GMB_2026_WBCS_v01_M DDI_GMB_2026_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2026-07-13 Python 3 World Bank Country Survey 2026 WBCS 2026 GMB_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. The Gambia National coverage Sample survey data [ssd] SpoTrend Consulting 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. the_gambia_cos_fy26_data Data collected using the 2026 Gambia, The 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 171 164 World Bank 171 0 101 271 What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) 171 0 2 9 1 Office of the President, Vice President, Minister 0 2 Office of a Parliamentarian (National Assembly) 13 3 Government Institution: Employee of a Ministry / Ministerial Department / Project Implementation Unit / Independent Government Institution (e.g., Central Bank of the Gambia, Regulatory or Oversight Agency) / Judiciary / State-Owned Enterprise 54 4 Local Government Office or Staff 17 5 Bilateral or Multilateral Agency (e.g., embassy, development organization, development bank, UN Agency) 11 6 Civil Society Organization: local and regional (NGO 26 7 Private Sector: Private Company / Financial Sector Organization / Private Bank 25 8 Academia / Research Centers 12 9 Media 13 10 Other 0 How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in the Gambia? How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in the Gambia? 171 0 1 10 1 Not familiar at all 6 2 8 3 8 4 10 5 23 6 26 7 16 8 33 9 13 10 Very familiar 28 In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in the Gambia? have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in the Gambia? 171 0 1 2 1 Yes 98 2 No,In the past 3 years 73 World Bank (IDA) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 98 73 0 1 0 Not selected 10 1 Selected 88 Sysmiss 73 International Finance Corporation (IFC) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 98 73 0 1 0 Not selected 71 1 Selected 27 Sysmiss 73 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 98 73 0 1 0 Not selected 95 1 Selected 3 Sysmiss 73 Government of the Gambia How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Gambia? 169 2 1 11 1 No trust at all 5 2 8 3 9 4 13 5 31 6 13 7 26 8 24 9 13 10 Trust very much 24 11 Don't know 3 Sysmiss 2 World Bank Group How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Gambia? 166 5 1 11 1 No trust at all 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 23 6 20 7 21 8 27 9 29 10 Trust very much 30 11 Don't know 6 Sysmiss 5 International Monetary Fund How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Gambia? 159 12 1 11 1 No trust at all 2 2 3 3 5 4 7 5 24 6 28 7 23 8 18 9 18 10 Trust very much 21 11 Don't know 10 Sysmiss 12 United Nations agencies (e.g., UNDP, UNFPA, WFP, WHO) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Gambia? 160 11 1 11 1 No trust at all 1 2 1 3 1 4 14 5 19 6 21 7 21 8 27 9 28 10 Trust very much 22 11 Don't know 5 Sysmiss 11 Regional development bank (e.g., African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Gambia? 161 10 2 11 1 No trust at all 0 2 4 3 4 4 7 5 22 6 17 7 18 8 31 9 20 10 Trust very much 24 11 Don't know 14 Sysmiss 10 Private sector How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Gambia? 158 13 1 11 1 No trust at all 1 2 1 3 4 4 7 5 25 6 24 7 29 8 33 9 6 10 Trust very much 19 11 Don't know 9 Sysmiss 13 Civil society How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Gambia? 158 13 1 11 1 No trust at all 1 2 3 3 5 4 3 5 21 6 15 7 30 8 39 9 19 10 Trust very much 18 11 Don't know 4 Sysmiss 13 Academia / research centers How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Gambia? 156 15 2 11 1 No trust at all 0 2 5 3 3 4 4 5 11 6 18 7 25 8 35 9 24 10 Trust very much 23 11 Don't know 8 Sysmiss 15 World Bank Group How relevant is each of the following organizations to the Gambia’s development? 171 0 1 10 1 Not relevant at all 1 2 0 3 0 4 3 5 7 6 7 7 24 8 31 9 18 10 Very relevant 80 11 Don't know 0 International Monetary Fund How relevant is each of the following organizations to the Gambia’s development? 171 0 1 11 1 Not relevant at all 2 2 0 3 3 4 7 5 8 6 14 7 24 8 35 9 22 10 Very relevant 54 11 Don't know 2 Regional development bank (e.g., African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank) How relevant is each of the following organizations to the Gambia’s development? 171 0 1 11 1 Not relevant at all 1 2 1 3 2 4 4 5 6 6 13 7 23 8 29 9 24 10 Very relevant 66 11 Don't know 2 United Nations agencies (e.g., UNDP, UNFPA, WFP, WHO) How relevant is each of the following organizations to the Gambia’s development? 171 0 1 11 1 Not relevant at all 1 2 0 3 2 4 4 5 6 6 8 7 26 8 33 9 28 10 Very relevant 61 11 Don't know 2 World Bank Group How effective is each of the following organizations in helping the Gambia achieve development results? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 0 3 0 4 6 5 10 6 18 7 20 8 31 9 23 10 Very effective 56 11 Don't know 5 International Monetary Fund How effective is each of the following organizations in helping the Gambia achieve development results? