PSE_2026_WBCS_v01_M DDI_PSE_2026_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2026-07-13 Python 3 World Bank Country Survey 2026 WBCS 2026 PSE_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. West Bank and Gaza National coverage Sample survey data [ssd] the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion 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. west_bank_and_gaza_cos_fy26_data Data collected using the 2026 West Bank and Gaza 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 253 163 World Bank 253 0 101 353 What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) 253 0 1 8 1 Office of the President, Prime Minister, Minister 7 2 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 71 3 Local Government Office or Staff 20 4 Bilateral or Multilateral Agency (e.g., embassy, development organization, development bank, UN Agency) 31 5 Civil Society Organization: local and regional (NGO 41 6 Private Sector: Private Company / Financial Sector Organization / Private Bank 37 7 Academia / Research Centers 26 8 Media 20 9 Other 0 How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in the Palestinian territories? How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in the Palestinian territories? 253 0 1 10 1 Not familiar at all 8 2 8 3 10 4 12 5 23 6 27 7 51 8 51 9 30 10 Very familiar 33 In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in the Palestinian territories? In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in the Palestinian territories? 253 0 1 2 1 Yes 141 2 No 112 World Bank (IBRD) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in the Palestinian territories? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 17 1 Selected 124 Sysmiss 112 International Finance Corporation (IFC) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in the Palestinian territories? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 92 1 Selected 49 Sysmiss 112 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in the Palestinian territories? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 128 1 Selected 13 Sysmiss 112 Palestinian Government How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Palestinian territories? 253 0 -99 11 -99 5 1 No trust at all 8 2 11 3 19 4 13 5 33 6 24 7 37 8 38 9 26 10 Trust very much 36 11 Don't know 3 World Bank Group How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Palestinian territories? 253 0 -99 11 -99 8 1 No trust at all 5 2 6 3 9 4 10 5 27 6 16 7 47 8 53 9 41 10 Trust very much 27 11 Don't know 4 International Monetary Fund How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Palestinian territories? 253 0 -99 11 -99 9 1 No trust at all 10 2 12 3 14 4 10 5 29 6 34 7 28 8 40 9 19 10 Trust very much 17 11 Don't know 31 United Nations agencies How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Palestinian territories? 253 0 -99 11 -99 7 1 No trust at all 3 2 4 3 6 4 13 5 20 6 20 7 49 8 55 9 45 10 Trust very much 24 11 Don't know 7 Regional development bank (e.g., Islamic Development Bank) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Palestinian territories? 253 0 -99 11 -99 11 1 No trust at all 1 2 5 3 11 4 7 5 21 6 24 7 45 8 44 9 41 10 Trust very much 14 11 Don't know 29 Private sector How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Palestinian territories? 253 0 -99 11 -99 12 1 No trust at all 3 2 9 3 10 4 13 5 35 6 40 7 46 8 46 9 22 10 Trust very much 11 11 Don't know 6 Civil society How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Palestinian territories? 253 0 -99 11 -99 10 1 No trust at all 4 2 8 3 6 4 12 5 30 6 33 7 42 8 53 9 26 10 Trust very much 20 11 Don't know 9 Academia / research centers How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for the Palestinian territories? 253 0 -99 11 -99 12 1 No trust at all 0 2 6 3 7 4 9 5 26 6 35 7 40 8 58 9 35 10 Trust very much 12 11 Don't know 13 World Bank Group How relevant is each of the following organizations to the development of the Palestinian territories? 253 0 1 11 1 Not relevant at all 2 2 7 3 8 4 14 5 21 6 30 7 44 8 47 9 39 10 Very relevant 34 11 Don't know 7 International Monetary Fund How relevant is each of the following organizations to the development of the Palestinian territories? 253 0 1 11 1 Not relevant at all 11 2 16 3 18 4 6 5 39 6 33 7 38 8 27 9 16 10 Very relevant 8 11 Don't know 41 Regional development bank (e.g., Islamic Development Bank) How relevant is each of the following organizations to the development of the Palestinian territories? 253 0 1 11 1 Not relevant at all 1 2 9 3 12 4 16 5 31 6 29 7 36 8 49 9 27 10 Very relevant 18 11 Don't know 25 United Nations agencies How relevant is each of the following organizations to the development of the Palestinian territories? 253 0 1 11 1 Not relevant at all 2 2 5 3 4 4 10 5 17 6 22 7 41 8 54 9 50 10 Very relevant 40 11 Don't know 8 World Bank Group How effective is each of the following organizations in helping the Palestinian territories achieve development results? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 6 2 6 3 8 4 16 5 33 6 26 7 38 8 53 9 36 10 Very effective 22 11 Don't know 9 International Monetary Fund How effective is each of the following organizations in helping the Palestinian territories achieve development results? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 17 2 10 3 18 4 18 5 32 6 34 7 35 8 23 9 15 10 Very effective 7 11 Don't know 44 Regional development bank (e.g., Islamic Development Bank) How effective is each of the following organizations in helping the Palestinian territories achieve development results? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 4 2 9 3 12 4 14 5 27 6 34 7 47 8 41 9 24 10 Very effective 13 11 Don't know 28 United Nations agencies How effective is each of the following organizations in helping the Palestinian territories achieve development results? 253 0 2 11 1 Not effective at all 0 2 4 3 13 4 11 5 19 6 29 7 39 8 61 9 43 10 Very effective 26 11 Don't know 8 Being a long-term partner to the Palestinian territories How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 3 2 4 3 9 4 11 5 19 6 27 7 35 8 52 9 34 10 Very effective 48 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? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 7 2 8 3 19 4 16 5 26 6 47 7 34 8 45 9 20 10 Very effective 17 11 Don't know 14 Increasing institutional capacity in the Palestinian territories How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 4 2 6 3 12 4 14 5 27 6 36 7 37 8 58 9 34 10 Very effective 17 11 Don't know 8 Responsiveness to needs in the Palestinian territories How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 5 2 10 3 8 4 17 5 29 6 37 7 42 8 51 9 28 10 Very effective 18 11 Don't know 8 Access to WBG staff and experts How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 11 2 14 3 13 4 7 5 28 6 22 7 34 8 48 9 39 10 Very effective 23 11 Don't know 14 The speed of WBG project approval How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 8 2 15 3 12 4 25 5 37 6 31 7 44 8 35 9 15 10 Very effective 9 11 Don't know 22 The WBG’s expertise being tailored to the context of the Palestinian territories How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 6 2 14 3 9 4 14 5 31 6 32 7 39 8 51 9 31 10 Very effective 12 11 Don't know 14 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its work in real time in the Palestinian territories? To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its work in real time in the Palestinian territories? 253 0 1 11 1 To no degree at all 6 2 6 3 11 4 17 5 32 6 30 7 44 8 40 9 22 10 To a very significant degree 16 11 Don't know 29 Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in the Palestinian territories Creating more and better jobs in client countries is a top priority for the WBG. How effective is the WBG at… 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 5 2 11 3 17 4 24 5 31 6 33 7 44 8 38 9 18 10 Very effective 13 11 Don't know 19 Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in the Palestinian territories Creating more and better jobs in client countries is a top priority for the WBG. How effective is the WBG at… 253 0 1 11 1 Not effective at all 6 2 12 3 16 4 19 5 37 6 26 7 46 8 47 9 14 10 Very effective 11 11 Don't know 19 140 113 -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? 140 113 -99 11 -99 3 1 Not helpful at all 0 2 0 3 2 4 2 5 9 6 10 7 15 8 33 9 36 10 Very helpful 28 11 Don't know 2 Sysmiss 113 How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in the Palestinian territories? How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in the Palestinian territories? 139 114 -99 11 -99 3 1 Not effective at all 1 2 2 3 4 4 7 5 17 6 15 7 19 8 27 9 18 10 Very effective 14 11 Don't know 12 Sysmiss 114 National government How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Palestinian territories? 251 2 -99 11 -99 5 1 Not effective at all 1 2 3 3 7 4 13 5 15 6 26 7 44 8 49 9 43 10 Very effective 23 11 Don't know 22 Sysmiss 2 Local government How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Palestinian territories? 251 2 -99 11 -99 9 1 Not effective at all 1 2 5 3 6 4 17 5 19 6 27 7 36 8 43 9 32 10 Very effective 11 11 Don't know 45 Sysmiss 2 Parliament / legislative branch How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Palestinian territories? 251 2 -99 11 -99 11 1 Not effective at all 34 2 18 3 13 4 22 5 18 6 16 7 9 8 14 9 3 10 Very effective 3 11 Don't know 90 Sysmiss 2 Private sector How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Palestinian territories? 251 2 -99 11 -99 10 1 Not effective at all 6 2 11 3 13 4 19 5 24 6 34 7 28 8 35 9 23 10 Very effective 9 11 Don't know 39 Sysmiss 2 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Palestinian territories? 251 2 -99 11 -99 10 1 Not effective at all 4 2 7 3 13 4 20 5 25 6 27 7 29 8 32 9 19 10 Very effective 7 11 Don't know 58 Sysmiss 2 Other donors and development partners (e.g., the United Nations) How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Palestinian territories? 251 2 -99 11 -99 12 1 Not effective at all 3 2 7 3 9 4 7 5 12 6 33 7 30 8 38 9 41 10 Very effective 19 11 Don't know 40 Sysmiss 2 Academia / research centers How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in the Palestinian territories? 