BGR_2026_WBCS_v01_M DDI_BGR_2026_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2026-07-13 Python 3 World Bank Country Survey 2026 WBCS 2026 BGR_2026_WBCS_v01_M Country Opinion Survey Program World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program World Bank 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 worldwide over time. The survey data provide the institution with a more in-depth understanding of stakeholders' views on issues related to the World Bank's on-the-ground work (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), 41 countries in FY 2025 (July 2024-June 2025), and 34 countries in FY 2026 (July 2026-December 2026). Edited, anonymized dataset for public distribution. Bulgaria National coverage Sample survey data [ssd] ESTAT 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. bulgaria_cos_fy26_data Data collected using the 2026 Bulgaria World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY26). 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 • Sample Demographics and Detailed Methodology 203 141 World Bank 203 0 101 303 What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) 203 0 1 9 1 Office of the President, Vice President, Minister 3 2 Office of a Parliamentarian (National Assembly) 5 3 Government Institution: Employee of a Ministry / Ministerial Department / Project Implementation Unit / Independent Government Institution (e.g., Central Bank, Regulatory or Oversight Agency) / Judiciary / State-Owned Enterprise 57 4 Local Government Office or Staff 28 5 Bilateral or Multilateral Agency (e.g., embassy, development organization, development bank, EC, UN Agency) 19 6 Civil Society Organization: local and regional (NGO 33 7 Private Sector: Private Company / Financial Sector Organization / Private Bank 27 8 Academia / Research Centers 17 9 Media 14 10 Other 0 How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Bulgaria? How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Bulgaria? 203 0 1 10 1 Not familiar at all 10 2 18 3 13 4 13 5 29 6 25 7 30 8 30 9 26 10 Very familiar 9 In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bulgaria? In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bulgaria? 203 0 1 2 1 Yes 87 2 No 116 World Bank (IBRD) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 87 116 0 1 0 Not selected 6 1 Selected 81 Sysmiss 116 International Finance Corporation (IFC) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 87 116 0 1 0 Not selected 74 1 Selected 13 Sysmiss 116 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 87 116 0 1 0 Not selected 86 1 Selected 1 Sysmiss 116 Government of Bulgaria How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 12 1 No trust at all 11 2 12 3 19 4 8 5 17 6 28 7 15 8 23 9 19 10 Trust very much 32 11 Don't know 7 World Bank Group How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 14 1 No trust at all 2 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 15 6 23 7 37 8 26 9 22 10 Trust very much 20 11 Don't know 26 International Monetary Fund How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 14 1 No trust at all 6 2 9 3 6 4 8 5 21 6 26 7 26 8 25 9 18 10 Trust very much 21 11 Don't know 23 National Parliament How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 14 1 No trust at all 19 2 15 3 21 4 19 5 26 6 22 7 14 8 19 9 4 10 Trust very much 22 11 Don't know 8 Bulgarian National Bank How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 13 1 No trust at all 3 2 2 3 4 4 2 5 15 6 16 7 21 8 29 9 38 10 Trust very much 53 11 Don't know 7 Local Government How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 12 1 No trust at all 4 2 2 3 10 4 12 5 28 6 28 7 30 8 19 9 20 10 Trust very much 30 11 Don't know 8 European Commission (EC) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 15 1 No trust at all 6 2 4 3 9 4 4 5 18 6 20 7 31 8 35 9 32 10 Trust very much 20 11 Don't know 9 Regional development banks (e.g., EBRD, EIB) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 15 1 No trust at all 6 2 2 3 10 4 12 5 13 6 21 7 34 8 28 9 20 10 Trust very much 13 11 Don't know 29 Private sector How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 13 1 No trust at all 1 2 2 3 6 4 6 5 20 6 23 7 26 8 35 9 33 10 Trust very much 25 11 Don't know 13 Civil society How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 13 1 No trust at all 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 11 6 14 7 26 8 43 9 41 10 Trust very much 31 11 Don't know 12 Academia / research centers How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 15 1 No trust at all 1 2 0 3 5 4 5 5 11 6 18 7 28 8 42 9 39 10 Trust very much 30 11 Don't know 9 Media How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Bulgaria? 203 0 -99 11 -99 15 1 No trust at all 9 2 10 3 24 4 16 5 30 6 28 7 24 8 18 9 9 10 Trust very much 8 11 Don't know 12 World Bank Group How relevant is each of the following organizations to Bulgaria’s development? 203 0 2 11 1 Not relevant at all 0 2 10 3 7 4 11 5 24 6 33 7 32 8 20 9 26 10 Very relevant 18 11 Don't know 22 International Monetary Fund How relevant is each of the following organizations to Bulgaria’s development? 