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 3 3 3 4 7 5 21 6 16 7 28 8 30 9 17 10 Very effective 34 11 Don't know 10 Regional development bank (e.g., African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank) How effective is each of the following organizations in helping the Gambia achieve development results? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 0 3 4 4 4 5 17 6 19 7 25 8 27 9 23 10 Very effective 39 11 Don't know 11 United Nations agencies (e.g., UNDP, UNFPA, WFP, WHO) How effective is each of the following organizations in helping the Gambia achieve development results? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 1 3 3 4 4 5 14 6 18 7 25 8 30 9 25 10 Very effective 41 11 Don't know 8 Being a long-term partner to the Gambia How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 1 2 0 3 2 4 1 5 11 6 12 7 17 8 30 9 25 10 Very effective 61 11 Don't know 11 Being easy to work with (i.e., simple WBG processes) How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 3 3 7 4 8 5 20 6 12 7 24 8 23 9 20 10 Very effective 32 11 Don't know 20 Increasing institutional capacity in the Gambia How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 4 3 2 4 6 5 11 6 24 7 21 8 30 9 21 10 Very effective 38 11 Don't know 12 Responsiveness to needs in the Gambia How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 0 3 4 4 8 5 19 6 17 7 23 8 31 9 22 10 Very effective 35 11 Don't know 10 Access to WBG staff and experts How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 3 2 4 3 11 4 8 5 25 6 11 7 26 8 24 9 18 10 Very effective 27 11 Don't know 14 The speed of WBG project approval How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 4 2 2 3 13 4 13 5 20 6 20 7 24 8 21 9 8 10 Very effective 16 11 Don't know 30 The WBG’s expertise being tailored to the Gambia’s context How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 3 2 1 3 6 4 12 5 15 6 16 7 28 8 33 9 16 10 Very effective 17 11 Don't know 24 Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in the Gambia Creating more and better jobs in client countries is a top priority for the WBG. How effective is the WBG at… 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 1 3 7 4 10 5 30 6 20 7 26 8 25 9 15 10 Very effective 19 11 Don't know 16 Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in the Gambia Creating more and better jobs in client countries is a top priority for the WBG. How effective is the WBG at… 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 1 3 7 4 7 5 24 6 20 7 22 8 29 9 22 10 Very effective 21 11 Don't know 16 98 73 1 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? 98 73 5 11 1 Not helpful at all 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 7 6 9 7 10 8 18 9 17 10 Very helpful 34 11 Don't know 3 Sysmiss 73 How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in the Gambia? long-term jobs in the Gambia? 98 73 3 11 1 Not effective at all 0 2 0 3 1 4 3 5 10 6 8 7 15 8 24 9 7 10 Very effective 21 11 Don't know 9 Sysmiss 73 National government How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Gambia? 169 2 1 11 1 Not effective at all 1 2 0 3 0 4 7 5 5 6 9 7 30 8 27 9 26 10 Very effective 45 11 Don't know 19 Sysmiss 2 Local government How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Gambia? 168 3 1 11 1 Not effective at all 7 2 2 3 4 4 17 5 20 6 12 7 14 8 13 9 11 10 Very effective 15 11 Don't know 53 Sysmiss 3 Parliament / legislative branch How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Gambia? 164 7 1 11 1 Not effective at all 5 2 1 3 7 4 14 5 13 6 10 7 16 8 11 9 9 10 Very effective 16 11 Don't know 62 Sysmiss 7 Private sector How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Gambia? 165 6 1 11 1 Not effective at all 1 2 8 3 4 4 10 5 18 6 15 7 19 8 12 9 11 10 Very effective 13 11 Don't know 54 Sysmiss 6 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Gambia? 166 5 1 11 1 Not effective at all 5 2 7 3 13 4 7 5 19 6 7 7 17 8 16 9 6 10 Very effective 13 11 Don't know 56 Sysmiss 5 Other donors and development partners (e.g., African Development Bank, European Union, Islamic Development Bank) How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Gambia? 167 4 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 2 3 2 4 6 5 22 6 8 7 22 8 18 9 12 10 Very effective 22 11 Don't know 51 Sysmiss 4 Academia / research centers How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Gambia? 168 3 1 11 1 Not effective at all 2 2 4 3 4 4 12 5 14 6 10 7 17 8 11 9 13 10 Very effective 9 11 Don't know 72 Sysmiss 3 Partnering with the government to improve the business environment in the Gambia How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 171 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 7 2 2 3 2 4 9 5 23 6 6 7 17 8 30 9 15 10 Very effective 30 11 Don't know 30 Partnering with the private sector in the Gambia to support business development and investment How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 168 3 1 11 1 Not effective at all 5 2 1 3 6 4 15 5 19 6 13 7 21 8 13 9 14 10 Very effective 17 11 Don't know 44 Sysmiss 3 Local government which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Gambia? 171 0 0 1 0 Not selected 119 1 Selected 52 Parliament / legislative branch which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Gambia? 