BGR_2022_WBCS_v01_M DDI_BGR_2022_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2023-01-31 Python 3 World Bank Group Country Survey 2022 WBCS 2022 BGR_2022_WBCS_v01_M Public Opinion Research Group World Bank Group Public Opinion Research Group Public Opinion Research Group The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program systematically measures and tracks the perceptions of the World Bank Group’s clients, partners, and other stakeholders across the globe in client countries. The Strategic Insights Group surveyed 29 countries in FY2012 (July 2011-June 2012), 41 countries in FY2013 (July 2012-June 2013), 42 countries in FY2014 (July 2013-June 2014), 35 countries in FY2015 (July 2014-June 2015), 45 countries in FY2016 (July 2015-June 2016), 35 countries in FY2017 (July 2016-June 2017), 39 countries in FY2018 (July 2017-June 2018), 42 countries in FY2019 (July 2018-June 2019), 21 countries in FY2020 (July 2019-June 2020), 36 countries In FY2021 (July 2020-June 2021). In FY22, surveys were conducted in 25 countries. Nearly all of the World Bank Group’s client countries are surveyed in every three year cycle. - Edited, anonymous dataset for public distribution. Bulgaria - Capital - Big city, regional center - Smaller town Public Opinion Research Group The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses. bulgaria_cos_fy22_data Data collected using the 2022 Bulgaria World Bank Group Country Survey Questionnaire. The scope of the study includes: - Objectives - Demographics of the Sample - Overall Context - Overall Attitudes Toward the World Bank Group - World Bank Group’s Support in Development Areas - World Bank Group’s Work and Engagement on the Ground - World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments - The Future Role of the WBG in Bulgaria - Communication and Outreach 210 214 World Bank 210 0 101 310 210 0 2 2 Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? 210 0 1 21 1 Office of the President 3 2 Office of Minister 16 3 Office of a member of Parliament/Legislative body 5 4 Employee of Ministry 44 5 Project Management Unit (PMU) overseeing implementation of WBG project/Consultant/Contractor working on WBG supported project/program 2 6 Local Government Office or Staff 12 7 Independent Government Institution (i.e. 7 9 State-Owned Enterprise 5 11 Multilateral Agency (UN 5 12 Private Sector Organization 11 13 Financial Sector/Private Bank 8 14 Private Foundation (e.g. 3 15 NGO/Community Based Organization 45 16 Professional/Trade association 3 19 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 30 20 Media (press 10 21 Other 1 Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country? Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country? 210 0 1 2 1 Yes 92 2 No 118 If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Bulgaria? If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work with in Bulgaria? 92 118 1 2 1 The World Bank (IBRD) 89 2 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) 3 Sysmiss 118 In general, would you say that Bulgaria is headed in ... ? In general, would you say that Bulgaria is headed in ... ? 209 1 1 3 1 The right direction 146 2 The wrong direction 15 3 Not sure 48 Sysmiss 1 Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Bulgaria is … ? Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Bulgaria is … ? 209 1 1 3 1 Increasing 102 2 Decreasing 63 3 Staying about the same 44 Sysmiss 1 Trade and exports Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Education and Innovations Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Equality of opportunity and gender (i.e., equity) Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Economic growth Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) and green deal Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Governance (i.e., government effectiveness) Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Convergence of living standards with EU Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Energy and energy efficiency Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Public financial management (e.g., public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Basic infrastructure and transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Global pandemics (e.g., COVID-19) Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Financial Sector Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Rural development Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Healthcare Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Water and sanitation Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Agriculture Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Disaster Management Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Job creation/employment Please identify which of the following development priorities you consider the most important in Bulgaria. 208 2 0 1 Political pressures and obstacles When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Bulgaria, which of the following would you attribute this to? 205 5 0 1 Inadequate external partners/EU support When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Bulgaria, which of the following would you attribute this to? 205 5 0 1 Pressure from outside interest groups (e.g., private sector, unions) When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Bulgaria, which of the following would you attribute this to? 205 5 0 1 Corruption When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Bulgaria, which of the following would you attribute this to? 205 5 0 1 Inadequate capacity in the government When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Bulgaria, which of the following would you attribute this to? 205 5 0 1 Inadequate citizen/civil society participation When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Bulgaria, which of the following would you attribute this to? 205 5 0 1 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Bulgaria, which of the following would you attribute this to? 205 5 0 1 Other When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Bulgaria, which of the following would you attribute this to? 205 5 0 1 The national government To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 201 9 1 11 Parliament To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 203 7 1 11 EU institutions (incl. EC and EU Parliament) To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 199 11 1 11 The World Bank Group To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 195 15 1 11 The International Monetary Fund To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 194 16 1 11 The United Nations (UN) To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 191 19 1 11 The World Health Organization (WHO) To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 191 19 1 11 Bulgaria’s Central Bank To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 198 12 1 11 Private Sector To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 192 18 1 11 Civil Society To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 193 17 1 11 Media To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 193 17 1 11 Academia To what extent, do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? 