MDV_2024_WBCS_v01_M DDI_MDV_2024_WBCS_v01_M_WB Development Data Group 2025-02-24 Python 3 World Bank Group Country Survey 2024 WBCS 2024 MDV_2024_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 (COS) is an ongoing effort to systematically gauge and track the perceptions and views of the World Bank Group's clients and partners across the globe over time. The survey data give the institution a more in-depth understanding of stakeholders' views on issues related to the World Bank's work on the ground (how it operates, its relationships, and its knowledge) and other development-related issues. The Department of External and Corporate Relations Business Intelligence Team oversees the program. This collection hosts open, accessible survey data from 29 countries collected in FY 2012 (July 2011-June 2012), 41 countries in FY 2013 (July 2012-June 2013), 42 countries in FY 2014 (July 2013-June 2014), 35 countries in FY 2015 (July 2014-June 2015), 45 countries in FY 2016 (July 2015-June 2016), 35 countries in FY 2017 (July 2016-June 2017), and 39 countries in FY 2018 (July 2017-June 2018), 42 countries in FY 2019 (July 2018-June 2019), 21 countries in FY 2020 (July 2019-June 2020), 36 countries in FY 2021 (July 2020-June 2021), 23 countries in FY 2022 (July 2021-June 2022), 31 countries in FY 2023 (July 2022-June 2023) and over 40 countries in FY2024 (July 2023-June 2024). All data will be regularly updated, and more countries will be added as data becomes available. Edited, anonymized dataset for public distribution. Maldives 1. Greater Male’ Region 2. Addu and Fuvahmulah City 3. Other cities 4. Other islands Sample survey data [ssd] 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. maldives_cos_fy24_data Data collected using the 2024 Maldives World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY24). Dataset covers the following themes: • Objectives • Methodology Overview • Overall Context • Overall Attitudes Toward the World Bank Group • World Bank Group’s Support for Development Areas • World Bank Group’s Engagement on the Ground in Maldives • World Bank Group’s Financial Instruments and Knowledge Work • The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Maldives • Communication and Outreach • Sample Demographics and Detailed Methodology 128 160 World Bank 128 0 101 228 What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) 128 0 1 9 World Bank Group How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Maldives? 128 0 2 10 International Monetary Fund How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Maldives? 128 0 1 10 United Nations How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Maldives? 128 0 1 10 European Union How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Maldives? 128 0 1 10 Asian Development Bank (ADB) How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Maldives? 128 0 1 10 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Maldives? 128 0 1 10 Do you collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Maldives? Do you collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Maldives? 128 0 1 2 World Bank (IDA) Which of the following WBG agencies do you collaborate/work with in Maldives? (Select ALL that apply) 72 56 0 1 International Finance Corporation (IFC) Which of the following WBG agencies do you collaborate/work with in Maldives? (Select ALL that apply) 72 56 0 1 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Which of the following WBG agencies do you collaborate/work with in Maldives? (Select ALL that apply) 72 56 0 1 International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Which of the following WBG agencies do you collaborate/work with in Maldives? (Select ALL that apply) 72 56 0 1 National government How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 1 11 Local government How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 Parliament / legislative branch How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 1 11 Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Central Bank of the Maldives How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 1 11 World Bank Group How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 International Monetary Fund How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 United Nations How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 Regional development banks (Asian Development Bank (ADB)) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 Private sector How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 Academia / research centers How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 Media How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Maldives? 128 0 -99 11 How effective is the World Bank Group (WBG) in helping Maldives achieve development results? How effective is the World Bank Group (WBG) in helping Maldives achieve development results? 128 0 1 11 How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Maldives? How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Maldives? 128 0 1 11 The WBG currently plays a relevant role in development in Maldives To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 128 0 2 11 The WBG’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Maldives To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 128 0 1 11 The WBG has a positive influence on shaping development policy in Maldives To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 128 0 1 11 The WBG’s work helps end poverty in Maldives To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 128 0 1 11 Convening / bringing together different groups of stakeholders Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 126 2 -99 1 Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending, grants, trust funds) Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 126 2 -99 1 Knowledge and analytical products (e.g., data, reports, policy notes) Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 126 2 -99 1 Technical assistance and implementation support (incl. project design and implementation) Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 126 2 -99 1 Development partner / donor coordination Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 126 2 -99 1 Mobilizing third party financial resources (incl. both public and private) Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 126 2 -99 1 Capacity development and training Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 126 2 -99 1 Other Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 126 2 -99 0 Public sector governance Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Agriculture / food security Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Health / pandemic preparedness Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Transport infrastructure Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Digital infrastructure development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Private sector development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Energy Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Climate change Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Water / sanitation Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Macroeconomic stability Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Education Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Environment / natural resource management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Urban development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Debt management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Financial markets development Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Social protection Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Jobs Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Gender equity Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Waste management Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Other Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Maldives? (Select up to 5) 125 3 0 1 Education: more resilient and equitable education systems How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of human development in Maldives? 124 4 -99 11 Health: universal health coverage, primary health systems, pandemic preparedness, eradicating infectious diseases How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of human development in Maldives? 124 4 -99 11 Social protection: pensions, social assistance, unemployment insurance How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of human development in Maldives? 124 4 -99 11 Social inclusion: increasing opportunities for marginalized people to participate fully in markets, services, technologies, and society How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of human development in Maldives? 124 4 -99 11 Gender equity: Enhance job matching for all workers throughout the islands and invest in equal opportunities How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of human development in Maldives? 124 4 -99 11 Transport: roads, bridges, sustainable transportation How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of infrastructure in Maldives? 122 6 -99 11 Water supply, sanitation, and waste management infrastructure How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of infrastructure in Maldives? 122 6 -99 11 Digital development: digital infrastructure, digital services, digital skills development How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of infrastructure in Maldives? 122 6 -99 11 Urban development: urban planning, services, and institutions How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of infrastructure in Maldives? 122 6 -99 11 Energy / extractives: access to energy, transition to cleaner energy sources; governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of infrastructure in Maldives? 