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World Bank Group Country Survey 2025

Malawi, 2025
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Jan 05, 2026
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Jan 05, 2026

Data file: malawi_cos_fy25_data

Data collected using the 2025 Malawi World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY25). 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

Cases: 307
Variables: 151

Variables

id
mode
Q1
What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response)
Q2
How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Malawi?
Q3
In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Malawi?
Q4_1
World Bank (IDA)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A1_1
Government of Malawi
A1_2
World Bank Group
A1_3
International Monetary Fund
A1_4
United Nations agencies
A1_5
Regional development banks (African Development Band, Afrexim Bank)
A1_6
Private sector
A1_7
Civil society
A1_8
Academia / research centers
A2_1
World Bank Group
A2_2
International Monetary Fund
A2_3
Regional development banks (African Development Band, Afrexim Bank)
A2_4
United Nations agencies
A3_1
World Bank Group
A3_2
International Monetary Fund
A3_3
Regional development banks (African Development Band, Afrexim Bank)
A3_4
United Nations agencies
A4_1
Its work to improve people’s lives in Malawi
A4_2
Its work to improve the overall business environment in Malawi
A4_3
Being easy to work with
A4_4
The speed of WBG project approval
A4_5
Partnering with others to increase development finance
A4_6
Creating new investment opportunities in Malawi
A4_7
Improving the technical quality of WBG-supported projects in Malawi
A4_8
Working across its institutions as one World Bank Group
B1_1
Agriculture / food security
B1_2
Climate change / environmental sustainability
B1_3
Digital infrastructure and services
B1_4
Education
B1_5
Energy / electricity
B1_6
Financial / micro-economic management
B1_7
Health
B1_8
Private sector development
B1_9
Social protection
B1_10
Transport
B1_11
Water / sanitation
B1_12
Other
B3
How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this project or initiative?
C1_1
Responsiveness to needs in Malawi
C1_2
Access to WBG staff and experts
C1_3
Being a long-term partner to Malawi
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 (United Nations, USAID, FCDO, EU, GiZ, Kuwait Fund)
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
How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in Malawi?
D1_1
Convening power (e.g., bringing together different stakeholder groups, donor / development partner coordination, mobilizing 3rd party financial resources)
D1_2
Advisory services (e.g., capacity building and training, policy advice, technical assistance)
D1_3
Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending, grants, trust funds)
D1_4
Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues)
D1_5
Other
D2_1
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of Malawi
D2_2
The conditions of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to markets (private sector or other development banks)
D2_3
The standards and requirements for the WBG’s financing are reasonable
D2_4
The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner
D3
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Malawi?
D4_1
Data resources
D4_2
Research and analytical reports
D4_3
Policy notes
D4_4
Advisory services
D4_5
Online collaboration platforms
D4_6
Workshops or training courses (in-person or online)
D4_7
Other
D4_8
I have not used WBG knowledge work
D7
In your opinion, has the WBG’s policy advice influenced a new or existing government policy in Malawi?
D9_1
Working with the WBG increases Malawi’s institutional capacity
D9_2
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work in Malawi
E1_1
Agriculture / food security
E1_2
Urban development
E1_3
Water / sanitation
E1_4
Transport infrastructure
E1_5
Energy
E1_6
Public sector governance
E1_7
Health
E1_8
Disaster risk management
E1_9
Economic management
E1_10
Macroeconomic stability
E1_11
Digital infrastructure development
E1_12
Education
E1_13
Gender equity
E1_14
Climate change
E1_15
Private sector development
E1_16
Environment / natural resource management
E1_17
Social protection
E1_18
Jobs
E1_19
Financial markets development
E1_20
Public finance management
E1_21
Debt management
E1_22
Other
E3_1
Political instability
E3_2
Market size / demand
E3_3
Regulatory environment
E3_4
Corruption
E3_5
Skilled workforce availability
E3_6
Infrastructure gaps
E3_7
Access to finance
E3_8
Other
F1_1
Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email)
F1_2
WBG podcasts
F1_3
WBG website (including blogs)
F1_4
WBG e-Newsletters
F1_5
WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
F1_6
WBG social media channels (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X)
F1_7
WBG direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp)
F1_8
WBG publications
F1_9
Other
F2
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently?
F3_1
Media (television, radio, newspapers)
F3_2
Event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
F3_3
WBG website (including blogs)
F3_4
Social media
F3_5
Direct contact with WBG staff
F3_6
Podcast
F3_7
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp)
F3_8
e-Newsletter
F3_9
WBG publications
F3_10
Other
F4_1
WBG economic forecasts
F4_2
WBG reforms to become a better bank
F4_3
WBG mission to end poverty on a livable planet
F4_4
WBG’s work on disaster risk management & resilience
F4_5
Other
F5_1
Overview of WBG financial products and services
F5_2
Impact assessments and evaluations
F5_3
Regular updates on WBG activities
F5_4
Case studies of WBG projects
F5_5
Information on how to work / partner with WBG
F5_6
Sector-specific strategies
F5_7
WBG research and knowledge
F5_8
Other
G1
What is your gender?
G2
What is your age?
G3
Within your organization, would you describe yourself as…
G4
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 151
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