194 16 1 11 The World Bank (IBRD) How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Bulgaria? 205 5 1 10 The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Bulgaria? 197 13 1 10 Overall, the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Bulgaria To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Bulgaria? 205 5 1 11 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Bulgaria To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Bulgaria? 199 11 1 11 The World Bank (IBRD) Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Bulgaria. 201 9 2 11 The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Bulgaria. 188 22 2 11 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Bulgaria? To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Bulgaria? 199 11 1 11 To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Bulgaria? To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Bulgaria? 195 15 1 11 To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Bulgaria? To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Bulgaria? 200 10 1 5 1 To a fully sufficient degree 4 2 To a somewhat sufficient degree 55 3 To a somewhat insufficient degree 42 4 To a very insufficient degree 31 5 Don’t know 68 Sysmiss 10 External partners/EU coordination When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Formal policy advice, studies, analyses When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Data and statistics When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Bringing in the best of global knowledge in policymaking When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Technical assistance When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Bringing together different groups of stakeholders When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Implementation support When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Financial resources When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Other When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role in Bulgaria, which activity do you VALUE the most? 195 15 0 1 Global pandemics (e.g., COVID-19) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Trade and exports When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Public financial management (e.g., public expenditure, fiscal system reform) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Agriculture When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Convergence of living standards with EU When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) and green deal When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Basic infrastructure and transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Education and Innovations When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Healthcare When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Energy and energy efficiency When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Disaster Management When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Financial Sector When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Water and sanitation When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Rural development When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Economic growth When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Equality of opportunity and gender (i.e., equity) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Job creation/employment When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Governance (i.e., government effectiveness) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Bulgaria, which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should prioritize with its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Bulgaria? 192 18 0 1 Thought leader What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Venture capital What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Asset manager What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Public-private partnerships What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Innovation and entrepreneurship What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Development institution What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Multi-lateral financial institution What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Impact investor What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Investment bank What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Private sector solutions What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Financial advisory solutions What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 World Bank What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 None of the above What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Don’t know What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 Other What do you immediately think of when you hear about the IFC? 195 15 0 1 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills mix and knowledge) to help Bulgaria solve its most complicated development challenges? To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills mix and knowledge) to help Bulgaria solve its most complicated development challenges? 182 28 2 11 Collaboration with the private sector To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 169 41 1 11 Being inclusive To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 170 40 3 11 Straightforwardness and honesty To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 169 41 1 11 Access to WBG staff and experts To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 170 40 2 11 Being a long-term partner To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 174 36 3 11 Responsiveness to needs To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 169 41 1 11 Collaboration with the Government To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 171 39 3 11 Flexibility when circumstances change To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 169 41 2 11 Collaboration with civil society To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 169 41 1 11 Treating clients and stakeholders in Bulgaria with respect To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 169 41 2 11 Openness (sharing data and other information) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 170 40 2 11 Collaboration with other external partners and EU To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Bulgaria, in terms of each of the following? 