251 2 -99 11 -99 15 1 Not effective at all 3 2 12 3 9 4 13 5 16 6 31 7 31 8 30 9 14 10 Very effective 6 11 Don't know 71 Sysmiss 2 Partnering with the government to improve the business environment in the Palestinian territories? How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 249 4 -99 11 -99 2 1 Not effective at all 2 2 4 3 10 4 16 5 19 6 34 7 41 8 50 9 33 10 Very effective 16 11 Don't know 22 Sysmiss 4 Partnering with the private sector in the Palestinian territories to support business development and investment. How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 249 4 -99 11 -99 6 1 Not effective at all 3 2 12 3 10 4 13 5 29 6 25 7 42 8 45 9 16 10 Very effective 7 11 Don't know 41 Sysmiss 4 Partnering with the donor community to maximize investment through dedicated trust funds. How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 249 4 -99 11 -99 5 1 Not effective at all 4 2 7 3 10 4 13 5 28 6 22 7 37 8 36 9 31 10 Very effective 14 11 Don't know 42 Sysmiss 4 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 the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 155 1 Selected 90 Sysmiss 5 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 the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 156 1 Selected 89 Sysmiss 5 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 the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 147 1 Selected 98 Sysmiss 5 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 the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 223 1 Selected 22 Sysmiss 5 Other donors and development partners (e.g., the United Nations) In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 154 1 Selected 91 Sysmiss 5 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 the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 196 1 Selected 49 Sysmiss 5 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 the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 231 1 Selected 14 Sysmiss 5 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 Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 168 1 Selected 78 Sysmiss 5 Advisory services (e.g., capacity building and training, policy advice, technical assistance) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 133 1 Selected 113 Sysmiss 5 Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending, grants, trust funds) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 62 1 Selected 184 Sysmiss 5 Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 168 1 Selected 78 Sysmiss 5 Other Which WBG instruments do you value the most in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 2) 248 5 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 239 1 Selected 7 Sysmiss 5 The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of the Palestinian territories To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the WBG’s financial support to the Palestinian territories? 159 94 -99 11 -99 2 1 Strongly disagree 1 2 2 3 3 4 10 5 12 6 21 7 22 8 28 9 13 10 Strongly agree 17 11 Don't know 28 Sysmiss 94 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 Palestinian territories? 159 94 -99 11 -99 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 2 3 5 4 6 5 16 6 13 7 27 8 22 9 9 10 Strongly agree 10 11 Don't know 46 Sysmiss 94 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 Palestinian territories? 159 94 -99 11 -99 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 6 4 7 5 14 6 8 7 32 8 29 9 17 10 Strongly agree 5 11 Don't know 35 Sysmiss 94 Data resources In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 243 10 0 1 0 Not selected 152 1 Selected 91 Sysmiss 10 Research and analytical reports In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 243 10 0 1 0 Not selected 118 1 Selected 125 Sysmiss 10 Policy notes In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 243 10 0 1 0 Not selected 198 1 Selected 45 Sysmiss 10 Advisory services In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 243 10 0 1 0 Not selected 165 1 Selected 78 Sysmiss 10 Online collaboration platforms In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 243 10 0 1 0 Not selected 219 1 Selected 24 Sysmiss 10 Workshops or training courses (in-person or online) In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 243 10 0 1 0 Not selected 151 1 Selected 92 Sysmiss 10 Other In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 243 10 0 1 0 Not selected 237 1 Selected 6 Sysmiss 10 I have not used WBG knowledge work In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 243 10 0 1 0 Not selected 195 1 Selected 48 Sysmiss 10 To what extent do you believe the WBG meets the needs of the Palestinian territories for knowledge services, particularly is analytical work (e.g. Palestinian Economic Updates, Gaza & West Bank Interim Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment)? To what extent do you believe the WBG meets the needs of the Palestinian territories for knowledge services, particularly is analytical work (e.g. Palestinian Economic Updates, Gaza & West Bank Interim Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment)? 194 59 -99 11 -99 2 1 To no degree at all 2 2 4 3 8 4 6 5 11 6 29 7 32 8 42 9 32 10 To a very significant degree 12 11 Don't know 14 Sysmiss 59 How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in the Palestinian territories? How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in the Palestinian territories? 194 59 -99 11 -99 3 1 Very low quality 1 2 1 3 3 4 5 5 11 6 18 7 41 8 54 9 34 10 Very high quality 16 11 Don't know 7 Sysmiss 59 In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in the Palestinian territories? In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in the Palestinian territories? 