BGD_2025_WBCS_v01_M DDI_BGD_2025_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2025-11-04 Python 3 World Bank Group Country Survey 2025 WBCS 2025 BGD_2025_WBCS_v01_M Public Opinion Research Group World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program Public Opinion Research Group The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS) is an ongoing effort to systematically gauge and track the perceptions and views of the World Bank Group's clients and partners across the globe over time. The survey data give the institution a more in-depth understanding of stakeholders' views on issues related to the World Bank's work on the ground (how it operates, its relationships, and its knowledge) and other development-related issues. The Department of External and Corporate Relations Business Intelligence Team oversees the program. This collection hosts open, accessible survey data from 29 countries collected in FY 2012 (July 2011-June 2012), 41 countries in FY 2013 (July 2012-June 2013), 42 countries in FY 2014 (July 2013-June 2014), 35 countries in FY 2015 (July 2014-June 2015), 45 countries in FY 2016 (July 2015-June 2016), 35 countries in FY 2017 (July 2016-June 2017), and 39 countries in FY 2018 (July 2017-June 2018), 42 countries in FY 2019 (July 2018-June 2019), 21 countries in FY 2020 (July 2019-June 2020), 36 countries in FY 2021 (July 2020-June 2021), 23 countries in FY 2022 (July 2021-June 2022), 31 countries in FY 2023 (July 2022-June 2023), 43 countries in FY 2024 (July 2023-June 2024), and 41 countries in FY 2025 (July 2024-June 2025). All data will be regularly updated, and more countries will be added as data becomes available. Edited, anonymized dataset for public distribution. Bangladesh National coverage Sample survey data [ssd] Org-Quest Research Limited Country Opinion Survey Program 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. bangladesh_cos_fy25_data Data collected using the 2025 Bangladesh World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY25). Dataset covers the following themes: • Overall Views of the World Bank Group (WBG) • The WBG’s Work on Development Priorities • The WBG’s Instruments • The WBG’s Engagement and Collaboration • Communication and Outreach 315 159 World Bank 315 0 101 415 311 4 4721 66002 Method Data entry method 315 0 1 2 1 paper 165 2 online 150 What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) 315 0 1 7 1 Government Institution: Office of the Chief Adviser / Office of Adviser / Project Implementation Agency / Project Management Unit (PMU) / Consultant / Contractor working on a World Bank Group - supported project, Independent Government Institution (e.g., Central Bank, Regulatory or Oversight Agency) / State-Owned Enterprise 93 2 Bilateral or Multilateral Agency (e.g., embassy, development organization, development bank, UN Agency) 24 3 Civil Society Organization: local and regional (NGO 53 4 Private Sector: Private Company / Financial Sector Organization / Private Bank 55 5 Academia / Research Centers 29 6 University Student 27 7 Media 34 8 Other 0 How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Bangladesh? How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Bangladesh? 312 3 1 10 1 Not familiar at all 19 2 7 3 10 4 9 5 30 6 39 7 42 8 60 9 28 10 Very familiar 68 Sysmiss 3 In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bangladesh? In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bangladesh? 315 0 1 2 1 Yes 124 2 No 191 World Bank (IDA) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Bangladesh? (Select all that apply) 122 193 0 1 International Finance Corporation (IFC) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Bangladesh? (Select all that apply) 122 193 0 1 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Bangladesh? (Select all that apply) 122 193 0 1 Government of Bangladesh How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 313 2 -99 11 -99 4 1 Not at all 15 2 4 3 10 4 23 5 40 6 45 7 39 8 41 9 29 10 Very much 62 11 Don't know 1 Sysmiss 2 Bangladesh Bank How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 315 0 -99 11 -99 2 1 Not at all 5 2 4 3 13 4 21 5 30 6 43 7 47 8 60 9 35 10 Very much 49 11 Don't know 6 World Bank Group How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 311 4 -99 11 -99 2 1 Not at all 3 2 6 3 6 4 18 5 32 6 36 7 62 8 62 9 27 10 Very much 36 11 Don't know 21 Sysmiss 4 International Monetary Fund How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 314 1 -99 11 -99 3 1 Not at all 4 2 5 3 5 4 15 5 27 6 45 7 52 8 71 9 40 10 Very much 38 11 Don't know 9 Sysmiss 1 United Nations agencies (UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, WFP, IOM, etc.) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 314 1 1 11 1 Not at all 4 2 2 3 4 4 13 5 34 6 40 7 57 8 74 9 49 10 Very much 34 11 Don't know 3 Sysmiss 1 Regional development bank (i.e. Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 315 0 -99 11 -99 1 1 Not at all 6 2 5 3 9 4 18 5 29 6 52 7 63 8 65 9 40 10 Very much 24 11 Don't know 3 Bilateral donors (development agencies of Japan, the US, the UK, and Australia) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 313 2 -99 11 -99 1 1 Not at all 5 2 8 3 9 4 23 5 38 6 45 7 57 8 62 9 35 10 Very much 22 11 Don't know 8 Sysmiss 2 Private sector How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 314 1 -99 11 -99 3 1 Not at all 2 2 5 3 7 4 20 5 41 6 41 7 64 8 65 9 34 10 Very much 28 11 Don't know 4 Sysmiss 1 Civil society How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 314 1 -99 11 -99 4 1 Not at all 12 2 9 3 25 4 26 5 54 6 45 7 46 8 47 9 19 10 Very much 19 11 Don't know 8 Sysmiss 1 Academia / research centers How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bangladesh? 315 0 -99 11 -99 3 1 Not at all 3 2 7 3 19 4 24 5 36 6 44 7 47 8 57 9 39 10 Very much 30 11 Don't know 6 World Bank Group How relevant is each of the following organizations to Bangladesh’s development? 315 0 1 11 1 Not at all 1 2 3 3 2 4 4 5 23 6 24 7 58 8 77 9 50 10 Very much 66 11 Don't know 7 International Monetary Fund How relevant is each of the following organizations to Bangladesh’s development? 315 0 1 11 1 Not at all 1 2 4 3 4 4 16 5 32 6 38 7 58 8 71 9 34 10 Very much 47 11 Don't know 10 Asian Development Bank How relevant is each of the following organizations to Bangladesh’s development? 315 0 1 11 1 Not at all 4 2 1 3 4 4 7 5 27 6 39 7 50 8 80 9 50 10 Very much 52 11 Don't know 1 United Nations agencies (UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, WFP, IOM, etc.) How relevant is each of the following organizations to Bangladesh’s development? 315 0 1 11 1 Not at all 1 2 2 3 1 4 5 5 20 6 27 7 47 8 79 9 61 10 Very much 69 11 Don't know 3 World Bank Group How effective is each of the following organizations in helping Bangladesh achieve development results? 314 1 1 11 1 Not at all 3 2 1 3 5 4 12 5 26 6 30 7 57 8 77 9 49 10 Very much 47 11 Don't know 7 Sysmiss 1 International Monetary Fund How effective is each of the following organizations in helping Bangladesh achieve development results? 314 1 1 11 1 Not at all 2 2 4 3 5 4 21 5 41 6 56 7 52 8 54 9 36 10 Very much 33 11 Don't know 10 Sysmiss 1 Asian Development Bank How effective is each of the following organizations in helping Bangladesh achieve development results? 315 0 1 11 1 Not at all 4 2 1 3 8 4 7 5 35 6 45 7 69 8 65 9 44 10 Very much 35 11 Don't know 2 United Nations agencies (UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, WFP, IOM, etc.) How effective is each of the following organizations in helping Bangladesh achieve development results? 315 0 1 11 1 Not at all 2 2 2 3 5 4 10 5 24 6 39 7 48 8 74 9 61 10 Very much 47 11 Don't know 3 Its work to improve people’s lives in Bangladesh Based on your experience, since August 2024, how has the WBG changed in terms of… 315 0 1 6 1 Became significantly worse 5 2 Became somewhat worse 13 3 Stayed the same 103 4 Became somewhat better 102 5 Became significantly better 45 6 Don’t know 47 Its work to improve the overall business environment in Bangladesh Based on your experience, since August 2024, how has the WBG changed in terms of… 315 0 1 6 1 Became significantly worse 3 2 Became somewhat worse 24 3 Stayed the same 93 4 Became somewhat better 112 5 Became significantly better 33 6 Don’t know 50 Being easy to work with Based on your experience, since August 2024, how has the WBG changed in terms of… 231 84 1 6 1 Became significantly worse 1 2 Became somewhat worse 6 3 Stayed the same 76 4 Became somewhat better 75 5 Became significantly better 36 6 Don’t know 37 Sysmiss 84 The speed of WBG project approval Based on your experience, since August 2024, how has the WBG changed in terms of… 232 83 1 6 1 Became significantly worse 3 2 Became somewhat worse 19 3 Stayed the same 75 4 Became somewhat better 61 5 Became significantly better 28 6 Don’t know 46 Sysmiss 83 Partnering with others to increase development finance Based on your experience, since August 2024, how has the WBG changed in terms of… 234 81 1 6 1 Became significantly worse 1 2 Became somewhat worse 13 3 Stayed the same 67 4 Became somewhat better 81 5 Became significantly better 30 6 Don’t know 42 Sysmiss 81 Creating new investment opportunities in Bangladesh Based on your experience, since August 2024, how has the WBG changed in terms of… 216 99 1 6 1 Became significantly worse 4 2 Became somewhat worse 22 3 Stayed the same 73 4 Became somewhat better 61 5 Became significantly better 28 6 Don’t know 28 Sysmiss 99 Improving the technical quality of WBG-supported projects in Bangladesh Based on your experience, since August 2024, how has the WBG changed in terms of… 234 81 2 6 1 Became significantly worse 0 2 Became somewhat worse 6 3 Stayed the same 84 4 Became somewhat better 69 5 Became significantly better 31 6 Don’t know 44 Sysmiss 81 Working across its institutions as one World Bank Group Based on your experience, since August 2024, how has the WBG changed in terms of… 234 81 2 6 1 Became significantly worse 0 2 Became somewhat worse 4 3 Stayed the same 82 4 Became somewhat better 75 5 Became significantly better 26 6 Don’t know 47 Sysmiss 81 