203 0 1 11 1 Not relevant at all 7 2 8 3 9 4 12 5 27 6 30 7 27 8 21 9 28 10 Very relevant 17 11 Don't know 17 European Commission (EC) How relevant is each of the following organizations to Bulgaria’s development? 203 0 2 11 1 Not relevant at all 0 2 1 3 3 4 6 5 8 6 11 7 32 8 42 9 43 10 Very relevant 50 11 Don't know 7 Regional development banks (e.g., EBRD, EIB) How relevant is each of the following organizations to Bulgaria’s development? 203 0 2 11 1 Not relevant at all 0 2 5 3 8 4 12 5 22 6 25 7 29 8 31 9 27 10 Very relevant 22 11 Don't know 22 World Bank Group How effective is each of the following organizations in helping Bulgaria achieve development results? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 1 2 8 3 10 4 11 5 29 6 21 7 32 8 23 9 19 10 Very effective 15 11 Don't know 34 International Monetary Fund How effective is each of the following organizations in helping Bulgaria achieve development results? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 4 2 7 3 8 4 15 5 28 6 26 7 25 8 19 9 25 10 Very effective 11 11 Don't know 35 European Commission (EC) How effective is each of the following organizations in helping Bulgaria achieve development results? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 1 2 3 3 4 4 10 5 21 6 25 7 39 8 37 9 27 10 Very effective 25 11 Don't know 11 Regional development banks (e.g., EBRD, EIB) How effective is each of the following organizations in helping Bulgaria achieve development results? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 4 3 8 4 11 5 25 6 28 7 28 8 26 9 22 10 Very effective 12 11 Don't know 37 Being a long-term partner to Bulgaria How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 203 0 2 11 1 Not effective at all 0 2 2 3 5 4 3 5 13 6 14 7 37 8 32 9 34 10 Very effective 26 11 Don't know 37 Being easy to work with (i.e., simple WBG processes) How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 1 2 4 3 2 4 9 5 19 6 20 7 23 8 25 9 19 10 Very effective 16 11 Don't know 65 Increasing institutional capacity in Bulgaria How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 3 2 3 3 3 4 11 5 22 6 24 7 26 8 28 9 19 10 Very effective 23 11 Don't know 41 Responsiveness to needs in Bulgaria How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 4 3 4 4 7 5 18 6 27 7 21 8 28 9 19 10 Very effective 15 11 Don't know 58 Access to WBG staff and experts How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 1 2 6 3 8 4 5 5 19 6 14 7 29 8 26 9 12 10 Very effective 25 11 Don't know 58 The speed of WBG project approval How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 3 3 2 4 7 5 19 6 23 7 20 8 15 9 12 10 Very effective 9 11 Don't know 91 The WBG’s expertise being tailored to Bulgaria’s context How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 203 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 21 6 21 7 26 8 22 9 14 10 Very effective 20 11 Don't know 66 Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in Bulgaria Creating more and better jobs in client countries is a top priority for the WBG. How effective is the WBG at… 201 2 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 2 3 7 4 11 5 17 6 22 7 22 8 23 9 12 10 Very effective 12 11 Don't know 71 Sysmiss 2 Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in Bulgaria Creating more and better jobs in client countries is a top priority for the WBG. How effective is the WBG at… 201 2 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 3 3 6 4 6 5 18 6 27 7 21 8 21 9 18 10 Very effective 10 11 Don't know 69 Sysmiss 2 84 119 -99 12 How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this one project or initiative? How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this one project or initiative? 84 119 -99 11 -99 8 1 Not helpful at all 0 2 1 3 0 4 1 5 5 6 8 7 3 8 16 9 12 10 Very helpful 12 11 Don't know 18 Sysmiss 119 How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in Bulgaria? How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in Bulgaria? 82 121 -99 11 -99 6 1 Not effective at all 0 2 3 3 1 4 2 5 8 6 8 7 10 8 8 9 5 10 Very effective 4 11 Don't know 27 Sysmiss 121 National government How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Bulgaria? 195 8 -99 11 -99 5 1 Not effective at all 1 2 0 3 3 4 2 5 13 6 15 7 24 8 27 9 34 10 Very effective 8 11 Don't know 63 Sysmiss 8 Local government How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Bulgaria? 195 8 -99 11 -99 6 1 Not effective at all 4 2 0 3 4 4 9 5 15 6 19 7 22 8 20 9 8 10 Very effective 7 11 Don't know 81 Sysmiss 8 Parliament / legislative branch How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Bulgaria? 195 8 -99 11 -99 8 1 Not effective at all 4 2 1 3 4 4 8 5 15 6 14 7 18 8 6 9 10 10 Very effective 0 11 Don't know 107 Sysmiss 8 Private sector How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Bulgaria? 195 8 -99 11 -99 7 1 Not effective at all 2 2 4 3 11 4 6 5 10 6 12 7 12 8 16 9 16 10 Very effective 7 11 Don't know 92 Sysmiss 8 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Bulgaria? 195 8 -99 11 -99 6 1 Not effective at all 2 2 8 3 7 4 2 5 16 6 12 7 20 8 18 9 18 10 Very effective 8 11 Don't know 78 Sysmiss 8 European Commission (EC) How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Bulgaria? 