MDV_2018_WBCS_v01_M -- DDI_MDV_2018_WBCS_v02_M_WB Development Data Group Corporate Communications 2019-04-18 Nesstar Publisher MDV_2018_WBCS_v01_M -- -- World Bank Group Country Survey 2018 WBCS 2018 MDV_2018_WBCS_v01_M Public Opinion Research Group Nesstar Publisher World Bank Group Svetlana Markova Dania Mendoza Country Opinion Survey The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program systematically measures and tracks the perceptions of the World Bank's clients, partners, and other stakeholders across the globe in client countries. The Public Opinion Research 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), and 35 countries in FY2017 (July 2016-June 2017). In FY2018, surveys were conducted in 39 countries. Nearly all of the World Bank Group's client countries are surveyed in every three year cycle. Maldives Capital Male and Provinces (Atolls). Stakeholders of the World Bank Group in Maldives. Opinion leaders from national and local governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies, media, academia, the private sector, and civil society. Sample survey data [ssd] FJS Consulting Pvt Ltd From June to July 2018, 307 stakeholders of the WBG in Maldives were invited to provide their opinions on the WBG’s work in the country by participating in a Country Opinion Survey. Participants were drawn from the Office of the President, Prime Minister; office of a Minister; office of a Parliamentarian; ministries/ministerial departments/implementation agencies; Project Management Units (PMUs) overseeing implementation of WBG projects; consultants/ contractors working on WBG-supported projects/programs; local governments; bilateral and multilateral agencies; private sector organizations; private foundations; the financial sector/ private banks; NGOs and community-based organizations; the media; independent government institutions; trade unions; faith-based groups; youth groups; academia/research institutes/think tanks; the judiciary branch; and other organizations. Other [oth] The questionnaire is in English and Dhivehi. The English version is provided as related material. Via courier and online platform Qualtrics. 35% 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_fy18_datafile_final_.NSDstat Data collected from Maldives World Bank Group Country Survey 2018 106 323 Nesstar 200801 id 106 0 101 206 Job creation/employment 105 1 0 1 0 78 1 27 Sysmiss 1 Tourism 105 1 0 1 0 100 1 5 Sysmiss 1 Education 105 1 0 1 0 85 1 20 Sysmiss 1 Global/regional integration 105 1 0 1 0 102 1 3 Sysmiss 1 Social protection 105 1 0 1 0 95 1 10 Sysmiss 1 Gender equity 105 1 0 1 0 92 1 13 Sysmiss 1 Private sector development 105 1 0 1 0 93 1 12 Sysmiss 1 Public sector governance/reform 105 1 0 1 0 87 1 18 Sysmiss 1 Urban development 105 1 0 1 0 96 1 9 Sysmiss 1 Energy 105 1 0 1 0 101 1 4 Sysmiss 1 Water and sanitation 105 1 0 1 0 98 1 7 Sysmiss 1 Pollution 105 1 0 1 0 104 1 1 Sysmiss 1 Health 105 1 0 1 0 85 1 20 Sysmiss 1 Financial markets 105 1 0 1 0 94 1 11 Sysmiss 1 Fisheries 105 1 0 1 0 101 1 4 Sysmiss 1 Anti corruption 105 1 0 1 0 79 1 26 Sysmiss 1 Environmental management 105 1 0 1 0 90 1 15 Sysmiss 1 Poverty or inequality reduction 105 1 0 1 0 93 1 12 Sysmiss 1 Transport 105 1 0 1 0 100 1 5 Sysmiss 1 Trade and exports 105 1 0 1 0 102 1 3 Sysmiss 1 Crime and violence 105 1 0 1 0 93 1 12 Sysmiss 1 Climate change 105 1 0 1 0 87 1 18 Sysmiss 1 Judiciary reform 105 1 0 1 0 81 1 24 Sysmiss 1 Economic growth 105 1 0 1 0 95 1 10 Sysmiss 1 Disaster risk management 105 1 0 1 0 100 1 5 Sysmiss 1 Equality of opportunity 105 1 0 1 0 95 1 10 Sysmiss 1 Information and communications technology 105 1 0 1 0 103 1 2 Sysmiss 1 Information and communications technology 105 1 0 1 0 102 1 3 Sysmiss 1 Social protection 105 1 0 1 0 72 1 33 Sysmiss 1 Trade and exports 105 1 0 1 0 99 1 6 Sysmiss 1 Crime and violence 105 1 0 1 0 100 1 5 Sysmiss 1 Climate change 105 1 0 1 0 103 1 2 Sysmiss 1 Transport 105 1 0 1 0 102 1 3 Sysmiss 1 Energy 105 1 0 1 0 104 1 1 Sysmiss 1 Anti corruption 105 1 0 1 0 80 1 25 Sysmiss 1 Judiciary reform 105 1 0 1 0 92 1 13 Sysmiss 1 Economic growth 105 1 0 1 0 86 1 19 Sysmiss 1 Disaster risk management 105 1 0 1 0 100 1 5 Sysmiss 1 Equality of opportunity 105 1 0 1 0 82 1 23 Sysmiss 1 Fisheries 105 1 0 1 0 100 1 5 Sysmiss 1 Financial markets 105 1 0 1 0 98 1 