194 59 -99 2 -99 1 1 Yes 145 2 No 48 Sysmiss 59 In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in the Palestinian territories? In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in the Palestinian territories? 194 59 -99 2 -99 7 1 Yes 119 2 No 68 Sysmiss 59 To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in the Palestinian territories? To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in the Palestinian territories? 145 108 -99 11 -99 1 1 Not influential at all 1 2 0 3 3 4 7 5 11 6 20 7 29 8 34 9 11 10 Very influential 5 11 Don't know 23 Sysmiss 108 Economic shocks mitigation Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 184 1 Selected 52 Sysmiss 16 Gender equity Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 228 1 Selected 8 Sysmiss 16 Water / sanitation Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 154 1 Selected 82 Sysmiss 16 Health Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 113 1 Selected 123 Sysmiss 16 Transport infrastructure Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 183 1 Selected 53 Sysmiss 16 Energy Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 156 1 Selected 80 Sysmiss 16 Public sector governance Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 186 1 Selected 50 Sysmiss 16 Agriculture / food security Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 137 1 Selected 99 Sysmiss 16 Limited financial resources Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 213 1 Selected 23 Sysmiss 16 Education Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 107 1 Selected 129 Sysmiss 16 Climate change Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 224 1 Selected 12 Sysmiss 16 Poverty reduction Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 162 1 Selected 74 Sysmiss 16 Digital infrastructure development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 174 1 Selected 62 Sysmiss 16 Private sector development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 168 1 Selected 68 Sysmiss 16 Environment / natural resource management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 205 1 Selected 31 Sysmiss 16 Social protection / inclusion Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 209 1 Selected 27 Sysmiss 16 Jobs Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 162 1 Selected 74 Sysmiss 16 Debt management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 211 1 Selected 25 Sysmiss 16 Other Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 5) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 226 1 Selected 10 Sysmiss 16 237 16 -99 2 237 16 -99 1 237 16 -99 1 237 16 -99 1 237 16 -99 1 237 16 -99 1 237 16 -99 1 237 16 -99 1 WBG e-Newsletters How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 167 1 Selected 69 Sysmiss 16 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) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 131 1 Selected 105 Sysmiss 16 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) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 168 1 Selected 68 Sysmiss 16 WBG direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 153 1 Selected 83 Sysmiss 16 WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 106 1 Selected 130 Sysmiss 16 WBG websites (including blogs) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 140 1 Selected 96 Sysmiss 16 WBG podcasts How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 216 1 Selected 20 Sysmiss 16 WBG publications How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 188 1 Selected 48 Sysmiss 16 Other How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 237 16 -99 1 -99 1 0 Not selected 234 1 Selected 2 Sysmiss 16 Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? 237 16 1 2 1 Yes 141 2 No 96 Sysmiss 16 Media (television, radio, newspapers) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 109 1 Selected 32 Sysmiss 112 Event / conference / workshop (in person or online) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 89 1 Selected 52 Sysmiss 112 WBG websites (including blogs) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 85 1 Selected 56 Sysmiss 112 Social media Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 94 1 Selected 47 Sysmiss 112 Direct contact with WBG staff Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 79 1 Selected 62 Sysmiss 112 Podcast Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 0 0 Not selected 141 1 Selected 0 Sysmiss 112 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 124 1 Selected 17 Sysmiss 112 e-Newsletter Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 109 1 Selected 32 Sysmiss 112 WBG publications Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 102 1 Selected 39 Sysmiss 112 Other Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 135 1 Selected 6 Sysmiss 112 WBG economic forecasts What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 76 1 Selected 65 Sysmiss 112 WBG reforms to become a better Bank What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 134 1 Selected 7 Sysmiss 112 WBG mission to end poverty on a livable planet What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 118 1 Selected 