Sudan The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey FY15 Report of Findings June 2015 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Table of Contents I. Objectives ...................................................................................3 II. Methodology ...............................................................................3 III. Demographics of the Sample.......................................................5 IV. General Issues Facing Sudan......................................................11 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group .......................18 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness ...................................32 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates .......................................40 VIII. World Bank Group Knowledge and Instruments .......................51 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan ..................57 X. Communication and Openness..................................................63 XI. Appendices ................................................................................70 2 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 I. Objectives This survey was designed to achieve the following objectives:  Assist the World Bank Group in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Sudan perceive the World Bank Group;  Obtain systematic feedback from stakeholders in Sudan regarding:  Their views regarding the general environment in Sudan;  Their overall attitudes toward the World Bank Group in Sudan;  Overall impressions of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness and results, project/program related issues, knowledge work and activities, and communication and information sharing in Sudan; and  Perceptions of the World Bank Group’s future role in Sudan.  Use data to help inform Sudan country team’s strategy. II. Methodology From February to April 2015, 439 stakeholders of the World Bank Group in Sudan were invited to provide their opinions on the WBG’s assistance to the country by participating in a country survey. Participants in the survey were drawn from among the office of the President; the office of a Minister; the office of a Parliamentarian; employees of a ministry, ministerial department, or implementation agency; project management units (PMUs) overseeing implementation of a project or consultants/contractors working on World Bank Group-supported projects/programs; local government officials or staff; bilateral/multilateral agencies; private sector organizations; private foundations; the financial sector/private banks; NGOs/community-based organizations (CBOs); the media; independent government institutions; trade unions; faith-based groups; youth groups; academia/research institutes/think tanks; and the judiciary branch. A total of 273 stakeholders participated in the survey (62% response rate). In addition, when possible, responses from respondents completing this country survey were compared to responses from the 152 respondents (51% response rate) who completed the country survey in FY ’12. A full set of these comparisons can be found in Appendix F (see page 163). Respondents completed questionnaires with a member of the research team. Respondents were asked about: general issues facing Sudan; their overall attitudes toward the WBG; the WBG’s effectiveness and results; the WBG’s knowledge work and activities; working with the WBG; the WBG’s future role in Sudan; and the WBG’s communication and information sharing. In addition, every country that engages in the Country Survey must include specific indicator questions that will be aggregated for the WBG’s annual Corporate Scorecard. These questions are identified throughout the survey report. A. General Issues Facing Sudan: Respondents were asked to indicate whether Sudan is headed in the right direction, what they thought were the most important development priorities, which areas would contribute most to reducing poverty, and what would achieve “Shared Prosperity�. 3 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 II. Methodology (continued) B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group: Respondents were asked to rate their familiarity with the WBG, its effectiveness in Sudan, WBG staff preparedness, the importance and effectiveness of its capacity building work, their agreement with various statements regarding the WBG’s work, and the extent to which it is an effective development partner. Respondents were also asked to indicate the sectoral areas on which it would be most productive for the WBG to focus its resources, its greatest values and greatest weaknesses, its most effective instruments, with which stakeholder groups the WBG should collaborate more, to what extent its work helps the poorest in Sudan, if the WBG should have more or less of a local presence in Sudan, if they have seen more or less effective collaboration between the WBG and UN, and to what they attributed slowed or failed reform efforts. C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results: Respondents were asked to indicate where decisions regarding its program are made and to rate the extent to which the WBG’s work helps achieve development results in Sudan, the extent to which it helps build/strengthen existing country systems, the extent to which the WBG meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge services and financial instruments, the extent to which it measures and corrects its work in real time, and the importance of the WBG’s involvement and its effectiveness across thirty- six development areas. D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities: Respondents were asked to indicate how frequently they consult WBG knowledge work and to rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities, including how significant of a contribution it makes to development results and its technical quality. E. Working with the World Bank Group: Respondents were asked to rate their agreement with a series of statements regarding working with the WBG, the extent to which the WBG’s work helps promote public private partnerships and the extent to which the WBG is adequately staffed in Sudan. Respondents were also asked to indicate their perceptions of the WBG’s operational risk taking and selectivity in its support to Sudan. F. The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan as Managed by the World Bank: Respondents were asked to indicate the greatest strengths and greatest weaknesses of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan. G. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan: Respondents were asked to indicate what the WBG should do to make itself of greater value and which of its services the WBG should offer more of in Sudan. H. Communication and Information Sharing: Respondents were asked to indicate how they get information about economic and social development issues, how they prefer to receive information from the WBG, their Internet access, and their usage and evaluation of the WBG’s websites. Respondents were asked about their awareness of the WBG’s Access to Information policy and past information requests from the WBG. Respondents were also asked to evaluate the WBG’s information accessibility and social media. I. Background Information: Respondents were asked to indicate their current position, specialization, level of interaction with the WBG, exposure to the WBG in Sudan, gender, and geographic location. 4 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 III. Demographics of the Sample Only select demographic differences are discussed in the body of this report, but full breakdowns by stakeholder groups, level of collaboration, location, and gender, and select sector/ specialization comparisons can be found in the Appendix (see page 73). Current Position  For all further analyses, the few respondents from the office of a Minister, private foundations, independent government institutions, and youth groups were included in the “Other� category. A complete listing of comparisons across stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix B (see page 89). 5 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Area of Primary Specialization  Key comparisons across respondents’ specializations can be found in Appendix G (see page 168). In addition, specific comparisons of respondents who identified themselves as Generalists or Macroeconomics and fiscal management were conducted to examine if respondents from these two sectors dominated overall responses to select multiple response questions regarding key development areas and ratings of the WBG’s effectiveness across development areas. 6 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Geographic Location  Because of the small number of respondents from areas other than Central Sudan, these areas were combined into one “Other Areas� category. Only significant geographic location differences in ratings of indicator questions will be discussed in the body of this report. All comparisons can be found in Appendix C (see page 112). 7 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) World Bank Group Collaboration and Exposure  Differences in responding, based on collaboration with the World Bank Group in Sudan, can be found in the Appendix D (see page 129). Differences in responses to the indicator questions, based on collaboration and exposure to the World Bank Group in Sudan, can be found in Appendix H (see page 180). Please note that where these two factors appear to have a significant relationship with overall views of the WBG, it is highlighted in yellow in that Appendix. 8 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Gender  Differences in responding, based on respondents’ gender, can be found in the Appendix E (see page 146). 9 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Familiarity with the World Bank Group  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had significantly lower ratings of familiarity with the WBG (mean familiarity = 6.0) compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey (mean familiarity = 6.7).  Stakeholders: Respondents from bilateral/ multilateral agencies and PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects had significantly higher ratings of familiarity with the WBG whereas respondents from the financial sector/private banks, private sector, and other organization had significantly lower ratings.  Collaboration: Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had significantly higher ratings of familiarity with the WBG (mean familiarity = 7.1) compared to respondents who had previously collaborated (mean familiarity = 6.5) and those who never collaborated (mean familiarity = 5.0).  Impact of Familiarity: Respondents’ ratings of familiarity with the World Bank Group were significantly, strongly correlated with their perceptions of the WBG’s overall effectiveness, significantly, moderately correlated with their perceptions of the WBG’s relevance to development in Sudan, and had a small, but significant correlation with their perceptions of WBG’s work achieving development results. 10 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IV. General Issues Facing Sudan Sudan Heading in the Right Direction  Year Comparison: The majority of respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that Sudan is headed in the wrong direction (54%), with smaller numbers indicating that Sudan is headed in the right direction (18%) or that they were not sure (28%).  Stakeholders: Employees of ministries were the most likely to indicate that Sudan is headed in the right direction whereas respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects, NGOs/CBOs, the media, academia, and other organizations were more likely to indicate that Sudan is headed in the wrong direction, and respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies and the financial sector/private banks were the most likely to indicate that they were not sure. Respondents from local government and private sector were split between Sudan being heading in the right or wrong direction.  Collaboration: Respondents who indicated that they currently collaborate with the WBG were split between Sudan being heading in the right or wrong direction whereas respondents who indicated that they had previously collaborated with the WBG were more likely to indicate that they were not sure and respondents who indicated that they had never collaborated with the WBG were more likely to indicate that Sudan is headed in the wrong direction. 11 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Development Priority  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that education (48%) was the most important development priority facing Sudan, followed by agricultural development (32%) and security/stabilization/reconstruction (30%). 12 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Development Priority (continued)  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that security/stabilization/reconstruction, education, food security, and poverty reduction are the most important development priorities facing Sudan, respondents from the financial sector/private banks also indicated that trade/exports is an important priority and respondents from bilateral/ multilateral agencies indicated that debt relief and access to finance is one of the most important development priorities facing Sudan.  Gender: Although female and male respondents both indicated that security/stabilization/ reconstruction, education, food security, and poverty reduction are the most important development priorities facing Sudan, female respondents were significantly more likely to indicate that health, poverty reduction, and economic growth are important development priorities facing Sudan compared to male respondents, who were significantly more likely to indicate that job creation/employment, rural development, and transport are important development priorities.  Specializations/Sectors:  Generalist respondents were significantly more likely to indicate that poverty reduction, regional conflict and tensions, natural resource development, social cohesion, and regulatory framework are important development priorities facing Sudan, but significantly less likely to indicate that security/stabilization/ reconstruction and debt relief and access to finance are important priorities compared to respondents from other specializations.  Respondents from the macroeconomics and fiscal management sector were significantly more likely to indicate that private sector development, poverty reduction, and economic growth are important development priorities facing Sudan, but significantly less likely to indicate that education is an important priority facing Sudan compared to respondents from other sectors. 13 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Factors Contributing to Poverty Reduction  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated rural development (41%), public financial management (36%), agricultural development (32%), and security/stabilization/reconstruction (27%) would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan. 14 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Factors Contributing to Poverty Reduction (continued)  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that rural development, security/stabilization/reconstruction, and economic growth are the key contributors to reducing poverty in Sudan, respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies indicated that transport is also a key factor, respondents from NGOs/CBOs indicated that agricultural development is a key factor, and respondents from the media indicated that job creation is one of the key contributors to reducing poverty in Sudan.  Gender: Although female and male respondents both indicated that rural development, security/stabilization/reconstruction, and economic growth are the key contributors to reducing poverty in Sudan, female respondents were significantly more likely to indicate that foreign direct investment and trade and exports are key contributors to poverty reduction compared to male respondents, who were significantly more likely to indicate that rural development and transport are key contributors to poverty reduction in Sudan.  Specializations/Sectors:  In addition to rural development and economic growth, generalist respondents indicated that agricultural development is a key contributor and were significantly more likely to indicate that health, trade and exports, private sector development, crime and violence, energy, and social cohesion are key contributors to poverty reduction, but significantly less likely to indicate that security/stabilization/ reconstruction, food security, and equality of opportunity are key contributors compared to respondents from other specializations.  Respondents from the macroeconomics and fiscal management sector were significantly more likely to indicate that water and sanitation, social protection, gender equity, and regulatory framework are key contributors to poverty reduction, but significantly less likely to indicate that agricultural development and anti-corruption are key contributors to poverty reduction in Sudan compared to respondents from other sectors. 15 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Achieving “Shared Prosperity� 16 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Achieving “Shared Prosperity� (continued)  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that greater access to micro-finance for the poor, better employment for young people, better security and peace building, and education and training that better ensure job opportunity are the key contributors to achieving “Shared Prosperity� in Sudan, employees of ministries and respondents from the private sector indicated that consistent economic growth is a key contributor, respondents from NGOs/CBOs indicated that better natural resource management is also a key contributor, and respondents from local government indicated that debt relief and access to finance is a key contributor to achieving “Shared Prosperity� in Sudan.  Collaboration: Respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG were significantly more likely to indicate that greater access to micro-finance for the poor is a key contributor to achieving “Shared Prosperity� compared to respondents who are currently collaborating or had never collaborated with the WBG. 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 Survey. These will be aggregated for the World Bank Group’s annual Corporate Scorecard. 17 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Focusing World Bank Group Resources  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that the WBG should focus most of its resources on basic infrastructure (45%), agricultural development (41%), rural development (33%), and education (29%) in Sudan. 18 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Focusing World Bank Group Resources (continued)  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that the WBG should focus on security/stabilization/reconstruction and agricultural development, respondents from local government indicated that the WBG should focus on rural development, respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies indicated that the WBG should focus on transport and natural resource management, respondents from the private sector and the media indicated that the WBG should focus on debt relief and access to finance, and respondents from other organizations indicated that the WBG should focus on poverty reduction in Sudan.  Collaboration: Although respondents across all levels of collaboration indicated that the WBG should focus on security/stabilization/reconstruction and agricultural development, respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should focus on poverty reduction in Sudan compared to respondents who are currently collaborating or had never collaborated with the WBG.  Gender: Although female and male respondents indicated that the WBG should focus on security/stabilization/reconstruction and agricultural development, female respondents were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should focus on equality of opportunity and information and communications technology compared to male respondents, who were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should focus on transport in Sudan.  Specializations/Sectors:  Generalist respondents were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should focus on poverty reduction, food security, and trade and exports, but significantly less likely to indicate that the WBG should focus on public sector governance/reform and natural resource management compared to respondents from other specializations.  Respondents from the macroeconomics and fiscal management sector were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should focus on private sector development, trade and exports, local governance and institutions, and disaster management, but significantly less likely to indicate that the WBG should focus on education compared to respondents from other sectors. 19 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) The World Bank Group’s Overall Effectiveness (Indicator Question)  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had statistically similar ratings for the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Sudan (mean effectiveness = 6.0) compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey (mean effectiveness = 6.1).  Stakeholders: Employees of ministries and respondents from local governments had the highest ratings for the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Sudan whereas respondents from the private sector had significantly lower ratings.  Collaboration: Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s overall effectiveness (mean effectiveness = 6.9) compared to respondents who had previously collaborated (mean effectiveness = 6.2) and those who never collaborated (mean effectiveness = 5.2).  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s overall effectiveness (mean effectiveness = 7.5) compared to male respondents (mean effectiveness = 5.7). Achieving Development Results (Indicator Question)  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had significantly higher ratings for the extent to which the WBG achieves development results in Sudan (mean rating = 6.5) compared to FY ’12 respondents (mean rating = 5.5).  Stakeholders: Employees of ministries and respondents from the financial sector/private banks had the highest ratings for the extent to which the WBG achieves development results in Sudan whereas respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies, local government, and academia had significantly lower ratings. 20 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Staff Preparedness (Indicator Question)  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had statistically similar ratings for the extent to which the WBG’s staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its development challenges (mean rating = 7.1) compared to FY ’12 respondents (mean rating = 7.5).  Stakeholders: Employees of ministries and respondents from local government and the financial sector/private banks had the highest ratings for the extent to which the WBG’s staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its development challenges whereas respondents from the private sector had significantly lower ratings.  Collaboration: Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG and those who had previously collaborated had significantly higher ratings for the extent to which the WBG’s staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its development challenges (mean rating = 7.8 and 7.5, respectively) compared to those who had never collaborated (mean rating = 6.3). 21 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Overall Ratings for Indicator Questions  Stakeholders: Respondents from local government gave the highest ratings across all of the country survey indicator questions whereas respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies, academia, and other organizations had significantly lower ratings. Responses for individual indicator questions by stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix I (see page 181).  Collaboration: Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG or who had previously collaborated had significantly higher ratings across all of the country survey indicator questions (mean rating = 6.9 and 6.6, respectively) compared to respondents who never collaborated (mean rating = 5.8). Responses for individual indicator questions by levels of collaboration can be found in Appendix H (see page 180). 22 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) WBG Activities: Greatest Value  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that the WBG’s greatest value to Sudan was its training/capacity building (46%), technical assistance (39%), mobilizing third party financial resources (36%), and financial resources (27%).  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that the WBG’s greatest value is capacity development, respondents from the private sector and NGOs/CBOs were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG’s financial resources were its greatest value compared to respondents from stakeholder groups. 23 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Capacity Building: WBG Effectiveness  Stakeholders: Employees of ministries and respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects, local government, and the media had the highest ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in project implementation whereas respondents from the private sector had significantly lower ratings. Respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects, local government, and other organizations had the highest ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in citizen engagement whereas respondents from the private sector and NGOs/CBOs had significantly lower ratings.  Collaboration: Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness at project implementation (mean effectiveness = 8.0) compared to respondents who had previously collaborated (mean effectiveness = 7.3) and those who never collaborated (mean effectiveness = 6.3). Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness at citizen engagement (mean effectiveness = 6.7) compared to respondents who had previously collaborated (mean effectiveness = 5.8) and those who never collaborated (mean effectiveness = 5.2).  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in project implementation, citizen engagement, and policy design (mean effectiveness = 8.5, 6.9, and 8.5, respectively) compared to male respondents (mean effectiveness = 7.0, 5.8, and 6.4, respectively). 24 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Capacity Building: Importance of WBG Involvement  Collaboration: Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the importance of the WBG’s involvement in project implementation (mean rating = 9.0) compared to respondents who had previously collaborated (mean rating = 8.5) and those who never collaborated (mean rating = 8.1).  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher ratings for the importance of the WBG’s involvement in project implementation (mean rating = 9.2) compared to male respondents (mean rating = 8.5). 25 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Weakness  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that the WBG’s greatest weaknesses were being too influenced by developed countries (39%), followed by being too bureaucratic in its operational policies and procedures (26%) and not being adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan (24%). 26 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Weakness (continued)  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that they didn’t know what the WBG’s greatest weakness is or they indicated not enough public disclosure of its work or not being adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan, respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects indicated that the WBG’s processes are too complex and too slow, respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies indicated that the WBG’s advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving and that the WBG is too influenced by developed countries, respondents from the private sector and other organizations indicated that WBG staff are too inaccessible, respondents from NGOs/CBOS indicated that the WBG’s processes are too slow, respondents from academia indicated that the WBG’s advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving and that the WBG is not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict countries.  