7 Sysmiss 1 Public sector governance/reform 105 1 0 1 0 80 1 25 Sysmiss 1 Gender equity 105 1 0 1 0 94 1 11 Sysmiss 1 Private sector development 105 1 0 1 0 84 1 21 Sysmiss 1 Education 105 1 0 1 0 86 1 19 Sysmiss 1 Global/regional integration 105 1 0 1 0 102 1 3 Sysmiss 1 Tourism 105 1 0 1 0 97 1 8 Sysmiss 1 Urban development 105 1 0 1 0 95 1 10 Sysmiss 1 Environmental management 105 1 0 1 0 104 1 1 Sysmiss 1 Water and sanitation 105 1 0 1 0 103 1 2 Sysmiss 1 Pollution 105 1 0 1 0 103 1 2 Sysmiss 1 Job creation/employment 105 1 0 1 0 60 1 45 Sysmiss 1 Health 105 1 0 1 0 95 1 10 Sysmiss 1 Greater access to financial markets and products 98 8 0 1 0 87 1 11 Sysmiss 8 Job growth outside the tourism industry 98 8 0 1 0 77 1 21 Sysmiss 8 Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 98 8 0 1 0 84 1 14 Sysmiss 8 Better entrepreneurial opportunities 98 8 0 1 0 75 1 23 Sysmiss 8 Better educational opportunities in the islands 98 8 0 1 0 85 1 13 Sysmiss 8 Consistent economic growth across atolls 98 8 0 1 0 58 1 40 Sysmiss 8 More reliable social safety net 98 8 0 1 0 92 1 6 Sysmiss 8 Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 98 8 0 1 0 84 1 14 Sysmiss 8 Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 98 8 0 1 0 77 1 21 Sysmiss 8 Better quality public services 98 8 0 1 0 88 1 10 Sysmiss 8 Better employment opportunities for young people 98 8 0 1 0 85 1 13 Sysmiss 8 Better employment opportunities for women 98 8 0 1 0 92 1 6 Sysmiss 8 Other 98 8 0 0 0 98 Sysmiss 8 How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Maldives? How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Maldives? 102 4 1 10 1 Not familiar at all 7 2 7 3 8 4 12 5 22 6 14 7 10 8 13 9 5 10 Extremely familiar 4 Sysmiss 4 Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Maldives. Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group's effectiveness in Maldives. 87 19 1 10 1 Not effective at all 1 2 4 3 5 4 7 5 15 6 16 7 14 8 14 9 7 10 Very effective 4 11 Don't know 13 Sysmiss 6 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Maldives solve its most complicated development challenges? To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group's staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Maldives solve its most complicated development challenges? 77 29 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 3 3 5 4 5 5 12 6 12 7 12 8 15 9 9 10 To a very significant degree 3 11 Don't know 23 Sysmiss 6 Private sector development 103 3 0 1 0 80 1 23 Sysmiss 3 Financial markets 103 3 0 1 0 92 1 11 Sysmiss 3 Health 103 3 0 1 0 83 1 20 Sysmiss 3 Global/regional integration 103 3 0 1 0 101 1 2 Sysmiss 3 Public sector governance/reform 103 3 0 1 0 76 1 27 Sysmiss 3 Energy 103 3 0 1 0 101 1 2 Sysmiss 3 Water and sanitation 103 3 0 1 0 95 1 8 Sysmiss 3 Pollution 103 3 0 1 0 101 1 2 Sysmiss 3 Job creation/employment 103 3 0 1 0 84 1 19 Sysmiss 3 Social protection 103 3 0 1 0 88 1 15 Sysmiss 3 Gender equity 103 3 0 1 0 94 1 9 Sysmiss 3 Education 103 3 0 1 0 87 1 16 Sysmiss 3 Tourism 103 3 0 1 0 102 1 1 Sysmiss 3 Urban development 103 3 0 1 0 90 1 13 Sysmiss 3 Crime and violence 103 3 0 1 0 98 1 5 Sysmiss 3 Information and communications technology 103 3 0 1 0 98 1 5 Sysmiss 3 Fisheries 103 3 0 1 0 99 1 4 Sysmiss 3 Poverty or inequality reduction 103 3 0 1 0 83 1 20 Sysmiss 3 Climate change 103 3 0 1 0 93 1 10 Sysmiss 3 Judiciary reform 103 3 0 1 0 82 1 21 Sysmiss 3 Economic growth 103 3 0 1 0 87 1 16 Sysmiss 3 Disaster risk management 103 3 0 1 0 98 1 5 Sysmiss 3 Equality of opportunity 103 3 0 1 0 92 1 11 Sysmiss 3 Transport 103 3 0 1 0 101 1 2 Sysmiss 3 Trade and exports 103 3 0 1 0 102 1 1 Sysmiss 3 Environmental management 103 3 0 1 0 98 1 5 Sysmiss 3 Anti corruption 103 3 0 1 0 81 1 22 Sysmiss 3 Bringing together different groups of stakeholders 98 8 0 1 0 95 1 3 Sysmiss 8 Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects 98 8 0 1 0 81 1 17 Sysmiss 8 Technical assistance 98 8 0 1 0 78 1 20 Sysmiss 8 Policy advice, studies, analyses 98 8 0 1 0 86 1 12 Sysmiss 8 Financial resources 98 8 0 1 0 67 1 31 Sysmiss 8 Data and statistics 98 8 0 1 0 95 1 3 Sysmiss 8 Promoting knowledge sharing 98 8 0 1 0 97 1 1 Sysmiss 8 Implementation support 98 8 0 1 0 94 1 4 Sysmiss 8 Mobilizing third party financial resources 98 8 0 1 0 95 1 3 Sysmiss 8 Donor coordination 98 