171 0 0 1 0 Not selected 147 1 Selected 24 Private sector which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Gambia? 171 0 0 1 0 Not selected 98 1 Selected 73 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Gambia? 171 0 0 1 0 Not selected 110 1 Selected 61 Other donors and development partners which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Gambia? 171 0 0 1 0 Not selected 141 1 Selected 30 Academia / research centers which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Gambia? 171 0 0 1 0 Not selected 125 1 Selected 46 Media which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Gambia? 171 0 0 1 0 Not selected 156 1 Selected 15 Other which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Gambia? 171 0 0 1 0 Not selected 165 1 Selected 6 How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in the Gambia? How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in the Gambia? 170 1 1 11 1 Not effective at all 4 2 0 3 6 4 14 5 11 6 14 7 13 8 15 9 2 10 Very effective 8 11 Don't know 83 Sysmiss 1 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 the Gambia? (Select up to 2) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 124 1 Selected 46 Sysmiss 1 Advisory services (e.g., capacity building and training, policy advice, technical assistance) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in the Gambia? (Select up to 2) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 82 1 Selected 88 Sysmiss 1 Financial resources (e.g., budget support, loans, investments, grants, trust funds) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in the Gambia? (Select up to 2) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 46 1 Selected 124 Sysmiss 1 Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in the Gambia? (Select up to 2) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 129 1 Selected 41 Sysmiss 1 Other Which WBG instruments do you value the most in the Gambia? (Select up to 2) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 169 1 Selected 1 Sysmiss 1 The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, investments, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of the Gambia To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to the Gambia? 126 45 1 11 1 Strongly disagree 3 2 1 3 1 4 4 5 10 6 11 7 14 8 14 9 14 10 Strongly agree 24 11 Don't know 30 Sysmiss 45 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 the Gambia? 125 46 1 11 1 Strongly disagree 1 2 2 3 4 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 10 8 16 9 16 10 Strongly agree 21 11 Don't know 46 Sysmiss 46 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 the Gambia? 125 46 1 11 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 8 6 12 7 8 8 17 9 16 10 Strongly agree 12 11 Don't know 39 Sysmiss 46 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 the Gambia? 121 50 1 11 1 Strongly disagree 3 2 3 3 5 4 1 5 9 6 7 7 12 8 20 9 10 10 Strongly agree 15 11 Don't know 36 Sysmiss 50 How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in the Gambia? How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in the Gambia? 170 1 1 11 1 Not significant at all 2 2 0 3 4 4 5 5 13 6 19 7 29 8 28 9 17 10 Very significant 27 11 Don't know 26 Sysmiss 1 Data resources what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 109 1 Selected 61 Sysmiss 1 Research and analytical reports what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 110 1 Selected 60 Sysmiss 1 Policy notes what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 126 1 Selected 44 Sysmiss 1 Advisory services what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 131 1 Selected 39 Sysmiss 1 Online collaboration platforms what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 146 1 Selected 24 Sysmiss 1 Workshops or training courses (in-person or online) what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 101 1 Selected 69 Sysmiss 1 Other what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 169 1 Selected 1 Sysmiss 1 I have not used WBG knowledge work what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 170 1 0 1 0 Not selected 129 1 Selected 41 Sysmiss 1 How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in the Gambia? and advisory services) in the Gambia? 128 43 1 11 1 Very low quality 1 2 0 3 2 4 2 5 3 6 12 7 31 8 26 9 14 10 Very high quality 32 11 Don't know 5 Sysmiss 43 In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in the Gambia? has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in the Gambia? 129 42 1 2 1 Yes 111 2 No 18 Sysmiss 42 In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in the Gambia? has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in the Gambia? 118 53 1 2 1 Yes 81 2 No 37 Sysmiss 53 To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in the Gambia? To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in the Gambia? 