122 6 -99 11 Public sector governance: efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of the government institutions How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / economic growth in Maldives? 121 7 -99 11 Debt sustainability: management, relief, financing, and transparency How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / economic growth in Maldives? 121 7 -99 11 Trade: access to markets, tariffs, customs How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / economic growth in Maldives? 121 7 -99 11 Private sector development: business regulation, access to finance, improved competitiveness How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / economic growth in Maldives? 121 7 -99 11 Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills development How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / economic growth in Maldives? 121 7 -99 11 Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, effective tax administration, monetary policy How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / economic growth in Maldives? 121 7 -99 11 Regional integration: promote common physical and institutional infrastructure How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / economic growth in Maldives? 121 7 -99 11 Environment / natural resource management: air/water quality, sustainable land and aquatic resource management, biodiversity How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of environmental sustainability in Maldives? 120 8 -99 11 Climate change: transition to low-carbon economy How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of environmental sustainability in Maldives? 120 8 -99 11 Agriculture and food security: sustainable agriculture, inclusive and efficient food systems How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of environmental sustainability in Maldives? 120 8 -99 11 Responsiveness to needs in Maldives To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 120 8 -99 11 Access to WBG staff and experts To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 120 8 -99 11 Flexibility when circumstances change in Maldives To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 120 8 -99 11 Openness (sharing data and other information) To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 120 8 -99 11 Being a long-term partner to Maldives To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? 120 8 -99 11 National government To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Maldives, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 119 9 -99 11 Local government To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Maldives, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 119 9 -99 11 Parliament / legislative branch To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Maldives, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 119 9 -99 11 Private sector To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Maldives, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 119 9 -99 11 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Maldives, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 119 9 -99 11 Other donors and development partners (ADB, USAID, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)) To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Maldives, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 119 9 -99 11 Academia / research centers To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Maldives, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? 119 9 -99 11 Private sector In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 117 11 -99 1 Other donors and development partners In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 117 11 -99 1 Parliament / legislative branch In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 117 11 -99 1 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 117 11 -99 1 Academia / research centers In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 117 11 -99 1 Local government In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 117 11 -99 1 Other In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Maldives? (Select up to 2) 117 11 -99 0 The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of Maldives To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 The conditions of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to markets To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 The WBG insists on accountability through its lending (e.g., performance-based financing, resources tied to results) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 The WBG’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements are reasonable To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 The WBG effectively monitors and evaluates the projects it supports in Maldives To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 Have you ever used the WBG’s knowledge work, including participating in workshops or training programs? Have you ever used the WBG’s knowledge work, including participating in workshops or training programs? 116 12 -99 2 I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work in Maldives To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 Working with the WBG increases Maldives’s institutional capacity To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 The WBG brings global expertise to Maldives as part of its knowledge work To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 The WBG’s knowledge work is tailored to Maldives’s context To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 When I need to consult the WBG’s knowledge work, I know how to find it To what extent do you agree with the following statements? 116 12 -99 11 e-Newsletters How would you prefer to receive communication from the WBG? (Select up to 2) 115 13 -99 1 Direct contact with staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email) How would you prefer to receive communication from the WBG? (Select up to 2) 115 13 -99 1 Social media (e.g., Facebook, X (previously Twitter)) How would you prefer to receive communication from the WBG? (Select up to 2) 115 13 -99 1 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) How would you prefer to receive communication from the WBG? (Select up to 2) 115 13 -99 1 Event / conference / seminar / workshop (in person or online) How would you prefer to receive communication from the WBG? (Select up to 2) 115 13 -99 1 Other How would you prefer to receive communication from the WBG? (Select up to 2) 115 13 -99 1 Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? 115 13 -99 2 Television (TV) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Radio Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Newspapers (print or online) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Event / conference / seminar (in person or online) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 WBG websites Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Social media Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Blogs Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Podcasts Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 e-Newsletters Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Other Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 0 1 Changes to the WBG financial and operational model What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Pandemic preparedness What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 WBG economic forecasts What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Debt relief for developing countries What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Ending poverty in developing countries What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Youth development What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Digital economy What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Women empowerment What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Food security What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Job creation / employment What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Human capital (education, health) What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Climate change What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Other What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 74 54 -99 1 Coral bleaching How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Decreased crop yields / increased food insecurity How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Climate-driven migration How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Extreme weather events (more frequent and severe floods / droughts / heatwaves) How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Health risks (waterborne diseases due to access rain) How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Ocean acidification How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Air pollution How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Extinction of marine resources How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Land and forest degradation How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Loss of jobs How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Increased erosion of shoreline How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Coastal flooding due to sea level rise How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 Decreased water availability / quality How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Maldives? 115 13 -99 5 What is the primary specialization of your work? (Select only 1 response) What is the primary specialization of your work? (Select only 1 response) 115 13 -99 18 What is your gender? What is your gender? 115 13 -99 3 What is your age? What is your age? 115 13 -99 6 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 115 13 -99 4