Transport Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Water / sanitation Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Climate change / environmental sustainability Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Digital infrastructure and services Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Education Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Health Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Energy / electricity Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Social protection Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Private sector development Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Financial / micro-economic management Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Agriculture / food security Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 Other Please select the development area that this WBG-supported project or initiative supported. (Select all that apply) 128 187 0 1 How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this project or initiative? How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this project or initiative? 130 185 4 11 1 Not helpful at all 0 2 0 3 0 4 2 5 6 6 12 7 24 8 33 9 16 10 Very helpful 28 11 Don't know 9 Sysmiss 185 Responsiveness to the needs of the people in Bangladesh To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 308 7 2 11 1 To no degree at all 0 2 2 3 14 4 8 5 39 6 45 7 63 8 68 9 25 10 To a very significant degree 32 11 Don't know 12 Sysmiss 7 Access to WBG staff and experts To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 308 7 1 11 1 To no degree at all 3 2 6 3 16 4 25 5 45 6 38 7 56 8 54 9 21 10 To a very significant degree 20 11 Don't know 24 Sysmiss 7 Access to WBG knowledge and analytical work To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 308 7 1 11 1 To no degree at all 1 2 3 3 9 4 10 5 36 6 36 7 67 8 67 9 28 10 To a very significant degree 28 11 Don't know 23 Sysmiss 7 Being a long-term partner to Bangladesh To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 308 7 -99 11 -99 1 1 To no degree at all 0 2 2 3 4 4 8 5 23 6 33 7 44 8 67 9 58 10 To a very significant degree 55 11 Don't know 13 Sysmiss 7 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Bangladesh solve its most complicated development challenges? To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Bangladesh solve its most complicated development challenges? 310 5 -99 11 -99 1 1 To no degree at all 0 2 3 3 8 4 10 5 27 6 48 7 62 8 66 9 34 10 To a very significant degree 31 11 Don't know 20 Sysmiss 5 National government To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 311 4 -99 11 -99 2 1 To no degree at all 0 2 2 3 6 4 6 5 25 6 53 7 55 8 67 9 37 10 To a very significant degree 48 11 Don't know 10 Sysmiss 4 Local government To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 309 6 -99 11 -99 2 1 To no degree at all 0 2 4 3 6 4 17 5 41 6 53 7 58 8 51 9 32 10 To a very significant degree 27 11 Don't know 18 Sysmiss 6 Parliament / legislative branch To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 305 10 -99 11 -99 2 1 To no degree at all 1 2 5 3 12 4 26 5 49 6 46 7 47 8 28 9 22 10 To a very significant degree 16 11 Don't know 51 Sysmiss 10 Private sector To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 304 11 -99 11 -99 3 1 To no degree at all 1 2 5 3 16 4 13 5 38 6 43 7 59 8 48 9 24 10 To a very significant degree 20 11 Don't know 34 Sysmiss 11 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 306 9 -99 11 -99 1 1 To no degree at all 2 2 5 3 13 4 12 5 34 6 47 7 54 8 56 9 22 10 To a very significant degree 29 11 Don't know 31 Sysmiss 9 Other donors and development partners To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 306 9 -99 11 -99 1 1 To no degree at all 0 2 3 3 7 4 10 5 27 6 44 7 53 8 67 9 33 10 To a very significant degree 26 11 Don't know 35 Sysmiss 9 Academia / research centers To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 309 6 -99 11 -99 1 1 To no degree at all 2 2 3 3 13 4 16 5 40 6 37 7 66 8 41 9 28 10 To a very significant degree 29 11 Don't know 33 Sysmiss 6 International and Regional Philanthropies (e.g., Sajida Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 310 5 -99 11 -99 1 1 To no degree at all 0 2 4 3 15 4 15 5 27 6 36 7 64 8 49 9 26 10 To a very significant degree 24 11 Don't know 49 Sysmiss 5 Youth groups / Students To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Bangladesh, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 310 5 -99 11 -99 1 1 To no degree at all 2 2 5 3 15 4 32 5 28 6 32 7 58 8 40 9 24 10 To a very significant degree 27 11 Don't know 46 Sysmiss 5 Other donors and development partners In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 289 26 -99 1 Parliament / legislative branch In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 289 26 -99 1 International and Regional Philanthropies (e.g., Sajida Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 289 26 -99 1 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 289 26 -99 1 Local government In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 289 26 -99 1 Academia / research centers In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 289 26 -99 1 Private sector In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 289 26 -99 1 Other In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 289 26 -99 1 How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in Bangladesh? How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in Bangladesh? 