8 0 1 0 96 1 2 Sysmiss 8 Other 98 8 0 1 0 96 1 2 Sysmiss 8 Bringing together different groups of stakeholders 97 9 0 1 0 92 1 5 Sysmiss 9 Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects 97 9 0 1 0 81 1 16 Sysmiss 9 Technical assistance 97 9 0 1 0 80 1 17 Sysmiss 9 Policy advice, studies, analyses 97 9 0 1 0 83 1 14 Sysmiss 9 Financial resources 97 9 0 1 0 89 1 8 Sysmiss 9 Data and statistics 97 9 0 1 0 89 1 8 Sysmiss 9 Promoting knowledge sharing 97 9 0 1 0 90 1 7 Sysmiss 9 Implementation support 97 9 0 1 0 87 1 10 Sysmiss 9 Mobilizing third party financial resources 97 9 0 1 0 90 1 7 Sysmiss 9 Donor coordination 97 9 0 1 0 93 1 4 Sysmiss 9 Other 97 9 0 1 0 96 1 1 Sysmiss 9 Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Maldives 99 7 0 1 0 79 1 20 Sysmiss 7 Arrogant in its approach 99 7 0 1 0 98 1 1 Sysmiss 7 Not collaborating enough with civil society 99 7 0 1 0 78 1 21 Sysmiss 7 Not sufficiently focused on results 99 7 0 1 0 90 1 9 Sysmiss 7 Not enough public disclosure of its work 99 7 0 1 0 88 1 11 Sysmiss 7 Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country 99 7 0 1 0 87 1 12 Sysmiss 7 99 7 0 1 0 90 1 9 Sysmiss 7 Staff too inaccessible 99 7 0 1 0 95 1 4 Sysmiss 7 Not collaborating enough with private sector 99 7 0 1 0 88 1 11 Sysmiss 7 Not adequately collaborating with organizations such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN agencies 99 7 0 1 0 93 1 6 Sysmiss 7 Not aligned with country priorities 99 7 0 1 0 93 1 6 Sysmiss 7 Too influenced by developed countries 99 7 0 1 0 91 1 8 Sysmiss 7 World Bank Group’s processes too slow 99 7 0 1 0 94 1 5 Sysmiss 7 World Bank Group’s processes too complex 99 7 0 1 0 91 1 8 Sysmiss 7 Not exploring alternative policy options 99 7 0 1 0 97 1 2 Sysmiss 7 Not in it for the long term 99 7 0 1 0 95 1 4 Sysmiss 7 Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving 99 7 0 1 0 91 1 8 Sysmiss 7 The credibility of its knowledge/data 99 7 0 1 0 98 1 1 Sysmiss 7 Other 99 7 0 1 0 97 1 2 Sysmiss 7 Don’t know 99 7 0 1 0 86 1 13 Sysmiss 7 To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Maldives? To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work and support help the poorest in Maldives? (Select only ONE response) 96 10 1 To a fully sufficient degree 4 2 To a somewhat sufficient degree 28 3 To a somewhat insufficient degree 25 4 To a very insufficient degree 14 5 Don't know 25 Sysmiss 10 Investment Project Financing (IPF) 45 61 1 10 1 Not effective at all 3 2 4 3 4 4 3 5 8 6 5 7 7 8 7 9 3 10 Very effective 1 11 N/A 48 Sysmiss 13 Development Policy Financing (DPF) 43 63 1 8 1 Not effective at all 2 2 2 3 4 4 6 5 8 6 10 7 5 8 6 10 Very effective 0 11 N/A 47 Sysmiss 16 Trust funds and grants 52 54 1 10 1 Not effective at all 2 2 3 3 5 4 9 5 11 6 7 7 6 8 5 9 3 10 Very effective 1 11 N/A 39 Sysmiss 15 IFC Investment Services 38 68 1 8 1 Not effective at all 1 2 3 3 3 4 9 5 10 6 5 7 5 8 2 10 Very effective 0 11 N/A 52 Sysmiss 16 IFC Advisory Services 36 70 1 8 1 Not effective at all 2 2 2 3 6 4 5 5 11 6 4 7 3 8 3 10 Very effective 0 11 N/A 55 Sysmiss 15 Beneficiaries 95 11 0 1 0 72 1 23 Sysmiss 11 Youth/university groups 95 11 0 1 0 76 1 19 Sysmiss 11 Private sector 95 11 0 1 0 66 1 29 Sysmiss 11 Local government 95 11 0 1 0 71 1 24 Sysmiss 11 Donor community 95 11 0 1 0 88 1 7 Sysmiss 11 NGOs/Community Based Organizations 95 11 0 1 0 64 1 31 Sysmiss 11 Academia/think tanks/research institutes 95 11 0 1 0 71 1 24 Sysmiss 11 Parliament 95 11 0 1 0 89 1 6 Sysmiss 11 Foundations 95 11 0 1 0 92 1 3 Sysmiss 11 Media 95 11 0 1 0 89 1 6 Sysmiss 11 Other 95 11 0 1 0 94 1 1 Sysmiss 11 Don’t know 95 11 0 1 0 88 1 7 Sysmiss 11 Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Maldives 80 26 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 2 3 8 4 4 5 13 6 17 7 16 8 10 9 4 10 Strongly agree 4 11 Don't know 13 Sysmiss 13 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Maldives 78 28 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 2 3 3 4 9 5 15 6 19 7 11 8 11 9 4 10 Strongly agree 2 11 Don't know 17 Sysmiss 11 Responsiveness to needs 64 42 1 10 1 To no degree at all 2 2 1 3 1 4 4 5 12 6 16 7 11 8 10 9 5 10 To a very significant degree 2 11 Don't know 18 Sysmiss 24 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) 62 44 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 