169 41 3 11 The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Bulgaria To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 168 42 1 11 The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 167 43 1 11 The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are reasonable To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 170 40 1 11 The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 166 44 1 11 The World Bank Group’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements are reasonable To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 166 44 3 11 The World Bank Group insists on accountability through its lending (e.g., performance-based financing/resources tied to results) To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 168 42 4 11 The World Bank Group measures results effectively To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 168 42 1 11 Working with the World Bank Group increases Bulgaria’s institutional capacity To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? 169 41 1 11 Investment Project Financing (IPF) How familiar are you with the following financial products of World Bank Group? 187 23 1 10 Program-for-Results (PFR) How familiar are you with the following financial products of World Bank Group? 187 23 1 10 Development Policy Financing (DPF) How familiar are you with the following financial products of World Bank Group? 183 27 1 10 DPF with CAT-DDO - Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option How familiar are you with the following financial products of World Bank Group? 181 29 1 10 The World Bank Group meets Bulgaria’ needs for knowledge services (e.g., Reimbursable Advisory Services, research, analysis, data, technical assistance) To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Bulgaria? 177 33 1 11 To what extent do you believe that Bulgaria received value for money from the World Bank Group’s Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS)? To what extent do you believe that Bulgaria received value for money from the World Bank Group’s Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS)? 174 36 1 11 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 166 44 1 11 Poverty reduction How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 165 45 1 11 Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 165 45 1 11 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 164 46 1 11 Education How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 164 46 1 11 Science, Technology and Innovation How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 164 46 1 11 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 164 46 1 11 Energy and decarbonization How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 164 46 1 11 E-government How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 162 48 1 11 Disaster risk management How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 164 46 1 11 Water and sanitation How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 165 45 1 11 Economic growth How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 165 45 1 11 Urban development How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 164 46 1 11 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Bulgaria? 165 45 1 11 How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? 186 24 1 5 1 Weekly 8 2 Monthly 21 3 A few times a year 69 4 Rarely 57 5 Never 31 Sysmiss 24 Are timely In Bulgaria, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 144 66 1 11 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation In Bulgaria, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 144 66 1 11 Are source of relevant information on global good practices In Bulgaria, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 145 65 1 11 Are adequately disseminated In Bulgaria, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 142 68 1 11 Are translated enough into local language In Bulgaria, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 145 65 1 11 Are adaptable to Bulgaria’s specific development challenges and country circumstances In Bulgaria, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: 143 67 1 11 Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? 149 61 1 11 Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? 146 64 1 11 Increase the level of country specific expertise Which of the following SHOULD the WBG do to improve its advice and guidance in Bulgaria? 179 31 0 1 Be less influenced by external partners Which of the following SHOULD the WBG do to improve its advice and guidance in Bulgaria? 179 31 0 1 Be more willing to criticize government policies and reform efforts Which of the following SHOULD the WBG do to improve its advice and guidance in Bulgaria? 179 31 0 1 Increase emphasis on capacity development Which of the following SHOULD the WBG do to improve its advice and guidance in Bulgaria? 179 31 0 1 Be more sensitive toward political and social realities Which of the following SHOULD the WBG do to improve its advice and guidance in Bulgaria? 179 31 0 1 Provide financial support to investment projects using WBG procurement Which of the following SHOULD the WBG do to improve its advice and guidance in Bulgaria? 179 31 0 1 Other Which of the following SHOULD the WBG do to improve its advice and guidance in Bulgaria? 179 31 0 1 Private sector In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 External partners/EU community In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 Civil Society In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 Local government In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 Parliament In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 Media In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 Academia/think tanks/research institutes In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 Other In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 Don’t know In addition to its regular relations, which THREE of the following should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in Bulgaria? 182 28 0 1 Labor market engagement In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugees in Bulgaria? 185 25 0 1 Housing and related municipal services In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugees in Bulgaria? 185 25 0 1 Access to finance In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugees in Bulgaria? 185 25 0 1 Education In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugees in Bulgaria? 185 25 0 1 Social assistance In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugees in Bulgaria? 185 25 0 1 Health In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugees in Bulgaria? 