306 9 -99 11 -99 1 1 Not effective at all 2 2 4 3 5 4 11 5 31 6 33 7 35 8 21 9 12 10 Very effective 20 11 Don't know 131 Sysmiss 9 Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 300 15 -99 1 Advisory services (e.g., capacity building and training, policy advice, technical assistance, analytical work) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 300 15 -99 1 Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending, grants, trust funds) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 300 15 -99 1 Convening power (e.g., bringing together different stakeholder groups, donor / development partner coordination, mobilizing 3rd party financial resources) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 300 15 -99 1 Other Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bangladesh? (Select up to 2) 300 15 -99 1 The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of Bangladesh To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to Bangladesh? 219 96 3 11 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 0 3 6 4 11 5 27 6 26 7 42 8 38 9 18 10 Strongly agree 26 11 Don't know 25 Sysmiss 96 The conditions of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to markets (private sector or other development banks) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to Bangladesh? 219 96 2 11 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 2 3 6 4 9 5 27 6 22 7 35 8 36 9 29 10 Strongly agree 22 11 Don't know 31 Sysmiss 96 The WBG utilizes trust funds effectively To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to Bangladesh? 218 97 2 11 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 2 3 6 4 7 5 25 6 16 7 27 8 23 9 17 10 Strongly agree 21 11 Don't know 74 Sysmiss 97 The standards and requirements for the WBG’s financing are reasonable To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to Bangladesh? 219 96 1 11 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 4 3 9 4 8 5 20 6 27 7 39 8 41 9 16 10 Strongly agree 21 11 Don't know 32 Sysmiss 96 The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to Bangladesh? 219 96 1 11 1 Strongly disagree 1 2 1 3 5 4 6 5 19 6 26 7 47 8 35 9 24 10 Strongly agree 21 11 Don't know 34 Sysmiss 96 How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Bangladesh? How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Bangladesh? 308 7 -99 11 -99 1 1 Not significant at all 0 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 22 6 48 7 69 8 69 9 32 10 Very significant 38 11 Don't know 17 Sysmiss 7 Data resources In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 305 10 0 1 Research and analytical reports In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 305 10 0 1 Policy notes In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 305 10 0 1 Advisory services In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 305 10 0 1 Online collaboration platforms In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 305 10 0 1 Workshops or training courses (in-person or online) In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 305 10 0 1 Other In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 305 10 0 1 I have not used WBG knowledge work In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 305 10 0 1 In your opinion, has the WBG’s policy advice influenced a new or previous government policy in Bangladesh? In your opinion, has the WBG’s policy advice influenced a new or previous government policy in Bangladesh? 196 119 -99 2 -99 4 1 Yes 145 2 No 47 Sysmiss 119 I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge activities/analytical work in Bangladesh To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 202 113 -99 11 -99 2 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 0 3 5 4 5 5 20 6 31 7 37 8 42 9 24 10 Strongly agree 35 11 Don't know 1 Sysmiss 113 Working with the WBG increases Bangladesh’s institutional capacity To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 202 113 -99 11 -99 1 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 1 3 5 4 5 5 17 6 28 7 30 8 42 9 29 10 Strongly agree 39 11 Don't know 5 Sysmiss 113 Debt management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Digital infrastructure development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Health Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Transport infrastructure Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Environment / natural resource management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Public sector governance Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Agriculture / food security Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Water / sanitation Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Climate change Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Energy Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Private sector development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Education Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Social protection Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Jobs / female labor force participation Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Gender equity Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Other Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bangladesh? (Select up to 5) 300 15 -99 1 Market size / demand What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 208 107 0 1 Regulatory environment What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 208 107 0 1 Infrastructure gaps What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 208 107 0 1 Skilled workforce availability What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 208 107 0 1 Political instability What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 208 107 0 1 Corruption What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 208 107 0 1 Access to finance What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 208 107 0 1 Other What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 208 107 0 1 WBG e-Newsletters How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 WBG social media channels (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 WBG direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 WBG website (including blogs) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 WBG podcasts How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 WBG publications How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 Other How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 306 9 -99 1 Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? 303 12 -99 2 -99 2 1 Yes 156 2 No 145 Sysmiss 12 Media (television, radio, newspapers) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 Event / conference / workshop (in person or online) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 WBG website (including blogs) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 Social media Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 Direct contact with WBG staff Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 Podcast Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 e-Newsletter Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 WBG publications Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 Other Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 156 159 0 1 WBG’s work on job creation What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 WBG reforms to become a better bank What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 WBG's mission to end poverty on a livable planet What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 WBG’s work on women's empowerment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 WBG’s work on youth development What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 WBG’s work on the digital economy What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 WBG economic forecasts What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 WBG’s work on food security What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 WBG’s work on climate change What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 Other What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 156 159 -99 1 Regular updates on WBG activities What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 294 21 -99 1 Overview of WBG financial products and services What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 294 21 -99 1 Sector-specific strategies What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 294 21 -99 1 Impact assessments and evaluations What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 294 21 -99 1 Information on how to work / partner with WBG What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 294 21 -99 1 Case studies of WBG projects What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 294 21 -99 1 WBG research and knowledge What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 294 21 -99 1 Other What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Bangladesh? (Select up to 3) 294 21 -99 1 What is your gender? What is your gender? 309 6 -99 4 -99 1 1 Female 52 2 Male 252 3 Other 0 4 Prefer not to specify 4 Sysmiss 6 What is your age? What is your age? 309 6 -99 6 -99 1 1 25 or younger 27 2 26-35 15 3 36-45 73 4 46-55 89 5 56 and above 93 6 Prefer not to specify 11 Sysmiss 6 Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… 307 8 -99 5 -99 1 1 Junior level 13 2 Mid-level staff 21 3 Mid-level decision-maker / manager 53 4 Senior level 196 5 Prefer not to specify 23 Sysmiss 8 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 309 6 -99 3 -99 3 1 Dhaka 261 2 Divisional city (e.g., Chattogram, Sylhet, etc.) 25 3 District city 20 Sysmiss 6