3 2 4 8 5 16 6 10 7 14 8 7 9 3 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 21 Sysmiss 23 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 59 47 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 1 3 3 4 8 5 17 6 8 7 8 8 8 9 4 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 23 Sysmiss 24 Being inclusive 67 39 1 10 1 To no degree at all 2 2 2 3 2 4 7 5 19 6 15 7 6 8 7 9 6 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 13 Sysmiss 26 Openness (sharing data and other information) 70 36 1 10 1 To no degree at all 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 16 6 5 7 7 8 18 9 10 10 To a very significant degree 2 11 Don't know 12 Sysmiss 24 Collaboration with the Government 70 36 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 4 4 5 13 6 3 7 6 8 22 9 16 10 To a very significant degree 5 11 Don't know 12 Sysmiss 24 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground 65 41 1 10 1 To no degree at all 2 2 2 3 5 4 8 5 14 6 10 7 7 8 10 9 4 10 To a very significant degree 3 11 Don't know 17 Sysmiss 24 Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects 63 43 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 2 3 5 4 7 5 15 6 9 7 12 8 7 9 3 10 To a very significant degree 2 11 Don't know 20 Sysmiss 23 Collaboration with civil society 62 44 1 10 1 To no degree at all 5 2 2 3 6 4 18 5 10 6 13 7 1 8 4 9 2 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 20 Sysmiss 24 Staff accessibility 64 42 1 10 1 To no degree at all 2 2 2 3 6 4 10 5 19 6 8 7 6 8 4 9 5 10 To a very significant degree 2 11 Don't know 18 Sysmiss 24 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 56 50 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 4 3 2 4 6 5 16 6 6 7 12 8 4 9 4 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 27 Sysmiss 23 Collaboration with the private sector 57 49 1 10 1 To no degree at all 3 3 8 4 10 5 11 6 13 7 6 8 2 9 3 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 25 Sysmiss 24 Straightforwardness and honesty 66 40 1 10 1 To no degree at all 2 2 1 3 1 4 3 5 13 6 8 7 9 8 14 9 11 10 To a very significant degree 4 11 Don't know 14 Sysmiss 26 Treating clients and stakeholders in Maldives with respect 64 42 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 4 6 6 7 7 8 12 9 23 10 To a very significant degree 7 11 Don't know 17 Sysmiss 25 Being a long-term partner 72 34 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 3 1 5 6 6 9 7 10 8 16 9 18 10 To a very significant degree 11 11 Don't know 11 Sysmiss 23 Poor donor coordination 84 22 0 1 0 75 1 9 Sysmiss 22 Corruption 84 22 0 1 0 60 1 24 Sysmiss 22 The World Bank Group does not provide the government with consistent support throughout the reform effort 84 22 0 1 0 82 1 2 Sysmiss 22 There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation 84 22 0 1 0 62 1 22 Sysmiss 22 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 84 22 0 1 0 65 1 19 Sysmiss 22 Poor coordination within the Government 84 22 0 1 0 62 1 22 Sysmiss 22 There is an inadequate level of private sector participation and support 84 22 0 1 0 74 1 10 Sysmiss 22 The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the ground 84 22 0 1 0 73 1 11 Sysmiss 22 Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 84 22 0 1 0 59 1 25 Sysmiss 22 Poor coordination within the World Bank Group 84 22 0 1 0 79 1 5 Sysmiss 22 Other 84 22 0 1 0 79 1 5 Sysmiss 22 Gender 56 50 1 10 1 To no degree at all 3 3 2 4 4 5 14 6 13 7 5 8 9 9 4 10 To a very significant degree 2 11 Don't know 26 Sysmiss 24 The impact of climate change 59 47 1 10 1 To no degree at all 2 2 2 3 2 4 7 5 10 6 5 7 15 8 10 9 3 10 To a very significant degree 3 11 Don't know 25 Sysmiss 22 Social protection 45 61 1 9 1 Not effective at all 2 2 1 3 1 4 4 5 8 6 6 7 12 8 6 9 5 10 Very effective 0 11 Don't know 39 Sysmiss 22 Gender equity 47 59 1 10 1 Not effective at all 1 3 2 4 3 5 16 6 5 7 5 8 7 9 5 10 Very effective 3 11 Don't know 36 Sysmiss 23 Private sector development 48 58 1 9 1 Not effective at all 3 2 2 3 1 4 10 5 12 6 7 7 9 8 2 9 2 10 Very effective 0 11 Don't know 36 Sysmiss 22 Education 57 49 1 10 1 Not effective at all 2 2 1 4 5 5 11 6 4 7 10 8 13 9 8 10 Very effective 3 11 Don't know 27 Sysmiss 22 Public sector 51 55 1 10 1 Not effective at all 1 2 1 3 1 4 4 5 10 6 9 7 9 8 9 9 6 10 Very effective 1 11 Don't know 