195 8 -99 11 -99 7 1 Not effective at all 0 2 0 3 1 4 2 5 13 6 13 7 7 8 23 9 24 10 Very effective 10 11 Don't know 95 Sysmiss 8 Academia / research centers How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Bulgaria? 195 8 -99 11 -99 6 1 Not effective at all 1 2 4 3 4 4 6 5 12 6 20 7 6 8 13 9 17 10 Very effective 7 11 Don't know 99 Sysmiss 8 Partnering with the government to improve the business environment in Bulgaria How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 194 9 -99 11 -99 4 1 Not effective at all 1 2 4 3 4 4 7 5 13 6 24 7 28 8 26 9 20 10 Very effective 8 11 Don't know 55 Sysmiss 9 Partnering with the private sector in Bulgaria to support business development and investment How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 194 9 -99 11 -99 5 1 Not effective at all 2 2 7 3 5 4 6 5 17 6 15 7 16 8 22 9 12 10 Very effective 8 11 Don't know 79 Sysmiss 9 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 Bulgaria? 193 10 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 111 1 Selected 77 Sysmiss 10 National parliament In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bulgaria? 193 10 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 162 1 Selected 26 Sysmiss 10 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 Bulgaria? 193 10 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 110 1 Selected 78 Sysmiss 10 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 Bulgaria? 193 10 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 120 1 Selected 68 Sysmiss 10 European Commission (EC) In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bulgaria? 193 10 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 167 1 Selected 21 Sysmiss 10 Academia In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bulgaria? 193 10 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 139 1 Selected 49 Sysmiss 10 Media In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Bulgaria? 193 10 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 159 1 Selected 29 Sysmiss 10 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 Bulgaria? 193 10 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 183 1 Selected 5 Sysmiss 10 Convening power (e.g., bringing together different stakeholder groups, donor / development partner coordination, mobilizing third party financial resources) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bulgaria? (Select up to 2) 192 11 -99 1 -99 6 0 Not selected 131 1 Selected 55 Sysmiss 11 Advisory services (e.g., capacity building and training, policy advice, technical assistance) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bulgaria? (Select up to 2) 192 11 -99 1 -99 6 0 Not selected 64 1 Selected 122 Sysmiss 11 Financial resources (e.g., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bulgaria? (Select up to 2) 192 11 -99 1 -99 6 0 Not selected 114 1 Selected 72 Sysmiss 11 Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bulgaria? (Select up to 2) 192 11 -99 1 -99 6 0 Not selected 105 1 Selected 81 Sysmiss 11 Other Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Bulgaria? (Select up to 2) 192 11 -99 1 -99 6 0 Not selected 180 1 Selected 6 Sysmiss 11 The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of Bulgaria To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to Bulgaria? 117 86 -99 11 -99 6 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 3 3 2 4 4 5 5 6 8 7 13 8 15 9 11 10 Strongly agree 5 11 Don't know 45 Sysmiss 86 The terms of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to other available options (e.g., other development banks, private financial institutions/ investment banks, etc.) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to Bulgaria? 117 86 -99 11 -99 6 1 Strongly disagree 1 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 3 6 8 7 12 8 13 9 7 10 Strongly agree 5 11 Don't know 56 Sysmiss 86 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 Bulgaria? 117 86 -99 11 -99 5 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 1 3 0 4 4 5 4 6 11 7 14 8 15 9 8 10 Strongly agree 8 11 Don't know 47 Sysmiss 86 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 Bulgaria? 117 86 -99 11 -99 7 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 1 3 2 4 1 5 5 6 11 7 15 8 13 9 7 10 Strongly agree 7 11 Don't know 48 Sysmiss 86 How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Bulgaria? How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Bulgaria? 191 12 -99 11 -99 3 1 Not significant at all 3 2 1 3 3 4 6 5 14 6 26 7 23 8 29 9 26 10 Very significant 17 11 Don't know 40 Sysmiss 12 Data resources In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 189 14 0 1 0 Not selected 126 1 Selected 63 Sysmiss 14 Research and analytical reports In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 189 14 0 1 0 Not selected 94 1 Selected 95 Sysmiss 14 Policy notes In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 189 14 0 1 0 Not selected 162 1 Selected 27 Sysmiss 14 Advisory services In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 189 14 0 1 0 Not selected 162 1 Selected 27 Sysmiss 14 Online collaboration platforms In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 189 14 0 1 0 Not selected 183 1 Selected 6 Sysmiss 14 Workshops or training courses (in-person or online) In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 189 14 0 1 0 Not selected 157 1 Selected 32 Sysmiss 14 Other In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 189 14 0 1 0 Not selected 185 1 Selected 4 Sysmiss 14 I have not used WBG knowledge work In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 189 14 0 1 0 Not selected 131 1 Selected 58 Sysmiss 14 How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in Bulgaria? How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in Bulgaria? 