106 65 1 11 1 Not influential at all 1 2 1 3 0 4 2 5 11 6 11 7 25 8 18 9 8 10 Very influential 11 11 Don't know 18 Sysmiss 65 Gender equity Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 137 1 Selected 32 Sysmiss 2 Water / sanitation Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 145 1 Selected 24 Sysmiss 2 Health Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 90 1 Selected 79 Sysmiss 2 Transport infrastructure Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 142 1 Selected 27 Sysmiss 2 Energy Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 119 1 Selected 50 Sysmiss 2 Public sector governance Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 136 1 Selected 33 Sysmiss 2 Agriculture / food security Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 85 1 Selected 84 Sysmiss 2 Education Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 83 1 Selected 86 Sysmiss 2 Urban development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 154 1 Selected 15 Sysmiss 2 Climate change Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 139 1 Selected 30 Sysmiss 2 Digital infrastructure development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 111 1 Selected 58 Sysmiss 2 Private sector development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 122 1 Selected 47 Sysmiss 2 Environment / natural resource management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 138 1 Selected 31 Sysmiss 2 Social protection Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 130 1 Selected 39 Sysmiss 2 Jobs Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 113 1 Selected 56 Sysmiss 2 Debt management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 153 1 Selected 16 Sysmiss 2 Skills development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 88 1 Selected 81 Sysmiss 2 Other Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Gambia? (Select up to 5) 169 2 0 1 0 Not selected 164 1 Selected 5 Sysmiss 2 Are you aware that the WBG’s Gambia office now has unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA? and MIGA? 167 4 1 2 1 Yes 65 2 No 102 Sysmiss 4 One-stop shop for information about and access to IDA/IBRD, IFC, and MIGA products and services and MIGA in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 51 1 Selected 115 Sysmiss 5 Having a single focal point, rather than multiple, at the World Bank Group and MIGA in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 81 1 Selected 85 Sysmiss 5 Integrated public and private sector solutions to better meet the Gambia’s unique needs and MIGA in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 65 1 Selected 101 Sysmiss 5 Improved speed and efficiency of WBG operations while maintaining necessary safeguards in the Gambia and MIGA in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 54 1 Selected 112 Sysmiss 5 I do not understand what a unified WBG country representation is about and MIGA in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 155 1 Selected 11 Sysmiss 5 I do not expect any changes and MIGA in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 162 1 Selected 4 Sysmiss 5 I expect other outcomes and MIGA in the Gambia? (Select all that apply) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 163 1 Selected 3 Sysmiss 5 WBG e-Newsletters How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 125 1 Selected 42 Sysmiss 4 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) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 84 1 Selected 83 Sysmiss 4 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) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 99 1 Selected 68 Sysmiss 4 WBG direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 129 1 Selected 38 Sysmiss 4 WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 86 1 Selected 81 Sysmiss 4 WBG websites (including blogs) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 87 1 Selected 80 Sysmiss 4 WBG podcasts How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 159 1 Selected 8 Sysmiss 4 WBG publications How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 105 1 Selected 62 Sysmiss 4 Other How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 0 0 Not selected 167 1 Selected 0 Sysmiss 4 Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? 168 3 1 2 1 Yes 110 2 No 58 Sysmiss 3 Media (television, radio, newspapers) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 65 1 Selected 45 Sysmiss 61 Event / conference / workshop (in person or online) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 63 1 Selected 47 Sysmiss 61 WBG websites (including blogs) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 84 1 Selected 26 Sysmiss 61 Social media Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 70 1 Selected 40 Sysmiss 61 Direct contact with WBG staff Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 70 1 Selected 40 Sysmiss 61 Podcast Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 0 0 Not selected 110 1 Selected 0 Sysmiss 61 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 104 1 Selected 6 Sysmiss 61 e-Newsletter Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 96 1 Selected 14 Sysmiss 61 WBG publications Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 86 1 Selected 24 Sysmiss 61 Other Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 110 61 0 1 0 Not selected 104 1 Selected 6 Sysmiss 61 WBG economic updates / forecasts