30 Sysmiss 25 Global/regional integration 41 65 1 9 1 Not effective at all 1 3 1 4 7 5 7 6 11 7 5 8 7 9 2 10 Very effective 0 11 Don't know 41 Sysmiss 24 Tourism 31 75 1 10 1 Not effective at all 1 4 2 5 10 6 6 7 4 8 4 9 3 10 Very effective 1 11 Don't know 50 Sysmiss 25 Energy 38 68 1 9 1 Not effective at all 1 3 1 4 1 5 11 6 5 7 8 8 6 9 5 10 Very effective 0 11 Don't know 44 Sysmiss 24 Water and sanitation 36 70 1 9 1 Not effective at all 1 4 2 5 7 6 7 7 9 8 7 9 3 10 Very effective 0 11 Don't know 46 Sysmiss 24 Pollution 36 70 1 9 1 Not effective at all 2 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 10 6 5 7 6 8 7 9 2 10 Very effective 0 11 Don't know 46 Sysmiss 24 Financial markets 38 68 1 9 1 Not effective at all 1 3 2 4 3 5 7 6 8 7 6 8 10 9 1 10 Very effective 0 11 Don't know 43 Sysmiss 25 Environmental management 45 61 1 10 1 Not effective at all 1 4 4 5 9 6 7 7 10 8 8 9 3 10 Very effective 3 11 Don't know 36 Sysmiss 25 Climate change 45 61 1 10 1 Not effective at all 2 3 1 4 4 5 8 6 4 7 9 8 11 9 4 10 Very effective 2 11 Don't know 37 Sysmiss 24 Poverty or inequality reduction 44 62 1 10 1 Not effective at all 2 2 1 3 3 4 3 5 10 6 4 7 11 8 7 9 2 10 Very effective 1 11 Don't know 38 Sysmiss 24 Economic growth 52 54 1 10 1 Not effective at all 1 3 4 4 3 5 6 6 7 7 13 8 15 9 2 10 Very effective 1 11 Don't know 30 Sysmiss 24 Disaster risk management 42 64 1 10 1 Not effective at all 1 2 1 3 3 4 2 5 11 6 7 7 6 8 7 9 3 10 Very effective 1 11 Don't know 40 Sysmiss 24 Equality of opportunity 38 68 1 10 1 Not effective at all 2 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 6 6 9 7 10 8 4 9 2 10 Very effective 1 11 Don't know 43 Sysmiss 25 Fisheries 39 67 1 10 1 Not effective at all 2 3 1 4 2 5 10 6 4 7 6 8 11 9 2 10 Very effective 1 11 Don't know 43 Sysmiss 24 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Maldives? To what extent does the World Bank Group's work help to achieve development results in Maldives? 68 38 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 1 3 1 4 3 5 12 6 17 7 20 8 10 9 2 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 16 Sysmiss 22 The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the needs of Maldives 61 45 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 1 2 3 3 4 4 3 5 13 6 12 7 15 8 6 9 1 10 Strongly agree 3 11 Don't know 22 Sysmiss 23 The World Bank Group meets Maldives’s needs for knowledge services 64 42 2 10 1 Strongly disagree 0 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 13 6 10 7 11 8 13 9 3 10 Strongly agree 3 11 Don't know 18 Sysmiss 24 How effectively does the World Bank Group help Maldives to mobilize finance for development from private sector sources? How effectively does the World Bank Group help Maldives to mobilize finance for development from private sector sources? 53 53 1 10 1 Not effectively at all 1 3 7 4 6 5 14 6 9 7 7 8 7 9 1 10 Very effectively 1 11 Don't know 29 Sysmiss 24 As part of IDA18, the World Bank Group has expanded (or developed) a number of financial instruments to respond to challenges in IDA countries. These include the Pandemic Emergency Finance Facility (PEF) and the Catastrophe Deferred Draw Down Option (CAT-DDO). In general, how familiar are you with these new or expanded financial instruments in Maldives? (Select only ONE response) 80 26 1 Very familiar 5 2 Somewhat familiar 16 3 Somewhat unfamiliar 9 4 Very unfamiliar 19 5 Don’t know 31 Sysmiss 26 To build stronger domestic resource mobilization systems in the Government 45 61 1 9 1 Not effectively at all 1 2 1 3 3 4 5 5 10 6 7 7 11 8 4 9 3 10 Very effectively 0 11 Don't know 35 Sysmiss 26 To develop better and stronger data collection/analytics systems within the Government 59 47 1 10 1 Not effectively at all 1 3 3 4 6 5 14 6 13 7 12 8 6 9 2 10 Very effectively 2 11 Don't know 22 Sysmiss 25 To strengthen the country’s crisis preparedness 46 60 1 9 1 Not effectively at all 1 2 2 3 2 4 3 5 14 6 8 7 10 8 4 9 2 10 Very effectively 0 11 Don't know 32 Sysmiss 28 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? 