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World Bank Country Survey 2012

South Africa, 2012
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Data file: South Africa FY12 FINAL datafile

Data collected from the South Africa World Bank Opinion Survey FY 2012.

Cases: 54
Variables: 364

Variables

id
a1a_1
Agriculture and rural development
a1a_2
Basic education
a1a_3
Social protection
a1a_4
Transport
a1a_5
Poverty reduction
a1a_6
Townships/informal settlements
a1a_7
Regional integration
a1a_8
Gender
a1a_9
Domestic private sector development
a1a_10
Foreign direct investment
a1a_11
Water and sanitation
a1a_12
Anti-corruption
a1a_13
Monitoring and evaluation
a1a_14
Public financial management
a1a_15
Job creation/employment/labor markets
a1a_16
Governance
a1a_17
Financial markets
a1a_18
Urban development
a1a_19
Environmental sustainability
a1a_20
Equality of opportunity
a1a_21
Health
a1a_22
Energy
a1a_23
Access to micro finance
a1a_24
Climate change
a1a_25
Higher education
a1a_26
Trade and exports
a1a_27
Crime and violence
a1a_28
Economic growth
a1a_29
Law and justice
a1a_30
Regulatory framework
a1a_31
HIV/AIDS, TB, other communicable diseases
a1a_32
Mining
a1a_33
Disaster management
a1a_34
Telecommunications
a1b_1
Agriculture and rural development
a1b_2
Basic education
a1b_3
Social protection
a1b_4
Transport
a1b_5
Poverty reduction
a1b_6
Townships/informal settlements
a1b_7
Regional integration
a1b_8
Gender
a1b_9
Domestic private sector development
a1b_10
Foreign direct investment
a1b_11
Water and sanitation
a1b_12
Anti-corruption
a1b_13
Monitoring and evaluation
a1b_14
Public financial management
a1b_15
Job creation/employment/labor markets
a1b_16
Governance
a1b_17
Financial markets
a1b_18
Urban development
a1b_19
Environmental sustainability
a1b_20
Equality of opportunity
a1b_21
Health
a1b_22
Energy
a1b_23
Access to micro finance
a1b_24
Climate change
a1b_25
Higher education
a1b_26
Trade and exports
a1b_27
Crime and violence
a1b_28
Economic growth
a1b_29
Law and justice
a1b_30
Regulatory framework
a1b_31
HIV/AIDS, TB, other communicable diseases
a1b_32
Mining
a1b_33
Disaster management
a1b_34
Telecommunications
a1c_1
Agriculture and rural development
a1c_2
Basic education
a1c_3
Social protection
a1c_4
Transport
a1c_5
Poverty reduction
a1c_6
Townships/informal settlements
a1c_7
Regional integration
a1c_8
Gender
a1c_9
Domestic private sector development
a1c_10
Foreign direct investment
a1c_11
Water and sanitation
a1c_12
Anti-corruption
a1c_13
Monitoring and evaluation
a1c_14
Public financial management
a1c_15
Job creation/employment/labor markets
a1c_16
Governance
a1c_17
Financial markets
a1c_18
Urban development
a1c_19
Environmental sustainability
a1c_20
Equality of opportunity
a1c_21
Health
a1c_22
Energy
a1c_23
Access to micro finance
a1c_24
Climate change
a1c_25
Higher education
a1c_26
Trade and exports
a1c_27
Crime and violence
a1c_28
Economic growth
a1c_29
Law and justice
a1c_30
Regulatory framework
a1c_31
HIV/AIDS, TB, other communicable diseases
a1c_32
Mining
a1c_33
Disaster management
a1c_34
Telecommunications
b1
How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank in South Africa?
b2
Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank’s effectiveness in South Africa.
b3
To what extent do you believe the World Bank’s staff is well prepared to help South Africa solve its most complicated development challenges?
b4_1
Higher education
b4_2
Social protection
b4_3
Governance
b4_4
Transport
b4_5
Poverty reduction
b4_6
Access to micro finance
b4_7
Regional integration
b4_8
Gender
b4_9
Crime and violence
b4_10
Domestic private sector development
b4_11
Foreign direct investment
b4_12
Water and sanitation
b4_13
Energy
b4_14
Monitoring and evaluation
b4_15
Public financial management
b4_16
Job creation/employment/labor markets
b4_17
Financial markets
b4_18
Urban development
b4_19
Environmental sustainability
b4_20
Equality of opportunity
b4_21
Health
b4_22
Townships/informal settlements
b4_23
Basic education
b4_24
Climate change
b4_25
Agriculture and rural development
b4_26
Trade and exports
b4_27
Economic growth
b4_28
Law and justice
b4_29
Regulatory framework
b4_30
HIV/AIDS, TB, other communicable diseases
b4_31
Mining
b4_32
Anti corruption
b4_33
Telecommunications
b4_34
Disaster management
b5a_1
Financial resources
b5a_2
Technical assistance
b5a_3
Data
b5a_4
Training/capacity building
b5a_5
Studies/analyses/research
b5a_6
Convening/facilitating
b5a_7
Linkage to other expertise (i.e., South-South knowledge sharing)
b5a_8
Other
b5b_1
Financial resources
b5b_2
Technical assistance
b5b_3
Data
b5b_4
Training/capacity building
b5b_5
Studies/analyses/research
b5b_6
Convening/facilitating
b5b_7
Linkage to other expertise (i.e., South-South knowledge sharing)
b5b_8
Other
b6_1
Not exploring alternative policy options
b6_2
Staff too inaccessible
b6_3
Arrogant in its approach
b6_4
Not client focused
b6_5
The credibility of its knowledge/data
b6_6
Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country
b6_7
Too influenced by industrialized countries
b6_8
Not enough public disclosure of its work
b6_9
World Bank processes too slow and complex
b6_10
Not aligned with country priorities
b6_11
Not aligned with other partners’ work
b6_12
Not collaborating enough with non-state actors
b6_13
Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in South Africa
b6_14
Other
b7
To what extent do you believe the World Bank SHOULD seek to influence the global development agenda as related to "global public goods"?
b8_1
NGOs
b8_2
Local Government
b8_3
Beneficiaries
b8_4
Private sector
b8_5
Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
b8_6
Development partner community
b8_7
Foundations (e.g., Open Society, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
b8_8
Academia/think tanks/research institutes