131 72 1 11 1 Very low quality 2 2 2 3 1 4 3 5 8 6 8 7 21 8 29 9 35 10 Very high quality 21 11 Don't know 1 Sysmiss 72 How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) in Bulgaria? How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) in Bulgaria? 117 86 -99 11 -99 5 1 Very low quality 0 2 2 3 0 4 0 5 5 6 6 7 10 8 19 9 14 10 Very high quality 7 11 Don't know 49 Sysmiss 86 In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in Bulgaria? In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in Bulgaria? 131 72 -99 2 -99 2 1 Yes 88 2 No 41 Sysmiss 72 In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in Bulgaria? In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in Bulgaria? 131 72 -99 2 -99 6 1 Yes 63 2 No 62 Sysmiss 72 To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in Bulgaria? To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in Bulgaria? 88 115 1 11 1 Not influential at all 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 4 6 14 7 10 8 17 9 9 10 Very influential 3 11 Don't know 27 Sysmiss 115 Macroeconomic stability Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 145 1 Selected 39 Sysmiss 14 Water / sanitation Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 142 1 Selected 42 Sysmiss 14 Health Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 131 1 Selected 53 Sysmiss 14 Transport infrastructure Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 132 1 Selected 52 Sysmiss 14 Energy Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 159 1 Selected 25 Sysmiss 14 Public sector governance Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 128 1 Selected 56 Sysmiss 14 Agriculture Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 168 1 Selected 16 Sysmiss 14 Regional development (integrated territorial investments) Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 103 1 Selected 81 Sysmiss 14 Education Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 105 1 Selected 79 Sysmiss 14 Climate change Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 151 1 Selected 33 Sysmiss 14 Digital infrastructure development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 145 1 Selected 39 Sysmiss 14 Private sector development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 137 1 Selected 47 Sysmiss 14 Environment / natural resource management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 148 1 Selected 36 Sysmiss 14 Social protection Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 152 1 Selected 32 Sysmiss 14 Jobs Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 145 1 Selected 39 Sysmiss 14 Judiciary reform Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 126 1 Selected 58 Sysmiss 14 Disaster Risk Management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 163 1 Selected 21 Sysmiss 14 Other Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria? (Select up to 5) 189 14 -99 1 -99 5 0 Not selected 177 1 Selected 7 Sysmiss 14 Are you aware that the WBG’s Bulgaria office now has unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA? Are you aware that the WBG’s Bulgaria office now has unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA? 188 15 -99 2 -99 2 1 Yes 54 2 No 132 Sysmiss 15 One-stop shop for information about and access to IDA/IBRD, IFC, and MIGA products and services What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 188 15 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 64 1 Selected 121 Sysmiss 15 Having a single focal point, rather than multiple, at the World Bank Group What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 188 15 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 121 1 Selected 64 Sysmiss 15 Integrated public and private sector solutions to better meet Bulgaria’s unique needs What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 188 15 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 82 1 Selected 103 Sysmiss 15 Improved speed and efficiency of WBG operations while maintaining necessary safeguards in Bulgaria What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 188 15 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 116 1 Selected 69 Sysmiss 15 I do not understand what a unified WBG country representation is about What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 188 15 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 160 1 Selected 25 Sysmiss 15 I do not expect any changes What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 188 15 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 180 1 Selected 5 Sysmiss 15 I expect other outcomes