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World Bank Group Country Survey 2018

Namibia, 2017
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- Section A: General Issues Facing Namibia;
- Section B: Overall attitudes toward the World Bank Group;
- Section C: World Bank Group's effectiveness and results;
- Section D: The World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities (i.e., Analysis, studies, research, data, reports, conferences);
- Section E: Working with the World Bank Group;
- Section F: The future role of the World Bank Group in Namibia;
- Section G: Communication and information sharing; and
- Section H: Background information.

Cases: 125
Variables: 294

Variables

id
id
a1
In general would you say that Namibia is headed in?
a2_1
Economic growth
a2_2
Disaster risk management
a2_3
Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion)
a2_4
Disease (i.e., HIV/AIDS, TB)
a2_5
Information and communications technology
a2_6
Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance)
a2_7
Agriculture and rural development
a2_8
Trade and exports
a2_9
Crime and violence
a2_10
Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation)
a2_11
Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation)
a2_12
Energy
a2_13
Anti-corruption
a2_14
Judiciary reform
a2_15
Water and sanitation
a2_16
Pollution
a2_17
Job creation/employment
a2_18
Health
a2_19
Financial markets
a2_20
Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform)
a2_21
Gender equity
a2_22
Private sector development
a2_23
Education
a2_24
Global/regional integration
a2_25
Poverty reduction
a2_26
Urban development
a2_27
Natural resource management (renewable and non-renewable)
a3_1
Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance)
a3_2
Gender equity
a3_3
Private sector development
a3_4
Education
a3_5
Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform)
a3_6
Global/regional integration
a3_7
Urban development
a3_8
Energy
a3_9
Water and sanitation
a3_10
Pollution
a3_11
Job creation/employment
a3_12
Health
a3_13
Financial markets
a3_14
Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation)
a3_15
Agriculture and rural development
a3_16
Trade and exports
a3_17
Crime and violence
a3_18
Natural resource management (renewable and non-renewable)
a3_19
Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation)
a3_20
Anti-corruption
a3_21
Judiciary reform
a3_22
Economic growth
a3_23
Disaster risk management
a3_24
Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion)
a3_25
Disease (i.e., HIV/AIDS, TB)
a3_26
Information and communications technology
a4_1
Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens
a4_2
Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized businesses)
a4_3
A growing middle class
a4_4
Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas
a4_5
Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas
a4_6
Consistent economic growth
a4_7
More reliable social safety net
a4_8
Greater access to micro-finance for the poor
a4_9
Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability
a4_10
Education and training that better ensure job opportunity
a4_11
Better quality public services
a4_12
Better employment opportunities for young people
a4_13
Better employment opportunities for women
a4_14
Other
a5
Do you think the gap between the rich and the poor is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem or not a problem at all in Namibia?
a6
In your view, is climate change a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem in your country?
a7
In your view, is early childhood development (i.e. nutrition, growth, care, and education) a very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not an important development priority in Namibia?
b1
How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Namibia?
b2
Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group's effectiveness in Namibia.
b3
To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group's staff is well prepared to help Namibia solve its most complicated development challenges?
b4_1
Disease (i.e., HIV/AIDS, TB)
b4_2
Information and communications technology
b4_3
Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation)
b4_4
Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation)
b4_5
Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance)
b4_6
Agriculture and rural development
b4_7
Trade and exports
b4_8
Economic growth
b4_9
Disaster risk management
b4_10
Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion)
b4_11
Crime and violence
b4_12
Energy
b4_13
Anti-corruption
b4_14
Judiciary reform
b4_15
Health
b4_16
Financial markets
b4_17
Global/regional integration
b4_18
Poverty reduction
b4_19
Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform)
b4_20
Gender equity
b4_21
Private sector development
b4_22
Water and sanitation
b4_23
Pollution
b4_24
Job creation/employment
b4_25
Education
b4_26
Urban development
b4_27
Natural resource management (renewable and non-renewable)
b5a_1
Bringing together different groups of stakeholders
b5a_2
Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects
b5a_3
Technical assistance
b5a_4
Policy advice, studies, analyses
b5a_5
Financial resources
b5a_6
Data and statistics
b5a_7
Promoting knowledge sharing
b5a_8
Implementation support
b5a_9
Mobilizing third party financial resources
b5a_10
Donor coordination
b5a_11
Other
b5b_1
Bringing together different groups of stakeholders
b5b_2
Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects
b5b_3
Technical assistance
b5b_4
Policy advice, studies, analyses
b5b_5
Financial resources
b5b_6
Data and statistics
b5b_7
Promoting knowledge sharing
b5b_8
Implementation support
b5b_9
Mobilizing third party financial resources
b5b_10
Donor coordination
b5b_11
Other
b6_1
Not aligned with other donors' work
b6_2
Not aligned with country priorities
b6_3
Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Namibia
b6_4
Too influenced by developed countries
b6_5
Not exploring alternative policy options
b6_6
Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the Government
b6_7
World Bank Group's processes too complex
b6_8
Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country
b6_9
Staff too inaccessible
b6_10
World Bank Group's processes too slow (e.g., too bureaucratic in its operational policies and procedures)
b6_11
Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving
b6_12
Not enough public disclosure of its work
b6_13
Arrogant in its approach
b6_14
Not client-focused
b6_15
The credibility of its knowledge/data
b6_16
Other
b6_17
Don't know
b7
To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work and support help the poorest in Namibia?