Collaboration: A plurality of respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG indicated that its greatest weakness is that its processes are too slow whereas respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG were more likely to indicate that the WBG does not collaborate enough with stakeholders outside the Government and those who never collaborated with the WBG were more likely to indicate that the WBG is not being adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan.  Gender: Female respondents were significantly more likely to indicate that they don’t know what the WBG’s greatest weakness is compared to male respondents, who were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG’s greatest weaknesses were its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving and there being an inadequate number of WBG staff members in Sudan. 27 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Attributing Failed/Slow Reform Efforts  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that they most often attributed failed or slow reform efforts to political pressures and obstacles (46%). 28 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Attributing Failed/Slow Reform Efforts (continued)  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that they attributed failed or slow reform efforts to an inadequate level of civil society participation, employees of ministries were more likely to indicate ongoing conflict and stability, respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects were more likely to indicate a lack of/inadequate level of capacity in government, respondents from local government were more likely to indicate that reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges, respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies, the financial sector/private banks, and other organizations indicated political pressures and obstacles, and respondents from other organizations also indicated poor donor coordination.  Collaboration: Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG were significantly more likely to indicate that they attributed failed or slow reform efforts to a lack of/inadequate level of capacity in government compared to respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG and those who never collaborated with the WBG. Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG and those who had previously collaborated with the WBG were significantly more likely to indicate that they attributed failed or slow reform efforts to political pressures and obstacles compared to those who never collaborated with the WBG. Respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG were significantly more likely to indicate that they attributed failed or slow reform efforts to ongoing conflict and instability compared to those who are currently collaborating and those who had previously collaborated with the WBG. Build/Strengthen Existing Country Systems  Stakeholders: Employees of ministries and respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects, the financial sector/private banks, and local government had the highest ratings for the extent to which the WBG helps to build/strengthen existing country systems in Sudan whereas respondents from academia, the media, the private sector, and bilateral/multilateral agencies had significantly lower ratings.  Collaboration: Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had the highest ratings for the extent to which the WBG helps to build/strengthen existing country systems (mean rating = 7.7) whereas respondents who never collaborated had significantly lower ratings (mean rating = 5.8) and those who had previously collaborated were in between (mean rating = 6.4). 29 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) The WBG’s Work Supporting the Poorest in Sudan  Stakeholders: Respondents from local government were the most likely to indicate that the WBG’s work and support helps the poorest in Sudan to a fully sufficient degree (43%) whereas respondents from the financial sector/private banks were the most likely to indicate that the WBG’s work and support helps the poorest in Sudan to a very insufficient degree (40%). 30 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) UN and WBG Collaboration  Stakeholders: Respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies were the most likely to indicate that they perceived more effective collaboration between the WBG and the UN in Sudan over the past year (60%) whereas respondents from the financial sector/private banks, NGOs/CBOs, and academia were the most likely to indicate that they didn’t know about the collaboration between the UN and WBG (71%, 71%, and 61%, respectively). 31 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness Importance of Specific Areas 32 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness (continued) Importance of Specific Areas (continued)  Stakeholders: There were significant stakeholder group differences across several of these development areas. For the most part, respondents from local government and other organizations tended to have the highest ratings for the importance of the WBG’s involvement in these areas whereas respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies, the financial sector/private banks, and academia tended to have significantly lower ratings. A full breakdown of importance ratings by stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix B (see page 89).  Collaboration: A full breakdown of ratings by level of collaboration can be found in Appendix D (see page 129).  Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the importance of the WBG’s involvement in climate change compared to respondents who had previously collaborated and those who never collaborated.  Respondents who never collaborated with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the importance of the WBG’s involvement in crime and violence and trade and exports compared to respondents who had previously collaborated and those who are currently collaborating.  Gender: A full breakdown of ratings by gender can be found in Appendix E (see page 146). Female respondents had significantly higher ratings for the importance of the WBG’s involvement in crime and violence, financial markets, and gender equity compared to male respondents.  Specializations/Sectors: A full breakdown of ratings by respondents’ specializations/sectors in Appendix G (see page 168).  Generalist respondents had significantly higher ratings for the importance of the WBG’s involvement in crime and violence, private sector development, foreign direct investment, local governance and institutions, trade and exports, economic growth, social cohesion, social protection, agricultural development, and education compared to respondents from other specializations. 33 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness (continued) Effectiveness of Specific Areas 34 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness (continued) Effectiveness of Specific Areas (continued)  Stakeholders: There were significant stakeholder group differences across several of these development areas. For the most part, employees of ministries and respondents from local government tended to give the highest ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in these areas whereas respondents from academia tended to give significantly lower ratings. A full breakdown of effectiveness ratings by stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix B (see page 89).  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness across nearly all of these development areas compared to male respondents. A full breakdown of ratings by gender can be found in Appendix E (see page 146).  Specializations/Sectors: A full breakdown of importance ratings by respondents’ specializations/sectors in Appendix G (see page 168).  Generalist respondents had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in foreign direct investment, water and sanitation, equality of opportunity, and natural resource management compared to respondents from other specializations.  Respondents from the macroeconomics and fiscal management sector had significantly lower ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in poverty reduction, water and sanitation, and rural development compared to respondents from other sectors.  Additional Comparisons: Please note that a complete breakdown of respondents’ effectiveness ratings for the WBG’s work across all development areas can be found in the Appendix. In addition to the aggregate mean ratings for each area, respondents who indicated that they “Don’t Know� are reported in Appendix A (see page 74), suggesting that primarily informed stakeholders responded to these questions. Additional breakdowns by geographic locations can be found in Appendix C (see page 112). 35 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness (continued) Effectiveness of Specific Areas: Year Comparison  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey gave higher ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness across all areas compared to FY ’12 respondents. Those differences that reached statistical significance are indicated in the chart. A full breakdown of effectiveness ratings across country surveys can be found in Appendix F (see page 163). 36 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness (continued) Effectiveness of Specific Areas: Collaboration 37 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness (continued) Effectiveness of Specific Areas: Collaboration (continued)  Collaboration:  Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had the highest ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in information and communications technology, law and justice, urban development, environmental sustainability, regulatory framework, economic growth, health, and climate change whereas respondents who never collaborated with the WBG had significantly lower ratings and respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG fell in between.  Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in communicable/non-communicable diseases, gender equity, and social protection compared to respondents who never collaborated and those who had previously collaborated with the WBG.  Respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG and those who had previously collaborated with the WBG had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in poverty reduction, water and sanitation, public sector governance/reform, rural development, global/regional integration, education, and security/stabilization/reconstruction compared to respondents who never collaborated with the WBG.  Respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG had the highest ratings for the WBG’s effectiveness in food security and agricultural development whereas respondents who never collaborated with the WBG had significantly lower ratings and respondents who are currently collaborating with the WBG fell in between.  A full breakdown of effectiveness ratings across levels of collaboration can be found in Appendix D (see page 129). 38 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VI. Sectors: Importance and Effectiveness (continued) Drivers of Effectiveness To determine the key drivers of respondents’ ratings of the World Bank Group’s overall effectiveness and ratings of its ability to help achieve development results in Sudan, bivariate correlational analyses were conducted using respondents’ ratings of the thirty-six specific areas of effectiveness. Correlational analyses, however, are not able to tell us exactly what is causing respondents’ ratings of the WBG’s overall effectiveness or ratings of its ability to help achieve development results. Rather, these analyses tell us that as ratings of effectiveness in one area increase, respondents’ ratings of the WBG’s overall effectiveness increase, or as ratings of effectiveness in one area increase, ratings of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results increase. Thus, it can be inferred that respondents’ perceptions of effectiveness in one specific area are related to, or drive, respondents’ perceptions of the WBG’s overall effectiveness or perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results.  Overall Effectiveness: Those specific areas with the highest Pearson Product-Moment correlations were determined to be the most closely related to perceptions of the WBG’s overall effectiveness, suggesting that ratings of effectiveness in those specific areas are drivers of perceptions of the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Sudan. The areas determined to be key drivers from these analyses were:  The WBG’s effectiveness at environmental sustainability;  The WBG’s effectiveness at job creation/employment;  The WBG’s effectiveness at education; and  The WBG’s effectiveness at security/stabilization/reconstruction.  Achieving Development Results: Those specific areas with the highest Pearson Product- Moment correlations were determined to be the most closely related to perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results in Sudan, suggesting that ratings of effectiveness in those specific areas are drivers of perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results. The areas determined to be key drivers from these analyses were:  The WBG’s effectiveness at job creation/employment;  The WBG’s effectiveness at debt relief and access to finance;  The WBG’s effectiveness at equality of opportunity; and  The WBG’s effectiveness at food security. 39 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates The World Bank Group’s Work in Sudan  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had significantly higher levels of agreement for the WBG’s strategies being realistic for Sudan and the WBG’s alignment with development priorities in Sudan compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey. Respondents in this year’s country survey and the FY ’12 country survey had statistically similar levels of agreement regarding the WBG’s relevance to development.  Stakeholders:  Employees of ministries and respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects and local government had the highest levels of agreement for the WBG’s alignment with development priorities whereas respondents from bilateral/ multilateral agencies and academia had significantly lower levels of agreement.  Employees of ministries and respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects had the highest levels of agreement for the WBG’s strategies being realistic for Sudan whereas respondents from bilateral/ multilateral agencies and the private sector had significantly lower levels of agreement.  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher levels of agreement for the WBG’s strategies being realistic, the WBG’s alignment with development priorities, and the WBG’s relevance to development in Sudan compared to male respondents. 40 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The World Bank Group’s Work in Sudan: Collaboration  Collaboration: Respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG had significantly lower levels of agreement for the WBG’s alignment with development priorities, the WBG’s strategies being realistic for Sudan, and the WBG’s relevance to development in Sudan compared to respondents who currently collaborate or had previously collaborated with the WBG. 41 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions  Stakeholders: There were significant stakeholder group differences across most of these aspects of how the WBG operates. For the most part, employees of ministries and respondents from local government tended to have the highest levels of agreement for these aspects whereas respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies, private sector, and academia tended to have significantly lower levels of agreement. A full breakdown of these ratings by stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix B (see page 89).  Gender: Female respondents tended to have significantly higher levels of agreement across most of these aspects compared to male respondents. A full breakdown of these ratings by gender can be found in Appendix E (see page 146). 42 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Year Comparison  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had higher levels of agreement for these aspects of how the WBG operates compared to FY ’12 respondents. Those differences that reached statistical significance are indicated in the chart. 43 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Collaboration  Collaboration: Respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG tended to have higher levels of agreement for these aspects of how the WBG operates in Sudan compared to respondents who previously collaborated or never collaborated with the WBG. Those comparisons that reached statistical significance are indicated in the chart. 44 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) WBG Promoting Private Public Partnerships Measuring and Correcting in Real Time  Collaboration: Respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG had the highest ratings that the WBG measures and corrects its work in real time in Sudan (mean rating = 6.7) whereas respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG had significantly lower ratings (mean rating = 5.2) and those who had previously collaborated were in between (mean rating = 6.3).  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher ratings that the WBG measures and corrects its work in real time in Sudan (mean rating = 8.1) compared to male respondents (mean rating = 5.6). 45 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The World Bank Group as an Effective Development Partner  Stakeholders: There were significant stakeholder group differences across several of these aspects of the WBG being an effective development partner in Sudan. For the most part, employees of ministries and respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects and local government tended to have the highest ratings for these aspects whereas respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies, the financial sector/private banks, and academia tended to have significantly lower ratings. A full breakdown of these ratings by stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix B (see page 89).  Locations: Respondents from other areas had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s collaboration with the Government (mean rating = 7.8) compared to respondents from Central Sudan (mean rating = 6.9). A full breakdown of these ratings by locations can be found in Appendix C (see page 112).  Gender: Female respondents tended to have significantly higher ratings across most of these aspects compared to male respondents. A full breakdown of these ratings by gender can be found in Appendix E (see page 146). 46 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The World Bank Group as an Effective Development Partner: Year Comparison  Year Comparison: Compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey, respondents in this year’s country survey gave higher ratings for nearly all aspects of the WBG as an effective development partner. Those differences that reached statistical significance are indicated in the chart. 47 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The World Bank Group as an Effective Development Partner: Collaboration  Collaboration: Respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG or who had previously collaborated tended to have higher ratings for these aspects of the WBG as an effective development partner in Sudan compared to respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG. Those comparisons that reached statistical significance are indicated in the chart below. 48 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Risk-Taking Where Decisions are Made  Gender: Male respondents were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG’s decisions are made primarily at Headquarters (50%) compared to female respondents (30%). 49 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Selectivity of the WBG’s Support  Stakeholders: A plurality of respondents across most stakeholder groups indicated that the WBG is sufficiently selective, except pluralities of respondents from the private sector, NGOs/CBOs, academia, and other organizations who were more likely to say that they don’t know.  Collaboration: A majority of respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG indicated that the WBG is sufficiently selective whereas pluralities of respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG and who had never collaborated were more likely to say that they don’t know. 50 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VIII. World Bank Group Knowledge and Instruments Frequency of Consulting World Bank Group Knowledge Work and Activities  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated significantly more frequent usage of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities (20% indicated weekly or monthly usage; 10% never) compared to respondents in this year’s country survey (17% indicated weekly or monthly usage; 30% never).  Stakeholders: Respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects indicated the most frequent usage of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities (46% indicated weekly or monthly usage) whereas respondents from the financial sector/private banks indicated significantly less frequent usage (86% indicated never).  Collaboration: Respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG or had previously collaborated with the WBG indicated the most frequent usage of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities (30% indicated weekly or monthly usage) whereas respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG indicated significantly less frequent usage (48% indicated never). 51 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VIII. World Bank Group Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Sudan’s Knowledge Needs (Indicator Question)  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had statistically similar levels of agreement for the WBG meeting Sudan’s needs for knowledge services (mean level of agreement = 5.5) compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey (mean level of agreement = 5.0).  Stakeholders: Respondents from local government had the highest levels of agreement for the WBG meeting Sudan’s needs for knowledge services whereas respondents from the financial sector/private banks, NGOs/CBOs, academia, and other organizations had significantly lower levels of agreement. 52 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VIII. World Bank Group Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Qualities of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities  Year Comparison: Compared to FY ’12 respondents, respondents in this year’s country survey gave significantly higher ratings for some aspects of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities, but significantly lower ratings for some of these aspects as well. Those differences that reached statistical significance are indicated in the chart.  Stakeholders: Employees of ministries and respondents from local government had the highest ratings for stakeholder involvement and leading to practical solutions whereas respondents from academia had significantly lower levels of agreement. Respondents from local government and the media had the highest ratings for being a source for global good practices whereas respondents from other organizations had significantly lower levels of agreement. A full breakdown of these ratings can be found in Appendix B (see page 89).  Collaboration: Respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG or who had previously collaborated had significantly higher ratings for the WBG’s knowledge work and activities being accessible compared to respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG. A full breakdown of these ratings can be found in Appendix D (see page 129).  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher ratings for all of these aspects of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities compared to male respondents. A full breakdown of these ratings by gender can be found in Appendix E (see page 146). 53 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VIII. World Bank Group Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Contribution of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question)  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey gave significantly higher ratings for the contribution of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities (mean rating = 8.1) compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey (mean rating = 7.0).  Stakeholders: Respondents from the financial sector/private banks gave the highest ratings for the contribution of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities whereas respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies and academia gave significantly lower ratings. Technical Quality of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question)  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey gave statistically similar ratings for the technical quality of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities (mean rating = 7.6) compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey (mean rating = 7.8). 54 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VIII. World Bank Group Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Most Effective Instruments in Reducing Poverty  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that capacity development (43%) and technical assistance (40%) were the WBG’s most effective instrument in helping reduce poverty, followed by co-financing arrangements (31%).  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that capacity development was the WBG’s most effective instrument in helping reduce poverty in Sudan, respondents from local government also indicated that the WBG’s technical assistance was one of its most effective instruments and respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies indicated that Trust Fund management and sector-wide approaches were the WBG’s most effective instruments.  Collaboration: Respondents who indicated that they currently collaborate with the WBG were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG’s technical assistance was one of its most effective instruments (40%) compared to respondents who had previously collaborated (22%) and those who had never collaborated with the WBG (21%). 55 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 VIII. World Bank Group Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Sudan’s Needs for Managing Trust Funds and Partnerships (Indicator Question)  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had significantly higher levels of agreement for the WBG program of managing trust funds and partnerships meeting Sudan’s needs (mean level of agreement = 4.7) compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey (mean level of agreement = 3.9).  Stakeholders: Respondents from the financial sector/private banks and local government had the highest levels of agreement for the WBG program of managing trust funds and partnerships meeting Sudan’s needs whereas respondents from academia had significantly lower levels of agreement. 56 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan Making the World Bank Group of Greater Value  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that the WBG should reduce the complexity of obtaining Bank financing (55%), improve the quality of its experts as related to Sudan’s specific challenges (41%), and provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Sudan’s economy (25%) to make itself of greater value.  