83 23 1 Weekly 2 2 Monthly 11 3 A few times a year 32 4 Rarely 18 5 Never 20 Sysmiss 23 Are timely 58 48 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 3 3 1 4 7 5 15 6 7 7 10 8 6 9 6 10 To a very significant degree 2 11 Don't know 23 Sysmiss 25 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 60 46 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 3 3 4 4 9 5 12 6 8 7 11 8 4 9 7 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 20 Sysmiss 26 Lead to practical solutions 60 46 1 10 1 To no degree at all 2 2 2 3 2 4 9 5 11 6 9 7 13 8 7 9 3 10 To a very significant degree 2 11 Don't know 21 Sysmiss 25 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 63 43 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 4 3 3 4 2 5 15 6 10 7 11 8 10 9 6 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 17 Sysmiss 26 Are source of relevant information on global good practices 60 46 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 1 3 2 4 4 5 9 6 11 7 8 8 14 9 7 10 To a very significant degree 3 11 Don't know 21 Sysmiss 25 Are adequately disseminated 58 48 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 4 3 6 4 3 5 13 6 9 7 10 8 8 9 3 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 23 Sysmiss 25 Are translated enough into local language 49 57 1 9 1 To no degree at all 7 2 5 3 5 4 7 5 9 6 7 7 6 8 2 9 1 10 To a very significant degree 0 11 Don't know 31 Sysmiss 26 Are adaptable to Maldives’s specific development challenges and country circumstances 58 48 1 10 1 To no degree at all 1 2 2 3 4 4 8 5 14 6 10 7 6 8 11 9 1 10 To a very significant degree 1 11 Don't know 23 Sysmiss 25 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? 69 37 1 10 1 Not significant at all 2 2 1 3 2 4 5 5 14 6 11 7 19 8 11 9 3 10 Very significant 1 11 Don't know 14 Sysmiss 23 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? 66 40 1 10 1 Very low technical quality 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 8 6 10 7 14 8 19 9 7 10 Very high technical quality 3 11 Don't know 18 Sysmiss 22 The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 41 65 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 1 3 1 4 3 5 7 6 4 7 7 8 6 9 6 10 Strongly agree 4 11 Don't know 38 Sysmiss 27 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports 57 49 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 4 2 1 3 1 4 3 5 8 6 10 7 12 8 8 9 7 10 Strongly agree 3 11 Don't know 23 Sysmiss 26 The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 50 56 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 2 3 2 4 2 5 10 6 8 7 12 8 6 9 7 10 Strongly agree 1 11 Don't know 29 Sysmiss 27 The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are reasonable 37 69 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 8 6 2 7 8 8 11 9 2 10 Strongly agree 1 11 Don't know 41 Sysmiss 28 The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are reasonable 38 68 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 3 4 1 5 6 6 6 7 12 8 8 9 1 10 Strongly agree 1 11 Don't know 40 Sysmiss 28 The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Maldives 48 58 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 1 2 2 3 3 4 3 5 13 6 5 7 8 8 11 9 1 10 Strongly agree 1 11 Don't know 30 Sysmiss 28 Working with the World Bank Group increases Maldives’s institutional capacity 60 46 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 1 2 1 3 1 5 10 6 7 7 14 8 16 9 4 10 Strongly agree 6 11 Don't know 19 Sysmiss 27 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them 40 66 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 1 3 2 5 8 6 8 7 10 8 9 9 1 10 Strongly agree 1 11 Don't know 39 Sysmiss 27 Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Maldives’s economy 82 24 0 1 0 63 1 19 Sysmiss 24 Work more with private sector 82 24 0 1 0 63 1 19 Sysmiss 24 Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets 82 24 0 1 0 78 1 4 Sysmiss 24 Increase the level of capacity development in the country 82 24 0 1 0 51 1 31 Sysmiss 24 Offer more innovative knowledge services 82 24 0 1 0 73 1 9 Sysmiss 24 Collaborate more effectively with Government clients 82 24 0 1 0 77 1 5 Sysmiss 24 Work faster 82 24 0 1 0 77 1 5 Sysmiss 24 Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 82 24 0 1 0 70 1 12 Sysmiss 24 Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of World Bank Group projects 82 24 0 1 0 77 1 5 Sysmiss 24 Collaborate more effectively with organizations such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN agencies 82 24 0 1 0 73 1 9 Sysmiss 24 Offer more innovative financial products 82 24 0 1 0 79 1 3 Sysmiss 24 Ensure greater