ZWE_2026_WBCS_v01_M DDI_ZWE_2026_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2026-10-01 Python 3 World Bank Country Survey 2026 WBCS 2026 ZWE_2026_WBCS_v01_M Country Opinion Survey Program World Bank Group World Bank Group The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS) is an ongoing effort to systematically gauge and track the perceptions and views of the World Bank Group's clients and partners 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 2025-June 2026). Edited, anonymized dataset for public distribution. Zimbabwe National coverage, including Harare and locations outside Harare. Sample survey data [ssd] Mass Public Opinion Institute 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. zimbabwe_cos_fy26_data Data collected using the 2026 Zimbabwe 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 215 145 World Bank 215 0 101 315 What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) 215 0 1 10 How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Zimbabwe? How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Zimbabwe? 215 0 1 10 In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Zimbabwe? In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Zimbabwe? 215 0 1 2 World Bank (IBRD/IDA) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 91 124 0 1 International Finance Corporation (IFC) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 91 124 0 1 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Which of the following WBG agencies have you worked or collaborated with in Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 91 124 0 1 How relevant is the WBG’s work to Zimbabwe’s development? How relevant is the WBG’s work to Zimbabwe’s development? 215 0 1 11 How effective is the WBG in helping Zimbabwe achieve development results? How effective is the WBG in helping Zimbabwe achieve development results? 215 0 1 11 Being a long-term partner to Zimbabwe How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 215 0 1 11 Being easy to work with (i.e., simple WBG processes) How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 215 0 1 11 Increasing institutional capacity in Zimbabwe How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 215 0 1 11 Responsiveness to needs in Zimbabwe How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 215 0 1 11 Access to WBG staff and experts How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 215 0 1 11 The WBG’s expertise being tailored to Zimbabwe’s context How effective is the WBG in terms of the following? 215 0 1 11 215 0 1 11 Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in Zimbabwe Creating more and better jobs in client countries is a top priority for the WBG. How effective is the WBG at… 215 0 1 11 Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in Zimbabwe Creating more and better jobs in client countries is a top priority for the WBG. How effective is the WBG at… 215 0 1 11 Strengthening macroeconomic stability and promoting good governance The WBG (including the IFC) has emphasized two focus areas in its current strategy (Country Engagement Note for the Period FY25-FY26) with the Government of Zimbabwe. How would you rate the EFFECTIVENESS of the WBG’s support in the following aspects of these focus areas? If you are not familiar with any of these areas of the WBG’s work, please select “Don’t know”. 152 63 -99 11 Strengthening the enabling environment for an inclusive and resilient private sector (investment climate) The WBG (including the IFC) has emphasized two focus areas in its current strategy (Country Engagement Note for the Period FY25-FY26) with the Government of Zimbabwe. How would you rate the EFFECTIVENESS of the WBG’s support in the following aspects of these focus areas? If you are not familiar with any of these areas of the WBG’s work, please select “Don’t know”. 152 63 -99 11 Strengthening pro-poor social services and women’s empowerment The WBG (including the IFC) has emphasized two focus areas in its current strategy (Country Engagement Note for the Period FY25-FY26) with the Government of Zimbabwe. How would you rate the EFFECTIVENESS of the WBG’s support in the following aspects of these focus areas? If you are not familiar with any of these areas of the WBG’s work, please select “Don’t know”. 152 63 -99 11 Promote energy transition and resilience to climate change and disasters The WBG (including the IFC) has emphasized two focus areas in its current strategy (Country Engagement Note for the Period FY25-FY26) with the Government of Zimbabwe. How would you rate the EFFECTIVENESS of the WBG’s support in the following aspects of these focus areas? If you are not familiar with any of these areas of the WBG’s work, please select “Don’t know”. 152 63 -99 11 Please select the development area that was the primary focus of this WBG-supported initiative. (Select ONE only) Please select the development area that was the primary focus of this WBG-supported initiative. (Select ONE only) 89 126 -99 12 How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this initiative? How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this initiative? 89 126 4 11 How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in Zimbabwe? How effective has this WBG-supported project or initiative been at creating sustainable, long-term jobs in Zimbabwe? 88 127 1 11 National government How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Zimbabwe? 212 3 1 11 Local government How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Zimbabwe? 212 3 -99 11 Parliament / legislative branch How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Zimbabwe? 212 3 -99 11 Private sector How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Zimbabwe? 212 3 -99 11 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs, youth groups, and women’s groups) How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Zimbabwe? 212 3 -99 11 Other donors and development partners (other UN agencies) How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Zimbabwe? 212 3 -99 11 Academia / research centers How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Zimbabwe? 212 3 -99 11 Media How effective is the WBG at collaborating with the following groups in Zimbabwe? 212 3 -99 11 Partnering with the government to improve the business environment in Zimbabwe How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 209 6 1 11 Partnering with the private sector in Zimbabwe to support business development and investment How effective is the WBG at partnering in terms of the following… 209 6 -99 11 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 Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 208 7 0 1 Parliament / legislative branch In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 208 7 0 1 Private sector In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 208 7 0 1 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 208 7 0 1 Other donors and development partners In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 208 7 0 1 Academia / research centers In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 208 7 0 1 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 Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 208 7 0 1 Other In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 208 7 0 1 How familiar are you with the SDP for arrears clearance and debt resolution in Zimbabwe? How familiar are you with the SDP for arrears clearance and debt resolution in Zimbabwe? 