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that the WBG should increase the level of capacity development and provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Sudan’s economy to make itself of greater value, respondents from NGOs/CBOs indicated that the WBG should reach out more to groups outside of government and respondents from the media and academia indicated that the WBG should reduce the complexity of obtaining WBG financing.  Collaboration: Respondents who indicated that they currently collaborate with the WBG were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should increase the level of capacity development (54%) compared to respondents who had previously collaborated (31%) and those who had never collaborated with the WBG (17%), both of whom were more likely to indicate that the WBG should reduce the complexity of obtaining WBG financing (31% and 26%, respectively) compared to those who currently collaborate (13%). 57 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) Local Presence in Sudan Focusing Services  Stakeholders: Although a plurality of respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that the WBG should leverage more resources from trust funds in Sudan, respondents from academia were significantly less likely to indicate this compared to other stakeholder groups. 58 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) Collaborating with Stakeholders in Sudan  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that the WBG should work more closely with CBOs (31%), beneficiaries (29%), academia/think tanks/ research institutes (25%), local government (24%), and the private sector (23%) to ensure better development results in Sudan.  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that the WBG should work more with NGOs/CBOs, academia, and beneficiaries in Sudan, respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies and the private sector were more likely to indicate that the WBG should work more with the private sector and respondents from the media were more likely to indicate that the WBG should work more with the media. 59 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan: Strengths  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that they either didn’t know what the greatest strength was of the Multi Donor Trust Fund (37%) or that the greatest strengths were that the donors worked collaboratively with the government (30%) and that there was an adequate level of communication amongst players (30%).  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that they either didn’t know what the greatest strength was of the Multi Donor Trust Fund or they indicated that there was an adequate level of communication amongst players, respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies were more likely to indicate that the donors were well coordinated and that the Trust Fund’s development priorities were aligned with country developmental priorities and respondents from local government were more likely to indicate that the donors worked collaboratively with the government and that the donors were well coordinated. 60 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan: Weaknesses  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that the greatest weakness of the Multi Donor Trust Fund was that the level of resources was too low (43%) or that they didn’t know (35%).  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that they either didn’t know what the greatest weakness was of the Multi Donor Trust Fund or they indicated that the level of resources was too low, respondents from local government were more likely to indicate that the donors were not well coordinated. 61 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) WBG Staffing in Sudan  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey had significantly higher ratings for the extent to which the WBG is adequately staffed in Sudan (mean rating = 6.4) compared to respondents in this year’s country survey (mean rating = 5.2).  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher ratings for the extent to which the WBG is adequately staffed in Sudan (mean rating = 6.5) compared to male respondents (mean rating = 4.7). 62 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 X. Communication and Openness Information Sources  Year Comparison: Respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that they got most of their information about economic and social development issues in Sudan from the Internet (52%), local newspapers (45%), and periodicals (32%).  Stakeholders: Although respondents from most stakeholder groups indicated that they got most of their information about economic and social development issues in Sudan from the Internet, respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies indicated that they are more likely to utilize local and international newspapers and respondents from academia were significantly more likely to utilize periodicals compared to respondents from other stakeholder groups. Employees of ministries and respondents from PMUs/Consultants on WBG projects, local government, private sector, NGOs/CBOs, and other organizations were significantly more likely to utilize social media compared to respondents from other stakeholder groups. 63 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 X. Communication and Openness (continued) Preferred Information Sources  Year Comparison: When asked how they would prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group, respondents from the FY ’12 country survey indicated that they would be prefer the WBG website (57%), WBG seminars/workshops/conferences (46%), WBG publications and other written materials (37%), and direct contact (27%).  Stakeholders: Although respondents across all stakeholder groups indicated that they preferred to get their information from the WBG website, WBG publications, direct contact, seminars, and e-Newsletters, respondents from the private sector and the financial sector/private banks were significantly more likely to indicate that they preferred social media compared to respondents from other stakeholder groups.  Collaboration: Respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG were the most likely to indicate that they preferred to get their information from direct contact with the WBG (45%) whereas respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG were significantly less likely to prefer this method (22%) and respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG were in between (34%). Respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG were significantly more likely to prefer social media and mobile phones (17% and 14%, respectively) compared to respondents who currently collaborate (5% and 2%, respectively) and respondents who had previously collaborated (5% and 3%, respectively). 64 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 X. Communication and Openness (continued) Access to Information  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey were significantly more likely to indicate that they were aware of the WBG’s access to information policy compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey.  Year Comparison: Respondents from this year’s country survey were just as likely to indicate that they had requested information from the WBG as respondents from the FY ’12 country survey. 65 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 X. Communication and Openness (continued) Access to Information (continued)  Year Comparison: Respondents from this year’s country survey were significantly less likely to indicate that they obtained the information requested from the WBG compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey. Internet Access  Year Comparison: Respondents from this year’s country survey were significantly less likely to have Internet access compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey. 66 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 X. Communication and Openness (continued) Website Usage  Year Comparison: Respondents from this year’s country survey had statistically similar usage for the WBG’s website compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey.  Collaboration: Respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG and respondents who had previously collaborated were significantly more likely to indicate having used the WBG’s website (67% and 64%, respectively) compared to respondents who had never collaborated with the WBG (48%).  Gender: Male respondents were significantly more likely to indicate having used the WBG’s website (63%) compared to female respondents (47%).  Stakeholders: Respondents from bilateral/multilateral agencies and the private sector were significantly more likely to access the WBG website using high speed or WiFi connections compared to respondents from other stakeholder groups. 67 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 X. Communication and Openness (continued) WBG Website Evaluation  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had statistically similar levels of agreement regarding the WBG’s websites compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey. WBG Social Media Evaluation  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher levels of agreement that the WBG’s social media channels are a valuable source of information (mean level of agreement = 8.0) compared to male respondents (mean level of agreement = 6.8). 68 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 X. Communication and Openness (continued) Information Sharing  Year Comparison: Respondents in this year’s country survey had statistically similar levels of agreement regarding the WBG’s information sharing compared to respondents from the FY ’12 country survey.  Collaboration: Respondents who currently collaborate with the WBG had the highest levels of agreement that the WBG is responsive to their information requests (mean level of agreement = 7.7) compared to respondents who had previously collaborated with the WBG (mean level of agreement = 6.9) and who had never collaborated with the WBG (mean level of agreement = 6.2).  Gender: Female respondents had significantly higher levels of agreement that when they need information from the WBG they know how to find it and that the WBG is responsive to their information requests (mean level of agreement = 7.9 and 7.9, respectively) compared to male respondents (mean level of agreement = 6.8 and 6.6, respectively). 69 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 XI. Appendices A. Responses to All Questions across All Respondents ..................... 71 B. Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups ..................... 86 C. Responses to All Questions across Geographic Locations........... 109 D. Responses to All Questions by Levels of Collaboration ............... 126 E. Responses to All Questions by Gender ....................................... 143 F. Responses to All Questions across Country Surveys ................... 160 G. Responses to Key Questions by Respondents’ Specializations/Sectors ............................................................... 165 H. Indicator Questions as a Function of Exposure to the WBG ....... 177 I. Indicator Questions as a Function of Stakeholder Groups .......... 178 J. World Bank Group Country Survey 2015 Sudan Questionnaire ........................................................ 179 SUDAN 70 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix A: Responses to All Questions across All Respondents (N=273) All rating scale questions are presented with the total number of respondents that provided a rating (N), the number of respondents who indicated that they “Don’t know� (DK), the mean rating across all respondents (Mean), and the standard deviation of this mean (SD). Indicator questions are noted with an asterisk (*). Percentage of Respondents 1. In general would you say that Sudan is headed in ...? (N=261) The right direction 33.0% The wrong direction 42.1% Not sure 24.9% 2. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important Percentage of Respondents development priorities in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=270) Security/stabilization/reconstruction 40.0% Education 28.1% Food security 24.4% Poverty reduction 22.2% Agricultural development 18.1% Anti-corruption 18.1% Rural development 15.9% Debt relief and access to finance 14.4% Public sector governance/reform 13.3% Health 10.4% Foreign direct investment 8.9% Job creation/employment 8.1% Economic growth 7.4% Transport 7.0% Social protection 6.7% Private sector development 6.3% Water and sanitation 5.9% Equality of opportunity 5.9% Natural resource management 5.2% Regional conflict and tensions 4.8% Global/regional integration 4.4% Environmental sustainability 3.0% Energy 2.2% Social cohesion 2.2% Law and justice 2.2% Local governance and institutions 2.2% Financial markets 1.9% Trade and exports 1.9% Disaster management 1.5% Climate change 1.1% Information and communications technology 1.1% Urban development 0.7% Regulatory framework 0.4% Gender equity 0.0% Crime and violence 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 71 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) 3. Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would Percentage of Respondents contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=268) Rural development 32.1% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 32.1% Economic growth 30.6% Agricultural development 25.4% Education 23.5% Job creation/employment 19.0% Debt relief and access to finance 14.9% Food security 12.7% Equality of opportunity 11.6% Health 10.8% Anti-corruption 10.4% Public sector governance/reform 10.4% Water and sanitation 7.5% Private sector development 6.7% Natural resource management 6.0% Trade and exports 5.6% Transport 5.2% Regional conflict and tensions 4.1% Global/regional integration 4.1% Social protection 4.1% Foreign direct investment 4.1% Climate change 2.6% Urban development 2.6% Law and justice 2.2% Local governance and institutions 1.9% Gender equity 1.5% Environmental sustainability 1.5% Financial markets 1.5% Crime and violence 1.1% Information and communications technology 0.7% Regulatory framework 0.4% Energy 0.4% Social cohesion 0.4% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% Disaster management 0.0% 72 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) 4. The World Bank Group’s “Shared Prosperity� goal captures two key elements, economic growth and equity. It will seek to foster income growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country’s population. Improvement in the Shared Prosperity Indicator requires growth and well-being of the less well-off. When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity� in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=264) Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 29.5% Better employment opportunities for young people 21.6% Better security and peace building 21.2% Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 20.5% Better natural resource management 18.9% Consistent economic growth 18.6% Better entrepreneurial opportunities 14.4% Debt relief and access to finance 13.6% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 8.7% Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 6.4% Greater equity of fiscal policy 6.4% A growing middle class 6.1% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 3.0% Other 3.0% More reliable social safety net 2.3% Better quality public services 1.5% Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 1.1% Better employment opportunities for women 0.4% B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Familiarity N DK Mean SD 1. How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Sudan? 268 0 5.99 2.95 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) Effectiveness* N DK Mean SD 2. Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s 221 48 6.03 2.92 effectiveness in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Staff Preparedness* N DK Mean SD 3. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its most complicated development 219 53 7.12 2.86 challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 73 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 4. When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge Percentage of Respondents services) in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=273) Security/stabilization/reconstruction 35.9% Agricultural development 35.2% Education 22.3% Rural development 20.9% Debt relief and access to finance 19.8% Poverty reduction 18.3% Health 15.8% Economic growth 14.3% Public sector governance/reform 12.5% Food security 10.3% Transport 9.5% Foreign direct investment 9.5% Job creation/employment 9.5% Natural resource management 7.3% Private sector development 7.0% Anti-corruption 6.6% Social protection 5.5% Water and sanitation 5.5% Environmental sustainability 4.4% Global/regional integration 3.3% Equality of opportunity 3.3% Financial markets 2.6% Climate change 2.6% Crime and violence 2.2% Regional conflict and tensions 2.2% Law and justice 2.2% Trade and exports 1.8% Energy 1.5% Information and communications technology 1.5% Urban development 1.1% Local governance and institutions 1.1% Regulatory framework 0.4% Disaster management 0.4% Gender equity 0.0% Social cohesion 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 74 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 5. When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which Percentage of Respondents (N=255) nd activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is Greatest 2 Greatest of second greatest value in Sudan? Value Value Combined Capacity development 25.1% 28.6% 53.7% Financial resources 21.2% 10.3% 31.5% Donor coordination and policy dialogue 10.6% 15.1% 25.7% Policy advice, studies, analyses 16.5% 6.7% 23.2% Strategy formulation 9.4% 13.5% 22.9% Data and statistics 6.3% 5.2% 11.4% Technical assistance 3.5% 6.3% 9.9% Convening/facilitating 3.9% 5.6% 9.5% Mobilizing third party financial resources 3.1% 6.0% 9.1% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 0.4% 2.8% 3.2% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% How EFFECTIVE do you believe the WBG is in terms of the capacity building work Effectiveness it does in each of the following areas in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) N DK Mean SD 6. Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening) 178 84 7.25 2.67 7. Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development) 151 100 6.01 2.82 8. Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals) 160 88 6.84 2.55 When thinking about how to improve capacity building in Sudan to help ensure Importance better development results, looking forward, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following aspects of capacity building? (1-Not important all, 10-Very important) N DK Mean SD 9. Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening) 190 73 8.59 2.05 10. Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development) 170 81 8.18 2.41 11. Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals) 179 80 8.73 1.94 12. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest Percentage of Respondents WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=268) Don’t know 16.8% Not enough public disclosure of its work 15.7% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan 15.7% Too influenced by developed countries 13.4% World Bank Group’s processes too slow 12.7% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the Government 12.3% World Bank Group’s processes too complex 12.3% Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving 11.6% Staff too inaccessible 10.8% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political realities 9.7% Inadequate number of World Bank Group staff members located in the country 8.6% Not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict countries 8.2% Not exploring alternative policy options 5.6% Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country 5.6% Other 4.9% Not client focused 4.5% Not aligned with country priorities 4.1% Not aligned with other donors’ work 3.0% Arrogant in its approach 1.9% The credibility of its knowledge/data 1.9% 75 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 13. Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST Percentage of Respondents effective in reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=272) Capacity development 56.3% Co-financing arrangements 34.6% Technical assistance 27.2% Knowledge products/services 20.2% Trust Fund management 12.9% Emergency Recovery lending 12.5% Multi-sectoral approaches 7.7% Don’t know 7.7% Sector-wide approaches 6.3% Other 2.6% 14. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work and Percentage of Respondents support help the poorest in Sudan? (Choose only ONE response) (N=253) To a fully sufficient degree 3.6% To a somewhat sufficient degree 26.5% To a somewhat insufficient degree 30.8% To a very insufficient degree 22.9% Don't know 16.2% 15. In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with Percentage of Respondents more in your country? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=271) NGOs/CBOs 33.9% Academia/think tanks/research institutes 29.5% Beneficiaries 27.3% Private sector 19.9% Local government 17.3% Donor community 14.4% Media 13.7% Youth/university groups 10.0% UN agencies 7.7% Foundations 7.4% Don’t know 4.1% Emerging donors 2.2% Regional organizations 2.2% UN and regional peace keeping forces 1.8% Parliament 1.5% Other 0.4% To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Level of Agreement Bank Group’s work in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 16. Overall the WBG currently plays a relevant role in development in Sudan* 221 43 5.80 2.97 17. The WBG’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for 215 46 6.14 2.96 Sudan* 18. The WBG supports programs and strategies that are realistic for Sudan 211 47 6.18 2.80 19. The WBG treats clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect 205 52 7.94 2.64 76 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Sudan, in terms of Degree each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 20. Responsiveness to needs* 210 48 5.70 2.80 21. Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 195 58 5.79 2.63 22. Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 191 56 5.68 2.84 23. Being inclusive* 186 64 5.78 2.59 24. Openness (sharing data and other information)* 192 56 6.22 2.69 25. Staff accessibility* 202 53 6.26 2.93 26. Straightforwardness and honesty* 184 72 7.84 2.47 27. Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making decisions 202 55 5.74 3.05 important to my work* 28. Collaboration with civil society* 205 49 6.23 2.87 29. Collaboration with the UN 167 90 7.73 2.51 30. Collaboration with the Government* 210 51 7.18 2.54 31. Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 174 73 7.16 2.32 32. Collaboration with the private sector* 169 81 5.27 2.76 33. The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 203 54 6.13 2.75 34. Being a long-term partner* 193 65 7.14 2.99 35. To be a more effective development partner in Sudan, do you believe that the Percentage of Respondents World Bank Group should have…? (Select only ONE response) (N=271) More local presence 87.1% The current level of local presence is adequate 6.6% Less local presence 2.6% Don't know 3.7% 36. In the past year, have you seen more, less, or just about the same level of effective collaboration between the UN and the World Bank Group in your Percentage of Respondents country? (Select only ONE response) (N=270) More effective collaboration 14.8% Less effective collaboration 20.4% The same level of effective collaboration 18.9% Don't know 45.9% 37. When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, Percentage of Respondents which of the following would you attribute to? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=264) There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation 49.6% Ongoing conflict and instability 36.7% Political pressures and obstacles 32.2% Inadequate funding 28.8% Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 26.1% The Government works inefficiently 21.6% The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the 20.8% ground The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow through/follow-up 18.6% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 18.6% Poor donor coordination 17.4% The World Bank Group works too slowly 9.8% Other 2.3% 77 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results 1. In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be Importance involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) N DK Mean SD 1. Crime and violence 180 69 5.88 3.45 2. Financial markets 202 49 7.39 2.88 3. Transport 217 40 7.84 2.75 4. Anti-corruption 207 45 7.85 2.91 5. Regional conflict and tensions 204 45 7.24 3.04 6. Law and justice 194 59 5.86 3.30 7. Urban development 220 36 7.70 2.60 8. Environmental sustainability 216 39 8.10 2.48 9. Regulatory framework 208 43 7.07 2.65 10. Information and communications technology 218 38 7.52 2.76 11. Poverty reduction 235 21 8.85 2.09 12. Gender equity 209 39 6.66 3.14 13. Private sector development 217 43 7.47 2.90 14. Foreign direct investment 210 42 7.77 2.83 15. Local governance and institutions 207 43 6.68 2.83 16. Water and sanitation 229 25 8.06 2.44 17. Trade and exports 197 49 7.48 2.90 18. Economic growth 218 36 8.50 2.22 19. Energy 211 43 7.76 2.73 20. Disaster management 219 34 7.80 2.63 21. Public sector governance/reform 218 38 7.62 2.89 22. Job creation/employment 221 35 7.77 2.79 23. Social cohesion 213 41 6.23 3.38 24. Communicable/non-communicable diseases 212 37 7.17 2.94 25. Equality of opportunity 208 44 7.50 2.80 26. Health 237 22 8.15 2.43 27. Rural development 229 24 8.62 2.22 28. Global/regional integration 207 44 7.87 2.42 29. Food security 221 22 8.52 2.25 30. Natural resource management 206 47 7.50 3.01 31. Security/stabilization/reconstruction 230 30 8.12 2.63 32. Social protection 212 45 6.66 2.95 33. Climate change 211 43 7.33 3.00 34. Agricultural development 228 28 8.62 2.23 35. Education 234 25 8.42 2.46 36. Debt relief and access to finance 225 40 8.68 2.48 78 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) 2. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the Effectiveness work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) N DK Mean SD 1. Anti-corruption 114 139 4.52 3.01 2. Information and communications technology 132 118 5.23 3.10 3. Transport 130 121 4.75 2.93 4. Crime and violence 112 142 3.95 2.76 5. Regional conflict and tensions 128 125 5.03 3.20 6. Law and justice 112 139 3.91 2.71 7. Urban development 143 109 5.61 3.08 8. Environmental sustainability 155 93 6.05 2.90 9. Regulatory framework 128 121 5.61 2.98 10. Communicable/non-communicable diseases 135 109 5.37 2.89 11. Poverty reduction 180 71 6.52 2.82 12. Gender equity 143 105 5.99 2.81 13. Private sector development 137 111 5.34 2.91 14. Foreign direct investment 136 115 5.15 3.25 15. Local governance and institutions 127 121 4.84 2.67 16. Water and sanitation 168 81 6.07 2.73 17. Trade and exports 133 118 4.95 2.87 18. Economic growth 158 90 5.94 2.67 19. Energy 122 118 4.76 2.79 20. Disaster management 134 113 5.57 2.96 21. Public sector governance/reform 131 118 5.55 2.87 22. Job creation/employment 155 94 4.57 2.96 23. Social cohesion 140 108 4.11 2.79 24. Financial markets 117 124 4.72 2.89 25. Equality of opportunity 148 102 5.30 3.12 26. Health 169 80 5.99 2.77 27. Rural development 181 70 6.41 2.86 28. Global/regional integration 135 114 5.24 2.88 29. Food security 158 93 5.74 2.90 30. Education 174 76 5.90 2.81 31. Security/stabilization/reconstruction 163 86 5.55 3.00 32. Social protection 121 132 4.21 2.74 33. Climate change 141 110 5.39 2.90 34. Agricultural development 160 87 5.71 2.92 35. Natural resource management 131 116 4.66 3.02 36. Debt relief and access to finance 153 103 4.97 3.30 3. Where are the World Bank Group’s decisions made primarily that support the Percentage of Respondents program in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) (N=268) At the Headquarters (in Washington D.C.) 45.1% In the country 13.1% Don't know 41.8% Achieving Development Results* N DK Mean SD 4. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development 225 40 6.52 2.84 results in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 79 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Existing Country Systems N DK Mean SD 5. To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing 190 79 6.76 2.95 country systems in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 6. The World Bank Group’s program of managing trust funds and partnerships 187 70 4.70 3.00 meets the needs of Sudan* 7. The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge services * 181 78 5.51 3.03 Measuring and Correcting Work N DK Mean SD 8. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its 172 97 6.04 2.81 work in real time in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities 1. How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and Percentage of Respondents activities in the work you do? (N=263) Weekly 5.3% Monthly 11.8% A few times a year 28.1% Rarely 24.7% Never 30.0% In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge Degree work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 2. Are timely 182 77 5.98 2.72 3. Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 188 68 6.31 2.68 4. Lead to practical solutions 205 48 6.49 2.47 5. Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 197 56 6.87 2.60 6. Are source of relevant information on global good practices 195 64 7.49 2.35 7. Are adequately disseminated 199 60 6.14 2.65 8. Are translated enough into local language 196 62 6.16 2.83 9. Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and country 192 69 7.24 2.62 circumstances* Overall Evaluations N DK Mean SD 10. Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country?* 230 35 8.07 2.23 (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant) 11. Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the WBG’s knowledge 215 53 7.58 2.38 work and activities?* (1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) 80 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? Level of Agreement (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 1. The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 177 85 5.06 3.10 2. The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and 219 47 7.77 2.28 programs it supports 3. The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 199 64 6.36 2.61 4. The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy� requirements are reasonable 166 98 6.46 2.53 5. The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan 176 88 4.99 2.77 6. Working with the World Bank Group increases Sudan’s institutional capacity 222 44 8.19 2.22 7. Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes 178 84 7.63 2.55 appropriate use of them* 8. The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support 207 56 7.48 2.36 WBG Promoting PPP in Sudan N DK Mean SD 9. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in Sudan? 187 77 6.89 2.64 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 10. Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates Percentage of Respondents in Sudan? (Select only one response) (N=265) The World Bank Group’s approach to risk is appropriate 4.9% The World Bank Group does not take enough risk in Sudan 16.2% The World Bank Group takes too much risk in Sudan 35.1% Don't know 43.8% 11. Which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s support in Percentage of Respondents Sudan? (Select only one response) (N=265) The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the most important 40.0% development challenges in Sudan The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Sudan, and it is involved in too 23.8% many areas of development Don’t know 36.2% WBG Staffing in Sudan N DK Mean SD 12. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in 164 103 5.17 2.77 Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 81 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 F. The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan as Managed by the World Bank 1. Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest STRENGTHS of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=265) Don’t know 41.9% There was an adequate level of communication and sharing of results amongst all 29.4% players The donors worked collaboratively with the government 23.4% The Trust Fund's development priorities were aligned with country development 19.6% priorities The donors were well coordinated 16.6% The Trust Fund adequately took into consideration voices from outside of 8.7% government The level of resources distributed was sufficient 6.0% The Trust Fund was adequately staffed 4.5% Other 1.9% 2. Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest WEAKNESSES of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=268) Don’t know 44.8% The level of resources distributed was too low 25.7% The Trust Fund did not adequately take into consideration voices from outside of 10.4% government The Trust Fund's development priorities were not aligned with country 9.3% development priorities The donors were not well coordinated 7.1% The Trust Fund was not adequately staffed 6.3% The donors did not work collaboratively with the government 6.3% There was an inadequate level of communication and sharing of results amongst 3.4% all players Other 2.2% G. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan 1. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of Percentage of Respondents greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=265) Increase the level of capacity development in the country 31.7% Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Sudan’s economy 28.3% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 23.4% Reach out more to groups outside of Government 20.4% Mobilize third party financial resources 19.2% Work faster 14.3% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients 13.6% Offer more innovative financial (non-lending) products 9.4% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Sudan’s specific challenges 8.7% Offer more innovative knowledge services 7.5% Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets 7.2% Ensure greater selectivity in its work 6.4% Other 2.6% Increase availability of Fee-Based services 1.9% Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in Sudan’s office 1.9% 82 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 G. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) 2. When considering the combination of services that the WBG offers in Sudan and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the WBG should offer more of in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=254) Leveraging more resources from trust funds 62.2% Knowledge products 14.2% Convening services 4.3% None of the above 3.9% The combination is appropriate for Sudan 3.1% Don't know 12.2% G. Communication and Information Sharing 1. How do you get most of your information about economic and social Percentage of Respondents development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=262) Internet 63.4% Local newspapers 29.4% Periodicals 22.1% Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 18.7% Local radio 15.3% Local television 13.7% International television 13.4% International newspapers 5.7% International radio 4.6% Other 4.2% 2. How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=265) World Bank Group’s website 39.2% World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 33.2% Direct contact with World Bank Group 32.1% World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/ conferences 30.6% e-Newsletters 29.1% Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 10.2% Mobile phones 7.9% The World Bank’s Information Center for Development located at the University of 6.4% Khartoum Other 0.4% 3. Are you aware of the World Bank Group’s Access to Information Policy under which the Bank Group will now disclose any information in its possession that is Percentage of Respondents not on a list of exceptions? (N=252) Yes 21.0% No 79.0% 4. Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities Percentage of Respondents in the past year? (N=241) Yes 17.8% No 82.2% 83 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Percentage of Respondents 5. Were you able to obtain this information? (N=45) Yes 57.8% No 42.2% Percentage of Respondents 6. Do you have access to the Internet? (N=248) Yes 88.7% No 11.3% Percentage of Respondents 7. Do you use/have used the World Bank Group’s website? (N=252) Yes 58.7% No 41.3% 8. Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group website? (Select only ONE response) (N=216) High speed/WiFi 56.5% Dial-up 43.5% Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. Level of Agreement (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 9. I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate. 167 71 7.47 2.47 10. I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites useful. 156 68 7.70 2.09 11. The World Bank Group’s social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 140 104 7.04 2.42 YouTube, Flickr) are valuable sources of information about the institution 12. When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it 184 62 7.09 2.91 13. The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries 148 92 6.98 2.50 H. Background Information 1. Which of the following best describes your current position? Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=266) Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department or Implementation Agency 20.3% Media 20.3% NGO/ Community-Based Organization 15.8% PMU overseeing implementation of project/Consultant/Contractor working on 12.4% WBG supported project/program Private Sector Organization 7.9% Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 7.1% Other 6.0% Local Government Office or Staff 3.4% Financial Sector/Private Bank 2.6% Bilateral/ Multilateral Agency 1.9% Independent Government Institution 1.1% Office of Minister .4% Private Foundation .4% Youth Group .4% 84 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Background Information (continued) 2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=264) Other 23.1% Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 15.9% Macroeconomics and fiscal management 11.0% Education 8.0% Environment and natural resources 6.8% Agriculture 6.1% Health, nutrition, and population 5.3% Urban, rural, and social development 5.3% Transport and ICT 4.9% Social protection and labor 4.2% Finance and markets 2.3% Jobs 2.3% Governance 1.5% Water 1.1% Trade and competitiveness .8% Fragility, conflict and violence .4% Public-private partnerships .4% Poverty .4% Climate Change .4% 3. Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction Percentage of Respondents with the World Bank Group in your country? (Select only ONE response) (N=267) I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 15.0% I have previously collaborated with the World Bank Group 22.5% Both of the above (I currently collaborate and previously have collaborated with 18.4% the World Bank Group) I have never collaborated with the World Bank Group 44.2% 4. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=252) Collaborate as part of my professional duties 59.9% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 34.5% Observer 23.4% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 23.4% Use World Bank Group reports/data 19.0% Percentage of Respondents 5. What’s your gender? (N=261) Female 26.8% Male 73.2% Percentage of Respondents 6. Which best represents your geographic location? (N=257) Central Sudan 61.9% Western Sudan 17.5% Northern Sudan 14.8% Eastern Sudan 5.8% 85 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix B: Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups1 Employee of a Ministry N=54  PMU/Consultant on WBG-supported Program N=33  Local Government N=9  Bilateral/Multilateral Agency N=5 Private Sector N=21  Financial Sector/Private Bank N=7  NGO/CBO N=42  Media N=54  Academia N=19  Other N=22 A. General Issues facing Sudan In general, would you say that Sudan is headed in...?* PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other The right direction 52.0% 29.0% 50.0% 20.0% 40.0% 28.6% 12.5% 34.0% 26.3% 19.0% The wrong direction 24.0% 41.9% 50.0% - 45.0% 28.6% 55.0% 47.2% 57.9% 47.6% Not sure 24.0% 29.0% - 80.0% 15.0% 42.9% 32.5% 18.9% 15.8% 33.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 1 Only 266 respondents provided the information about their current positions. Thus only these respondents were included in the across-stakeholder analysis presented in this Appendix. 86 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan? PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Social protection 7.5% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 7.4% 5.3% 23.8% Food security 17.0% 24.2% 44.4% 0.0% 19.0% 42.9% 22.0% 31.5% 21.1% 28.6% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 45.3% 42.4% 22.2% 20.0% 42.9% 42.9% 41.5% 38.9% 63.2% 9.5% Public sector governance/reform* 32.1% 21.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 14.3% 4.9% 3.7% 15.8% 14.3% Global/regional integration 3.8% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 4.8% 14.3% 2.4% 5.6% 5.3% 4.8% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development* 5.7% 6.1% 22.2% 60.0% 4.8% 0.0% 4.9% 3.7% 0.0% 9.5% Foreign direct investment 3.8% 3.0% 11.1% 20.0% 19.0% 0.0% 2.4% 13.0% 5.3% 19.0% Water and sanitation* 7.5% 21.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 9.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Energy* 1.9% 12.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% Regional conflict and tensions 3.8% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 2.4% 3.7% 10.5% 4.8% Job creation/employment* 7.5% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 22.2% 0.0% 4.8% Rural development 18.9% 18.2% 33.3% 60.0% 9.5% 0.0% 17.1% 14.8% 10.5% 9.5% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 3.7% 0.0% 4.8% Urban development 1.9% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Environmental sustainability 9.4% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity 7.5% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 7.3% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% Health 7.5% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 7.3% 14.8% 10.5% 19.0% Education 24.5% 24.2% 33.3% 0.0% 52.4% 0.0% 26.8% 25.9% 42.1% 23.8% Poverty reduction 17.0% 36.4% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 28.6% 34.1% 24.1% 15.8% 23.8% Transport 7.5% 9.1% 0.0% 40.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.3% 7.4% 10.5% 4.8% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 4.8% Climate change 3.8% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Agricultural development 20.8% 9.1% 11.1% 20.0% 28.6% 57.1% 17.1% 13.0% 21.1% 23.8% Trade and exports 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 14.3% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth 3.8% 3.0% 22.2% 0.0% 9.5% 14.3% 7.3% 9.3% 10.5% 0.0% Law and justice 1.9% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 5.3% 4.8% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% Natural resource management 1.9% 3.0% 11.1% 0.0% 4.8% 14.3% 12.2% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% Anti-corruption* 15.1% 12.1% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 42.9% 34.1% 5.6% 26.3% 23.8% Disaster management 7.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 1.9% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% Debt relief and access to finance* 11.3% 3.0% 11.1% 80.0% 19.0% 0.0% 12.2% 25.9% 5.3% 9.5% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 87 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Water and sanitation* 7.4% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 5.3% 19.0% Equality of opportunity 13.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 28.6% 4.9% 15.4% 21.1% 23.8% Economic growth 24.1% 12.5% 44.4% 20.0% 47.6% 42.9% 31.7% 30.8% 21.1% 33.3% Climate change 9.3% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Regional conflict and tensions* 1.9% 0.0% 11.1% 40.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% Global/regional integration 3.7% 9.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.5% 0.0% 0.0% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% Rural development 27.8% 37.5% 44.4% 60.0% 23.8% 14.3% 31.7% 34.6% 42.1% 28.6% Urban development 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 3.8% 5.3% 14.3% Regulatory framework* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 5.6% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Social protection 5.6% 9.4% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 10.5% 0.0% Law and justice 9.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% Transport* 7.4% 9.4% 0.0% 80.0% 4.8% 14.3% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% Crime and violence* 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% Debt relief and access to finance 16.7% 15.6% 33.3% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 17.1% 15.4% 15.8% 4.8% Security/stabilization/reconstruction* 40.7% 46.9% 22.2% 40.0% 33.3% 57.1% 22.0% 30.8% 42.1% 4.8% Anti-corruption 7.4% 6.3% 11.1% 0.0% 23.8% 14.3% 7.3% 9.6% 21.1% 14.3% Private sector development 3.7% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.8% 3.8% 15.8% 14.3% Foreign direct investment 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 7.3% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% Energy 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 20.4% 15.6% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 3.8% 15.8% 14.3% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Education 18.5% 21.9% 33.3% 0.0% 42.9% 28.6% 26.8% 17.3% 36.8% 19.0% Natural resource management 7.4% 3.1% 11.1% 0.0% 9.5% 28.6% 9.8% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% Environmental sustainability 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Health 11.1% 9.4% 33.3% 0.0% 19.0% 14.3% 7.3% 3.8% 5.3% 23.8% Agricultural development 18.5% 18.8% 11.1% 0.0% 28.6% 14.3% 43.9% 25.0% 21.1% 33.3% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment* 14.8% 18.8% 0.0% 0.0% 19.0% 0.0% 19.5% 38.5% 10.5% 4.8% Financial markets* 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 20.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% Trade and exports 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 14.3% 12.2% 11.5% 5.3% 0.0% Food security 20.4% 3.1% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 28.6% 14.6% 17.3% 0.0% 14.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 88 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity� in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this woul d be achieved in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Better employment opportunities for young people 11.3% 18.2% 42.9% 20.0% 23.8% 16.7% 15.0% 25.5% 26.3% 45.5% Better employment opportunities for women 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 24.5% 30.3% 28.6% 0.0% 23.8% 33.3% 32.5% 43.1% 26.3% 18.2% Debt relief and access to finance* 17.0% 0.0% 42.9% 20.0% 4.8% 0.0% 17.5% 21.6% 10.5% 4.5% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help 5.7% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% ensure greater accountability Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 1.9% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 16.7% 5.0% 7.8% 15.8% 4.5% Better entrepreneurial opportunities* 24.5% 9.1% 28.6% 60.0% 9.5% 0.0% 5.0% 21.6% 0.0% 4.5% Better natural resource management 17.0% 24.2% 0.0% 0.0% 19.0% 33.3% 35.0% 9.8% 15.8% 18.2% A growing middle class* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 4.8% 16.7% 5.0% 9.8% 21.1% 9.1% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural 1.9% 15.2% 14.3% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 20.0% 7.8% 0.0% 9.1% areas Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% areas Better security and peace building* 28.3% 12.1% 0.0% 0.0% 23.8% 33.3% 17.5% 13.7% 15.8% 45.5% Consistent economic growth* 30.2% 27.3% 28.6% 0.0% 33.3% 33.3% 2.5% 13.7% 10.5% 13.6% More reliable social safety net 3.8% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 3.9% 0.0% 0.0% Greater equity of fiscal policy 5.7% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 16.7% 5.0% 5.9% 10.5% 0.0% Education and training that better ensure job 18.9% 24.2% 14.3% 80.0% 19.0% 0.0% 30.0% 11.8% 36.8% 4.5% opportunity* Better quality public services 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 2.5% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 3.8% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 9.1% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 89 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of 52 6.54 2.80 33 7.06 2.34 9 6.78 2.22 5 7.60 2.19 21 4.24 2.97 6 3.50 1.98 40 5.48 2.64 54 6.54 3.27 19 6.21 2.51 22 4.36 2.90 the World Bank Group in Sudan?* (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in 44 7.07 2.57 31 6.13 2.84 8 7.25 2.71 5 5.20 1.30 14 4.29 3.20 4 6.25 1.50 30 6.40 3.02 45 6.00 3.22 17 5.24 2.66 19 4.89 2.87 Sudan.* (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the WBG's staff is well prepared to help 48 7.96 2.13 32 7.00 2.30 9 9.11 0.93 5 5.80 2.17 15 4.73 3.20 4 8.50 1.73 29 7.31 2.73 40 7.03 3.48 14 6.57 2.98 19 5.95 3.31 Sudan solve its most complicated development challenges?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 90 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Social protection* 1.9% 9.1% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 22.7% Security/stabilization/reconstruction* 29.6% 36.4% 0.0% 0.0% 28.6% 71.4% 31.0% 53.7% 47.4% 13.6% Crime and violence 3.7% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% Transport* 9.3% 18.2% 0.0% 80.0% 4.8% 14.3% 2.4% 9.3% 15.8% 0.0% Agricultural development 31.5% 27.3% 44.4% 40.0% 28.6% 57.1% 57.1% 24.1% 47.4% 31.8% Global/regional integration 1.9% 3.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 14.3% 4.8% 3.7% 5.3% 0.0% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 11.1% 12.1% 11.1% 0.0% 4.8% 14.3% 9.5% 14.8% 26.3% 18.2% Health 24.1% 9.1% 22.2% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 19.0% 16.7% 10.5% 13.6% Rural development 18.5% 33.3% 55.6% 0.0% 23.8% 14.3% 16.7% 14.8% 15.8% 22.7% Foreign direct investment 5.6% 9.1% 11.1% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 14.3% 16.7% 0.0% 9.1% Education 20.4% 21.2% 11.1% 0.0% 28.6% 0.0% 26.2% 25.9% 15.8% 27.3% Energy 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 13.0% 12.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 7.1% 14.8% 10.5% 4.5% Financial markets 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Urban development 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Environmental sustainability* 14.8% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 15.8% 9.1% Regional conflict and tensions 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 5.3% 4.5% Private sector development 13.0% 3.0% 0.0% 40.0% 14.3% 0.0% 4.8% 3.7% 5.3% 4.5% Water and sanitation 7.4% 15.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 2.4% 3.7% 0.0% 9.1% Food security 11.1% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 14.3% 21.4% 5.6% 0.0% 13.6% Climate change 9.3% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% Poverty reduction 18.5% 21.2% 22.2% 40.0% 19.0% 28.6% 21.4% 5.6% 10.5% 36.4% Trade and exports* 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth 11.1% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 19.0% 14.3% 11.9% 14.8% 26.3% 22.7% Law and justice 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 5.3% 4.5% Local governance and institutions 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Regulatory framework 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management* 9.3% 6.1% 0.0% 60.0% 4.8% 14.3% 7.1% 5.6% 0.0% 9.1% Information and communications technology* 1.9% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% Anti-corruption 1.9% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 16.7% 3.7% 10.5% 4.5% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% Debt relief and access to finance* 22.2% 12.1% 33.3% 20.0% 33.3% 14.3% 7.1% 38.9% 5.3% 4.5% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 91 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Sudan? PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Greatest Value Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Convening/facilitating 10.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.5% 0.0% 0.0% Data and statistics 12.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 8.3% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% Policy advice, studies, analyses 16.0% 16.7% 12.5% 0.0% 33.3% 20.0% 8.3% 11.3% 21.1% 27.3% Financial resources* 12.0% 3.3% 37.5% 0.0% 42.9% 20.0% 44.4% 15.1% 5.3% 40.9% Capacity development 30.0% 36.7% 25.0% 60.0% 4.8% 20.0% 22.2% 22.6% 42.1% 13.6% Technical assistance 6.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 5.3% 4.5% Mobilizing third party financial resources* 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 20.0% 4.8% 0.0% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Donor coordination and policy dialogue 10.0% 6.7% 12.5% 20.0% 4.8% 0.0% 5.6% 18.9% 10.5% 13.6% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% Strategy formulation 4.0% 10.0% 12.5% 0.0% 9.5% 20.0% 8.3% 17.0% 10.5% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial nd 2 Greatest Value Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Convening/facilitating 4.1% 3.6% 12.5% 20.0% 9.5% 16.7% 0.0% 7.4% 10.5% 0.0% Data and statistics* 2.0% 17.9% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 16.7% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% Policy advice, studies, analyses 10.2% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 5.6% 3.7% 15.8% 0.0% Financial resources 8.2% 14.3% 0.0% 20.0% 4.8% 16.7% 11.1% 14.8% 5.3% 5.0% Capacity development 32.7% 7.1% 37.5% 20.0% 33.3% 16.7% 30.6% 31.5% 10.5% 40.0% Technical assistance 14.3% 10.7% 12.5% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 5.3% 5.0% Mobilizing third party financial resources* 2.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 7.4% 26.3% 5.0% Donor coordination and policy dialogue 10.2% 14.3% 12.5% 0.0% 23.8% 33.3% 19.4% 18.5% 5.3% 15.0% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 3.7% 5.3% 5.0% Strategy formulation 16.3% 10.7% 25.0% 40.0% 14.3% 0.0% 11.1% 9.3% 15.8% 20.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other 41 8.10 2.10 31 7.90 1.94 4 8.25 0.96 3 7.00 0.00 13 5.54 3.50 4 6.25 3.50 26 6.04 2.69 34 7.74 2.87 10 6.00 2.67 11 7.09 3.39 organizational strengthening)* Citizen engagement (incorporating 34 6.03 2.61 32 6.97 2.19 6 8.33 1.51 8 4.13 3.31 4 5.25 1.71 16 3.94 2.46 28 6.25 3.08 13 5.23 3.27 9 7.44 2.40 citizens' voices into development)* Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development 37 7.76 2.13 28 6.18 2.48 6 7.67 2.25 3 7.00 0.00 12 6.42 3.50 4 7.25 1.71 20 6.15 2.76 29 6.83 2.65 11 6.00 2.83 9 7.67 2.29 goals) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 92 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how to improve capacity building in Sudan to help ensure better development results, looking forward, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following aspects of capacity building? (1-Not important all, 10-Very important) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other 47 8.91 1.92 32 8.94 1.70 4 8.75 1.50 5 7.60 1.34 13 8.69 2.29 5 7.80 2.28 25 7.80 2.31 31 8.29 2.31 14 8.57 2.50 13 9.23 1.42 organizational strengthening) Citizen engagement (incorporating 40 7.68 2.59 32 8.63 2.01 6 9.17 1.33 2 7.50 3.54 8 9.38 0.92 5 8.20 1.92 21 8.00 2.35 28 7.46 3.14 14 8.64 2.02 13 8.69 2.25 citizens' voices into development) Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development 44 8.70 2.13 29 8.59 1.97 6 9.50 0.84 5 8.40 1.14 12 9.75 0.62 5 8.80 2.17 23 9.22 0.90 30 7.97 2.66 13 8.38 1.50 11 9.09 1.92 goals) Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Staff too inaccessible* 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 28.6% 16.7% 7.3% 5.6% 21.1% 42.9% Not exploring alternative policy options 11.5% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 9.3% 0.0% 0.0% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside 9.6% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 19.0% 33.3% 17.1% 14.8% 21.1% 0.0% the Government Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to 13.5% 9.1% 0.0% 80.