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World Bank Group Country Survey 2025

Ethiopia, 2024
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Jan 05, 2026
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Jan 05, 2026

Data file: ethiopia_cos_fy25_data_final_

Data collected using the 2025 Ethiopia World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY25). Dataset covers the following themes:
• Overall Context
• Overall Attitudes Toward the World Bank Group
• World Bank Group’s Support for Development Areas
• World Bank Group’s Engagement on the Ground in Ethiopia
• World Bank Group’s Financial Instruments and Knowledge Work
• The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Ethiopia
• Communication and Outreach

Cases: 220
Variables: 199

Variables

id
Method
Method
Q1
What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response)
Q2_1
World Bank Group
Q2_2
International Monetary Fund
Q2_3
United Nations
Q2_4
European Union
Q2_5
African Union
Q2_6
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Q3
Do you collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Ethiopia?
Q4_1
World Bank (IDA)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Q4_4
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
A1_1
National government
A1_2
Local government
A1_3
Parliament / legislative branch
A1_4
Ethiopia’s Central Bank (National Bank of Ethiopia)
A1_5
World Bank Group
A1_6
International Monetary Fund
A1_7
United Nations
A1_8
Bilateral organizations
A1_9
Regional development banks
A1_10
Regional organizations
A1_11
Private sector
A1_12
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
A1_13
Academia / research centers
A1_14
Media
A1_15
Faith-based institutions
A2
How effective is the World Bank Group (WBG) in helping Ethiopia achieve development results?
A3
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Ethiopia?
A4
The WBG currently plays a relevant role in development in Ethiopia
A5
The WBG’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Ethiopia
A6
The WBG has a positive influence on shaping development policy in Ethiopia
A7
The WBG’s work helps end poverty in Ethiopia
A8_1
None. I do not consider Ethiopia a fragile state.
A8_2
Policy inconsistency
A8_3
Weak social cohesion
A8_4
Weak institutional capacity
A8_5
Food insecurity
A8_6
High levels of corruption
A8_7
Weak accountability
A8_8
Lack of security (i.e., conflict and violence)
A8_9
Political uncertainty
A8_10
Low levels of political and economic inclusion
A8_11
Crime and violence
A8_12
High influx of refugees/migrants
A8_13
Lack of access to development finance
A8_14
Other
B1_1
Convening / bringing together different groups of stakeholders
B1_2
Capacity development and training
B1_3
Technical assistance and implementation support (incl. project design and implementation)
B1_4
Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending, grants, trust funds)
B1_5
Mobilizing third party financial resources (incl. both public and private)
B1_6
Donor coordination
B1_7
Knowledge and analytical products (e.g., data, reports, policy notes)
B1_8
Other
B2_1
Environment / natural resource management
B2_2
Water / sanitation
B2_3
Health / pandemic preparedness
B2_4
Youth skills
B2_5
Digital infrastructure development
B2_6
Energy
B2_7
Disaster risk management
B2_8
Post-conflict recovery
B2_9
Social cohesion
B2_10
Agriculture / food security
B2_11
Debt management
B2_12
Urban development
B2_13
Social inclusion
B2_14
Private sector development
B2_15
Education
B2_16
Gender equity
B2_17
Public sector governance
B2_18
Social protection
B2_19
Macroeconomic stability
B2_20
Jobs
B2_21
Climate change
B2_22
Transport infrastructure
B2_23
Other
B3_1
Education: more resilient and equitable education systems
B3_2
Health: universal health coverage, primary health systems, pandemic preparedness, eradicating infectious diseases
B3_3
Social protection: pensions, social assistance, social safety nets
B3_4
Social inclusion: increasing opportunities for marginalized people to participate fully in markets, services, technologies, and society
B3_5
Gender equity: close gender gaps in health, education, social protection, economic opportunities, and voice and agency
B4_1
Transport: roads, bridges, sustainable transportation
B4_2
Water supply and sanitation infrastructure
B4_3
Digital development: digital infrastructure, digital services, digital skills development, digital ID
B4_4
Urban development: urban planning, services, and institutions
B4_5
Energy: access to energy, enhancing utilities
B5_1
Public sector governance: efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of the government institutions
B5_2
Debt sustainability: management, relief, financing, and transparency
B5_3
Trade: access to markets, logistics, customs
B5_4
Private sector development: business regulation, access to finance, improved competitiveness
