V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) As noted in the “Methodology” section, the indicator questions referred to throughout the survey report are questions that are asked in every country that engages in the Country Opinion Survey. These will be aggregated for the World Bank Group’s annual Corporate Scorecard. The World Bank Group’s Overall Effectiveness (Indicator Question) This year’s respondents gave significantly lower ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in Senegal (weighted mean = 5.5) than respondents in the FY’07 Country Survey (weighted mean = 6.2). The WBG received statistically similar ratings for its effectiveness in this year and FY’11 (weighted mean = 5.8). Respondents from independent government institutions had the highest ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness, whereas respondents from private sector/financial sector/private banks gave significantly lower ratings. Respondents across geographic locations had statistically similar ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness. Respondents who professionally collaborate/work with the WBG had significantly higher ratings (6.5) for the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Senegal than respondents who do not collaborate with the WBG (4.9). V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Effectiveness of the WBG Activities There were significant stakeholder differences in respondents’ ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in seven of the following activities (listed below). For the most part, respondents from the CSOs had the highest ratings, whereas respondents from private sector/financial sector/private banks had significantly lower ratings. Convening/facilitating Policy advice, studies, analyses Financial resources Technical assistance Mobilizing third party financial resources Donor coordination Linkage to non-Bank expertise Respondents from Dakar had significantly lower ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in “donor coordination” than respondents located in other cities and rural areas.
respondents from private sector/financial sector/private banks had significantly lower ratings. It is worth mentioning that respondents from CSO gave significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s “openness” than respondents from any other stakeholder groups. Respondents across geographic locations had statistically similar ratings for all of the thirteen qualities of the WBG as an effective development partner in Senegal. Respondents who collaborate with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for some of the qualities of the WBG as an effective development partner in Senegal than respondents who do not collaborate with the institution. These qualities include: Being inclusive; Staff accessibility; Straightforwardness and honesty; Ease of access to the people at the WBG who are making decisions important to my work; Collaboration with groups outside of the Government; and The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The World Bank Group as an Effective Development Partner: Year Comparison As indicated in the chart below, respondents of this year’s Country Survey gave significantly lower ratings for the following the WBG’s “collaboration with other donors” and “staff accessibility” as an effective development partner than respondents in the FY’07 Country Survey. Respondents of this year’s Country Survey gave significantly lower ratings for the following the WBG’s “collaboration with other donors” than respondents in the FY’11 Country Survey. VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The World Bank Group’s Approach to Risk in Senegal
Respondents across geographic locations, regardless of whether they collaborate with the WBG, had statistically similar ratings for the significance of the contribution that the WBG’s knowledge work and activities make to development results in Senegal. Technical Quality of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question) Respondents from academia/research institutes/think tanks gave the highest ratings for the technical quality of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities in Senegal, whereas respondents from private sector/financial sector/private banks had significantly lower ratings. Respondents across geographic locations had statistically similar ratings for the technical quality of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities. Respondents who professionally collaborate/work with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the technical quality of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities than those who do not collaborate with the WBG. VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Most Effective Instruments in Reducing Poverty Respondents across stakeholder groups and geographic locations all agreed that investment lending and capacity development are the most effective WBG instruments in reducing poverty in Senegal. Respondents who collaborate with the WBG were significantly more likely to consider “investment lending” as the most effective instrument in reducing poverty in Senegal than respondent who do not collaborate with the institution. VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Senegal’s Needs for Financial Instruments (Indicator Question) Respondents from ministries/PMUs and consultants working on WBG projects had the highest levels of agreement that the World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet Senegal’s needs, whereas respondents from private sector/financial sector/private banks had significantly lower levels of agreement.