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 18.5% 26.3% 0.0% practical problem solving* Not enough public disclosure of its work 9.6% 3.0% 22.2% 20.0% 23.8% 33.3% 22.0% 16.7% 21.1% 19.0% Arrogant in its approach 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 2.4% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Not client focused 3.8% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 10.5% 9.5% The credibility of its knowledge/data 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 2.4% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% World Bank Group’s processes too complex* 15.4% 27.3% 33.3% 20.0% 4.8% 0.0% 7.3% 5.6% 0.0% 23.8% Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform 9.6% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.3% 1.9% 0.0% 19.0% efforts in the country Too influenced by developed countries* 13.5% 15.2% 11.1% 80.0% 19.0% 16.7% 9.8% 14.8% 5.3% 0.0% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to 1.9% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 12.2% 20.4% 0.0% 19.0% political realities World Bank Group’s processes too slow* 17.3% 27.3% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 22.0% 5.6% 15.8% 0.0% Not aligned with other donors’ work 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.3% 3.7% 5.3% 9.5% Not aligned with country priorities 3.8% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 2.4% 9.3% 0.0% 0.0% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities 13.5% 0.0% 44.4% 0.0% 4.8% 50.0% 19.5% 24.1% 5.3% 9.5% in Sudan* Not focused enough on issues that are unique to 13.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.3% 13.0% 26.3% 0.0% post-conflict countries* Inadequate number of World Bank Group staff 13.5% 15.2% 22.2% 0.0% 14.3% 16.7% 2.4% 0.0% 5.3% 14.3% members located in the country Other 5.8% 15.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 2.4% 3.7% 0.0% 4.8% Don’t know 19.2% 21.2% 11.1% 0.0% 14.3% 33.3% 19.5% 11.1% 15.8% 4.8% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 93 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Knowledge products/services 13.0% 27.3% 0.0% 0.0% 42.9% 14.3% 22.0% 18.5% 21.1% 27.3% Technical assistance* 44.4% 42.4% 66.7% 0.0% 19.0% 0.0% 9.8% 20.4% 42.1% 9.1% Capacity development 57.4% 69.7% 66.7% 0.0% 47.6% 57.1% 68.3% 55.6% 52.6% 40.9% Trust Fund management* 13.0% 9.1% 0.0% 80.0% 14.3% 14.3% 4.9% 18.5% 10.5% 9.1% Multi-sectoral approaches 9.3% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.8% 7.4% 0.0% 13.6% Co-financing arrangements 27.8% 24.2% 33.3% 20.0% 19.0% 42.9% 46.3% 51.9% 31.6% 31.8% Sector-wide approaches* 0.0% 12.1% 22.2% 80.0% 9.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 5.3% 9.1% Emergency Recovery lending 13.0% 6.1% 11.1% 20.0% 14.3% 14.3% 7.3% 16.7% 5.3% 18.2% Other 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 5.3% 9.1% Don’t know* 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 19.0% 28.6% 4.9% 3.7% 10.5% 13.6% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work and support help the poorest in Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other To a fully sufficient degree - - 43% - 10% - 3% 4% - 5% To a somewhat sufficient degree 46% 42% 14% - 10% 20% 33% 20% 11% 14% To a somewhat insufficient degree 33% 45% 43% 80% 15% - 18% 34% 37% 23% To a very insufficient degree 15% - - 20% 30% 40% 25% 32% 32% 41% Don’t know 7% 12% - - 35% 40% 23% 10% 21% 18% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 94 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Academia/think tanks/research institutes* 34.0% 27.3% 33.3% 0.0% 28.6% 33.3% 7.1% 24.1% 68.4% 54.5% Donor community* 20.8% 9.1% 0.0% 60.0% 19.0% 16.7% 26.2% 5.6% 0.0% 13.6% Media* 0.0% 3.0% 22.2% 0.0% 23.8% 16.7% 2.4% 42.6% 5.3% 13.6% Local government 18.9% 15.2% 22.2% 20.0% 14.3% 16.7% 16.7% 20.4% 15.8% 4.5% Private sector* 3.8% 15.2% 0.0% 80.0% 47.6% 16.7% 14.3% 24.1% 42.1% 18.2% Parliament 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% NGOs/CBOs* 49.1% 27.3% 33.3% 20.0% 14.3% 0.0% 54.8% 31.5% 21.1% 22.7% Youth/university groups 9.4% 18.2% 33.3% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 7.1% 3.7% 15.8% 9.1% Beneficiaries* 47.2% 48.5% 22.2% 0.0% 9.5% 50.0% 28.6% 11.1% 15.8% 22.7% Foundations* 3.8% 15.2% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 13.0% 0.0% 18.2% UN and regional peace keeping forces* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Emerging donors 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.3% 0.0% 0.0% UN agencies 5.7% 15.2% 11.1% 20.0% 4.8% 0.0% 16.7% 1.9% 0.0% 9.1% Regional organizations 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% Other 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 9.5% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in 50 6.96 3.19 31 6.16 2.62 7 6.43 3.31 5 4.80 1.79 15 5.07 2.92 3 6.67 3.22 35 5.03 2.84 36 5.97 3.19 16 4.75 2.44 19 4.79 2.76 Sudan The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development 46 7.09 2.87 31 7.03 2.06 5 7.20 1.30 5 4.20 1.79 15 5.47 3.04 3 6.33 3.06 34 5.06 2.91 38 6.61 3.37 16 4.50 3.03 18 5.89 3.20 priorities for Sudan* The World Bank Group supports programs and strategies that are 45 7.04 2.76 31 6.94 1.75 5 6.60 1.14 5 4.60 2.19 15 4.80 3.10 2 5.50 3.54 33 5.24 2.86 39 6.51 3.12 15 5.47 2.64 17 5.71 3.29 realistic for Sudan* The World Bank Group treats clients and 45 8.18 2.63 32 8.31 1.66 6 9.33 0.82 5 6.80 1.30 14 6.57 2.82 1 10.00 . 31 7.90 2.86 36 8.17 2.87 14 6.64 2.98 18 7.72 3.20 stakeholders in Sudan with respect *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 95 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs* 44 7.09 2.37 32 6.16 2.20 5 5.00 2.35 5 3.00 1.73 15 5.73 3.13 2 3.50 3.54 32 5.28 2.88 36 5.42 3.20 17 4.47 2.55 18 4.89 2.78 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s 41 6.61 2.25 32 6.41 1.86 7 6.29 3.35 5 3.60 1.34 12 5.58 3.03 3 3.67 3.79 25 5.56 2.76 32 5.78 3.19 16 4.63 1.82 18 4.78 2.76 products and services)* Flexibility (in terms of changing country 42 7.05 2.25 31 6.13 2.22 5 5.40 3.36 5 4.00 1.41 15 6.07 3.20 2 3.50 2.12 17 5.24 3.15 35 5.40 3.37 16 4.13 2.45 19 4.58 2.80 circumstances)* Being inclusive* 40 7.08 2.62 29 5.41 2.04 5 5.00 2.74 5 4.60 1.34 15 5.93 2.71 2 2.50 2.12 28 5.00 2.52 26 6.04 2.96 15 5.07 2.02 17 5.88 2.71 Openness (sharing data and other 39 6.72 2.32 29 6.55 2.21 5 5.60 2.19 5 7.00 2.24 14 6.07 2.06 3 5.00 4.00 27 5.93 2.54 34 6.62 3.43 13 4.77 3.14 19 5.58 2.91 information) Staff accessibility 43 7.09 2.61 32 6.75 2.21 6 8.17 1.47 5 6.20 1.10 13 5.00 2.97 2 7.50 2.12 31 5.16 3.08 34 6.38 3.68 14 5.50 2.65 19 5.47 3.10 Straightforwardness and honesty* 41 8.15 2.21 33 8.52 1.97 5 9.20 0.45 5 6.40 1.95 13 7.23 2.46 4 6.25 4.11 23 8.09 1.68 30 8.20 2.61 11 5.91 3.39 15 6.33 3.11 Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making 45 6.89 2.56 31 6.16 2.78 5 6.80 3.49 5 4.40 2.19 13 5.23 3.37 3 2.67 2.89 28 5.54 3.25 36 5.03 3.44 14 4.79 2.67 18 5.50 3.00 decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 44 6.93 2.24 29 5.90 2.41 7 8.71 1.80 4 5.25 1.50 13 5.23 3.37 3 4.67 3.51 32 5.81 2.87 39 6.56 3.50 15 5.67 3.02 17 5.65 2.91 Collaboration with the UN* 34 8.47 1.48 24 7.25 2.35 4 9.50 0.58 5 6.00 2.83 12 7.42 2.61 2 9.50 0.71 23 8.22 2.00 32 8.25 2.85 13 6.54 2.67 17 6.18 3.28 Collaboration with the Government* 45 8.18 2.25 31 7.77 1.94 5 7.40 3.13 4 4.75 0.50 14 6.71 2.53 3 7.00 4.36 32 7.13 2.42 39 6.85 3.09 16 6.38 1.63 19 6.47 2.63 Collaboration with other donors and 37 7.95 1.56 26 7.35 2.33 4 9.25 0.50 4 8.25 0.50 14 6.14 2.14 1 8.00 . 22 6.23 2.35 36 7.81 2.53 12 6.42 2.35 17 5.71 2.52 development partners* Collaboration with the private sector 34 5.82 2.74 26 5.04 2.20 4 9.00 2.00 4 3.75 2.06 15 4.40 3.02 2 3.50 3.54 25 5.68 3.21 26 4.88 2.92 14 5.50 1.91 18 4.83 2.81 The speed in which it gets things 46 7.07 2.13 33 6.73 2.10 5 7.20 0.84 4 3.25 2.50 15 5.53 3.16 1 5.00 . 33 5.03 3.29 30 6.47 3.08 14 5.64 2.93 20 5.50 2.69 accomplished on the ground* Being a long-term partner 40 7.78 2.66 30 7.37 2.80 5 8.00 2.92 4 7.00 2.00 14 6.64 3.27 1 9.00 . 29 6.55 3.81 35 7.23 3.07 15 6.67 2.85 18 6.67 2.61 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To be more effective development partner in Sudan, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have…? (Select only ONE response) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other More local presence 87.0% 87.9% 66.7% 100.0% 95.2% 85.7% 88.1% 87.0% 94.4% 90.5% The current level of local presence is adequate 7.4% 9.1% 22.2% - - - 11.9% 5.6% - 4.8% Less local presence 3.7% - 11.1% - 4.8% - - 3.7% - - Don't know 1.9% 3.0% - - - 14.3% - 3.7% 5.6% 4.8% 96 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) In the past year, have you seen more, less, or just about the same level of effective collaboration between the UN and the World Bank Group in your country?* (Select only ONE response) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other More effective collaboration 23.1% 6.1% 11.1% 60.0% 14.3% 14.3% 9.5% 18.5% 11.1% 9.1% The same level of effective collaboration 26.9% 33.3% 44.4% 40.0% 19.0% 14.3% 7.1% 20.4% 16.7% 9.1% Less effective collaboration 17.3% 24.2% - - 19.0% - 11.9% 24.1% 11.1% 40.9% Don't know 32.7% 36.4% 44.4% - 47.6% 71.4% 71.4% 37.0% 61.1% 40.9% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which THREE of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than THREE) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow 19.2% 15.2% 22.2% 0.0% 30.0% 0.0% 26.2% 9.3% 10.5% 31.8% through/follow-up There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society 48.1% 39.4% 66.7% 20.0% 55.0% 50.0% 73.8% 40.7% 52.6% 40.9% participation The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to 9.6% 15.2% 22.2% 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% 21.4% 29.6% 31.6% 27.3% political/social realities on the ground Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in 44.2% 51.5% 33.3% 0.0% 30.0% 16.7% 11.9% 14.8% 15.8% 13.6% Government* Poor donor coordination* 5.8% 6.1% 11.1% 60.0% 40.0% 0.0% 11.9% 16.7% 26.3% 40.9% The World Bank Group works too slowly 9.6% 12.1% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 7.1% 5.6% 15.8% 18.2% The Government works inefficiently* 7.7% 24.2% 33.3% 0.0% 10.0% 33.3% 31.0% 35.2% 21.1% 9.1% Political pressures and obstacles* 34.6% 21.2% 11.1% 100.0% 25.0% 83.3% 9.5% 38.9% 47.4% 40.9% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country 26.9% 9.1% 66.7% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 14.3% 24.1% 10.5% 13.6% challenges* Ongoing conflict and instability 50.0% 33.3% 11.1% 40.0% 20.0% 66.7% 38.1% 33.3% 42.1% 27.3% Inadequate funding 26.9% 36.4% 22.2% 60.0% 30.0% 33.3% 28.6% 25.9% 21.1% 31.8% Other 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 97 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Crime and violence* 34 6.85 3.03 28 4.64 2.68 6 8.67 1.63 4 3.75 3.50 14 8.29 2.97 3 4.00 5.20 21 6.57 3.43 37 5.43 3.73 15 4.07 2.74 15 5.93 3.94 Financial markets* 38 7.37 2.95 26 6.12 2.54 6 8.67 1.86 5 5.20 1.79 17 7.76 3.11 4 6.00 4.69 29 8.41 2.43 42 7.43 3.09 15 6.27 2.60 17 8.24 2.66 Transport 40 7.85 2.48 32 8.09 2.04 7 7.29 3.25 5 9.60 0.89 19 7.89 3.20 4 7.75 4.50 30 7.97 2.76 43 7.51 3.12 16 7.94 3.11 18 7.22 2.82 Anti-corruption 41 7.83 2.82 28 7.86 2.22 7 7.71 3.25 5 6.00 2.83 18 7.56 3.26 4 5.50 5.20 27 8.81 1.92 40 8.25 3.09 15 7.13 2.97 19 8.16 2.99 Regional conflict and tensions* 43 7.70 2.96 29 6.83 2.44 6 8.67 1.37 5 3.00 2.83 17 8.71 2.42 4 3.25 4.50 29 8.10 2.06 37 6.54 3.65 15 7.07 2.34 16 7.75 2.84 Law and justice* 39 5.82 2.95 29 6.90 2.48 5 8.80 1.64 5 2.40 1.52 14 6.79 3.75 4 5.50 5.20 26 5.15 3.31 39 5.46 3.56 14 5.07 3.03 16 6.69 3.61 Urban development 43 7.42 2.65 32 7.47 2.45 7 7.29 2.50 5 9.20 1.30 19 8.32 2.73 4 10.00 0.00 30 7.67 2.32 43 7.91 2.88 15 6.47 2.83 19 7.63 2.63 Environmental sustainability 46 8.28 2.16 33 8.18 2.21 7 7.71 3.45 5 7.80 2.28 16 7.38 2.92 4 10.00 0.00 28 8.82 1.87 40 7.48 2.97 15 7.73 2.66 19 8.16 2.71 Regulatory framework 44 7.18 2.61 31 7.06 2.19 7 8.57 1.81 5 6.40 2.30 16 7.56 2.48 2 5.50 2.12 32 7.28 2.44 36 6.69 3.43 14 5.93 2.67 18 7.17 2.75 Information and communications 44 7.95 2.35 29 7.41 2.37 7 8.57 1.90 5 8.00 2.35 19 8.00 2.49 4 4.75 4.11 32 6.59 2.85 42 7.57 3.05 14 6.43 3.55 19 8.16 2.73 technology Poverty reduction 47 9.04 1.65 32 8.59 2.06 8 8.38 2.77 5 9.20 1.10 20 8.35 2.98 4 10.00 0.00 37 9.24 1.28 43 8.63 2.66 17 8.06 2.63 19 9.47 1.17 Gender equity* 45 6.47 3.06 28 6.25 2.40 7 8.43 1.40 5 7.00 3.46 15 7.40 3.50 4 2.50 1.92 29 7.48 2.54 40 7.15 3.54 16 4.63 2.80 17 7.12 3.31 Private sector development 40 6.73 3.31 30 7.03 2.54 7 7.57 3.26 5 9.40 0.89 20 7.90 3.14 4 6.25 3.86 33 7.55 2.98 41 7.68 3.14 15 7.40 2.23 19 8.11 2.05 Foreign direct investment 39 7.67 2.73 27 6.89 2.44 7 7.29 2.98 5 8.40 1.67 20 8.60 2.37 4 9.25 0.96 34 7.71 3.16 38 8.13 3.20 15 6.33 3.24 18 8.22 2.44 Local governance and institutions 40 5.95 2.84 30 7.03 2.80 4 7.25 4.27 5 6.60 2.70 17 7.00 2.26 4 5.00 3.92 34 6.76 2.66 37 6.54 3.37 15 6.27 2.66 18 7.83 2.09 Water and sanitation 47 8.53 1.79 32 8.03 2.04 7 8.43 1.51 5 8.60 0.55 18 7.50 2.77 5 9.80 0.45 32 7.31 2.93 44 7.82 2.98 17 7.24 3.03 19 9.00 1.53 Trade and exports* 38 6.63 3.09 26 6.65 3.02 6 8.17 2.14 5 8.00 2.35 20 7.95 2.19 4 7.25 4.27 26 7.00 3.21 37 8.27 2.79 14 6.43 3.23 18 9.11 1.49 Economic growth 44 8.55 1.82 28 7.61 2.15 6 8.50 2.35 5 8.80 1.30 20 8.15 2.82 4 10.00 0.00 29 8.55 2.52 44 8.91 2.13 15 7.40 3.16 20 9.30 1.26 Energy 40 7.55 2.61 28 7.43 2.90 7 8.00 3.42 5 7.40 0.55 18 7.56 2.71 4 8.00 4.00 31 7.81 2.54 42 7.76 3.11 15 7.47 2.85 18 8.78 2.24 Disaster management 47 7.77 2.56 28 7.07 2.97 7 8.71 1.80 5 7.80 0.84 18 7.83 2.57 4 7.75 4.50 33 8.21 2.32 40 8.00 2.83 16 5.94 3.02 18 8.89 1.53 Public sector governance/reform 41 7.61 2.75 32 8.16 2.52 7 7.86 3.08 5 7.20 3.49 18 7.56 2.46 4 3.25 4.50 32 6.72 3.19 42 7.81 3.10 16 7.69 2.98 18 8.78 1.83 Job creation/employment 44 7.68 2.51 31 7.55 2.64 7 8.57 2.15 5 8.20 0.84 20 7.60 3.15 4 8.75 2.50 33 7.48 3.13 40 7.53 3.31 16 7.75 3.07 18 8.67 1.97 Social cohesion 43 5.81 3.40 28 6.79 3.08 7 7.86 3.19 5 6.60 1.67 18 6.78 3.61 4 3.25 4.50 33 6.12 3.04 42 5.90 3.78 13 4.85 2.97 17 7.41 3.43 Communicable/non-communicable 44 7.39 2.79 27 7.11 2.47 7 8.43 1.40 4 6.75 0.96 20 7.70 2.87 4 7.75 4.50 31 6.19 3.06 41 6.63 3.59 13 6.15 2.97 18 9.06 1.70 diseases Equality of opportunity 42 7.17 3.11 29 7.31 2.71 7 9.29 0.76 5 7.80 0.45 20 7.55 2.61 4 5.75 4.92 27 7.78 2.42 41 7.17 3.20 14 7.29 2.95 18 8.50 1.92 Health* 46 8.93 1.25 33 8.30 2.01 8 9.00 1.77 5 5.80 2.49 20 7.70 2.74 4 7.50 4.36 37 7.27 3.07 46 8.17 2.71 18 7.67 2.68 17 9.06 1.52 Rural development 46 8.93 1.86 32 8.69 2.02 7 9.00 1.53 5 8.00 1.41 17 7.88 2.60 4 9.75 0.50 36 8.69 1.95 43 8.40 2.77 17 8.12 2.91 19 8.79 2.12 Global/regional integration 43 8.26 1.97 30 7.23 2.32 7 7.86 2.04 5 8.00 1.23 19 7.74 2.62 4 9.00 2.00 25 7.76 2.44 39 7.97 2.85 15 6.73 3.06 17 8.47 2.24 Food security 45 8.89 1.81 30 8.47 1.93 7 8.43 2.64 5 8.20 0.84 17 7.59 2.67 4 9.75 0.50 34 8.79 1.61 42 8.38 2.84 15 7.73 3.43 19 8.63 2.06 Natural resource management 43 6.86 3.04 24 7.71 2.61 6 8.67 2.16 5 7.80 2.17 20 7.85 2.83 5 8.20 4.03 28 7.46 3.23 41 7.54 3.16 14 6.57 3.72 17 8.00 2.83 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 48 8.58 1.88 31 8.19 2.51 8 8.75 1.75 5 7.00 1.41 20 7.95 2.59 4 5.50 5.20 33 7.67 2.87 42 8.43 2.75 16 6.50 3.63 20 8.75 2.34 Social protection* 41 5.34 2.90 29 6.66 2.68 6 8.00 1.90 5 6.00 1.41 20 7.45 3.00 4 5.75 4.92 31 6.84 3.16 40 7.08 2.97 15 5.33 2.87 18 8.28 2.08 Climate change* 41 7.66 3.09 32 7.41 2.77 6 5.67 3.83 5 5.80 2.78 17 6.82 3.64 4 3.00 2.31 31 8.03 2.14 41 6.85 3.25 14 6.93 2.97 18 8.72 2.08 Agricultural development 46 8.98 1.33 33 8.24 2.56 7 8.71 1.89 5 9.00 1.41 21 8.38 2.38 4 9.75 0.50 33 8.70 2.40 43 8.35 2.68 16 8.06 2.98 17 9.12 1.65 Education 47 8.70 1.83 30 8.63 1.87 8 8.63 2.07 5 8.40 0.89 20 7.90 2.92 4 9.50 1.00 37 7.95 3.04 44 8.39 2.76 18 8.00 2.99 18 8.83 2.48 Debt relief and access to finance 40 8.83 2.28 27 8.26 2.52 8 9.13 1.64 5 9.60 0.89 21 8.14 3.25 4 7.75 4.50 34 9.18 1.47 48 8.81 2.58 16 7.56 3.35 19 8.84 2.43 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 98 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Anti-corruption* 21 4.43 2.99 22 4.68 2.95 3 6.67 1.53 3 7.00 0.00 7 2.71 1.70 1 1.00 . 19 6.21 3.28 19 4.05 2.88 11 2.82 1.83 7 4.43 3.91 Information and communications 25 6.08 2.75 22 4.73 2.39 5 7.60 1.34 3 8.00 0.00 10 5.30 4.03 2 4.00 4.24 21 5.90 3.25 23 4.78 3.07 10 2.20 1.69 10 5.50 3.92 technology* Transport 24 4.29 2.27 23 4.87 2.38 4 5.50 0.58 3 9.00 0.00 8 5.25 3.92 4 4.50 3.42 22 5.36 3.29 21 4.19 2.82 11 3.00 2.57 9 6.00 3.94 Crime and violence 21 4.33 2.92 20 3.50 2.28 1 7.00 . 3 2.00 0.00 5 2.60 2.19 2 3.50 3.54 19 4.16 2.63 22 4.41 3.28 10 3.60 2.22 8 4.38 3.70 Regional conflict and tensions 28 5.68 3.22 24 4.58 2.77 2 6.00 1.41 3 2.00 0.00 10 4.80 3.85 3 3.33 4.04 11 5.64 3.20 24 5.83 3.44 13 3.92 2.93 9 5.00 3.39 Law and justice 23 4.09 2.84 24 5.08 2.13 1 7.00 . 3 3.00 0.00 7 3.43 2.51 3 3.00 3.46 12 2.83 2.66 20 3.95 3.07 10 2.60 1.84 8 4.13 3.72 Urban development 30 6.80 2.83 23 5.39 2.50 4 4.25 2.50 3 6.00 0.00 10 5.40 3.34 3 6.67 4.93 20 5.35 3.38 26 6.04 3.24 12 3.25 1.71 11 5.55 3.83 Environmental sustainability* 32 7.13 2.86 32 6.44 2.44 5 8.00 2.83 3 6.33 0.58 10 5.50 3.03 2 4.50 4.95 19 6.00 2.67 24 5.96 3.07 14 3.71 2.70 13 5.15 3.18 Regulatory framework* 30 5.97 3.07 26 6.35 2.37 3 7.33 1.16 3 7.33 0.58 6 4.50 3.33 3 5.00 3.61 16 6.31 2.96 16 6.00 3.08 13 2.85 1.99 11 4.82 3.55 Communicable/non-communicable 33 6.94 2.14 23 4.70 2.75 3 7.00 2.00 3 5.67 2.52 13 5.62 3.20 3 5.33 4.04 11 3.91 2.81 22 5.68 2.84 13 3.38 2.66 10 4.80 3.23 diseases* Poverty reduction 38 7.37 2.79 28 6.25 2.70 5 6.80 1.79 3 5.67 2.52 13 6.23 2.65 4 6.75 3.95 28 7.25 2.69 30 6.47 3.16 15 4.80 2.34 15 5.80 2.83 Gender equity 29 6.41 2.87 27 6.30 2.49 5 8.40 0.89 3 6.67 1.16 8 5.88 2.75 3 5.33 4.04 22 6.23 2.33 20 5.85 3.44 13 4.62 3.18 12 5.08 2.68 Private sector development 25 5.76 2.95 23 4.61 2.02 2 3.50 2.12 2 7.00 1.41 12 5.67 3.28 3 4.00 2.65 22 6.55 3.71 22 4.95 3.05 12 4.25 2.05 13 5.62 2.79 Foreign direct investment 24 4.88 3.72 19 4.11 1.56 1 8.00 . 3 5.00 0.00 11 6.55 2.73 3 5.33 4.51 23 6.78 3.57 29 5.00 3.65 12 3.17 1.99 10 4.70 2.98 Local governance and institutions 27 5.48 2.90 24 5.04 2.44 2 5.00 4.24 3 4.33 0.58 8 6.38 2.39 2 1.00 0.00 14 5.43 3.03 23 4.48 2.76 12 3.17 1.85 11 4.36 2.29 Water and sanitation* 32 6.50 3.10 29 6.79 2.27 5 7.60 1.34 3 3.00 1.73 10 6.20 2.78 4 6.00 3.46 25 6.08 2.33 29 6.48 2.57 15 4.13 2.92 15 5.20 2.48 Trade and exports 24 5.54 3.30 22 4.50 1.97 1 6.00 . 1 7.00 . 11 5.18 2.96 3 2.67 2.89 21 6.48 2.86 25 4.72 3.17 11 2.82 2.32 13 4.62 2.18 Economic growth 30 6.60 2.55 27 6.00 2.11 5 6.00 2.00 3 6.67 0.58 12 5.42 3.12 4 6.50 3.87 25 6.80 2.55 25 5.52 3.00 13 3.92 2.63 13 5.62 2.76 Energy 21 4.90 2.88 20 4.15 1.87 4 6.00 1.41 1 6.00 . 10 5.90 3.18 3 4.00 3.61 13 6.00 2.27 24 5.00 3.30 13 3.08 2.36 12 4.58 3.06 Disaster management* 31 6.71 3.05 19 5.42 2.24 3 7.00 2.00 3 4.00 1.73 11 4.64 3.30 4 4.50 4.04 17 5.59 2.60 19 6.95 2.64 13 3.23 2.39 13 4.92 3.20 Public sector governance/reform* 26 5.77 3.05 21 5.90 2.34 2 4.00 2.83 3 6.00 0.00 9 4.67 2.24 2 1.00 0.00 14 6.21 2.86 28 6.50 3.03 12 3.42 2.07 13 5.23 3.32 Job creation/employment 33 5.58 2.94 25 4.76 2.67 5 5.60 1.95 3 2.00 0.00 11 4.55 3.11 3 3.67 3.06 22 4.91 2.96 26 4.58 3.44 13 2.23 1.36 13 4.15 3.11 Social cohesion 28 5.04 2.91 23 4.57 2.27 3 5.33 4.04 3 4.00 0.00 11 3.91 3.30 3 3.00 1.73 21 3.76 2.32 21 4.43 3.39 12 2.08 1.24 14 3.71 3.25 Financial markets* 19 5.63 3.06 20 4.35 2.39 1 7.00 . 1 3.00 . 9 3.89 1.97 4 3.75 4.27 17 6.41 2.83 22 4.23 2.76 11 2.45 1.75 12 5.67 3.26 Equality of opportunity* 31 6.32 3.04 25 5.00 2.47 4 7.25 0.50 3 3.00 0.00 7 3.14 1.77 3 4.00 3.61 22 6.36 3.53 24 5.33 3.46 12 2.92 2.23 16 5.38 3.38 Health* 37 7.59 2.51 26 5.69 2.48 5 7.40 1.52 1 6.00 . 15 5.67 3.06 3 5.33 3.79 27 5.67 2.45 26 6.38 2.64 14 3.86 2.57 14 4.50 2.79 Rural development* 39 7.31 2.99 32 6.72 2.22 6 8.33 1.51 3 5.33 1.16 13 5.54 2.96 4 6.50 3.87 27 6.56 2.50 27 6.85 3.02 14 3.64 2.06 15 5.33 3.22 Global/regional integration* 28 6.96 2.52 25 4.84 2.51 5 7.60 2.07 3 4.67 1.16 10 4.60 3.86 3 6.33 4.73 10 5.90 2.92 23 4.04 2.14 13 3.08 2.22 14 5.50 3.18 Food security* 33 6.88 2.89 28 5.25 2.41 5 6.80 2.28 3 4.33 2.31 12 5.83 3.01 4 6.00 4.24 25 6.88 2.28 20 5.45 2.98 13 2.62 1.85 14 5.43 3.18 Education* 40 6.88 2.59 29 6.76 2.18 5 6.60 2.19 3 6.33 1.16 12 4.42 3.12 3 4.33 2.89 23 6.04 2.40 27 6.15 3.10 15 3.53 2.62 16 4.69 3.16 Security/stabilization/reconstruction* 37 6.59 2.96 24 6.00 2.74 4 7.75 2.22 1 5.00 . 11 5.00 3.13 3 4.33 3.51 24 5.33 3.02 26 6.04 2.97 15 3.73 2.43 17 4.12 2.89 Social protection 25 5.12 3.23 21 4.81 2.56 2 6.00 0.00 3 5.67 0.58 11 5.09 2.81 3 1.67 1.16 14 4.00 2.86 17 3.24 2.39 13 2.62 1.12 11 4.09 3.08 Climate change* 34 7.12 3.06 25 5.24 2.13 5 8.20 1.92 3 4.00 0.00 11 4.55 3.21 3 2.00 1.00 12 5.92 2.64 20 4.70 2.23 14 3.00 2.45 14 5.07 2.87 Agricultural development* 33 6.70 3.02 24 5.42 2.67 5 6.80 1.92 3 5.00 0.00 11 6.36 2.62 4 5.25 4.03 27 6.11 3.40 24 5.75 2.54 12 2.67 1.44 16 5.19 2.90 Natural resource management* 26 5.35 3.32 21 4.71 2.88 2 7.50 0.71 3 4.33 0.58 13 5.46 2.63 5 5.40 4.34 18 5.61 3.31 17 3.53 2.18 12 2.08 1.38 13 4.54 3.31 Debt relief and access to finance 27 5.85 3.73 24 4.21 2.09 4 5.25 3.95 3 3.00 0.00 13 5.31 3.68 4 3.50 4.36 20 6.35 3.98 31 4.97 2.93 12 2.50 2.15 14 5.07 3.41 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 99 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Where are the World Bank Group’s decisions made primarily that support the program in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other At the Headquarters (in Washington D.C.) 50.0% 45.5% 44.4% 60.0% 42.9% 33.3% 38.1% 44.4% 47.4% 52.4% In the country 18.5% 9.1% 33.3% - - 16.7% 9.5% 18.5% - 19.0% Don't know 31.5% 45.5% 22.2% 40.0% 57.1% 50.0% 52.4% 37.0% 52.6% 28.6% Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve 50 7.28 2.55 33 6.67 1.90 5 4.80 2.68 5 4.60 2.19 16 5.81 4.05 3 9.67 0.58 34 6.97 2.73 41 6.24 3.11 16 4.75 1.92 19 6.42 3.49 development results in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing 47 7.77 2.78 31 7.65 2.20 5 7.20 2.39 4 5.75 1.50 10 5.70 3.43 2 7.50 2.12 17 6.88 3.37 38 5.68 2.68 14 5.29 2.89 19 6.37 3.91 country systems in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s program of managing trust funds and partnerships 37 5.41 2.88 28 5.54 2.46 8 6.50 3.42 4 5.75 2.50 9 3.56 3.50 4 7.00 4.08 27 3.44 2.47 38 4.87 3.18 14 2.50 1.91 15 4.87 3.00 meets the needs of Sudan* The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s 44 5.77 3.21 26 5.69 2.75 8 8.00 2.62 4 6.75 2.50 12 5.75 3.11 2 1.00 0.00 16 4.56 2.94 37 6.11 3.10 14 4.07 1.98 15 4.47 2.92 needs for knowledge services* *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its 38 6.24 2.78 29 5.62 2.16 8 7.00 2.98 4 7.00 2.00 12 5.00 3.02 3 6.67 4.93 21 7.19 3.25 28 5.82 3.07 10 6.80 2.30 16 4.88 2.63 work in real time in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 100 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do?* (Select only ONE respon se) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Weekly 15.1% 6.1% 22.2% - - - - 3.7% - - Monthly 5.7% 39.4% - 40.0% - - 2.4% 14.8% 5.3% 15.0% A few times a year 50.9% 24.2% 33.3% 20.0% 5.3% 14.3% 7.1% 27.8% 57.9% 20.0% Rarely 9.4% 18.2% 33.3% 20.0% 36.8% - 47.6% 25.9% 10.5% 30.0% Never 18.9% 12.1% 11.1% 20.0% 57.9% 85.7% 42.9% 27.8% 26.3% 35.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely 45 6.16 2.93 29 5.55 1.94 8 7.38 2.72 3 5.00 0.00 10 6.40 2.76 4 5.25 3.30 22 6.27 2.96 31 6.81 2.80 12 4.83 2.21 17 4.53 2.76 Include appropriate level of stakeholder 46 7.39 2.85 31 5.81 2.18 7 7.71 2.36 3 7.00 0.00 16 6.63 2.90 4 5.25 3.10 20 5.60 2.33 30 6.50 3.11 14 4.86 1.66 16 5.31 2.41 involvement during preparation* Lead to practical solutions* 46 7.48 2.22 30 6.53 1.83 7 7.57 2.37 3 5.00 0.00 17 6.53 2.96 5 6.80 3.56 29 5.83 2.00 35 6.71 3.02 15 4.80 2.18 17 5.65 2.32 Are accessible (well written and easy to 47 7.26 2.53 30 6.70 1.97 7 7.29 2.69 3 8.00 0.00 16 6.38 3.01 4 5.75 3.78 24 7.42 2.55 35 6.26 3.04 15 7.93 1.67 15 6.20 2.88 understand) Are source of relevant information on 45 7.71 2.30 28 6.71 2.40 7 8.71 1.38 3 8.00 0.00 16 6.44 2.71 5 6.80 3.56 22 7.95 1.76 37 8.49 1.84 15 8.00 1.73 16 5.63 2.92 global good practices* Are adequately disseminated 44 6.32 2.40 31 6.13 3.00 7 7.71 2.69 3 8.00 0.00 16 6.06 3.21 5 4.00 2.83 26 5.62 2.04 34 6.32 2.85 15 6.60 2.56 17 5.59 2.58 Are translated enough into local 39 5.87 3.05 29 5.31 2.71 7 7.43 3.05 3 5.00 0.00 17 6.76 2.64 5 4.40 3.29 28 6.50 2.60 36 6.56 3.02 15 6.60 2.38 16 6.19 2.99 language Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and country 40 7.40 2.65 28 6.64 2.20 8 7.75 2.66 3 5.67 0.58 14 6.93 3.15 3 8.00 2.00 27 8.41 1.69 36 7.14 2.86 15 6.53 3.23 17 6.88 2.96 circumstances *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the WBG's knowledge 51 8.02 2.07 31 7.61 1.84 9 8.22 2.28 4 6.75 0.50 19 7.11 3.41 5 9.80 0.45 35 8.57 2.13 38 8.47 1.98 16 6.75 2.15 21 8.86 2.13 work and activities make to development results in your country?* Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank 47 7.68 2.49 31 7.68 1.56 8 8.13 2.42 4 7.25 0.50 17 6.71 3.06 3 9.00 1.00 29 7.76 2.40 40 7.95 2.42 15 8.07 1.44 20 6.35 3.07 Group's knowledge work and activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) 101 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds 43 5.28 3.27 33 5.79 2.58 6 7.17 2.32 3 4.00 0.00 13 5.38 3.20 3 2.67 2.89 18 5.17 3.00 31 4.32 3.68 10 3.30 2.58 16 4.94 2.93 promptly The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and 50 8.26 2.09 33 7.39 2.26 8 9.25 0.89 4 7.50 1.00 15 6.80 2.83 4 9.25 1.50 32 7.50 2.00 40 8.28 2.15 14 7.64 2.59 18 6.56 2.83 programs it supports* The World Bank Group’s approvals and 45 6.76 2.48 32 6.28 2.20 6 8.50 1.23 4 4.75 0.50 17 5.00 2.98 5 5.40 4.28 26 7.08 1.81 35 6.89 2.90 10 4.70 3.13 18 5.67 2.45 reviews are done in a timely fashion* The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard 38 7.84 2.01 29 6.62 2.15 6 5.33 3.39 2 3.50 0.71 14 5.86 2.45 4 4.75 3.86 18 6.61 2.55 28 6.11 2.79 9 5.56 2.13 17 5.71 2.57 Policy� requirements are reasonable* The World Bank Group takes decisions 36 6.22 2.45 30 5.33 2.32 6 4.67 3.20 4 4.25 2.06 14 5.29 3.07 4 3.50 3.00 21 4.71 2.72 32 3.94 3.03 11 3.64 2.62 17 5.65 2.57 quickly in Sudan* Working with the World Bank Group 50 8.64 1.94 33 7.97 2.01 8 9.25 1.04 4 7.00 0.82 18 6.94 3.30 5 7.80 3.90 33 8.42 2.09 37 9.03 1.62 15 7.00 1.77 18 7.22 2.60 increases Sudan’s institutional capacity* Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes 39 8.00 2.33 31 7.65 2.21 6 8.67 1.37 4 3.00 2.45 15 6.87 3.00 4 8.75 1.50 21 7.48 2.75 33 8.21 2.64 10 8.50 1.35 14 6.36 2.56 appropriate use of them* The World Bank Group provides 48 7.90 2.27 33 7.15 2.32 6 9.00 1.10 4 8.00 0.00 16 6.94 2.67 4 6.00 3.92 31 7.52 2.14 32 8.00 2.29 15 7.07 1.94 17 6.65 3.04 effective implementation support *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find 34 6.50 2.64 27 6.41 2.36 7 8.71 1.25 4 4.75 0.50 16 6.88 3.69 4 7.25 4.19 26 6.69 2.41 37 7.35 2.51 16 6.31 1.96 15 7.93 3.11 solutions that promote private public partnerships in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other The World Bank Group takes too much risk in Sudan 5.6% - 25.0% - 9.5% - - 3.7% - 19.0% The World Bank Group does not take enough risk in 7.4% 15.2% 25.0% 40.0% 23.8% - 19.0% 18.5% 15.8% 14.3% Sudan The World Bank Group’s approach to risk is 44.4% 54.5% 37.5% 60.0% 4.8% 33.3% 23.8% 37.0% 42.1% 19.0% appropriate Don't know 42.6% 30.3% 12.5% - 61.9% 66.7% 57.1% 40.7% 42.1% 47.6% 102 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 E. Working with the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s support in Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the most important development 48.1% 45.5% 87.5% 80.0% 23.8% 50.0% 24.4% 44.4% 31.6% 27.3% challenges in Sudan The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Sudan, and it is involved in too many areas of 24.1% 30.3% 12.5% - 28.6% 16.7% 26.8% 24.1% 21.1% 13.6% development Don’t know 27.8% 24.2% - 20.0% 47.6% 33.3% 48.8% 31.5% 47.4% 59.1% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in 35 5.54 2.49 29 5.07 2.24 6 7.33 3.56 5 4.40 0.89 12 4.75 3.33 4 4.50 4.36 22 4.73 2.76 22 5.73 3.20 12 5.17 2.89 16 4.31 2.87 Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 103 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 F. The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan as Managed by the World Bank Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest STRENGTHS of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other The donors worked collaboratively with the 24.5% 37.5% 50.0% 0.0% 14.3% 14.3% 23.8% 24.1% 15.8% 9.1% government The donors were well coordinated* 11.3% 21.9% 50.0% 80.0% 4.8% 0.0% 21.4% 16.7% 15.8% 4.5% There was an adequate level of communication and 43.4% 34.4% 25.0% 20.0% 14.3% 28.6% 21.4% 27.8% 26.3% 31.8% sharing of results amongst all players The Trust Fund's development priorities were 26.4% 28.1% 25.0% 60.0% 9.5% 28.6% 7.1% 22.2% 0.0% 18.2% aligned with country development priorities* The level of resources distributed was sufficient 1.9% 3.1% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 14.3% 3.7% 5.3% 9.1% The Trust Fund was adequately staffed 3.8% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 9.5% 3.7% 5.3% 0.0% The Trust Fund adequately took into consideration 7.5% 9.4% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 7.1% 11.1% 21.1% 0.0% voices from outside of government Don’t know 35.8% 28.1% 12.5% 20.0% 61.9% 57.1% 45.2% 40.7% 47.4% 59.1% Other 1.9% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 9.1% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest WEAKNESSES of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other The Trust Fund was not adequately staffed 5.6% 12.1% 11.1% 20.0% 4.8% 0.0% 4.8% 5.6% 0.0% 9.1% The level of resources distributed was too low* 27.8% 51.5% 11.1% 80.0% 4.8% 0.0% 19.0% 27.8% 15.8% 18.2% There was an inadequate level of communication 5.6% 3.