b8_1
Trust funds and grants
b8_2
Guarantees
b8_3
IFC Advisory Services
b9_1
Beneficiaries
b9_2
Youth/University Groups
b9_3
Private Sector
b9_4
Local Government
b9_5
Donor Community
b9_6
NGOs/Community-Based Organizations
b9_7
Academia/Think Tanks/Research Institutes
b9_8
Parliament
b9_9
Foundations
b9_10
Media
b9_11
Other
b9_12
Don't know
b10
Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Namibia
b11
The World Bank Group's work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Namibia
b12
Responsiveness to needs
b13
Flexibility (in terms of the institution's products and services)
b14
Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)
b15
Being inclusive
b16
Openness (sharing data and other information)
b17
Collaboration with the Government
b18
The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground
b19
Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects
b20
Collaboration with civil society
b21
Staff accessibility
b22
Collaboration with other donors and development partners
b23
Collaboration with the private sector
b24
Straightforwardness and honesty
b25
Treating clients and stakeholders in Namibia with respect
b26
Being a long-term partner
c1_1
Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance)
c1_2
Gender equity
c1_3
Private sector development
c1_4
Education
c1_5
Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform)
c1_6
Global/regional integration
c1_7
Urban development
c1_8
Energy
c1_9
Water and sanitation
c1_10
Pollution
c1_11
Job creation/employment
c1_12
Health
c1_13
Financial markets
c1_14
Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation)
c1_15
Agriculture and rural development
c1_16
Trade and exports
c1_17
Crime and violence
c1_18
Natural resource management (renewable and non-renewable)
c1_19
Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation)
c1_20
Poverty reduction
c1_21
Anti-corruption
c1_22
Judiciary reform
c1_23
Economic growth
c1_24
Disaster risk management
c1_25
Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion)
c1_26
Disease (i.e., HIV/AIDS, TB)
c1_27
Information and communications technology
c2_1
Poverty reduction
c2_2
Economic growth
c2_3
Natural resource management (renewable and non-renewable)
c3
To what extent does the World Bank Group's work help to achieve development results in Namibia?
c4
The World Bank Group's financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loan, Trust Funds, Program-for-Results, etc.) meet the needs of Namibia
c5
The World Bank Group meets Namibia'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
Are timely
d3
Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation
d4
Lead to practical solutions
d5
Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)
d6
Are source of relevant information on global good practices
d7
Are relevant to country challenges
d8
Are adequately disseminated
d9
Are translated enough into local language
d10
Are adaptable to Namibia's specific development challenges and country circumstances
d11
Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country?
d12
Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities?
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's "Safeguard Policy" requirements are reasonable
e5
The World Bank Group's conditions on its lending are reasonable
e6
The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Namibia
e7
Working with the World Bank Group increases Namibia's institutional capacity
e8
Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them
e9
The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support (i.e., supervision of projects)
e10
To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in Namibia?
e11
To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its work in real time in Namibia?
f1_1
Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects
f1_2
Offer more innovative financial products
f1_3
Ensure greater selectivity in its work
f1_4
Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Namibia's economy
f1_5
Offer more innovative knowledge services
f1_6
Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local)
f1_7
Work faster
f1_8
Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing
f1_9
Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets (e.g., cost, timeliness, other terms)
f1_10
Reach out more to groups outside of Government
f1_11
Increase the level of capacity development in the country
f1_12
Improve the quality of its experts as related to Namibia's specific challenges
f1_13
Other
f2
When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Namibia, 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 Namibia?
g1_1
Local radio
g1_2
International radio
g1_3
Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)
g1_4
International newspapers
g1_5
Local television
g1_6
Internet
g1_7
Periodicals
g1_8
International television
g1_9
Local newspapers
g1_10
Other
g2_1
World Bank Group's publications and other written materials
g2_2
e-Newsletters
g2_3
World Bank Group's seminars/workshops/conferences
g2_4
Mobile phones
g2_5
Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions)
g2_6
World Bank Group's website
g2_7
Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)
g2_8
Other
g3
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?
g4
Do you have reliable access to the Internet?
g5
Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website?
g6
Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr)?
g7
Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website?
g8
How frequently do you consult the World Bank Group's website and/or social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) for information/knowledge that you can use in your work?
g9
I find the World Bank Group's websites easy to navigate.
g10
I find the information on the World Bank Group's websites useful.
g11
The World Bank Group's social media channels are valuable sources of information about the institution
g12
When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it
g13
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 (IBRD, IFC, or MIGA) in your country?
h4
Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Namibia?
h5
Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC?
h6
If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Namibia?
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
What's your gender?
h9
Which best represents your geographic location?
stakeholders
Which of the following best describes your current position?
location
Which best represents your geographic location?
IND_Q
d1_1
d1_2
d1_3
d1_4
d1_5
Total: 294
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