207 8 -99 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 Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 207 8 -99 1 Advisory services (e.g., capacity building and training, policy advice, technical assistance) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 207 8 -99 1 Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending, grants, trust funds) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 207 8 -99 1 Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues) Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 207 8 -99 1 Other Which WBG instruments do you value the most in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 2) 207 8 -99 1 How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Zimbabwe? How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Zimbabwe? 206 9 -99 11 Data resources In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 206 9 0 1 Research and analytical reports In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 206 9 0 1 Policy notes In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 206 9 0 1 Advisory services In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 206 9 0 1 Online collaboration platforms In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 206 9 0 1 Workshops or training courses (in-person or online) In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 206 9 0 1 Other In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 206 9 0 1 I have not used WBG knowledge work In the past 3 years, what WBG knowledge work have you used? (Select all that apply) 206 9 0 1 How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in Zimbabwe? How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in Zimbabwe? 159 56 3 11 In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in Zimbabwe? In your opinion, has the WBG influenced a new or existing government policy/action in Zimbabwe? 159 56 -99 2 In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in Zimbabwe? In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in Zimbabwe? 159 56 -99 2 To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in Zimbabwe? To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in Zimbabwe? 121 94 -99 11 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 0 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 205 10 -99 1 Are you aware that the WBG’s Zimbabwe office now has unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA? Are you aware that the WBG’s Zimbabwe office now has unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA? 205 10 1 2 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 Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 204 11 0 1 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 Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 204 11 0 1 Integrated public and private sector solutions to better meet Zimbabwe’s unique needs What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 204 11 0 1 Improved speed and efficiency of WBG operations while maintaining necessary safeguards in Zimbabwe What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 204 11 0 1 I do not understand what a unified WBG country representation is about [EXCLUSIVE] What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 204 11 0 1 I do not expect any changes [EXCLUSIVE] What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 204 11 0 1 I expect other outcomes What outcomes do you expect from unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA in Zimbabwe? (Select all that apply) 204 11 0 1 WBG e-Newsletters How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 WBG social media channels (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 WBG direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 WBG websites (including blogs) How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 WBG podcasts How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 WBG publications How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 Other How would you prefer to obtain information from the WBG? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? 204 11 -99 2 Media (television, radio, newspapers) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 Event / conference / workshop (in person or online) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 WBG websites (including blogs) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 Social media Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 Direct contact with WBG staff Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 Podcast Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 e-Newsletter Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 WBG publications Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 Other Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select all that apply) 114 101 0 1 WBG economic forecasts What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 WBG reforms to become a better Bank What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 WBG mission to end poverty on a livable planet What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Climate / environment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Job creation / employment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Education / skills development What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Agribusiness and food security What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Women empowerment What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Health What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Energy What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Debt clearance What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 WBG’s reengagement in Zimbabwe What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Other What do you recall seeing or hearing about the WBG? (Select all that apply) 114 101 -99 1 Outcomes / results of WBG-supported projects or initiatives What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 Impact assessments and evaluations of WBG-supported projects What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 WBG sector-specific strategies What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 Overview of WBG financial products and services What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 Information on how to work / partner with WBG What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 Regular updates on WBG activities What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 WBG research and knowledge What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 1 Other What information would be most helpful to you in understanding the WBG's role in Zimbabwe? (Select up to 3) 204 11 -99 0 What is your gender? What is your gender? 204 11 1 4 What is your age? What is your age? 204 11 1 6 Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… Within your organization, would you describe yourself as… 204 11 1 5 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 204 11 -99 2