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% and sharing of results amongst all players The Trust Fund's development priorities were not 3.7% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 14.3% 14.3% 16.7% 14.8% 5.3% 0.0% aligned with country development priorities* The donors were not well coordinated* 3.7% 0.0% 44.4% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 11.9% 7.4% 5.3% 4.5% The donors did not work collaboratively with the 3.7% 6.1% 22.2% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 2.4% 11.1% 0.0% 13.6% government The Trust Fund did not adequately take into 9.3% 21.2% 11.1% 0.0% 14.3% 14.3% 9.5% 9.3% 10.5% 0.0% consideration voices from outside of government Don’t know* 51.9% 24.2% 0.0% 20.0% 61.9% 71.4% 45.2% 38.9% 68.4% 50.0% Other 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 9.1% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 104 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 G. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Provide more adequate data/knowledge/ 15.4% 24.2% 11.1% 20.0% 52.4% 57.1% 40.5% 20.8% 10.5% 54.5% statistics/figures on Sudan’s economy* Ensure greater selectivity in its work 5.8% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 13.2% 10.5% 13.6% Offer more innovative financial (non-lending) 3.8% 6.1% 22.2% 60.0% 14.3% 28.6% 9.5% 11.3% 5.3% 0.0% products* Improve the competitiveness of its financing 9.6% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 2.4% 7.5% 10.5% 9.1% compared to markets Reach out more to groups outside of Government* 13.5% 9.1% 11.1% 20.0% 9.5% 14.3% 45.2% 20.8% 26.3% 13.6% Mobilize third party financial resources* 32.7% 39.4% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 14.3% 7.1% 17.0% 15.8% 9.1% Work faster 13.5% 6.1% 11.1% 0.0% 19.0% 0.0% 4.8% 24.5% 15.8% 22.7% Improve the quality of its experts as related to 3.8% 6.1% 11.1% 0.0% 23.8% 14.3% 7.1% 15.1% 5.3% 0.0% Sudan’s specific challenges Offer more innovative knowledge services 3.8% 15.2% 11.1% 20.0% 9.5% 0.0% 9.5% 3.8% 0.0% 9.1% Collaborate more effectively with Government 17.3% 9.1% 33.3% 0.0% 4.8% 28.6% 11.9% 13.2% 15.8% 13.6% clients Increase the level of capacity development in the 38.5% 45.5% 66.7% 60.0% 19.0% 14.3% 23.8% 15.1% 52.6% 27.3% country* Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank 26.9% 12.1% 11.1% 20.0% 9.5% 0.0% 26.2% 32.1% 31.6% 27.3% Group financing Increase availability of Fee-Based services 5.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in 1.9% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Sudan’s office* Other 1.9% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, 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 Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Leveraging more resources from trust funds* 76.0% 77.4% 66.7% 100.0% 52.4% 85.7% 57.5% 62.7% 27.8% 42.9% Knowledge products* 6.0% 12.9% - - 4.8% - 5.0% 23.5% 38.9% 33.3% Convening services 4.0% 6.5% - - - 14.3% 7.5% 5.9% - - None of the above* - - - - 19.0% - 5.0% - 5.6% 9.5% The combination is appropriate for Sudan* 2.0% 3.2% 33.3% - - - - 3.9% 5.6% - Don't know* 12.0% - - - 23.8% - 25.0% 3.9% 22.2% 14.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 105 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Communication and Information Sharing How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Periodicals* 26.9% 43.8% 22.2% 0.0% 9.5% 28.6% 9.5% 11.1% 61.1% 10.0% International newspapers* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 60.0% 4.8% 0.0% 2.4% 11.1% 11.1% 10.0% Local radio 25.0% 6.3% 11.1% 0.0% 4.8% 28.6% 11.9% 20.4% 11.1% 10.0% International radio 5.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 2.4% 7.4% 5.6% 0.0% Local television 15.4% 12.5% 44.4% 20.0% 9.5% 14.3% 7.1% 16.7% 16.7% 5.0% International television 9.6% 25.0% 0.0% 20.0% 14.3% 0.0% 23.8% 7.4% 5.6% 15.0% Local newspapers 25.0% 12.5% 33.3% 60.0% 38.1% 28.6% 26.2% 42.6% 11.1% 40.0% Internet 63.5% 65.6% 44.4% 40.0% 61.9% 71.4% 69.0% 57.4% 72.2% 65.0% Social media* 23.1% 21.9% 33.3% 0.0% 28.6% 0.0% 33.3% 5.6% 0.0% 20.0% Other 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 4.8% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Direct contact with World Bank Group* 32.1% 48.5% 66.7% 20.0% 23.8% 0.0% 22.0% 27.8% 22.2% 50.0% e-Newsletters* 30.2% 30.3% 11.1% 60.0% 42.9% 14.3% 36.6% 33.3% 11.1% 4.5% WBG’s seminars/workshops/ conferences 26.4% 15.2% 11.1% 0.0% 47.6% 14.3% 31.7% 42.6% 38.9% 31.8% WBG’s publications and other written materials* 45.3% 33.3% 22.2% 60.0% 14.3% 42.9% 39.0% 22.2% 55.6% 18.2% World Bank Group’s website* 49.1% 45.5% 88.9% 40.0% 19.0% 42.9% 36.6% 25.9% 27.8% 45.5% Social media* 1.9% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 28.6% 28.6% 17.1% 11.1% 11.1% 0.0% Mobile phones* 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 14.3% 2.4% 16.7% 11.1% 22.7% The World Bank’s Information Center for 3.8% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 7.4% 11.1% 18.2% Development located at the University of Khartoum Other* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not a list of exceptions? PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Yes 17.6% 31.3% 25.0% 60.0% 9.5% - 9.5% 27.7% 22.2% 25.0% No 82.4% 68.8% 75.0% 40.0% 90.5% 100.0% 90.5% 72.3% 77.8% 75.0% Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year? PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Yes 15.7% 16.0% 14.3% 60.0% 14.3% - 19.5% 24.4% 11.1% 15.0% No 84.3% 84.0% 85.7% 40.0% 85.7% 100.0% 80.5% 75.6% 88.9% 85.0% 106 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Were you able to obtain this information? PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Yes 75.0% 60.0% 100.0% - 33.3% - 60.0% 54.5% 50.0% 100.0% No 25.0% 40.0% - 100.0% 66.7% - 40.0% 45.5% 50.0% - Do you have access to the Internet? PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Yes 85.7% 90.3% 75.0% 80.0% 90.5% 100.0% 85.7% 90.5% 89.5% 95.5% No 14.3% 9.7% 25.0% 20.0% 9.5% - 14.3% 9.5% 10.5% 4.5% Do you use/have used the World Bank Group website? PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Yes 66.0% 65.6% 57.1% 60.0% 47.6% 16.7% 52.4% 54.3% 73.7% 63.6% No 34.0% 34.4% 42.9% 40.0% 52.4% 83.3% 47.6% 45.7% 26.3% 36.4% Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website?* PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other High speed/WiFi 47.6% 66.7% 14.3% 100.0% 93.8% 50.0% 60.6% 37.0% 76.5% 56.3% Dial-up 52.4% 33.3% 85.7% - 6.3% 50.0% 39.4% 63.0% 23.5% 43.8% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites 35 7.49 2.84 26 7.96 1.80 4 7.25 2.63 3 8.00 0.00 11 8.18 1.89 2 7.50 3.54 26 6.65 2.50 30 7.17 2.94 15 8.13 2.53 14 7.43 2.07 easy to navigate. I find the information on the World Bank 34 7.88 1.97 24 7.96 1.60 4 9.00 0.82 3 8.00 0.00 10 5.80 1.48 2 7.50 2.12 27 7.15 2.70 24 7.63 2.39 15 8.67 1.88 12 8.17 1.19 Group’s websites useful. The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable sources of 31 7.48 2.61 17 6.00 2.29 2 8.00 1.41 3 6.00 0.00 12 6.67 2.90 4 7.00 1.41 21 7.10 2.45 29 7.28 2.51 10 6.70 2.58 10 7.70 1.77 information about the institution When I need information from the World 44 7.45 2.82 27 6.70 2.77 2 9.00 0.00 3 8.00 0.00 12 5.92 3.00 2 7.00 0.00 32 7.28 3.09 31 7.55 3.23 15 5.80 3.14 15 7.07 2.46 Bank Group I know how to find it The World Bank Group is responsive to 36 7.47 2.55 26 6.77 2.69 2 9.00 0.00 3 9.00 0.00 7 5.57 2.44 3 6.67 3.06 22 7.05 2.30 27 6.96 2.46 10 5.40 2.41 11 7.18 2.60 my information requests and inquiries *Significantly different between stakeholder group 107 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 I. Background Information Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group in your country?* (Select only ONE response) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 21.2% 48.5% 22.2% - - 14.3% 4.8% 5.6% 15.8% 9.1% I have previously collaborated with the World Bank 30.8% 18.2% 11.1% - 14.3% - 42.9% 16.7% 21.1% 13.6% Group Both of the above (I currently collaborate and previously have collaborated with the World Bank 28.8% 33.3% 33.3% 80.0% 4.8% - 4.8% 9.3% 21.1% 9.1% Group) I have never collaborated with the World Bank 19.2% - 33.3% 20.0% 81.0% 85.7% 47.6% 68.5% 42.1% 68.2% Group *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Percentage of Respondents Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Observer* 9.6% 0.0% 22.2% 40.0% 40.0% 60.0% 30.8% 42.0% 21.1% 10.0% Use World Bank Group reports/data 19.2% 21.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 40.0% 7.7% 28.0% 31.6% 25.0% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored 55.8% 63.6% 44.4% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 30.8% 14.0% 42.1% 10.0% events/activities* Collaborate as part of my professional duties* 69.2% 69.7% 77.8% 80.0% 55.0% 20.0% 51.3% 60.0% 26.3% 70.0% Use World Bank Group website for information, 15.4% 15.2% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 20.0% 41.0% 20.0% 52.6% 20.0% data, research, etc.* What’s your gender? PMU/ Bilateral/ Financial Employee of Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG Program Government Agency Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other Female 25.0% 18.2% 22.2% 20.0% 33.3% 14.3% 36.6% 26.9% 21.1% 28.6% Male 75.0% 81.8% 77.8% 80.0% 66.7% 85.7% 63.4% 73.1% 78.9% 71.4% 108 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix C: Responses to All Questions by Geographical Locations2 Central Sudan N=159  Other Areas N=98 A. General Issues facing Sudan In general, would you say that Sudan is headed in...? Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas The right direction 26.7% 41.1% The wrong direction 48.0% 34.7% Not sure 25.3% 24.2% Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Social protection 7.0% 7.2% Food security 23.4% 26.8% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 35.4% 47.4% Public sector governance/reform 12.7% 15.5% Global/regional integration 4.4% 4.1% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development 6.3% 7.2% Foreign direct investment 8.9% 8.2% Water and sanitation 5.7% 7.2% Energy 1.9% 3.1% Regional conflict and tensions 6.3% 3.1% Job creation/employment 9.5% 5.2% Rural development 12.7% 20.6% Financial markets* 0.0% 5.2% Urban development 0.0% 2.1% Environmental sustainability 3.8% 2.1% Equality of opportunity 7.0% 3.1% Health 10.1% 9.3% Education 26.6% 28.9% Poverty reduction 25.3% 19.6% Transport* 3.2% 12.4% Social cohesion 1.9% 1.0% Climate change 1.3% 1.0% Agricultural development 19.6% 14.4% Trade and exports 2.5% 1.0% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth 8.2% 4.1% Law and justice 1.9% 2.1% Regulatory framework 0.6% 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 1.9% 3.1% Natural resource management* 7.6% 1.0% Anti-corruption 21.5% 13.4% Disaster management* 0.0% 4.1% Information and communications technology 1.3% 1.0% Debt relief and access to finance* 19.0% 9.3% *Significantly different between locations 2 Only 257 respondents provided the information about their current locations. Thus only these respondents were included in the geographical comparisons presented in this appendix. 109 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Water and sanitation 5.8% 11.3% Equality of opportunity 12.2% 9.3% Economic growth 30.1% 28.9% Climate change 1.3% 5.2% Regional conflict and tensions 3.8% 4.1% Global/regional integration 2.6% 4.1% Gender equity 2.6% 0.0% Rural development 30.1% 35.1% Urban development 1.3% 5.2% Regulatory framework 0.6% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 0.6% 4.1% Social protection* 6.4% 1.0% Law and justice 3.8% 0.0% Transport* 3.2% 9.3% Crime and violence 1.3% 1.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 2.1% Debt relief and access to finance 16.7% 11.3% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 30.1% 36.1% Anti-corruption 10.9% 11.3% Private sector development 4.5% 9.3% Foreign direct investment 5.1% 3.1% Energy 0.6% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 9.0% 14.4% Social cohesion 0.0% 1.0% Education 26.3% 18.6% Natural resource management 7.1% 4.1% Environmental sustainability 0.6% 3.1% Health* 14.7% 4.1% Agricultural development 26.9% 21.6% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 20.5% 14.4% Financial markets 1.9% 1.0% Trade and exports 7.7% 3.1% Food security* 9.0% 20.6% *Significantly different between locations 110 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity� in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Better employment opportunities for young people 21.3% 23.2% Better employment opportunities for women 0.0% 1.1% Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 31.6% 26.3% Debt relief and access to finance 15.5% 11.6% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure 3.2% 3.2% greater accountability Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 5.8% 5.3% Better entrepreneurial opportunities 16.8% 9.5% Better natural resource management 18.1% 18.9% A growing middle class 7.1% 5.3% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 9.0% 9.5% Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 1.3% 1.1% Better security and peace building 19.4% 22.1% Consistent economic growth 16.1% 24.2% More reliable social safety net 1.3% 4.2% Greater equity of fiscal policy 7.1% 4.2% Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 19.4% 22.1% Better quality public services 0.6% 3.2% Other 3.9% 2.1% *Significantly different between locations B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Sudan? 157 6.03 2.81 97 5.88 3.14 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Sudan. 132 6.09 2.84 79 6.15 3.07 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the WBG's staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its most 126 6.85 2.85 81 7.47 2.76 complicated development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 111 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Social protection 4.4% 6.1% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 38.4% 30.6% Crime and violence 1.9% 3.1% Transport* 6.9% 15.3% Agricultural development 35.2% 33.7% Global/regional integration 4.4% 2.0% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 11.3% 14.3% Health 17.0% 15.3% Rural development 22.0% 17.3% Foreign direct investment 10.7% 9.2% Education 23.3% 18.4% Energy 0.6% 3.1% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 9.4% 11.2% Financial markets* 0.0% 5.1% Urban development 0.6% 2.0% Environmental sustainability 3.8% 5.1% Equality of opportunity 1.3% 5.1% Regional conflict and tensions 2.5% 2.0% Private sector development 6.9% 8.2% Water and sanitation* 2.5% 10.2% Food security 10.7% 11.2% Climate change 3.1% 2.0% Poverty reduction 18.2% 17.3% Trade and exports 1.3% 2.0% Economic growth 13.2% 15.3% Law and justice 1.9% 1.0% Local governance and institutions 1.9% 0.0% Regulatory framework 0.0% 1.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 8.8% 6.1% Information and communications technology 2.5% 0.0% Anti-corruption 7.5% 4.1% Disaster management 0.6% 0.0% Debt relief and access to finance 23.3% 17.3% *Significantly different between locations 112 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Sudan? Greatest Value Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Convening/facilitating* 1.4% 8.7% Data and statistics 3.4% 7.6% Policy advice, studies, analyses 14.2% 20.7% Financial resources 23.0% 21.7% Capacity development 25.7% 23.9% Technical assistance 3.4% 2.2% Mobilizing third party financial resources 3.4% 1.1% Donor coordination and policy dialogue* 14.9% 5.4% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 0.7% 0.0% Strategy formulation 10.1% 8.7% Other 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between locations nd 2 Greatest Value Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Convening/facilitating 7.5% 3.3% Data and statistics 5.4% 3.3% Policy advice, studies, analyses 5.4% 9.9% Financial resources 12.2% 7.7% Capacity development 26.5% 27.5% Technical assistance 8.2% 4.4% Mobilizing third party financial resources 5.4% 7.7% Donor coordination and policy dialogue 15.6% 15.4% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 1.4% 3.3% Strategy formulation 12.2% 17.6% Other 0.0% 0.0% How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening) 97 7.40 2.51 72 7.14 2.86 Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development) 84 6.02 2.66 61 6.18 3.07 Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals) 94 7.11 2.38 59 6.44 2.78 When thinking about how to improve capacity building in Sudan to help ensure better development results, looking forward, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following aspects of capacity building? (1-Not important all, 10-Very important) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening) 104 8.49 2.09 77 8.86 1.80 Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development) 94 8.12 2.41 70 8.46 2.28 Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals) 98 8.72 1.70 72 8.78 2.16 113 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Staff too inaccessible 10.3% 12.4% Not exploring alternative policy options* 1.9% 9.3% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the 12.3% 12.4% Government Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical 12.3% 10.3% problem solving Not enough public disclosure of its work 16.1% 15.5% Arrogant in its approach 2.6% 1.0% Not client focused 4.5% 4.1% The credibility of its knowledge/data 1.9% 2.1% World Bank Group’s processes too complex 10.3% 16.5% Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in 4.5% 8.2% the country Too influenced by developed countries 16.1% 10.3% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political 13.5% 4.1% realities* World Bank Group’s processes too slow 12.9% 13.4% Not aligned with other donors’ work 2.6% 4.1% Not aligned with country priorities 3.2% 6.2% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan 14.2% 16.5% Not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict 7.7% 10.3% countries Inadequate number of World Bank Group staff members 9.0% 8.2% located in the country Other 3.9% 7.2% Don’t know 17.4% 12.4% *Significantly different between locations Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Knowledge products/services 22.2% 17.3% Technical assistance 28.5% 21.4% Capacity development 58.9% 53.1% Trust Fund management 12.7% 14.3% Multi-sectoral approaches 7.0% 8.2% Co-financing arrangements 32.9% 42.9% Sector-wide approaches 7.0% 6.1% Emergency Recovery lending 8.9% 16.3% Other 1.9% 4.1% Don’t know 7.6% 6.1% To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work and support help the poorest in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas To a fully sufficient degree 4.5% 2.4% To a somewhat sufficient degree 24.8% 31.0% To a somewhat insufficient degree 31.8% 29.8% To a very insufficient degree 23.6% 21.4% Don’t know 15.3% 15.5% 114 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Academia/think tanks/research institutes 30.4% 28.9% Donor community 13.3% 17.5% Media 13.3% 14.4% Local government 14.6% 20.6% Private sector* 24.7% 13.4% Parliament 1.9% 1.0% NGOs/CBOs 32.3% 36.1% Youth/university groups 8.2% 12.4% Beneficiaries 27.2% 26.8% Foundations 8.2% 7.2% UN and regional peace keeping forces 1.9% 2.1% Emerging donors 2.5% 2.1% UN agencies 5.7% 12.4% Regional organizations 3.8% 0.0% Other 0.0% 1.0% Don’t know 4.4% 2.1% *Significantly different between locations To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Sudan 131 5.84 2.71 77 5.99 3.33 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for 126 6.20 2.81 76 6.20 3.14 Sudan The World Bank Group supports programs and strategies that are realistic for Sudan 122 6.23 2.64 78 6.28 3.03 The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect 125 8.01 2.36 72 7.88 2.93 115 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs 127 5.71 2.80 71 5.72 2.73 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) 121 5.93 2.60 63 5.67 2.63 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 112 5.37 2.81 68 6.22 2.85 Being inclusive 114 5.81 2.53 60 5.87 2.61 Openness (sharing data and other information) 118 6.23 2.64 62 6.35 2.75 Staff accessibility 125 6.46 2.73 66 5.91 3.16 Straightforwardness and honesty 106 7.95 2.27 66 7.85 2.53 Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making decisions important 120 5.98 2.92 70 5.29 3.21 to my work Collaboration with civil society 120 6.09 2.83 75 6.48 2.84 Collaboration with the UN 98 7.96 2.32 63 7.57 2.56 Collaboration with the Government* 121 6.92 2.49 79 7.82 2.33 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 105 7.11 2.28 63 7.48 2.17 Collaboration with the private sector 103 5.55 2.75 57 5.04 2.78 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground 124 6.22 2.77 69 6.13 2.77 Being a long-term partner 114 7.19 2.83 70 7.20 3.15 *Significantly different between locations To be more effective development partner in Sudan, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have…? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas More local presence 89.2% 86.6% The current level of local presence is adequate 7.0% 7.2% Less local presence 2.5% - Don't know 1.3% 6.2% In the past year, have you seen more, less, or just about the same level of effective collaboration between the UN and the World Bank Group in your country?* (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas More effective collaboration 14.6% 16.5% The same level of effective collaboration 19.1% 22.7% Less effective collaboration 19.1% 19.6% Don't know 47.1% 41.2% *Significantly different between locations 116 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which THREE of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow 15.9% 21.6% through/follow-up There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society 47.8% 49.5% participation The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to 23.6% 16.5% political/social realities on the ground Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 26.8% 27.8% Poor donor coordination 17.2% 18.6% The World Bank Group works too slowly 10.8% 8.2% The Government works inefficiently 23.6% 19.6% Political pressures and obstacles 32.5% 33.0% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 19.7% 17.5% Ongoing conflict and instability 36.3% 35.1% Inadequate funding 24.8% 34.0% Other 1.3% 4.1% 117 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Crime and violence 107 6.10 3.46 64 5.89 3.32 Financial markets 126 7.29 2.95 66 7.64 2.56 Transport 132 7.83 2.57 74 8.04 2.85 Anti-corruption 125 8.04 2.83 71 8.10 2.48 Regional conflict and tensions 120 7.31 2.91 71 7.42 2.89 Law and justice 115 6.21 3.21 68 5.79 3.29 Urban development 129 7.73 2.51 80 7.79 2.54 Environmental sustainability 126 8.02 2.45 77 8.25 2.40 Regulatory framework 122 7.21 2.59 74 6.97 2.58 Information and communications technology* 129 7.89 2.48 76 6.91 3.04 Poverty reduction 141 8.99 1.93 81 8.73 2.13 Gender equity 123 6.80 3.10 73 6.84 2.93 Private sector development 129 7.78 2.76 77 7.16 2.95 Foreign direct investment 124 8.06 2.62 75 7.45 3.02 Local governance and institutions 120 6.68 2.75 76 7.01 2.77 Water and sanitation 134 8.19 2.20 82 7.84 2.66 Trade and exports 120 7.69 2.83 66 7.30 2.84 Economic growth 135 8.53 2.17 70 8.56 2.12 Energy 127 7.80 2.65 73 7.79 2.75 Disaster management 129 7.86 2.52 77 7.81 2.65 Public sector governance/reform 129 7.76 2.65 78 7.67 3.08 Job creation/employment 131 7.69 2.72 77 7.92 2.77 Social cohesion 130 5.96 3.34 70 6.83 3.35 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 126 7.33 2.87 73 7.00 2.94 Equality of opportunity 123 7.28 2.78 74 8.07 2.62 Health 142 8.22 2.30 82 8.21 2.40 Rural development 134 8.62 2.12 82 8.66 2.18 Global/regional integration 126 7.93 2.51 70 7.83 2.09 Food security 130 8.42 2.31 79 8.73 1.93 Natural resource management 123 7.85 2.82 72 7.04 3.13 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 135 8.15 2.51 82 8.23 2.64 Social protection 129 7.00 2.86 72 6.47 2.85 Climate change 122 7.38 2.98 79 7.48 2.78 Agricultural development 136 8.65 2.11 79 8.63 2.27 Education 144 8.35 2.43 77 8.53 2.37 Debt relief and access to finance 137 8.70 2.56 78 8.58 2.38 *Significantly different between locations 118 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Anti-corruption 67 4.67 3.15 43 4.58 2.78 Information and communications technology* 80 5.73 3.14 46 4.50 2.73 Transport 79 4.92 3.00 46 4.76 2.82 Crime and violence 66 3.67 2.48 42 4.64 3.08 Regional conflict and tensions* 73 4.49 2.87 50 6.00 3.39 Law and justice 66 3.70 2.52 42 4.48 2.97 Urban development 83 5.57 3.03 55 5.80 3.15 Environmental sustainability 87 6.08 2.87 61 6.02 3.03 Regulatory framework 73 5.56 2.88 51 5.80 3.09 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 77 5.38 2.76 51 5.33 3.02 Poverty reduction 106 6.30 2.81 67 6.91 2.73 Gender equity 84 6.10 2.68 54 6.22 2.82 Private sector development 86 5.63 2.92 46 5.07 2.89 Foreign direct investment 84 5.23 3.25 48 5.19 3.24 Local governance and institutions 75 4.68 2.66 48 5.31 2.63 Water and sanitation 100 5.91 2.54 61 6.49 2.86 Trade and exports 79 4.95 2.99 50 5.20 2.67 Economic growth* 94 5.55 2.65 60 6.58 2.57 Energy 70 4.59 2.74 48 5.31 2.75 Disaster management 75 5.37 2.65 54 6.13 3.22 Public sector governance/reform 81 5.48 2.67 46 5.93 3.14 Job creation/employment* 91 4.20 2.70 59 5.34 3.22 Social cohesion* 86 3.67 2.62 49 5.02 2.93 Financial markets 68 4.69 2.79 45 5.09 2.96 Equality of opportunity 85 5.20 3.11 58 5.67 3.13 Health 103 5.93 2.53 61 6.18 3.15 Rural development 106 6.19 2.70 68 6.84 2.96 Global/regional integration 76 5.08 2.91 54 5.56 2.86 Food security 91 5.47 2.77 62 6.34 2.95 Education 103 5.58 2.59 64 6.44 3.13 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 93 5.25 2.69 63 6.16 3.28 Social protection 71 4.24 2.54 45 4.49 3.03 Climate change 76 5.04 2.76 61 6.00 2.98 Agricultural development 92 5.52 2.78 63 6.11 3.08 Natural resource management 81 4.57 2.87 45 5.18 3.24 Debt relief and access to finance 90 5.21 3.24 57 4.91 3.37 *Significantly different between locations 119 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Where are the World Bank Group’s decisions made primarily that support the program in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas At the Headquarters (in Washington D.C.) 45.9% 41.7% In the country 16.4% 8.3% Don't know 37.7% 50.0% Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in 134 6.66 2.81 82 6.24 2.92 Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing country 113 6.76 2.77 68 6.75 3.28 systems in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s program of managing trust funds and partnerships meets the 110 4.55 2.90 71 5.24 3.05 needs of Sudan The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge services 113 5.50 2.97 62 5.71 3.09 Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its work in real 101 6.30 2.78 63 5.92 2.80 time in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Weekly 7.1% 3.1% Monthly 13.0% 11.2% A few times a year 28.6% 28.6% Rarely 25.3% 22.4% Never 26.0% 34.7% 120 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely 111 6.21 2.54 64 5.58 2.96 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 114 6.28 2.60 66 6.30 2.82 Lead to practical solutions 127 6.29 2.40 70 6.74 2.51 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 122 6.95 2.56 67 6.75 2.63 Are source of relevant information on global good practices 117 7.56 2.40 70 7.39 2.20 Are adequately disseminated 128 6.27 2.60 63 5.95 2.65 Are translated enough into local language 124 6.15 2.72 66 6.27 2.99 Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and country circumstances 116 7.21 2.78 70 7.36 2.35 Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the WBG's knowledge work and 138 7.86 2.35 85 8.41 2.01 activities make to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge 131 7.57 2.30 75 7.47 2.58 work and activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 103 5.21 3.19 67 4.76 2.97 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it 131 7.87 2.22 81 7.56 2.43 supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 120 6.52 2.64 73 6.19 2.55 The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy� requirements are reasonable 97 6.53 2.55 64 6.45 2.53 The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan 107 5.20 2.84 64 4.80 2.55 Working with the World Bank Group increases Sudan’s institutional capacity 134 8.16 2.23 80 8.24 2.13 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of 102 7.66 2.41 72 7.68 2.76 them The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support 118 7.49 2.16 81 7.48 2.59 Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that 116 6.97 2.68 64 6.83 2.48 promote private public partnerships in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 121 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 E. Working with the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas The World Bank Group takes too much risk in Sudan 1.9% 8.3% The World Bank Group does not take enough risk in Sudan 19.6% 10.4% The World Bank Group’s approach to risk is appropriate 38.6% 33.3% Don't know 39.9% 47.9% Which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s support in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the 37.6% 45.4% most important development challenges in Sudan The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Sudan, and it 25.5% 22.7% is involved in too many areas of development Don’t know 36.9% 32.0% Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Sudan? 