selectivity in its work 82 24 0 1 0 81 1 1 Sysmiss 24 Work more with civil society and beneficiary representatives 82 24 0 1 0 64 1 18 Sysmiss 24 Leverage the private sector more 82 24 0 1 0 77 1 5 Sysmiss 24 Improve the quality of its experts as related to Maldives’s specific challenges 82 24 0 1 0 69 1 13 Sysmiss 24 Other 82 24 0 1 0 81 1 1 Sysmiss 24 When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Maldives, 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 Maldives? When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Maldives, 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 Maldives? (Select only ONE response) 79 27 1 Financial services 27 2 Knowledge products 20 3 Convening services 4 4 None of the above 2 5 The combination is appropriate for Maldives 19 6 Dont' know 7 Sysmiss 27 Social cohesion 80 26 0 1 0 69 1 11 Sysmiss 26 Public financial management 80 26 0 1 0 47 1 33 Sysmiss 26 Reducing gender based violence 80 26 0 1 0 73 1 7 Sysmiss 26 Crisis preparedness 80 26 0 1 0 67 1 13 Sysmiss 26 Crisis response 80 26 0 1 0 74 1 6 Sysmiss 26 Access to justice systems 80 26 0 1 0 66 1 14 Sysmiss 26 Security mechanisms 80 26 0 1 0 78 1 2 Sysmiss 26 Conflict resolution mechanisms 80 26 0 1 0 76 1 4 Sysmiss 26 Support domestic resource mobilization 80 26 0 1 0 56 1 24 Sysmiss 26 Access to basic services 80 26 0 1 0 69 1 11 Sysmiss 26 Capacity of state institutions 80 26 0 1 0 51 1 29 Sysmiss 26 Jobs 80 26 0 1 0 64 1 16 Sysmiss 26 Improving livelihoods 80 26 0 1 0 49 1 31 Sysmiss 26 Social safety nets 80 26 0 1 0 66 1 14 Sysmiss 26 Stimulating dialogue to promote stability 80 26 0 1 0 68 1 12 Sysmiss 26 Social cohesion 78 28 0 1 0 61 1 17 Sysmiss 28 Public financial management 78 28 0 1 0 66 1 12 Sysmiss 28 Reducing gender based violence 78 28 0 1 0 58 1 20 Sysmiss 28 Crisis preparedness 78 28 0 1 0 62 1 16 Sysmiss 28 Crisis response 78 28 0 1 0 70 1 8 Sysmiss 28 Access to justice systems 78 28 0 1 0 62 1 16 Sysmiss 28 Security mechanisms 78 28 0 1 0 74 1 4 Sysmiss 28 Conflict resolution mechanisms 78 28 0 1 0 72 1 6 Sysmiss 28 Support domestic resource mobilization 78 28 0 1 0 65 1 13 Sysmiss 28 Access to basic services 78 28 0 1 0 58 1 20 Sysmiss 28 Capacity of state institutions 78 28 0 1 0 62 1 16 Sysmiss 28 Jobs 78 28 0 1 0 62 1 16 Sysmiss 28 Improving livelihoods 78 28 0 1 0 52 1 26 Sysmiss 28 Social safety nets 78 28 0 1 0 69 1 9 Sysmiss 28 Stimulating dialogue to promote stability 78 28 0 1 0 57 1 21 Sysmiss 28 Local radio 82 24 0 0 0 82 Sysmiss 24 International radio 82 24 0 1 0 80 1 2 Sysmiss 24 Social media 82 24 0 1 0 38 1 44 Sysmiss 24 International newspapers 82 24 0 1 0 81 1 1 Sysmiss 24 Local television 82 24 0 1 0 63 1 19 Sysmiss 24 Internet 82 24 0 1 0 38 1 44 Sysmiss 24 Periodicals 82 24 0 1 0 75 1 7 Sysmiss 24 International television 82 24 0 1 0 80 1 2 Sysmiss 24 Local newspapers 82 24 0 1 0 51 1 31 Sysmiss 24 Other 82 24 0 1 0 78 1 4 Sysmiss 24 World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 81 25 0 1 0 51 1 30 Sysmiss 25 e-Newsletters 81 25 0 1 0 59 1 22 Sysmiss 25 World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 81 25 0 1 0 56 1 25 Sysmiss 25 Mobile phones 81 25 0 1 0 78 1 3 Sysmiss 25 Direct contact with World Bank Group 81 25 0 1 0 73 1 8 Sysmiss 25 World Bank Group’s website 81 25 0 1 0 55 1 26 Sysmiss 25 Social media 81 25 0 1 0 48 1 33 Sysmiss 25 Other 81 25 0 0 0 81 Sysmiss 25 Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies under which the World Bank Group discloses any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions? Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies under which the World Bank Group discloses any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions? 82 24 1 Yes 22 2 No 60 Sysmiss 24 Do you have reliable access to the Internet? Do you have reliable access to the Internet? 82 24 1 Yes 82 2 No 0 Sysmiss 24 Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? 81 25 1 Yes 57 2 No 24 Sysmiss 25 Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites? Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr)? 82 24 1 Yes 17 2 No 65 Sysmiss 24 Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? 76 30 1 High speed/WiFi 74 2 Dial-up 2 Sysmiss 30 How frequently do you consult the World Bank Group’s website and/or social media channels for information/knowledge that you can use in your work? 