B5_5
Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills development
B5_6
Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, effective tax administration, monetary policy
B5_7
Regional integration: promote common physical and institutional infrastructure
B5_8
Crime and violence: violence prevention and psychological support; gender-based violence
B6_1
Environment / natural resource management: air/water quality and sustainable land resource management, biodiversity
B6_2
Climate change: transition to a low-carbon economy
B6_3
Agriculture and food security: sustainable agriculture, inclusive and efficient food systems
C1_1
Responsiveness to needs in Ethiopia
C1_2
Access to WBG staff and experts
C1_3
Flexibility when circumstances change in Ethiopia
C1_4
Openness (sharing data and other information)
C1_5
Being a long-term partner to Ethiopia
C2_1
National government
C2_2
Local government
C2_3
Parliament / legislative branch
C2_4
Private sector
C2_5
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C2_6
Other donors and development partners
C2_7
Academia / research centers
C3_1
Local government
C3_2
Parliament / legislative branch
C3_3
Private sector
C3_4
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C3_5
Other donors and development partners
C3_6
Academia / research centers
C3_7
Other
C4_1
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., loans, grants, and trust funds) meet the needs of Ethiopia
C4_2
The conditions of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to markets
C4_3
The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner
C4_4
The WBG insists on accountability through its lending (e.g., performance-based financing, resources tied to results)
C4_5
The WBG’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements are reasonable
C4_6
The WBG effectively monitors and evaluates the projects it supports in Ethiopia
C5
Have you ever used the WBG’s knowledge work, including participating in workshops or training programs?
C6_1
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work in Ethiopia
C6_2
Working with the WBG increases Ethiopia’s institutional capacity
C6_3
The WBG brings global expertise to Ethiopia as part of its knowledge work
C6_4
The WBG’s knowledge work is tailored to Ethiopia’s context
C6_5
The WBG’s publications are adequately disseminated
C6_6
When I need to consult the WBG’s knowledge work, I know how to find it
C6_7
I anticipate using the WBG’s knowledge work in the future
D1_1
Social cohesion
D1_2
Public financial management
D1_3
Reducing gender-based violence
D1_4
Human capital (education, health, social protection)
D1_5
Social safety nets
D1_6
Crisis preparedness
D1_7
Crisis response
D1_8
Improving livelihoods
D1_9
Security mechanisms
D1_10
Conflict resolution mechanisms
D1_11
Support domestic resource mobilization
D1_12
Access to basic services
D1_13
Capacity of state institutions
D1_14
Jobs
D1_15
Food security
D1_16
Access to justice systems
D1_17
Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability
E1_1
WBG Website
E1_2
Direct contact with staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email)
E1_3
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
E1_4
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)
E1_5
Event / conference / seminar / workshop (in person or online)
E1_6
Other
E2
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently?
E3_1
Television (TV)
E3_2
Radio
E3_3
Newspapers (print or online)
E3_4
Event / conference / seminar (in person or online)
E3_5
WBG websites
E3_6
Social media
E3_7
Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, by phone, email)
E3_8
Blogs
E3_9
Podcasts
E3_10
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)
E3_11
Other
E4_1
Women empowerment
E4_2
Ending poverty in developing countries
E4_3
Pandemic preparedness
E4_4
Job creation / employment
E4_5
Human capital (education, health)
E4_6
Food security
E4_7
Digital economy
E4_8
Changes to the WBG financial and operational model
E4_9
Youth development
E4_10
Debt relief for developing countries
E4_11
Climate change
E4_12
WBG economic forecasts
E4_13
Other
E5_1
More frequent and intense wildfires
E5_2
Decreased crop yields / increased food insecurity
E5_3
Climate-driven migration
E5_4
More frequent and severe floods
E5_5
More frequent and severe droughts
E5_6
More frequent and severe heatwaves
E5_7
Air pollution
E5_8
Extinction of plant / animal species
E5_9
Land and forest degradation
E5_10
Loss of jobs
E5_11
Increased erosion of shoreline
E5_12
Coastal flooding due to sea level rise
E5_13
Decreased water availability / quality
F1
What is the primary specialization of your work? (Select only 1 response)
F2
What is your gender?
F3
What is your age?
F4
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 199
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