100 5.45 2.67 57 4.58 2.74 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) F. The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan as Managed by the World Bank Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest STRENGTHS of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas The donors worked collaboratively with the government 25.3% 21.6% The donors were well coordinated 14.6% 19.6% There was an adequate level of communication and sharing of 30.4% 27.8% results amongst all players The Trust Fund's development priorities were aligned with country 15.2% 26.8% development priorities* The level of resources distributed was sufficient 6.3% 6.2% The Trust Fund was adequately staffed 3.8% 6.2% The Trust Fund adequately took into consideration voices from 8.2% 10.3% outside of government Don’t know 43.0% 38.1% Other 1.3% 3.1% *Significantly different between locations Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest WEAKNESSES of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas The Trust Fund was not adequately staffed 5.0% 9.2% The level of resources distributed was too low 23.3% 30.6% There was an inadequate level of communication and sharing of 4.4% 2.0% results amongst all players The Trust Fund's development priorities were not aligned with 10.1% 6.1% country development priorities The donors were not well coordinated 7.5% 7.1% The donors did not work collaboratively with the government 5.0% 9.2% The Trust Fund did not adequately take into consideration voices 9.4% 11.2% from outside of government Don’t know 47.8% 38.8% Other 1.3% 4.1% 122 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 G. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on 29.7% 27.1% Sudan’s economy Ensure greater selectivity in its work 5.7% 8.3% Offer more innovative financial (non-lending) products 9.5% 10.4% Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets 7.6% 6.3% Reach out more to groups outside of Government 18.4% 21.9% Mobilize third party financial resources 19.6% 18.8% Work faster 14.6% 13.5% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Sudan’s specific 6.3% 11.5% challenges Offer more innovative knowledge services 7.0% 8.3% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients 13.3% 15.6% Increase the level of capacity development in the country 33.5% 28.1% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 25.9% 18.8% Increase availability of Fee-Based services 1.3% 3.1% Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in Sudan’s office 0.6% 3.1% Other 3.2% 2.1% When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, 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 Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Leveraging more resources from trust funds 65.1% 61.5% Knowledge products 11.2% 16.5% Convening services 3.9% 4.4% None of the above 4.6% 2.2% The combination is appropriate for Sudan 3.9% 2.2% Don't know 11.2% 13.2% H. Communication and Information Sharing How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Periodicals 21.8% 21.1% International newspapers 7.1% 4.2% Local radio* 6.4% 29.5% International radio 3.2% 7.4% Local television 12.2% 16.8% International television 16.0% 9.5% Local newspapers 32.1% 25.3% Internet* 71.8% 48.4% Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 16.0% 24.2% Other 4.5% 3.2% *Significantly different between locations 123 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Direct contact with World Bank Group 35.0% 27.8% e-Newsletters 31.2% 28.9% World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/ conferences 35.0% 24.7% World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 29.9% 39.2% World Bank Group’s website 36.9% 39.2% Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 7.6% 15.5% Mobile phones 8.3% 8.2% The World Bank’s Information Center for Development located at 4.5% 8.2% the University of Khartoum Other 0.0% 0.0% Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not a list of exceptions? Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Yes 21.3% 22.0% No 78.7% 78.0% Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year? Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Yes 20.4% 15.7% No 79.6% 84.3% Were you able to obtain this information? Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Yes 51.9% 66.7% No 48.1% 33.3% Do you have access to the Internet? Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Yes 88.6% 88.6% No 11.4% 11.4% Do you use/have used the World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Yes 56.3% 63.3% No 43.7% 36.7% Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website?* Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas High speed/WiFi 63.0% 46.6% Dial-up 37.0% 53.4% *Significantly different between locations 124 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Central Sudan Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate. 103 7.62 2.41 58 7.14 2.63 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites useful. 96 7.61 2.02 54 7.85 2.22 The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable sources of information about 89 6.92 2.49 45 7.20 2.32 the institution When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it 117 7.32 2.81 60 6.65 3.02 The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries 92 6.92 2.57 50 6.88 2.43 I. Background Information Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group in your country?* (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 17.6% 10.4% I have previously collaborated with the World Bank Group 27.0% 14.6% Both of the above (I currently collaborate and previously have 14.5% 24.0% collaborated with the World Bank Group) I have never collaborated with the World Bank Group 40.9% 51.0% *Significantly different between locations Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Central Sudan Other Areas Observer 27.5% 17.0% Use World Bank Group reports/data 20.9% 16.0% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 35.9% 30.9% Collaborate as part of my professional duties 58.2% 61.7% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, 15.7% 36.2% etc.* *Significantly different between locations What’s your gender?* Percentage of Respondents Central Sudan Other Areas Female 34.4% 15.3% Male 65.6% 84.7% *Significantly different between locations 125 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix D: Responses to All Questions by Levels of Collaboration3 Currently Collaborating N=89  Previously Collaborated N=60  Never Collaborated N=118 A. General Issues facing Sudan In general, would you say that Sudan is headed in...?* Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated The right direction 41.2% 25.0% 28.9% The wrong direction 42.4% 32.1% 47.4% Not sure 16.5% 42.9% 23.7% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Social protection 7.9% 3.4% 7.8% Food security 18.0% 32.2% 25.9% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 44.9% 32.2% 39.7% Public sector governance/reform 16.9% 16.9% 7.8% Global/regional integration* 1.1% 1.7% 7.8% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development* 10.1% 10.2% 1.7% Foreign direct investment 11.2% 1.7% 11.2% Water and sanitation* 6.7% 11.9% 2.6% Energy* 5.6% 0.0% 0.9% Regional conflict and tensions 7.9% 1.7% 4.3% Job creation/employment 3.4% 10.2% 9.5% Rural development 15.7% 13.6% 18.1% Financial markets* 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% Urban development 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% Environmental sustainability 3.4% 5.1% 1.7% Equality of opportunity 5.6% 1.7% 8.6% Health 6.7% 15.3% 9.5% Education 23.6% 30.5% 29.3% Poverty reduction 25.8% 28.8% 16.4% Transport 9.0% 3.4% 7.8% Social cohesion* 0.0% 0.0% 5.2% Climate change 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% Agricultural development 14.6% 25.4% 18.1% Trade and exports 2.2% 3.4% 0.9% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth 7.9% 5.1% 8.6% Law and justice 2.2% 0.0% 3.4% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 4.5% 1.7% 0.9% Natural resource management 4.5% 6.8% 4.3% Anti-corruption 15.7% 18.6% 20.7% Disaster management 0.0% 3.4% 1.7% Information and communications technology 0.0% 3.4% 0.9% Debt relief and access to finance 16.9% 6.8% 15.5% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 3 Only 267 respondents provided the information about their levels of collaboration with the World Bank Group. Thus only these respondents were included in the analysis presented in this appendix. Please note that, “I currently collaborate with the WBG� and “Both of the above�, we re grouped into “Currently collaborating.� 126 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Water and sanitation 9.1% 11.7% 4.4% Equality of opportunity 14.8% 15.0% 7.9% Economic growth* 13.6% 35.0% 37.7% Climate change 4.5% 5.0% 0.0% Regional conflict and tensions 5.7% 0.0% 4.4% Global/regional integration 5.7% 0.0% 5.3% Gender equity 0.0% 3.3% 1.8% Rural development 34.1% 33.3% 30.7% Urban development 3.4% 1.7% 2.6% Regulatory framework 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 2.3% 0.0% 2.6% Social protection* 9.1% 0.0% 2.6% Law and justice 2.3% 5.0% 0.9% Transport 8.0% 1.7% 5.3% Crime and violence 1.1% 0.0% 1.8% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% Debt relief and access to finance 17.0% 16.7% 11.4% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 38.6% 31.7% 28.9% Anti-corruption 5.7% 13.3% 13.2% Private sector development 9.1% 6.7% 5.3% Foreign direct investment* 0.0% 3.3% 7.9% Energy 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% Public sector governance/reform 12.5% 11.7% 8.8% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% Education 26.1% 16.7% 25.4% Natural resource management 9.1% 1.7% 4.4% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 3.3% 1.8% Health 11.4% 11.7% 9.6% Agricultural development 25.0% 30.0% 24.6% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 15.9% 18.3% 21.1% Financial markets 2.3% 0.0% 1.8% Trade and exports* 0.0% 8.3% 8.8% Food security 10.2% 8.3% 15.8% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 127 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity� in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Better employment opportunities for young people 23.6% 19.0% 21.6% Better employment opportunities for women 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% Greater access to micro-finance for the poor* 23.6% 44.8% 27.9% Debt relief and access to finance 11.2% 12.1% 14.4% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure 5.6% 1.7% 1.8% greater accountability Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 4.5% 8.6% 5.4% Better entrepreneurial opportunities 16.9% 12.1% 13.5% Better natural resource management 16.9% 19.0% 20.7% A growing middle class 3.4% 10.3% 6.3% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 12.4% 3.4% 9.0% Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 2.2% 1.7% 0.0% Better security and peace building 18.0% 27.6% 21.6% Consistent economic growth 24.7% 13.8% 15.3% More reliable social safety net 1.1% 0.0% 4.5% Greater equity of fiscal policy 2.2% 5.2% 9.0% Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 24.7% 13.8% 21.6% Better quality public services 0.0% 1.7% 2.7% Other 4.5% 3.4% 1.8% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Sudan?* 87 7.08 2.44 58 6.45 2.38 117 4.95 3.17 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in 80 6.85 2.39 50 6.16 2.88 87 5.20 3.17 Sudan.* (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the WBG's staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve 84 7.48 2.25 45 7.76 2.19 86 6.31 3.49 its most complicated development challenges?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 128 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Social protection 5.6% 1.7% 5.9% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 29.2% 40.0% 39.0% Crime and violence 3.4% 1.7% 1.7% Transport 10.1% 6.7% 11.0% Agricultural development 33.7% 36.7% 36.4% Global/regional integration 0.0% 6.7% 4.2% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 13.5% 8.3% 12.7% Health 14.6% 25.0% 12.7% Rural development 24.7% 18.3% 19.5% Foreign direct investment 9.0% 6.7% 11.9% Education 21.3% 20.0% 23.7% Energy 0.0% 3.3% 1.7% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 6.7% 5.0% 14.4% Financial markets 2.2% 1.7% 3.4% Urban development 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% Environmental sustainability* 9.0% 5.0% 0.8% Equality of opportunity 5.6% 0.0% 3.4% Regional conflict and tensions* 5.6% 0.0% 0.8% Private sector development 9.0% 8.3% 5.1% Water and sanitation 9.0% 5.0% 3.4% Food security 9.0% 11.7% 11.0% Climate change* 6.7% 1.7% 0.0% Poverty reduction* 16.9% 31.7% 12.7% Trade and exports 1.1% 1.7% 2.5% Economic growth 10.1% 16.7% 16.1% Law and justice 0.0% 1.7% 4.2% Local governance and institutions* 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% Regulatory framework 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management* 13.5% 6.7% 3.4% Information and communications technology 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% Anti-corruption 3.4% 6.7% 7.6% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% Debt relief and access to finance 21.3% 15.0% 20.3% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 129 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Sudan? Greatest Value Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Convening/facilitating 3.6% 3.5% 4.5% Data and statistics 9.6% 3.5% 3.6% Policy advice, studies, analyses 15.7% 17.5% 14.5% Financial resources* 8.4% 17.5% 33.6% Capacity development* 28.9% 36.8% 17.3% Technical assistance 3.6% 5.3% 2.7% Mobilizing third party financial resources* 6.0% 5.3% 0.0% Donor coordination and policy dialogue 10.8% 3.5% 14.5% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% Strategy formulation 12.0% 7.0% 9.1% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG nd 2 Greatest Value Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Convening/facilitating 6.2% 3.5% 6.4% Data and statistics 4.9% 8.8% 3.7% Policy advice, studies, analyses* 12.3% 7.0% 2.8% Financial resources 8.6% 15.8% 8.3% Capacity development 21.0% 26.3% 34.9% Technical assistance* 12.3% 7.0% 1.8% Mobilizing third party financial resources 6.2% 3.5% 7.3% Donor coordination and policy dialogue 12.3% 12.3% 17.4% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 3.7% 1.8% 2.8% Strategy formulation 12.3% 14.0% 14.7% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening)* 76 7.97 2.03 37 7.32 2.16 62 6.27 3.31 Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development)* 69 6.65 2.40 26 5.77 2.94 53 5.21 3.03 Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals) 64 6.88 2.35 35 7.11 2.30 58 6.55 2.90 *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG When thinking about how to improve capacity building in Sudan to help ensure better development results, looking forward, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following aspects of capacity building? (1-Not important all, 10-Very important) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening)* 77 9.00 1.63 44 8.48 2.02 66 8.12 2.43 Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development) 71 8.56 1.96 34 8.00 2.71 62 7.74 2.67 Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals) 69 8.84 1.52 41 8.71 1.90 66 8.56 2.35 *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 130 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Staff too inaccessible* 4.5% 6.9% 17.2% Not exploring alternative policy options 2.3% 8.6% 6.9% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the 5.7% 22.4% 12.9% Government* Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical 12.5% 1.7% 16.4% problem solving* Not enough public disclosure of its work 13.6% 17.2% 17.2% Arrogant in its approach 2.3% 1.7% 1.7% Not client focused 3.4% 5.2% 5.2% The credibility of its knowledge/data 0.0% 5.2% 1.7% World Bank Group’s processes too complex* 19.3% 5.2% 9.5% Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the 4.5% 5.2% 6.9% country Too influenced by developed countries 18.2% 10.3% 11.2% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political 6.8% 10.3% 12.1% realities World Bank Group’s processes too slow* 25.0% 10.3% 3.4% Not aligned with other donors’ work 2.3% 5.2% 2.6% Not aligned with country priorities 3.4% 1.7% 6.0% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan* 9.1% 8.6% 24.1% Not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict 5.7% 12.1% 8.6% countries Inadequate number of World Bank Group staff members located 17.0% 8.6% 2.6% in the country* Other 8.0% 6.9% 1.7% Don’t know 15.9% 20.7% 13.8% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Knowledge products/services 22.5% 13.3% 23.1% Technical assistance* 40.4% 21.7% 20.5% Capacity development 58.4% 65.0% 51.3% Trust Fund management 16.9% 8.3% 12.0% Multi-sectoral approaches 4.5% 8.3% 8.5% Co-financing arrangements 25.8% 41.7% 39.3% Sector-wide approaches 7.9% 6.7% 5.1% Emergency Recovery lending 14.6% 3.3% 14.5% Other 3.4% 1.7% 2.6% Don’t know 2.2% 11.7% 8.5% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 131 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work and support help the poorest in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated To a fully sufficient degree 1.2% - 7.8% To a somewhat sufficient degree 35.3% 38.3% 13.6% To a somewhat insufficient degree 44.7% 21.7% 24.3% To a very insufficient degree 9.4% 23.3% 34.0% Don’t know 9.4% 16.7% 20.4% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Academia/think tanks/research institutes 31.8% 31.7% 27.4% Donor community 14.8% 13.3% 13.7% Media* 6.8% 5.0% 23.9% Local government 21.6% 18.3% 13.7% Private sector 20.5% 13.3% 23.1% Parliament 0.0% 3.3% 1.7% NGOs/CBOs 33.0% 36.7% 32.5% Youth/university groups 13.6% 8.3% 8.5% Beneficiaries 33.0% 33.3% 21.4% Foundations 11.4% 10.0% 3.4% UN and regional peace keeping forces* 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% Emerging donors 0.0% 3.3% 3.4% UN agencies 10.2% 5.0% 7.7% Regional organizations 1.1% 3.3% 2.6% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% Don’t know 0.0% 5.0% 5.1% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in 82 6.61 2.63 50 6.36 3.04 85 4.64 2.89 Sudan* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development 82 7.20 2.32 47 6.40 2.82 82 4.90 3.18 priorities for Sudan* The World Bank Group supports programs and strategies that are realistic for 79 7.15 2.06 43 6.93 2.74 85 4.82 2.92 Sudan* The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect* 81 8.17 2.28 49 8.67 1.69 72 7.08 3.30 *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 132 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs* 78 6.32 2.54 47 6.34 2.93 81 4.65 2.69 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 74 6.15 2.45 44 6.91 2.48 73 4.67 2.51 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 73 6.33 2.40 42 6.40 2.79 72 4.46 2.86 Being inclusive 70 5.99 2.56 45 6.27 2.86 69 5.28 2.38 Openness (sharing data and other information) 73 6.45 2.65 45 6.20 2.48 70 5.97 2.89 Staff accessibility* 77 6.91 2.61 48 6.50 2.68 74 5.34 3.19 Straightforwardness and honesty* 73 8.45 2.33 42 8.02 2.02 65 6.92 2.68 Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making decisions 77 6.96 2.69 45 6.24 3.11 76 4.16 2.66 important to my work* Collaboration with civil society* 75 6.80 2.52 45 6.40 2.68 81 5.54 3.18 Collaboration with the UN 55 7.78 2.36 41 7.76 2.22 68 7.57 2.80 Collaboration with the Government* 77 7.71 2.08 49 7.49 2.53 80 6.49 2.75 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 63 7.54 2.12 37 6.95 2.33 71 6.92 2.48 Collaboration with the private sector* 61 5.72 2.81 39 5.90 2.40 68 4.51 2.79 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 77 6.56 2.56 48 6.38 2.61 74 5.49 2.99 Being a long-term partner 69 7.19 2.70 46 7.35 3.08 74 6.91 3.19 *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG To be more effective development partner in Sudan, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have…? (Select only ONE response) Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated More local presence 93.2% 86.4% 84.7% The current level of local presence is adequate 3.4% 8.5% 8.5% Less local presence 2.3% - 3.4% Don't know 1.1% 5.1% 3.4% In the past year, have you seen more, less, or just about the same level of effective collaboration between the UN and the World Bank Group in your country? (Select only ONE response) Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated More effective collaboration 19.8% 16.7% 11.0% The same level of effective collaboration 20.9% 23.3% 17.8% Less effective collaboration 15.1% 15.0% 23.7% Don't know 44.2% 45.0% 47.5% 133 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which THREE of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow 11.6% 16.9% 24.1% through/follow-up There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation 44.2% 50.8% 52.6% The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social 14.0% 22.0% 25.9% realities on the ground Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government* 39.5% 28.8% 15.5% Poor donor coordination 11.6% 18.6% 20.7% The World Bank Group works too slowly 12.8% 8.5% 8.6% The Government works inefficiently 19.8% 13.6% 27.6% Political pressures and obstacles* 34.9% 18.6% 36.2% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 17.4% 16.9% 18.1% Ongoing conflict and instability* 39.5% 50.8% 28.4% Inadequate funding 31.4% 33.9% 25.0% Other 4.7% 1.7% 0.9% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 134 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Crime and violence* 63 5.24 3.17 36 5.17 3.48 78 6.65 3.57 Financial markets 64 7.06 2.74 39 7.13 2.94 96 7.70 2.97 Transport 79 7.91 2.47 41 7.61 2.64 94 7.88 3.06 Anti-corruption 73 7.84 2.66 40 8.10 2.61 91 7.68 3.24 Regional conflict and tensions 73 6.71 3.07 40 7.20 3.11 88 7.59 2.96 Law and justice 69 5.71 3.09 37 6.38 3.05 85 5.68 3.60 Urban development 78 7.62 2.52 43 7.91 2.26 96 7.61 2.84 Environmental sustainability 79 8.56 1.85 44 8.07 2.31 90 7.64 2.97 Regulatory framework 74 7.19 2.53 46 7.28 2.42 85 6.75 2.86 Information and communications technology 76 7.47 2.71 45 8.09 2.40 94 7.21 2.95 Poverty reduction 83 9.08 1.43 49 8.94 2.07 100 8.58 2.53 Gender equity 75 6.55 2.99 44 6.73 2.79 87 6.60 3.45 Private sector development 77 7.35 2.69 40 7.70 2.81 97 7.40 3.13 Foreign direct investment 74 7.46 2.75 38 7.45 2.65 95 8.06 2.96 Local governance and institutions 74 6.97 2.65 44 6.34 2.80 86 6.49 2.98 Water and sanitation 79 8.11 2.11 50 8.28 2.06 97 7.85 2.85 Trade and exports* 69 6.88 3.09 38 7.05 3.03 87 8.13 2.60 Economic growth 80 8.35 1.99 43 8.14 2.31 92 8.76 2.39 Energy 77 7.45 2.59 37 7.76 2.72 94 7.96 2.86 Disaster management 77 7.58 2.74 47 7.40 2.81 92 8.14 2.44 Public sector governance/reform 81 7.89 2.66 44 7.23 3.03 90 7.49 3.04 Job creation/employment 83 8.00 2.39 44 7.55 2.60 91 7.65 3.23 Social cohesion 72 6.00 3.29 45 6.04 2.98 93 6.37 3.63 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 75 7.25 2.66 42 7.36 2.83 92 6.93 3.22 Equality of opportunity 75 7.57 2.53 41 6.93 3.09 89 7.62 2.87 Health 87 8.23 2.15 50 8.26 2.31 97 7.96 2.74 Rural development 82 9.06 1.44 49 8.43 2.16 95 8.29 2.72 Global/regional integration 74 7.69 2.20 41 7.73 2.32 89 8.02 2.66 Food security 77 8.74 1.68 46 8.54 2.00 95 8.28 2.74 Natural resource management 72 7.74 2.50 41 7.27 3.23 90 7.33 3.31 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 84 8.17 2.31 45 8.51 2.16 98 7.85 3.07 Social protection 75 6.19 2.70 40 6.23 3.02 94 7.16 3.07 Climate change* 76 8.16 2.28 42 6.88 3.29 91 6.78 3.25 Agricultural development 84 8.85 1.74 46 8.67 1.96 95 8.36 2.71 Education 83 8.61 1.99 49 8.31 2.41 99 8.27 2.84 Debt relief and access to finance 77 8.83 2.33 43 8.91 1.72 102 8.43 2.86 *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 135 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Anti-corruption 46 5.00 2.99 26 5.00 3.54 41 3.76 2.52 Information and communications technology* 50 6.06 2.93 31 5.39 3.29 50 4.40 2.95 Transport 54 5.33 2.86 28 4.64 3.01 47 4.23 2.88 Crime and violence 45 4.31 2.81 20 3.65 2.58 44 3.50 2.52 Regional conflict and tensions 56 5.30 3.13 19 4.68 3.23 50 4.74 3.19 Law and justice* 48 4.75 2.70 22 3.36 2.77 39 2.95 2.01 Urban development* 63 6.46 2.75 26 5.19 3.44 51 4.69 2.93 Environmental sustainability* 71 7.41 2.35 34 5.71 3.06 49 4.35 2.59 Regulatory framework* 56 6.91 2.54 30 5.40 2.98 41 4.10 2.76 Communicable/non-communicable diseases* 58 6.07 2.73 29 4.69 2.95 45 4.80 2.74 Poverty reduction* 72 7.00 2.37 42 6.86 3.21 63 5.68 2.86 Gender equity* 60 6.72 2.40 31 5.48 3.05 49 5.37 2.84 Private sector development 54 5.78 2.72 30 5.50 3.32 52 4.83 2.84 Foreign direct investment 47 4.81 2.73 28 5.79 3.54 58 4.90 3.42 Local governance and institutions 53 5.19 2.61 23 4.65 2.81 48 4.33 2.51 Water and sanitation* 69 6.55 2.59 42 6.48 2.65 56 5.25 2.73 Trade and exports 47 5.15 2.73 30 5.13 3.07 53 4.51 2.80 Economic growth* 61 6.59 2.30 37 5.59 3.11 57 5.33 2.56 Energy 49 5.35 2.59 27 4.59 2.59 43 4.05 2.82 Disaster management 50 5.74 2.76 31 6.16 3.11 50 4.96 2.90 Public sector governance/reform* 54 6.07 2.71 25 6.32 3.25 51 4.63 2.66 Job creation/employment 64 5.03 2.70 32 4.19 2.99 56 4.14 3.04 Social cohesion 58 4.60 2.67 29 3.69 2.48 50 3.62 2.84 Financial markets 44 5.30 3.01 22 4.32 3.03 50 4.46 2.68 Equality of opportunity 60 5.78 2.81 31 5.10 3.27 54 4.76 3.27 Health* 67 6.82 2.54 38 6.21 2.69 61 4.85 2.66 Rural development* 75 7.12 2.35 40 6.78 2.92 63 5.27 3.02 Global/regional integration* 57 5.93 2.71 25 5.44 3.22 52 4.38 2.75 Food security* 62 5.73 2.64 35 6.71 2.74 58 5.10 3.04 Education* 70 6.43 2.35 38 6.50 2.74 63 4.84 3.04 Security/stabilization/reconstruction* 62 6.15 2.82 36 5.97 2.90 62 4.63 2.97 Social protection* 46 4.89 2.75 20 3.85 2.96 52 3.60 2.31 Climate change* 59 6.14 2.75 26 5.31 3.28 54 4.44 2.56 Agricultural development* 60 6.03 2.58 35 6.46 3.19 62 4.85 2.88 Natural resource management 50 4.88 3.04 24 5.08 3.15 54 4.13 2.80 Debt relief and access to finance 54 5.13 3.16 31 5.45 3.39 67 4.60 3.40 *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Where are the World Bank Group’s decisions made primarily that support the program in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated At the Headquarters (in Washington D.C.) 48.3% 43.3% 42.2% In the country 14.6% 15.0% 11.2% Don't know 37.1% 41.7% 46.6% 136 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development 85 6.84 2.21 52 6.87 2.90 85 5.93 3.27 results in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing 77 7.69 2.26 45 6.42 3.25 65 5.78 3.16 country systems in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s program of managing trust funds and partnerships meets 68 5.06 2.85 38 4.68 3.01 78 4.36 3.10 the needs of Sudan The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge services 73 5.58 2.81 38 5.87 3.22 67 5.21 3.12 Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its 66 6.70 2.08 38 6.29 2.88 65 5.15 3.21 work in real time in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do?