What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 86 1 Selected 23 Sysmiss 62 WBG reforms to become a better Bank What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 102 1 Selected 7 Sysmiss 62 WBG mission to end poverty on a livable planet What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 96 1 Selected 13 Sysmiss 62 Climate / environment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 69 1 Selected 40 Sysmiss 62 Job creation / employment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 72 1 Selected 37 Sysmiss 62 Education / skills development What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 62 1 Selected 47 Sysmiss 62 Agribusiness and food security What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 84 1 Selected 25 Sysmiss 62 Women empowerment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 76 1 Selected 33 Sysmiss 62 Health What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 82 1 Selected 27 Sysmiss 62 Energy What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 70 1 Selected 39 Sysmiss 62 Regional initiatives or campaigns (e.g., Nafa Cash Transfer campaign, Mass Birth Registration campaign, Together for Her regional campaign) What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 76 1 Selected 33 Sysmiss 62 Other What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 109 62 0 1 0 Not selected 105 1 Selected 4 Sysmiss 62 Outcomes / results of WBG-supported projects or initiatives What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 77 1 Selected 90 Sysmiss 4 Impact assessments and evaluations of WBG-supported projects What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 79 1 Selected 88 Sysmiss 4 WBG sector-specific strategies What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 120 1 Selected 47 Sysmiss 4 Overview of WBG financial products and services What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 134 1 Selected 33 Sysmiss 4 Information on how to work / partner with WBG What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 96 1 Selected 71 Sysmiss 4 Regular updates on WBG activities What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 84 1 Selected 83 Sysmiss 4 WBG research and knowledge What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 1 0 Not selected 119 1 Selected 48 Sysmiss 4 Other What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 167 4 0 0 0 Not selected 167 1 Selected 0 Sysmiss 4 Inadequate government accountability which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 168 3 0 1 0 Not selected 90 1 Selected 78 Sysmiss 3 Inadequate donor coordination which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 168 3 0 1 0 Not selected 123 1 Selected 45 Sysmiss 3 Inadequate capacity in the government which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 168 3 0 1 0 Not selected 99 1 Selected 69 Sysmiss 3 Political pressures and obstacles which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 168 3 0 1 0 Not selected 131 1 Selected 37 Sysmiss 3 Corruption which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 168 3 0 1 0 Not selected 96 1 Selected 72 Sysmiss 3 Other which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 168 3 0 1 0 Not selected 118 1 Selected 50 Sysmiss 3 168 3 0 1 168 3 0 1 168 3 0 1 168 3 0 1 Access to finance What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 40 1 Selected 126 Sysmiss 5 Regulatory environment (e.g., business licensing and permits) What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 119 1 Selected 47 Sysmiss 5 Infrastructure gaps (e.g., energy, transport) What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 81 1 Selected 85 Sysmiss 5 Availability of skilled workforce What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 92 1 Selected 74 Sysmiss 5 Political instability What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 158 1 Selected 8 Sysmiss 5 Corruption What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 119 1 Selected 47 Sysmiss 5 Market size / demand What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 105 1 Selected 61 Sysmiss 5 Access to land What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 142 1 Selected 24 Sysmiss 5 Other What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Gambia? (Select up to 3) 166 5 0 1 0 Not selected 165 1 Selected 1 Sysmiss 5 What is your gender? What is your gender? 167 4 1 4 1 Female 60 2 Male 104 3 Other 0 4 Prefer not to specify 3 Sysmiss 4 What is your age? What is your age? 166 5 1 6 1 25 or younger 2 2 26-35 28 3 36-45 57 4 46-55 50 5 56 and above 27 6 Prefer not to specify 2 Sysmiss 5 Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… would you describe yourself as… 166 5 1 5 1 Junior level 1 2 Mid-level staff 10 3 Mid-level decision-maker / manager 33 4 Senior level 113 5 Prefer not to specify,Within your organization 9 Sysmiss 5 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 166 5 1 7 1 Banjul 18 2 Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) 90 3 North Bank Region (NBR) 2 4 West Coast Region (WBR) 43 5 Lower River Region (LLR) 1 6 Upper River Region (URR) 1 7 Central River Region (CRR) 11 Sysmiss 5