23 Sysmiss 112 Climate / environment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 109 1 Selected 32 Sysmiss 112 Job creation / employment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 89 1 Selected 52 Sysmiss 112 Education / skills development What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 102 1 Selected 39 Sysmiss 112 Agribusiness and food security What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 115 1 Selected 26 Sysmiss 112 Women empowerment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 110 1 Selected 31 Sysmiss 112 Health What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 111 1 Selected 30 Sysmiss 112 Energy What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 100 1 Selected 41 Sysmiss 112 Digital transformation What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 96 1 Selected 45 Sysmiss 112 Other What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 141 112 0 1 0 Not selected 133 1 Selected 8 Sysmiss 112 Outcomes / results of WBG-supported projects or initiatives What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 236 17 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 131 1 Selected 102 Sysmiss 17 Impact assessments and evaluations of WBG-supported projects What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 236 17 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 136 1 Selected 97 Sysmiss 17 WBG sector-specific strategies What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 236 17 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 157 1 Selected 76 Sysmiss 17 Overview of WBG financial products and services What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 236 17 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 141 1 Selected 92 Sysmiss 17 Information on how to work / partner with WBG What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 236 17 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 142 1 Selected 91 Sysmiss 17 Regular updates on WBG activities What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 236 17 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 146 1 Selected 87 Sysmiss 17 WBG research and knowledge What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 236 17 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 165 1 Selected 68 Sysmiss 17 Other What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 236 17 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 228 1 Selected 5 Sysmiss 17 Inadequate government accountability When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 162 1 Selected 70 Sysmiss 18 Inadequate donor coordination When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 160 1 Selected 72 Sysmiss 18 Inadequate capacity in the government When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 150 1 Selected 82 Sysmiss 18 Political pressures and obstacles When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 93 1 Selected 139 Sysmiss 18 Corruption When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 158 1 Selected 74 Sysmiss 18 Inadequate private sector participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 191 1 Selected 41 Sysmiss 18 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 161 1 Selected 71 Sysmiss 18 Inadequate citizen/civil society participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 171 1 Selected 61 Sysmiss 18 Pressure from outside interest groups (e.g., private sector, unions) When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 203 1 Selected 29 Sysmiss 18 Other When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in the Palestinian territories, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 3 0 Not selected 223 1 Selected 9 Sysmiss 18 Access to finance What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 113 1 Selected 120 Sysmiss 18 Regulatory environment What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 176 1 Selected 57 Sysmiss 18 Infrastructure gaps (e.g., energy, transport) What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 146 1 Selected 87 Sysmiss 18 Availability of skilled workforce What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 214 1 Selected 19 Sysmiss 18 Political instability What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 26 1 Selected 207 Sysmiss 18 Corruption What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 157 1 Selected 76 Sysmiss 18 Market size / demand What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 170 1 Selected 63 Sysmiss 18 Other What are the biggest challenges facing private sector development in the Palestinian territories? (Select up to 3) 235 18 -99 1 -99 2 0 Not selected 224 1 Selected 9 Sysmiss 18 What is your gender? What is your gender? 235 18 1 4 1 Female 54 2 Male 179 3 Other 0 4 Prefer not to specify 2 Sysmiss 18 What is your age? What is your age? 235 18 -99 6 -99 1 1 25 or younger 0 2 26-35 17 3 36-45 55 4 46-55 94 5 56 and above 66 6 Prefer not to specify 2 Sysmiss 18 Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… 235 18 1 5 1 Junior level 1 2 Mid-level staff 22 3 Mid-level decision-maker / manager 77 4 Senior level 114 5 Prefer not to specify 21 Sysmiss 18 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 235 18 -99 2 -99 4 1 West Bank 187 2 Gaza Strip 44 Sysmiss 18