b8_9
Parliament
b8_10
Media
b8_11
Faith based organizations
b8_12
Other
b9
Overall the World Bank currently plays a relevant role in development in South Africa
b10
The World Bank’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for South Africa
b11
The World Bank supports programs and strategies that are realistic for South Africa
b12
The World Bank treats clients and stakeholders in South Africa with respect
b13
Responsiveness
b14
Flexibility (in terms of the World Bank's products and services)
b15
Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)
b16
Being inclusive
b17
Openness (sharing data and other information)
b18
Staff accessibility
b19
Straightforwardness and honesty
b20
Collaboration with groups outside of the Government
b21
Collaboration with the Government
b22
Collaboration with other donors
b23
Follow through over time
b24_1
The World Bank works too slowly
b24_2
The Government works inefficiently
b24_3
There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation
b24_4
Poor coordination with development partners
b24_5
The World Bank does not do adequate follow through/follow-up
b24_6
Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government
b24_7
Political pressures and obstacles
b24_8
Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges
b24_9
The World Bank is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the ground
b24_10
Other
c1
To what extent does the World Bank’s work help to achieve development results in South Africa?
c2
Anti corruption
c3
Telecommunications
c4
Transport
c5
Crime and violence
c6
Law and justice
c7
Urban development
c8
Environmental sustainability
c9
Regulatory framework
c10
Basic education
c11
HIV/AIDS, TB, other communicable diseases
c12
Poverty reduction
c13
Gender
c14
Domestic private sector development
c15
Foreign direct investment
c16
Water and sanitation
c17
Trade and exports
c18
Economic growth
c19
Energy
c20
Disaster management
c21
Monitoring and evaluation
c22
Public financial management
c23
Job creation/employment/labor markets
c24
Financial markets
c25
Equality of opportunity
c26
Health
c27
Agriculture and rural development
c28
Governance
c29
Access to micro finance
c30
Higher education
c31
Social protection
c32
Climate change
c33
Regional integration
c34
Townships/informal settlements
c35
Mining
c36
The World Bank’s financial instruments meet the needs of South Africa
c37
The World Bank meets South Africa’s needs for knowledge services
c38
The World Bank disburses funds promptly
c39
The World Bank effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports
c40
The World Bank’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion
c41
The World Bank’s "Safeguard Policy" requirements are reasonable
c42
The World Bank imposes reasonable conditions on its lending
c43
Working with the World Bank increases South Africa's institutional capacity
c44
The World Bank ensures consistency and continuity through staff changes
c45
The World Bank’s teams and visits are well coordinated
c46
Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank makes appropriate use of them
d1
How frequently do you consult World Bank knowledge and research in the work you do?
d2
Raising your awareness of the particular topic
d3
Stimulating public debate/dialogue
d4
Enhancing your knowledge and/or skills
d5
Contributing to good policy making
d6
Providing support for program implementation
d7
Are timely
d8
Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation
d9
Are relevant to South Africa's development priorities
d10
Provide feasible recommendations
d11
Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)
d12
A source of relevant information on global good practices
d13
Are adequately disseminated
d14
Are adaptable to South Africa's specific development challenges and country circumstances
d15
Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank's knowledge products and research make to development results in your country?
d16
Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank's knowledge products and research?
d17
Overall, how effective is the World Bank at providing linkage to other expertise (i.e., South-South knowledge sharing, etc.)?
e1
How significant a role do you believe the World Bank SHOULD play in South Africa’s development in the near future?
e2_1
Improve the quality of its experts as related to South Africa's specific challenges
e2_2
Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank financing
e2_3
Focus primarily on advocacy issues
e2_4
Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets
e2_5
Ensure greater selectivity in its work
e2_6
Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on South Africa's economy
e2_7
Offer more innovative financial products
e2_8
Offer more innovative knowledge services
e2_9
Increase availability of Fee-Based services
e2_10
Work faster
e2_11
Other
e3
Eskom will have a positive impact on sustainable economic development in South Africa.
e4
The kind of support that the World Bank is providing to the Eskom project would be very beneficial to future large infrastructure projects in South Africa.
e5
In the future, the World Bank should be involved in infrastructure projects such as Eskom, because its involvement helps to ensure that appropriate environmental and social mitigation measures are in place.
e6
There is no value added in South Africa, from World Bank involvement in large infrastructure projects such as Eskom.
e7_1
Gender
e7_2
Higher education
e7_3
Domestic private sector development
e7_4
Foreign direct investment
e7_5
Water and sanitation
e7_6
Trade and exports
e7_7
Economic growth
e7_8
Energy
e7_9
Disaster management
e7_10
Monitoring and evaluation
e7_11
Governance
e7_12
Social protection
e7_13
Climate change
Total: 364
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