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World Bank Group Country Survey 2014

Uruguay, 2014
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Data file: uruguay_cs_fy14_datafile_final_

Data collected using Uruguay Country Opinion Survey FY 2014.

Cases: 156
Variables: 274

Variables

Id
id
a1
In general would you say that Uruguay is headed in ... ?
a2_1
Social protection
a2_2
Infrastructure development
a2_3
Global/regional integration
a2_4
Environmental sustainability
a2_5
Private sector development
a2_6
Water and sanitation
a2_7
Job creation/employment
a2_8
Health
a2_9
Poverty reduction
a2_10
Climate change
a2_11
Education
a2_12
Foreign direct investment
a2_13
Economic growth
a2_14
Public sector governance/reform
a2_15
Energy
a2_16
Equality of opportunity
a2_17
Agricultural development
a2_18
Urban development
a2_19
Crime and violence
a2_20
Regulatory framework
a2_21
Natural resource management
a2_22
Solid waste management
a2_23
Gender equity
a2_24
Transport
a2_25
Disaster management
a2_26
Trade and exports
a3_1
Water and sanitation
a3_2
Equality of opportunity
a3_3
Economic growth
a3_4
Climate change
a3_5
Global/regional integration
a3_6
Gender equity
a3_7
Agricultural development
a3_8
Social protection
a3_9
Crime and violence
a3_10
Infrastructure development
a3_11
Transport
a3_12
Solid waste management
a3_13
Regulatory framework
a3_14
Health
a3_15
Private sector development
a3_16
Foreign direct investment
a3_17
Education
a3_18
Energy
a3_19
Public sector governance/reform
a3_20
Natural resource management
a3_21
Environmental sustainability
a3_22
Job creation/employment
a3_23
Trade and exports
a3_24
Disaster management
a3_25
Urban development
a4_1
Better employment opportunities for young people
a4_2
Better employment opportunities for women
a4_3
Greater access to micro-finance for the poor
a4_4
Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability
a4_5
Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized businesses)
a4_6
Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas
a4_7
Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas
a4_8
Consistent economic growth
a4_9
More reliable social safety net
a4_10
Better quality public services
a4_11
Other
b1
World Bank (WB/BM)
b2
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID)
b3
Latin American Development Bank (CAF)
b4
World Bank (WB/BM)
b5
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID)
b6
Latin American Development Bank (CAF)
b7
To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group's staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Uruguay solve its most complicated development challenges?
b8_1
Education
b8_2
Health
b8_3
Infrastructure development
b8_4
Poverty reduction
b8_5
Global/regional integration
b8_6
Gender equity
b8_7
Crime and violence
b8_8
Private sector development
b8_9
Agricultural development
b8_10
Social protection
b8_11
Water and sanitation
b8_12
Disaster management
b8_13
Urban development
b8_14
Equality of opportunity
b8_15
Public sector governance/reform
b8_16
Natural resource management
b8_17
Energy
b8_18
Job creation/employment
b8_19
Transport
b8_20
Trade and exports
b8_21
Economic growth
b8_22
Regulatory framework
b8_23
Environmental sustainability
b8_24
Solid waste management
b8_25
Foreign direct investment
b8_26
Climate change
b9a_1
Convening/facilitating
b9a_2
Data
b9a_3
Policy advice, studies, analyses
b9a_4
Financial resources
b9a_5
Technical assistance
b9a_6
Linkage to non-Bank expertise
b9a_7
Other
b9b_1
Convening/facilitating
b9b_2
Data
b9b_3
Policy advice, studies, analyses
b9b_4
Financial resources
b9b_5
Technical assistance
b9b_6
Linkage to non-Bank expertise
b9b_7
Other
b10_1
Staff too inaccessible
b10_2
Not exploring alternative policy options
b10_3
Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Uruguay
b10_4
Not enough public disclosure of its work
b10_5
Arrogant in its approach
b10_6
Not aligned with country priorities
b10_7
The credibility of its knowledge/data
b10_8
World Bank Group's processes too complex
b10_9
Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country
b10_10
Too influenced by developed countries
b10_11
Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political realities
b10_12
World Bank Group's processes too slow
b10_13
Too bureaucratic in its operational policies and procedures
b10_14
Not collaborating enough with non-state actors
b10_15
Don't know
b10_16
Other
b11
Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Uruguay
b12
The World Bank Group's work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Uruguay
b13
The World Bank Group supports Uruguay's efforts to reduce social exclusion
b14
The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in Uruguay with respect
b15
The World Bank Group is an organization that does not represent a particular ideological perspective in Uruguay
b16
The World Bank Group is an organization that is not overly influenced by any particular country
b17
The World Bank Group respects the positions, views and demands of the government of Uruguay
b18
The World Bank Group listens and takes into account your views
b19
When considering the national development needs in Uruguay, to what extent does the combination of financial, knowledge and convening services that the World Bank Group currently provides in Uruguay meet the national development needs of Uruguay?
b20
Responsiveness
b21
Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)
b22
Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)
b23
Being inclusive
b24
Openness (sharing data and other information)
b25
Staff accessibility
b26
Straightforwardness and honesty
b27
Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making decisions important to my work
b28
Collaboration with civil society
b29
Collaboration with the Government
b30
Collaboration with other development partners
b31
Collaboration with the private sector
b32
The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground
b33
Being a long-term partner
b34
To be a more effective development partner in Uruguay, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have… ?
c1_1
Infrastructure development
c1_2
Health
c1_3
Education (incl. early childhood education)