Respondents of this year’s Country Survey had significantly lower levels of agreement with the following two statements than respondents in the FY’11 Country Survey. Respondents from private sector/financial sector/private banks had significantly lower levels of agreement with both statements than respondents from other stakeholder groups. Respondents across geographic locations and regardless of whether they collaborate with the WBG had statistically similar levels of agreement with both statements below. X. Communication and Openness (continued) Information Sharing Respondents of this year’s Country Survey had significantly lower levels of agreement with the statement that “when I need information from the WBG, I know how to find it,” compared to respondents in the FY’11 Country Survey. Respondents from private sector/financial sector/private banks had significantly lower levels of agreement with the statement that “the WBG is responsive to my information requests and inquiries” than respondents from other stakeholder groups. Respondents across geographic locations had statistically similar levels of agreement with the two statements. Respondents who professionally work/collaborate with the WBG had the significantly higher levels of agreement with both statements than respondents who do not professionally work with the institution. XI. Appendices Responses to All Questions across All Respondents 67 Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder 81 Responses to All Questions by Geographic 100 Responses to All Questions by Levels of Collaboration 113 Responses to All Questions by Year 126
2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. (Please mark only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents (N=233) Education 15.9% Other 15.0% Information and communications technology 11.2% Agriculture/rural development/food security 10.3% Generalist 8.2% Public sector governance/public financial management/anti corruption 6.9% Private sector development/foreign direct investment 5.2% Health/communicable/non-communicable diseases 4.3% Natural resource management/environmental sustainability 3.9% Gender equity/equality of opportunity 3.4% Transport 3.4% Job creation/employment 3.0% Social protection 3.0% Law and justice/regulatory framework 2.6% Urban development 1.7% Climate change/disaster management 1.3% Energy .9% 3. Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group in your country? Percentage of Respondents (N=240) Yes 38.3% No 61.7% 4. Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Senegal? (Select all that apply) Percentage of Respondents (Responses Combined; N=226) None 60.6% The World Bank (IDA) 36.3% The International Finance Corporation (IFC) 8.4% The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 3.5% 5. Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? Percentage of Respondents (N=204) Yes 20.6% No 79.4% 6. If yes, what was your view on the two institutions working together in Senegal? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents (N=40) Collaborating but needs improvement 40.0% Working well together 37.5% Don’t know 12.5% Other 10.0% 7. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Senegal? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses Combined; N=228) Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 36.0% Observer 35.5% Collaborate as part of my professional duties 35.5% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 25.0% Use World Bank Group reports/data 23.7% 8. Which best represents your geographic location? Percentage of Respondents (N=237) Dakar 84.0% Other city 9.7%
PLEASE NOTE: IN SOME CASES THE SURVEY WILL ASK FOR A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF RESPONSES. PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE ANY MORE THAN REQUESTED. IF MORE RESPONSES ARE CHOSEN, DATA CANNOT BE INCLUDED IN ANALYSIS. Section A: General Issues A4. Economic growth can be driven by a number of factors. Which THREE areas below do you believe would contribute most to generating economic growth in Senegal? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Energy 16 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 2 Gender equity 17 Trade and exports 3 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 18 Public sector governance/ reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) 4 Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 19 Domestic private sector development 5 Global/regional integration 20 Job creation/employment 6 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 21 Agricultural development 7 Anti corruption 22 Food security 8 Disaster management 23 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 9 Rural development 24 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 10 Foreign direct investment 25 Environmental sustainability 11 Urban development 26 Health 12 Water and sanitation 27 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 13 Education 28 Crime and violence 14 Information and communications technology 29 Financial markets 15 Regulatory framework A5. When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity” in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Senegal? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Better employment opportunities for young people 2 Better employment opportunities for women 3 Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 4 Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 5 Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 6 Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized businesses) 7 A growing middle class 8 Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 9 Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 10 Consistent economic growth 11 More reliable social safety net 12 Greater equity of fiscal policy
Section B: Overall attitudes toward the world bank GROUP B25. Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Senegal? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Capacity development (e.g., procurement, monitoring and evaluation, results based management) 2 Policy based lending / budget support to the Government 3 Knowledge products/services (analytical work, studies, surveys, etc.) 4 Investment lending (financing specific projects) 5 Technical assistance (advice, best practice, international experience, etc.) 6 Trust Fund management 7 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 8 Don’t know B26. In addition to the regular relations with the national government as its main interlocutor, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country to ensure better development results there? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Academia/think tanks/research institutes 2 Donor community 3 Media 4 Civil Society Organizations, including NGOs, associations, and CBOs 5 Local Government 6 Private sector 7 Parliament 8 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) 9 Beneficiaries 10 Foundations 11 Faith based organizations 12 Other (please specify): __________________________ 13 Don’t know To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Senegal? Strongly disagree Strongly agree Don't know Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Senegal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Senegal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The World Bank Group supports programs and strategies that are realistic for Senegal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in Senegal with respect 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Section B: Overall attitudes toward the world bank GROUP To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Senegal in terms of each of the following?
H1. Which of the following best describes your current position? (Select only ONE response) 1 Office of the President, Prime Minister 2 Elected person (Member of the National Assembly – Regional, Urban or Rural Council) 3 Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department or Implementation Agency 4 Consultant/Contractor working on World Bank Group supported project/program 5 Project Management Unit (PMU) overseeing implementation of project 6 Local Government Office or Staff 7 Bilateral Agency 8 Multilateral Agency 9 Private Sector Organization 10 Financial Sector/Private Bank 11 NGO, Community Based Organization 12 Media (Press, Radio, TV, Web, etc.) 13 Independent Government Institution (i.e., Regulatory Agency, Central Bank/oversight institution) 14 Trade Union 15 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 16 Judiciary Branch 17 Other (please specify): ________________________ H2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. (Select only ONE response) 1 Agriculture/ rural development / food security 11 Natural resource management / environmental sustainability 2 Climate change / disaster management 12 Private sector development / foreign direct investment 3 Education 13 Public sector governance / public financial management / anti corruption 4 Energy 14 Social protection 5 Financial markets / banking 15 Transport 6 Gender equity / equality of opportunity 16 Urban development 7 Health / communicable/non-communicable diseases 17 Water and sanitation 8 Information and communications technology 18 Generalist 9 Job creation/employment 19 Other (please specify): _________________________ 10 Law and justice / regulatory framework Section H: Background Information H3. Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group in your country? 1 Yes 2 No H4. Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you work with in Senegal? (Select all that apply)