What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Bulgaria? (Select all that apply) 188 15 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 181 1 Selected 4 Sysmiss 15 WBG website How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 188 15 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 98 1 Selected 88 Sysmiss 15 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) 188 15 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 92 1 Selected 94 Sysmiss 15 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) 188 15 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 130 1 Selected 56 Sysmiss 15 WBG publications How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 188 15 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 103 1 Selected 83 Sysmiss 15 WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 188 15 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 89 1 Selected 97 Sysmiss 15 Other How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 188 15 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 181 1 Selected 5 Sysmiss 15 Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? 187 16 -99 2 -99 2 1 Yes 80 2 No 105 Sysmiss 16 Media (television, radio, newspapers) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 80 123 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 61 1 Selected 18 Sysmiss 123 Event / conference / workshop (in person or online) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 80 123 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 47 1 Selected 32 Sysmiss 123 WBG websites Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 80 123 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 64 1 Selected 15 Sysmiss 123 Social media Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 80 123 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 68 1 Selected 11 Sysmiss 123 Direct contact with WBG staff Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 80 123 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 42 1 Selected 37 Sysmiss 123 WBG publications Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 80 123 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 55 1 Selected 24 Sysmiss 123 Other Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 80 123 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 77 1 Selected 2 Sysmiss 123 Demographic trends – aging Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 93 1 Selected 91 Sysmiss 16 Poverty and income inequalities Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 139 1 Selected 45 Sysmiss 16 Inadequate capacity in the government Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 117 1 Selected 67 Sysmiss 16 Political pressures and obstacles Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 115 1 Selected 69 Sysmiss 16 Corruption Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 81 1 Selected 103 Sysmiss 16 Inadequate private sector participation Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 174 1 Selected 10 Sysmiss 16 Reforms are not well thought out – outside driven Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 144 1 Selected 40 Sysmiss 16 Inadequate citizen / civil society participation Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 135 1 Selected 49 Sysmiss 16 Lack of prudent fiscal management Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 157 1 Selected 27 Sysmiss 16 Other Overall, what are the biggest development challenges in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 176 1 Selected 8 Sysmiss 16 Access to finance What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 4 0 Not selected 151 1 Selected 32 Sysmiss 16 Regulatory environment What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 4 0 Not selected 110 1 Selected 73 Sysmiss 16 Infrastructure gaps (e.g., energy, transport) What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 4 0 Not selected 131 1 Selected 52 Sysmiss 16 Availability of skilled workforce What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 4 0 Not selected 72 1 Selected 111 Sysmiss 16 Political instability What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 4 0 Not selected 81 1 Selected 102 Sysmiss 16 Corruption What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 4 0 Not selected 88 1 Selected 95 Sysmiss 16 Market size / demand What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 4 0 Not selected 139 1 Selected 44 Sysmiss 16 Other What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in Bulgaria? (Select up to 3) 187 16 -99 1 -99 4 0 Not selected 181 1 Selected 2 Sysmiss 16 What is your gender? What is your gender? 186 17 -99 4 -99 2 1 Female 94 2 Male 83 3 Other 0 4 Prefer not to specify 7 Sysmiss 17 What is your age? What is your age? 186 17 -99 6 -99 2 1 25 or younger 1 2 26-35 10 3 36-45 45 4 46-55 84 5 56 and above 39 6 Prefer not to specify 5 Sysmiss 17 Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… 186 17 -99 5 -99 1 1 Junior level 1 2 Mid-level staff 25 3 Mid-level decision-maker / manager 50 4 Senior level 89 5 Prefer not to specify 20 Sysmiss 17 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 186 17 -99 3 -99 2 1 Sofia – capital 147 2 Regional center 26 3 Rural 11 Sysmiss 17