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? 80 26 1 Weekly 5 2 Monthly 10 3 A few times a year 26 4 Rarely 22 5 Never 17 Sysmiss 26 I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate. 61 45 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 2 3 1 4 2 5 6 6 8 7 22 8 13 9 5 10 Strongly agree 2 11 Don't know 18 Sysmiss 27 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites useful. 61 45 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 2 3 1 4 2 5 5 6 6 7 14 8 19 9 9 10 Strongly agree 3 11 Don't know 13 Sysmiss 32 The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable sources of information about the institution 39 67 1 10 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 1 4 1 5 7 6 6 7 7 8 7 9 6 10 Strongly agree 2 11 Don't know 34 Sysmiss 33 Which of the following best describes your current position? Which of the following best describes your current position? (Select only ONE response) 106 0 1 Office of the President, Prime Minister 1 2 Office of Minister 4 3 Office of Parliamentarian 4 4 Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department or Implementa 19 5 PMU overseeing implementation of project/Consultant/Contract 7 6 Local Government Office or Staff 3 7 Bilateral/Multilateral Agency 12 8 Private Sector Organization 13 9 Private Foundation 1 10 Financial Sector/Private Bank 3 11 NGO/Community Based Organization 18 12 Media 1 13 Independent Government Institution 9 14 Trade Union 0 15 Faith-Based Group 0 16 Youth Group 1 17 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 6 18 Judiciary Branch 0 19 Other 4 Please identify the primary specialization of your work. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. (Select only ONE response) 106 0 1 Water 1 2 Social protection and labor 5 3 Fragility, conflict and violence 0 4 Environment and natural resources 5 5 Public-private partnerships 0 6 Education 18 7 Health, nutrition, and population 8 8 Energy and extractives 2 9 Macroeconomics and fiscal management 9 10 Trade and competitiveness 5 11 Finance and markets 5 12 Gender 3 13 Transport and ICT 3 14 Urban, rural, and social development 5 15 Governance 10 16 Poverty 0 17 Jobs 0 18 Agriculture 1 19 Climate Change 2 20 Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 10 21 Other 14 Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country? Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country? 106 0 1 Yes 33 2 No 73 Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Maldives? Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Maldives? (Select only ONE response) 61 45 1 The World Bank (IDA) 52 2 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) 4 3 The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 1 4 Other 4 Sysmiss 45 Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? If YES please go to Question H6; If NO please go to H7 100 6 1 Yes 11 2 No 89 Sysmiss 6 If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Maldives? 14 92 1 The two institutions work well together 1 2 The way the two institutions work together needs improvement 5 3 The two institutions do not work well together 0 4 Don’t know 8 Sysmiss 92 Observer 99 7 0 1 0 68 1 31 Sysmiss 7 Use World Bank Group reports/data 99 7 0 1 0 68 1 31 Sysmiss 7 Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 99 7 0 1 0 70 1 29 Sysmiss 7 Collaborate as part of my professional duties 99 7 0 1 0 60 1 39 Sysmiss 7 Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 99 7 0 1 0 75 1 24 Sysmiss 7 What’s your gender? What's your gender? 106 0 1 Female 54 2 Male 52 What’s your age? What’s your age? 106 0 1 25 and under 3 2 26-35 42 3 36-45 37 4 46-55 18 5 56 and above 6 Which best represents your geographic location? Which best represents your geographic location? 106 0 1 Capital Male 97 2 Provinces (Atolls) 9 Which of the following best describes your current position? 106 0 1 Office of the President/Prime Minister/Minister 5 2 Employee of a Ministry 19 3 PMU/Consultant on WBG project 7 4 Bilateral/Multilateral Agency 12 5 Private Sector/Financial Sector/Private Bank 16 6 CSO 20 7 Independent Government Institution 9 8 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 6 9 Other 12 Specialization 106 0 1 Education specialists 18 2 Other 88 Mean of 26 indicator questions 94 12 1 9.846