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 1 Corruption When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 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 Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 1 Inadequate level of government accountability When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 1 Inadequate level of citizen/civil society participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 1 Inadequate level of donor coordination When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 1 Inadequate level of private sector participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 1 Inadequate level of capacity in the government When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 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 Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 1 Other When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Paraguay, which of the following would you attribute this to? 286 1 The government To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 Bilateral organizations (e.g., KOICA, JICA, GIZ, USAID, AECID) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 The World Bank Group To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 The International Monetary Fund To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 United Nations agencies (e.g., WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, FAO, ILO, UNAIDS, etc.) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 Regional development banks (e.g. Inter-American Development Bank, Development Bank of Latin America) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 Paraguay’s Central Bank To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 Private sector To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 Faith-based institutions (e.g., the Catholic Church, the Protestant Church, etc.) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 286 -99 11 Domestic 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? 286 -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? 286 -99 11 The COVID-19 vaccine will be safe Thinking more specifically about an eventual coronavirus/COVID-19 vaccine that is made available in your country, please indicate whether you agree/disagree with each of the following statements. 286 -99 11 -99 1 Strongly disagree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Neither agree nor disagree 4 Somewhat agree 5 Strongly agree 11 The COVID-19 vaccine will be effective Thinking more specifically about an eventual coronavirus/COVID-19 vaccine that is made available in your country, please indicate whether you agree/disagree with each of the following statements. 286 -99 11 -99 1 Strongly disagree 3 Neither agree nor disagree 4 Somewhat agree 5 Strongly agree 11 I will get the COVID-19 vaccine if I can Thinking more specifically about an eventual coronavirus/COVID-19 vaccine that is made available in your country, please indicate whether you agree/disagree with each of the following statements. 286 -99 11 -99 1 Strongly disagree 2 Somewhat disagree 3 Neither agree nor disagree 4 Somewhat agree 5 Strongly agree 11 The World Bank (IBRD/IDA) How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Paraguay? 286 1 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 Paraguay? 286 1 10 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Paraguay? 286 1 10 The Latin American Development Bank (CAF) How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Paraguay? 286 1 10 Overall, the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Paraguay To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Paraguay? 286 2 11 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Paraguay To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Paraguay? 286 1 11 The World Bank (IBRD/IDA) Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Paraguay. 286 1 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 Paraguay. 286 1 11 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Paraguay. 286 1 11 The Latin American Development Bank (CAF) Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Paraguay. 286 1 11 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Paraguay? To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Paraguay? 286 1 11 To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Paraguay? To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Paraguay? 286 1 11 To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Paraguay? To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Paraguay? 286 1 5 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 Donor coordination When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Technical assistance When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Formal policy advice, studies, analyses When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Bringing together different groups of stakeholders When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Financial resources When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Data and statistics When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Promoting knowledge sharing When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Implementation support When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Mobilizing third party financial resources When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 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 Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Global advocacy When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Other When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Paraguay, which activity do you VALUE the most? 286 1 Arrogant in its approach Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Paraguay? 286 1 Staff too inaccessible Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 1 Inadequate World Bank Group’s staffing in Paraguay Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 1 Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Paraguay Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Paraguay? 286 1 Other Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Paraguay? 286 1 Don’t know Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Paraguay? 286 1 Food security When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Urban development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Education When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Pollution When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Job creation/employment When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Health When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Financial markets When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Private sector development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Energy When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Global pandemics (e.g., COVID-19) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Global/regional integration When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Water and sanitation When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Poverty reduction When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 National debt When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Crime, violence, and narcotraffic When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Natural resource management (e.g., land usage, deforestation, use of energy endowment) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Disaster risk management When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Disease (e.g., dengue) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 Information and communications technology When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Agriculture and rural development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Trade and exports When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Judiciary reform When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Anti-corruption When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Economic growth When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Paraguay, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Paraguay? 286 1 Impact investor What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Investment bank What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Asset manager What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Multi-lateral financial institution What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Private sector solutions What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 World Bank What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Financial advisory solutions What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Development institution What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Thought leader What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Venture capital What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Innovation and entrepreneurship What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Public-private partnerships What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 None of the above What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Don’t know What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 Other What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 286 1 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills mix and knowledge) to help Paraguay 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 Paraguay solve its most complicated development challenges? 286 1 11 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Paraguay? To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Paraguay? 286 1 11 Responsiveness to needs To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Paraguay, in terms of each of the following? 286 1 11 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Paraguay, in terms of each of the following? 286 1 11 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Paraguay, in terms of each of the following? 286 1 11 Being inclusive To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Paraguay, in terms of each of the following? 286 1 11 Openness (sharing data and other information) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Paraguay, in terms of each of the following? 286 1 11 Collaboration with the Government To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Paraguay, in terms of each of the following? 286 2 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 Paraguay, in terms of each of the following? 286 1 11 Other How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Paraguay? 286 1 World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 286 1 e-Newsletters How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 286 1 World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 286 1 Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 286 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? 286 1 World Bank Group’s website How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 286 1 Webinars or online events hosted by the World Bank Group How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 286 1 Interviews and press conferences for the Paraguay’s media How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? 286 1 Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? 286 1 2 1 High speed/WiFi 2 Dial-up 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)? 286 1 4 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all 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)? 286 1 4 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all 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)? 286 1 4 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all 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)? 286 1 4 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all 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)? 286 1 4 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all 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)? 286 1 4 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all 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)? 286 1 4 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all 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)? 286 1 4 1 Every few days 2 Every few weeks 3 Every few months 4 Not at all Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? 286 1 21 1 Office of the President 2 Office of Minister 3 Office of Parliamentarian/Senator 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 7 Independent Government Institution (i.e. 9 State-Owned Enterprise 10 Bilateral Agency (e.g. 11 Multilateral Agency (UN 12 Private Sector Organization 13 Financial Sector/Private Bank 14 Private Foundation (e.g. 15 NGO/Community Based Organization 17 Faith-Based Group 18 Youth Group 19 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 20 Media (press 21 Other Please identify the primary specialization of your work. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. 286 1 24 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 18 Fragility 20 Trade and competitiveness 21 Finance and markets 22 Communications 23 Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 24 Other 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? 286 1 2 1 Yes 2 No If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Paraguay? If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Paraguay? 69 217 1 2 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? 208 78 1 2 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 Paraguay? 286 1 Use World Bank Group reports/data Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 1 Collaborate as part of my professional duties Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Paraguay? 286 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 Paraguay? 286 1 What’s your gender? What’s your gender? 286 1 2 1 Female 2 Male What’s your age? What’s your age? 286 1 5 1 25 and under 2 26-35 3 36-45 4 46-55 5 56 and above Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 285 1 1 3 1 Capital and Central Department 2 Western region 3 Eastern region Sysmiss