c1_4
Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity)
c1_5
Environmental sustainability
c1_6
Economic growth
c1_7
Crime and violence (i.e., citizen security)
c1_8
Regulatory framework
c1_9
Poverty reduction
c1_10
Gender equity
c1_11
Private sector development (e.g., competitiveness, innovation)
c1_12
Water and sanitation
c1_13
Trade and exports
c1_14
Energy
c1_15
Disaster management
c1_16
Public sector governance/reform
c1_17
Job creation/employment
c1_18
Social protection
c1_19
Climate change
c1_20
Agricultural development
c1_21
Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining)
c1_22
Transport (incl. road safety)
c1_23
Global/regional integration
c1_24
Foreign direct investment
c1_25
Solid waste management
c1_26
Urban development
c2_1
Infrastructure development
c2_2
Health
c2_3
Education (incl. early childhood education)
c2_4
Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity)
c2_5
Environmental sustainability
c2_6
Economic growth
c2_7
Crime and violence (i.e., citizen security)
c2_8
Regulatory framework
c2_9
Poverty reduction
c2_10
Gender equity
c2_11
Private sector development
c2_12
Water and sanitation
c2_13
Trade and exports
c2_14
Energy
c2_15
Disaster management
c2_16
Public sector governance/reform
c2_17
Job creation/employment
c2_18
Social protection
c2_19
Climate change
c2_20
Agricultural development
c2_21
Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining)
c2_22
Transport (incl. road safety)
c2_23
Global/regional integration
c2_24
Foreign direct investment
c2_25
Solid waste management
c2_26
Urban development
c3
To what extent does the World Bank Group's work help to achieve development results in Uruguay?
c4
The World Bank Group's financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loan, Trust Funds, Program 4 Result, etc.) meet the needs of Uruguay
c5
The World Bank Group meets Uruguay's needs for knowledge services (e.g., research, analysis, data, technical assistance)
d1
How frequently do you consult World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities in the work you do?
d2
To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities are adaptable to Uruguay's specific development challenges and country circumstances?
d3
Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country?
d4
Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities?
d5
Have you read/consulted the most recent LAC Flagship Report "Economic Mobility and the Rise of the Latin American Middle Class"?
d6
To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report raised substantive new information and insight that you were not aware of prior to reading?
d7
To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report provided you with useful information in terms of the work you do?
e1
The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly
e2
The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports
e3
The World Bank Group's approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion
e4
The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Uruguay
e5
Working with the World Bank Group increases Uruguay's institutional capacity
e6
The World Bank Group ensures consistency and continuity through staff changes
e7
Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them
e8
The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support (i.e., supervision of projects)
f1
In the last three years, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group has moved in the right direction in terms of the focus of its work in Uruguay?
f2
How significant a role do you believe that international development cooperation (e.g., range of donors and partners) SHOULD play in Uruguay’s development in the near future?
f3_1
Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local)
f3_2
Offer more innovative financial products
f3_3
Reach out more to groups outside of Government
f3_4
Offer more innovative knowledge services
f3_5
Ensure greater selectivity in its work
f3_6
Increase the level of capacity development in the country
f3_7
Work faster
f3_8
Other
f4
When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay?
g1_1
Local newspapers
g1_2
International newspapers
g1_3
Local radio
g1_4
International radio
g1_5
Local television
g1_6
International television
g1_7
Periodicals
g1_8
Internet
g1_9
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr)
g1_10
Blogs
g1_11
Mobile phones
g1_12
Instant messaging
g1_13
Other
g2_1
Blogs
g2_2
Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions)
g2_3
e-Newsletters
g2_4
Instant messaging
g2_5
World Bank Group's seminars/workshops/conferences
g2_6
World Bank Group's publications and other written materials
g2_7
Mobile phones
g2_8
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr)
g2_9
World Bank Group's website
g2_10
Other
g3
Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group's website?
g4
When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it (e.g., whom to call, where to reach them, etc.)
g5
The World Bank Group's social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr) are valuable sources of information about the institution
g6
The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries
h1
Which of the following best describes your current position?
h2
Please identify the primary specialization of your work
h3
Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group in your country?
h4
Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Uruguay?
h5
Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC?
h6
If yes, what was your view on the two institutions working together in Uruguay?
h7_1
Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.)
h7_2
Use World Bank Group reports/data
h7_3
Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities
h7_4
Collaborate as part of my professional duties
h7_5
Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc.
h8
Which best represents your geographic location?
h1r
Which of the following best describes your current position?
h2r
Please identify the primary specialization of your work
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Mean of Indicator Questions
Total: 274
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