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World Bank Group Country Survey 2014

Russian Federation, 2014
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Data file: russia_cs_fy14_datafile_with_dk_

Data collected using the Russia Country Opinion Survey FY 2014.

Cases: 139
Variables: 448

Variables

c2_9
Communicable/non-communicable diseases
c2_10
Poverty reduction and boosting shared prosperity
c2_11
Gender equity
c2_12
Private sector development
c2_13
Foreign direct investment
c2_14
Water and sanitation
c2_15
Trade and exports
c2_16
Economic growth
c2_17
Energy
c2_18
Disaster management
c2_19
Public sector governance/reform
c2_20
Job creation/employment
c2_21
Access to finance, financial market development
c2_22
Equality of opportunity
c2_23
Health
c2_24
Rural development
c2_25
Global/regional integration
c2_26
Food security
c2_27
Education
c2_28
Social protection
c2_29
Climate change
c2_30
Agricultural development
c2_31
Natural resource management
c2_32
Innovation, science, research & development
c2_33
Development of Russian regions
c3
Where are the World Bank Group's decisions made primarily that support the program in Russia?
c4
To what extent does the World Bank Group's work help to achieve development results in Russia?
c5
The World Bank's (IBRD) financial instruments meet the needs of Russia
c6
The IFC's financial instruments meet the needs of Russia
c7
The World Bank Group meets Russia's needs for knowledge services
c8
To what extent do you believe that Russia received value for money from the World Bank Group's reimbursable advisory services?
c9
To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group's internal evaluation mechanisms hold the institution accountable for achieving results in Russia?
d1
How frequently do you consult World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities in the work you do?
d2
Are timely
d3
Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation
d4
Are relevant to Russia's development priorities
d5
Lead to practical solutions
d6
Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)
d7
Are source of relevant information on global good practices
d8
Enhance your knowledge and/or skills
d9
Are adequately disseminated
d10
Are translated enough into Russian
d11
Are adaptable to Russia's specific development challenges and country circumstances
d12
Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country?
d13
Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities?
e1
Conceptualization
e2
Design
e3
Implementation
e4
Evaluation
e5
The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly
e6
The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports
e7
The World Bank Group's approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion
e8
The World Bank Group's "Safeguard Policy" requirements are reasonable
e9
The World Bank's (IBRD) conditions on its lending are reasonable
e10
The IFC’s conditions on its investments are reasonable
e11
The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Russia
e12
Working with the World Bank Group increases Russia's institutional capacity
e13
The World Bank Group ensures consistency and continuity through staff changes
e14
Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them
e15
The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support
e16
Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in Russia?
f1_1
Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Russia's economy
f1_2
Collaborate more effectively with Government clients
f1_3
Offer more innovative financial products
f1_4
Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets
f1_5
Focus more on development of Russian regions
f1_6
Reach out more to groups outside of Government
f1_7
Improve the quality of its experts as related to Russia's specific challenges
f1_8
Offer more innovative knowledge services
f1_9
Expand country-based staff presence
f1_10
Ensure greater selectivity in its work
f1_11
Increase the level of capacity development in the country
f1_12
Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing
f1_13
Increase availability of reimbursable advisory services
f1_14
Provide more services in Russian language
f1_15
Provide more investment and support to the private sector
f1_16
Work faster
f1_17
Increase availability of investment guarantees
f1_18
Other
f2
When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Russia, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more of in Russia?
g1
In general, do you approve of Russia providing assistance to developing/poor countries?
g2
In your opinion, which of the following is the most effective way for Russia to provide aid to developing/poor countries?
g3_1
To reduce extreme poverty
g3_2
To lay the foundations for long-term sustainable development of developing/poor countries
g3_3
To extend the circle of countries friendly to Russia
g3_4
To increase influence within Russia
g3_5
To increase Russia's influence and prestige in the world
g3_6
To create favorable conditions for promoting Russian goods and Russian businesses in these countries
g3_7
To reduce threats of terrorism and drug trafficking between Russia and neighboring countries
g3_8
Other
g3_9
Don't know
g4
Active involvement in providing aid to developing/poor countries is an important characteristic of a modern developed country
g5
By helping to improve living conditions in neighboring developing/poor countries, Russia can reduce the flows of migrants to its territory
g6
Russian aid should go to its neighboring countries because we have common values and traditions in contrast to countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America
g7
While helping developing/poor countries, Russia should collaborate with other developed countries and international organizations because it is more effective in terms of achieving results
g8
While making decisions about whether to provide aid to developing/poor countries, Russia should be guided primarily by its own interests
g9
Russia should help primarily its neighboring poor countries, such as Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, because instability in these countries poses a threat to Russia
g10
Russia should help developing/poor countries because it would promote Russian businesses in these countries and expand markets for Russian goods
g11
Russia should help developing/poor countries regardless of their geographical location
h1_1
Local newspapers
h1_2
International newspapers
h1_3
Local radio
h1_4
International radio
h1_5
Local television
h1_6
International television
h1_7
Periodicals
h1_8
Internet
h1_9
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr)
h1_10
Blogs
h1_11
Mobile phones
h1_12
Instant messaging
h1_13
Other
h2_1
Blogs
h2_2
Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions)
h2_3
e-Newsletters
h2_4
Instant messaging
h2_5
World Bank Group's seminars/workshops/conferences
h2_6
World Bank Group's publications and other written materials
h2_7
Mobile phones
h2_8
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr)
h2_9
World Bank Group's website
h2_10
Other
h3
Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions?
h4
Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year?
h5
Were you able to obtain this information?
h6
Do you have access to the Internet?
h7
Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website?
h8
Which do you primarily use?
h9
Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website?
h10
I use/consult World Bank Group's data more often than I did a few years ago
h11
I find the World Bank Group's websites easy to navigate
h12
I find the information on the World Bank Group's websites useful
h13
The World Bank Group's social media channels are valuable sources of information about the institution
h14
When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it
h15
The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries
i1
Which of the following best describes your current position?
i2
Please identify the primary specialization of your work.
i3
Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group in your country?
i4_1
The World Bank (IBRD)
i4_2
The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
i4_3
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
i4_4
None
i5_1
Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.)
i5_2
Use World Bank Group reports/data
i5_3
Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities
i5_4
Collaborate as part of my professional duties
i5_5
Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc.
i6
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 448
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