185 25 0 1 Other In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugees in Bulgaria? 185 25 0 1 Don’t know In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugees in Bulgaria? 185 25 0 1 Support community and stakeholder engagement to address misinformation and stigma Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group’s support to help ensure that Bulgaria has fair and equitable access to the vaccines necessary to alter the course of the COVID-19 pandemic? 176 34 0 1 Support the distribution of vaccines Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group’s support to help ensure that Bulgaria has fair and equitable access to the vaccines necessary to alter the course of the COVID-19 pandemic? 176 34 0 1 Training health workers Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group’s support to help ensure that Bulgaria has fair and equitable access to the vaccines necessary to alter the course of the COVID-19 pandemic? 176 34 0 1 Support the purchase of vaccines Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group’s support to help ensure that Bulgaria has fair and equitable access to the vaccines necessary to alter the course of the COVID-19 pandemic? 176 34 0 1 Assess country’s readiness for vaccine distribution Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group’s support to help ensure that Bulgaria has fair and equitable access to the vaccines necessary to alter the course of the COVID-19 pandemic? 176 34 0 1 Help to strengthen health systems Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group’s support to help ensure that Bulgaria has fair and equitable access to the vaccines necessary to alter the course of the COVID-19 pandemic? 176 34 0 1 Other Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group’s support to help ensure that Bulgaria has fair and equitable access to the vaccines necessary to alter the course of the COVID-19 pandemic? 176 34 0 1 National televisions Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 National radios news programs Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 Printed local newspapers Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 Websites/apps of local TV Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 Websites/apps of local radio companies Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 Websites/apps of local newspapers/magazines Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Telegram, TikTok) Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 Blogs Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 Other Which would you say are your MAIN sources of news about economic and social development issues in Bulgaria? 187 23 0 1 World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 e-Newsletters How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/ conferences How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 World Bank Group’s blogs How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 World Bank Group’s social media How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions) How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 World Bank Group’s website How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 Webinars or online events hosted by the World Bank Group How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 Interviews and press conferences for the Bulgarian media How would you prefer to obtain information about the World Bank Group and its work? 185 25 0 1 What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? 186 24 1 3 1 Mobile 23 2 Computer/laptop 141 3 I never visit the WBG websites 22 Sysmiss 24 Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in local media (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio) Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 175 35 1 4 1 Every few days 4 2 Every few weeks 24 3 Every few months 95 4 Not at all 52 Sysmiss 35 Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in global media (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio) Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 175 35 1 4 1 Every few days 5 2 Every few weeks 40 3 Every few months 76 4 Not at all 54 Sysmiss 35 Interacted with the WBG on Social Media (e.g., read a post or tweet, liked, commented, shared, retweeted) Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 169 41 1 4 1 Every few days 3 2 Every few weeks 13 3 Every few months 44 4 Not at all 109 Sysmiss 41 Visited a WBG website (e.g., read a blog, used data) Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 175 35 1 4 1 Every few days 11 2 Every few weeks 29 3 Every few months 90 4 Not at all 45 Sysmiss 35 Attended an event/conference hosted by the WBG Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 167 43 1 4 1 Every few days 2 2 Every few weeks 5 3 Every few months 53 4 Not at all 107 Sysmiss 43 Attended/participated in a webinar or online event hosted by the WBG Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 170 40 1 4 1 Every few days 1 2 Every few weeks 8 3 Every few months 52 4 Not at all 109 Sysmiss 40 Read some or all of a WBG research paper or publication Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 175 35 1 4 1 Every few days 6 2 Every few weeks 23 3 Every few months 100 4 Not at all 46 Sysmiss 35 Met professionally with WBG staff Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 168 42 1 4 1 Every few days 3 2 Every few weeks 12 3 Every few months 56 4 Not at all 97 Sysmiss 42 Read a WBG e-newsletter Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? 169 41 1 4 1 Every few days 3 2 Every few weeks 8 3 Every few months 49 4 Not at all 109 Sysmiss 41 Please identify the primary specialization of your work. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. 187 23 1 24 1 Poverty 4 2 Macroeconomics 14 3 Governance 16 4 Education 20 5 Health 6 6 Social protection 8 7 Jobs 3 8 Energy 3 9 Environment 9 10 Climate change 1 11 Water 2 12 Gender 1 13 Agriculture 4 14 Urban development 6 15 Transport 2 16 Digital development and technology (ICT) 11 18 Fragility 4 19 Demographics 2 20 Trade and competitiveness 2 21 Finance and markets 17 22 Communications 5 23 Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 22 24 Other 25 Sysmiss 23 What’s your gender? What’s your gender? 187 23 1 2 1 Female 97 2 Male 90 Sysmiss 23 Within your organization, would you describe yourself as …. Within your organization, would you describe yourself as …. 186 24 1 4 1 Junior level 1 2 Mid-level staff 18 3 Mid-level decision-maker / manager 56 4 Senior level 111 Sysmiss 24 What’s your age? What’s your age? 186 24 2 5 2 26-35 13 3 36-45 51 4 46-55 79 5 56 and above 43 Sysmiss 24 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 187 23 1 3 1 Capital 158 2 Big city 22 3 Smaller town 7 Sysmiss 23