* (Select only ONE response) Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Weekly 9.5% 3.3% 3.4% Monthly 20.2% 15.0% 4.3% A few times a year 40.5% 31.7% 16.4% Rarely 15.5% 31.7% 27.6% Never 14.3% 18.3% 48.3% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 137 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely 71 6.07 2.31 43 6.49 2.60 65 5.40 3.10 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 71 6.68 2.25 45 6.60 2.76 69 5.67 2.93 Lead to practical solutions 76 6.87 2.06 48 6.35 2.63 78 6.13 2.69 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)* 73 7.36 1.90 45 7.18 2.61 76 6.20 3.01 Are source of relevant information on global good practices 73 7.62 2.15 42 7.50 2.50 77 7.34 2.47 Are adequately disseminated 73 6.53 2.54 48 6.33 2.40 75 5.59 2.84 Are translated enough into local language 69 5.97 2.69 45 6.09 2.67 79 6.29 3.04 Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and country 69 6.94 2.35 47 7.77 2.85 73 7.08 2.70 circumstances *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the WBG's knowledge work 80 8.01 1.87 54 7.74 2.28 93 8.25 2.47 and activities make to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's 78 7.90 1.76 51 7.69 2.04 83 7.19 2.99 knowledge work and activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly* 70 5.80 2.82 40 5.28 3.24 64 4.23 3.14 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and 81 8.21 2.04 52 7.46 2.28 83 7.51 2.46 programs it supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion* 75 6.89 2.27 43 6.37 2.43 78 5.85 2.95 The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy� requirements are reasonable* 60 7.25 1.75 32 6.81 2.63 71 5.55 2.77 The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan* 62 5.73 2.40 37 5.68 2.44 74 4.09 2.98 Working with the World Bank Group increases Sudan’s institutional capacity 78 8.35 1.78 54 8.19 2.30 87 7.99 2.52 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate 64 7.58 2.42 35 7.29 2.48 76 7.80 2.70 use of them The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support 74 7.91 1.85 49 7.18 2.51 81 7.25 2.63 *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find 64 6.52 2.38 37 7.19 2.23 83 6.94 2.97 solutions that promote private public partnerships in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 138 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 E. Working with the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated The World Bank Group takes too much risk in Sudan 3.4% 1.7% 7.8% The World Bank Group does not take enough risk in Sudan 9.2% 15.0% 21.7% The World Bank Group’s approach to risk is appropriate 50.6% 41.7% 19.1% Don't know 36.8% 41.7% 51.3% Which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s support in Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the 55.2% 39.0% 28.4% most important development challenges in Sudan The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Sudan, and it 26.4% 16.9% 25.0% is involved in too many areas of development Don’t know 18.4% 44.1% 46.6% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in 63 5.22 2.66 38 5.45 2.46 60 4.85 3.09 Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) F. The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan as Managed by the World Bank Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest STRENGTHS of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated The donors worked collaboratively with the government 29.4% 20.0% 20.5% The donors were well coordinated 20.0% 15.0% 15.4% There was an adequate level of communication and sharing of 38.8% 30.0% 21.4% results amongst all players* The Trust Fund's development priorities were aligned with country 29.4% 16.7% 13.7% development priorities* The level of resources distributed was sufficient 3.5% 8.3% 6.8% The Trust Fund was adequately staffed 1.2% 3.3% 7.7% The Trust Fund adequately took into consideration voices from 5.9% 8.3% 9.4% outside of government Don’t know* 31.8% 43.3% 49.6% Other 0.0% 3.3% 2.6% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 139 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 F. The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan as Managed by the World Bank (continued) Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest WEAKNESSES of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated The Trust Fund was not adequately staffed 9.2% 3.3% 5.9% The level of resources distributed was too low 32.2% 20.0% 23.7% There was an inadequate level of communication and sharing of 3.4% 8.3% 0.8% results amongst all players* The Trust Fund's development priorities were not aligned with 6.9% 10.0% 11.0% country development priorities The donors were not well coordinated* 1.1% 8.3% 11.0% The donors did not work collaboratively with the government 5.7% 8.3% 5.9% The Trust Fund did not adequately take into consideration voices 12.6% 11.7% 8.5% from outside of government Don’t know 39.1% 45.0% 48.3% Other 0.0% 5.0% 2.5% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG G. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on 24.4% 22.4% 34.7% Sudan’s economy Ensure greater selectivity in its work* 2.3% 3.4% 11.0% Offer more innovative financial (non-lending) products 9.3% 5.2% 11.9% Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets 5.8% 5.2% 7.6% Reach out more to groups outside of Government 15.1% 24.1% 22.9% Mobilize third party financial resources* 26.7% 25.9% 11.0% Work faster 9.3% 10.3% 19.5% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Sudan’s specific 4.7% 10.3% 11.0% challenges Offer more innovative knowledge services 11.6% 3.4% 5.9% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients 14.0% 13.8% 13.6% Increase the level of capacity development in the country* 53.5% 31.0% 16.9% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing* 12.8% 31.0% 26.3% Increase availability of Fee-Based services 0.0% 5.2% 1.7% Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in Sudan’s office 4.7% 0.0% 0.8% Other 1.2% 3.4% 3.4% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, 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 Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Leveraging more resources from trust funds 70.7% 51.7% 61.9% Knowledge products 11.0% 15.5% 15.9% Convening services 3.7% 6.9% 3.5% None of the above 1.2% 6.9% 3.5% The combination is appropriate for Sudan 6.1% 1.7% 1.8% Don't know 7.3% 17.2% 13.3% 140 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Communication and Information Sharing How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Periodicals 22.9% 29.3% 16.9% International newspapers 7.2% 5.2% 5.1% Local radio 10.8% 19.0% 16.1% International radio 2.4% 6.9% 5.1% Local television 16.9% 10.3% 13.6% International television 14.5% 15.5% 11.9% Local newspapers* 31.3% 12.1% 37.3% Internet 63.9% 69.0% 61.0% Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 14.5% 24.1% 19.5% Other 6.0% 3.4% 3.4% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Direct contact with World Bank Group* 44.7% 33.9% 22.0% e-Newsletters 29.4% 22.0% 33.1% World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/ conferences 34.1% 28.8% 29.7% World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 36.5% 35.6% 28.8% World Bank Group’s website 37.6% 45.8% 35.6% Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)* 4.7% 5.1% 16.9% Mobile phones* 2.4% 3.4% 14.4% The World Bank’s Information Center for Development located at 5.9% 6.8% 6.8% the University of Khartoum Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not a list of exceptions?* Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Yes 27.7% 32.1% 10.0% No 72.3% 67.9% 90.0% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year?* Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Yes 17.6% 39.3% 7.4% No 82.4% 60.7% 92.6% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Were you able to obtain this information?* Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Yes 73.3% 70.0% 10.0% No 26.7% 30.0% 90.0% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG 141 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Do you have access to the Internet? Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Yes 92.5% 86.2% 86.9% No 7.5% 13.8% 13.1% Do you use/have used the World Bank Group website?* Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Yes 67.1% 64.4% 48.1% No 32.9% 35.6% 51.9% *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated High speed/WiFi 56.3% 68.0% 50.0% Dial-up 43.7% 32.0% 50.0% Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Currently Previously Never Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate. 59 7.80 2.19 44 7.45 2.41 63 7.19 2.78 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites useful. 57 8.11 2.07 44 7.48 1.96 54 7.50 2.18 The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable sources of information 42 6.95 2.33 34 6.44 2.44 63 7.44 2.44 about the institution When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it 68 7.49 2.73 48 7.44 2.58 65 6.37 3.26 The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries* 55 7.69 2.37 44 6.89 2.62 48 6.23 2.38 *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG I. Background Information Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents Currently Previously Never (Responses combined) Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Observer* 8.2% 20.3% 37.7% Use World Bank Group reports/data 22.4% 16.9% 17.9% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities* 58.8% 49.2% 7.5% Collaborate as part of my professional duties* 69.4% 64.4% 49.1% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, 9.4% 20.3% 36.8% etc.* *Significantly different between those who currently, previously, or never collaborated with the WBG What’s your gender? Currently Previously Never Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Female 28.2% 32.2% 23.5% Male 71.8% 67.8% 76.5% 142 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix E: Responses to All Questions by Gender4 Females N=70  Males N=191 A. General Issues facing Sudan In general, would you say that Sudan is headed in...? Percentage of Respondents Females Males The right direction 31.9% 32.2% The wrong direction 47.8% 40.6% Not sure 20.3% 27.2% Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Social protection 5.8% 7.4% Food security 24.6% 24.3% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 33.3% 41.3% Public sector governance/reform* 5.8% 16.9% Global/regional integration 1.4% 5.3% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development 5.8% 6.9% Foreign direct investment 7.2% 9.0% Water and sanitation 7.2% 5.8% Energy 0.0% 3.2% Regional conflict and tensions 5.8% 4.8% Job creation/employment* 1.4% 10.1% Rural development* 8.7% 19.0% Financial markets 4.3% 1.1% Urban development 1.4% 0.5% Environmental sustainability 1.4% 3.7% Equality of opportunity 4.3% 5.8% Health* 18.8% 6.9% Education 31.9% 25.9% Poverty reduction* 33.3% 19.0% Transport* 1.4% 9.5% Social cohesion 1.4% 1.6% Climate change 0.0% 1.6% Agricultural development 15.9% 19.0% Trade and exports 1.4% 2.1% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth* 15.9% 3.7% Law and justice 0.0% 2.6% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.5% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 4.3% 1.6% Natural resource management 5.8% 4.8% Anti-corruption 24.6% 16.4% Disaster management 0.0% 2.1% Information and communications technology 1.4% 1.1% Debt relief and access to finance 21.7% 12.2% *Significantly different between genders 4 Only 261 respondents provided their demographic information about gender. Thus only these respondents were included in the comparisons presented in this appendix. 143 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Water and sanitation 7.1% 8.1% Equality of opportunity 10.0% 11.8% Economic growth 21.4% 31.7% Climate change 2.9% 2.7% Regional conflict and tensions 2.9% 4.3% Global/regional integration 1.4% 3.8% Gender equity 2.9% 1.1% Rural development* 22.9% 36.6% Urban development 4.3% 2.2% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.5% Local governance and institutions 1.4% 2.2% Social protection 1.4% 5.4% Law and justice 0.0% 3.2% Transport* 0.0% 7.5% Crime and violence 0.0% 1.6% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 1.1% Debt relief and access to finance 14.3% 14.5% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 37.1% 31.2% Anti-corruption 10.0% 10.8% Private sector development 4.3% 7.0% Foreign direct investment* 8.6% 2.7% Energy 0.0% 0.5% Public sector governance/reform 10.0% 11.3% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.5% Education 30.0% 21.0% Natural resource management 10.0% 4.8% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 2.2% Health 15.7% 9.1% Agricultural development 22.9% 25.3% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 22.9% 17.2% Financial markets 2.9% 1.1% Trade and exports* 11.4% 3.8% Food security 20.0% 10.8% *Significantly different between genders 144 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 A. General Issues facing Sudan (continued) When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity� in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Better employment opportunities for young people 23.9% 20.9% Better employment opportunities for women 1.5% 0.0% Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 29.9% 29.9% Debt relief and access to finance 13.4% 13.9% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure 4.5% 2.7% greater accountability Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 3.0% 6.4% Better entrepreneurial opportunities 7.5% 16.6% Better natural resource management 14.9% 20.3% A growing middle class 7.5% 5.9% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 14.9% 7.0% Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 1.5% 1.1% Better security and peace building 20.9% 21.4% Consistent economic growth 20.9% 17.6% More reliable social safety net 0.0% 3.2% Greater equity of fiscal policy 6.0% 5.9% Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 23.9% 19.8% Better quality public services 0.0% 1.6% Other 3.0% 3.2% B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Sudan? 67 6.40 2.81 189 5.77 2.96 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Sudan.* 51 7.45 2.77 160 5.68 2.81 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *Significantly different between genders Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the WBG's staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its most 49 7.49 2.82 161 7.05 2.83 complicated development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 145 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Social protection 5.7% 4.7% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 35.7% 35.1% Crime and violence 2.9% 2.1% Transport* 0.0% 13.6% Agricultural development 32.9% 35.6% Global/regional integration 2.9% 3.7% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 8.6% 14.7% Health 14.3% 17.3% Rural development 22.9% 19.9% Foreign direct investment 5.7% 11.0% Education 28.6% 19.4% Energy 1.4% 1.6% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 4.3% 12.0% Financial markets 2.9% 1.6% Urban development 1.4% 1.0% Environmental sustainability 5.7% 4.2% Equality of opportunity* 7.1% 1.0% Regional conflict and tensions 4.3% 1.6% Private sector development 4.3% 8.4% Water and sanitation 5.7% 5.2% Food security 12.9% 9.9% Climate change 2.9% 2.6% Poverty reduction 21.4% 17.8% Trade and exports 0.0% 2.1% Economic growth 15.7% 12.6% Law and justice 0.0% 2.1% Local governance and institutions 2.9% 0.5% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.5% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 11.4% 6.3% Information and communications technology* 4.3% 0.5% Anti-corruption 7.1% 5.8% Disaster management 0.0% 0.5% Debt relief and access to finance 20.0% 20.9% *Significantly different between genders 146 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Sudan? Greatest Value Percentage of Respondents Female Male Convening/facilitating 3.0% 4.5% Data and statistics 3.0% 6.2% Policy advice, studies, analyses 19.7% 15.2% Financial resources 15.2% 24.2% Capacity development* 34.8% 21.9% Technical assistance 0.0% 5.1% Mobilizing third party financial resources 1.5% 2.8% Donor coordination and policy dialogue 9.1% 11.2% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 0.0% 0.6% Strategy formulation 13.6% 8.4% Other 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between genders nd 2 Greatest Value Percentage of Respondents Female Male Convening/facilitating 3.2% 6.7% Data and statistics 6.3% 5.1% Policy advice, studies, analyses 6.3% 7.3% Financial resources 12.7% 9.6% Capacity development 20.6% 29.2% Technical assistance 11.1% 5.1% Mobilizing third party financial resources 1.6% 7.9% Donor coordination and policy dialogue 22.2% 12.9% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 3.2% 1.7% Strategy formulation 12.7% 14.6% Other 0.0% 0.0% How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening)* 40 8.48 1.38 133 7.02 2.83 Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development)* 35 6.91 2.64 112 5.83 2.83 Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals)* 38 8.50 1.66 117 6.38 2.58 *Significantly different between genders When thinking about how to improve capacity building in Sudan to help ensure better development results, looking forward, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following aspects of capacity building? (1-Not important all, 10-Very important) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening)* 41 9.20 1.57 144 8.50 2.05 Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development) 43 8.65 2.05 122 8.10 2.43 Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals) 45 9.16 1.57 129 8.64 1.98 *Significantly different between genders 147 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Staff too inaccessible 12.0% 11.0% Not exploring alternative policy options 3.0% 5.0% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the 9.0% 13.0% Government Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical 4.0% 14.0% problem solving* Not enough public disclosure of its work 20.0% 14.0% Arrogant in its approach 1.0% 2.0% Not client focused 6.0% 4.0% The credibility of its knowledge/data 3.0% 2.0% World Bank Group’s processes too complex 7.0% 15.0% Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in 3.0% 6.0% the country Too influenced by developed countries 12.0% 14.0% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political 16.0% 8.0% realities World Bank Group’s processes too slow 14.0% 13.0% Not aligned with other donors’ work 4.0% 3.0% Not aligned with country priorities 3.0% 5.0% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan 12.0% 16.0% Not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict 6.0% 9.0% countries Inadequate number of World Bank Group staff members 1.0% 12.0% located in the country* Other 4.0% 5.0% Don’t know* 28.0% 12.0% *Significantly different between genders Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Knowledge products/services 20.0% 20.5% Technical assistance* 17.1% 29.5% Capacity development 51.4% 59.5% Trust Fund management 18.6% 11.1% Multi-sectoral approaches 4.3% 8.4% Co-financing arrangements 35.7% 35.3% Sector-wide approaches* 1.4% 8.4% Emergency Recovery lending 14.3% 11.1% Other 1.4% 3.2% Don’t know* 12.9% 5.3% *Significantly different between genders To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group's work and support help the poorest in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male To a fully sufficient degree 2.9% 4.0% To a somewhat sufficient degree 38.2% 23.2% To a somewhat insufficient degree 16.2% 36.7% To a very insufficient degree 22.1% 22.6% Don’t know 20.6% 13.6% 148 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Academia/think tanks/research institutes 27.5% 30.0% Donor community 15.9% 14.2% Media 15.9% 12.6% Local government 15.9% 16.8% Private sector 17.4% 21.1% Parliament 0.0% 2.1% NGOs/CBOs 37.7% 33.7% Youth/university groups 11.6% 9.5% Beneficiaries 20.3% 31.1% Foundations 7.2% 7.9% UN and regional peace keeping forces 0.0% 2.6% Emerging donors 2.9% 2.1% UN agencies 4.3% 9.5% Regional organizations 4.3% 1.6% Other 0.0% 0.5% Don’t know* 8.7% 1.6% *Significantly different between genders To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Sudan* 50 7.68 2.07 161 5.35 3.01 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for 54 7.50 2.22 152 5.76 3.07 Sudan* The World Bank Group supports programs and strategies that are realistic for Sudan* 49 7.65 1.84 152 5.73 2.90 The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect* 54 9.22 1.09 143 7.50 2.82 *Significantly different between genders 149 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan in terms of each of the following? Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs* 47 6.91 2.47 153 5.41 2.80 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 46 6.96 2.29 142 5.46 2.59 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 40 6.68 2.65 142 5.44 2.84 Being inclusive 46 6.00 2.59 131 5.85 2.57 Openness (sharing data and other information)* 45 6.98 2.82 138 6.06 2.57 Staff accessibility* 45 7.47 2.87 149 5.98 2.83 Straightforwardness and honesty* 38 8.79 1.82 137 7.69 2.43 Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making decisions important 43 7.30 2.76 150 5.34 2.99 to my work* Collaboration with civil society* 44 7.25 2.68 154 5.97 2.84 Collaboration with the UN 33 8.24 2.37 127 7.68 2.42 Collaboration with the Government* 50 7.96 2.02 152 7.07 2.57 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 35 7.34 1.92 133 7.17 2.35 Collaboration with the private sector* 36 6.69 2.88 126 4.95 2.59 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 45 7.13 2.66 150 5.89 2.71 Being a long-term partner* 44 8.16 2.24 141 6.91 3.08 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between genders To be more effective development partner in Sudan, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have…? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male More local presence 87.1% 89.5% The current level of local presence is adequate 8.6% 5.8% Less local presence 1.4% 1.6% Don't know 2.9% 3.2% In the past year, have you seen more, less, or just about the same level of effective collaboration between the UN and the World Bank Group in your country? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male More effective collaboration 17.4% 14.3% The same level of effective collaboration 17.4% 21.2% Less effective collaboration 5.8% 23.8% Don't know 59.4% 40.7% 150 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which THREE of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow 13.2% 19.6% through/follow-up There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society 47.1% 50.3% participation The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to 17.6% 21.2% political/social realities on the ground Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 26.5% 27.0% Poor donor coordination 13.2% 19.0% The World Bank Group works too slowly* 2.9% 12.2% The Government works inefficiently 26.5% 20.6% Political pressures and obstacles 35.3% 31.7% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 19.1% 18.0% Ongoing conflict and instability 39.7% 35.4% Inadequate funding 32.4% 27.0% Other 1.5% 2.6% *Significantly different between genders 151 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Crime and violence* 46 7.11 3.01 127 5.50 3.45 Financial markets* 46 8.48 2.37 148 7.12 2.86 Transport 52 7.73 2.49 156 7.90 2.78 Anti-corruption 52 8.27 2.61 146 7.88 2.80 Regional conflict and tensions 49 7.67 2.72 147 7.26 2.98 Law and justice 49 6.27 3.19 136 5.83 3.25 Urban development 53 8.04 2.20 158 7.61 2.64 Environmental sustainability 57 8.19 2.52 151 8.11 2.38 Regulatory framework 52 7.33 2.81 148 7.03 2.55 Information and communications technology 59 7.68 2.58 150 7.50 2.78 Poverty reduction 60 9.23 1.47 166 8.80 2.13 Gender equity* 51 7.96 2.62 150 6.34 3.09 Private sector development 53 7.79 2.87 155 7.39 2.88 Foreign direct investment 53 8.26 2.59 149 7.64 2.85 Local governance and institutions 50 6.58 2.76 149 6.76 2.81 Water and sanitation 61 7.98 2.45 159 8.09 2.35 Trade and exports 46 7.67 2.79 142 7.45 2.85 Economic growth 59 8.69 1.74 150 8.49 2.28 Energy 53 7.91 2.59 150 7.74 2.72 Disaster management 59 7.90 2.39 151 7.82 2.62 Public sector governance/reform 55 7.33 2.66 155 7.81 2.89 Job creation/employment 55 7.91 2.32 157 7.76 2.86 Social cohesion 54 6.70 3.01 150 6.05 3.46 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 56 7.54 2.83 147 7.02 2.94 Equality of opportunity 51 7.94 2.62 150 7.37 2.78 Health 64 8.03 2.53 165 8.25 2.30 Rural development 56 8.63 2.29 164 8.66 2.08 Global/regional integration 54 7.94 2.45 145 7.87 2.32 Food security 56 8.79 2.04 156 8.46 2.21 Natural resource management 50 7.74 2.89 147 7.42 3.00 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 60 8.52 1.89 161 8.01 2.78 Social protection 54 6.76 2.90 149 6.68 2.89 Climate change 54 7.13 3.23 149 7.44 2.82 Agricultural development 59 8.75 1.90 160 8.61 2.23 Education 63 8.30 2.67 162 8.49 2.28 Debt relief and access to finance 57 8.65 2.45 159 8.66 2.51 *Significantly different between genders 152 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Anti-corruption* 25 5.80 3.11 86 4.26 2.90 Information and communications technology* 30 7.23 2.81 98 4.76 2.95 Transport* 25 6.80 3.00 102 4.33 2.71 Crime and violence* 20 6.05 2.42 89 3.56 2.64 Regional conflict and tensions* 24 6.79 2.90 101 4.71 3.14 Law and justice* 21 5.10 3.05 89 3.70 2.57 Urban development* 33 6.76 2.87 107 5.27 3.06 Environmental sustainability* 37 7.27 2.76 115 5.63 2.87 Regulatory framework* 28 6.79 2.83 96 5.30 2.96 Communicable/non-communicable diseases* 29 6.41 3.02 103 5.06 2.76 Poverty reduction* 43 7.93 2.09 132 6.13 2.89 Gender equity 30 6.80 2.20 109 5.90 2.89 Private sector development* 31 7.10 2.75 101 4.84 2.76 Foreign direct investment 31 5.84 3.35 100 4.95 3.19 Local governance and institutions* 29 6.03 2.61 93 4.51 2.56 Water and sanitation* 42 7.10 2.36 122 5.80 2.72 Trade and exports* 30 6.03 2.61 99 4.73 2.90 Economic growth* 38 6.97 2.42 117 5.63 2.69 Energy* 24 6.50 2.87 95 4.43 2.59 Disaster management 28 5.93 2.94 102 5.57 2.94 Public sector governance/reform 32 6.25 2.45 96 5.40 2.97 Job creation/employment* 33 5.70 2.59 119 4.31 2.99 Social cohesion* 32 5.41 2.72 104 3.77 2.72 Financial markets* 21 6.29 2.80 92 4.48 2.80 Equality of opportunity 32 5.84 2.84 111 5.22 3.22 Health 40 6.58 2.59 125 5.81 2.84 Rural development* 43 7.42 2.45 133 6.17 2.90 Global/regional integration* 30 6.83 2.56 102 4.80 2.84 Food security* 37 6.95 2.68 117 5.44 2.85 Education 42 6.62 2.72 127 5.70 2.84 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 40 6.20 2.81 118 5.40 3.04 Social protection* 26 6.15 3.07 91 3.76 2.40 Climate change 29 6.28 2.69 110 5.20 2.92 Agricultural development* 32 7.47 2.53 123 5.24 2.85 Natural resource management* 25 6.84 3.30 101 4.21 2.74 Debt relief and access to finance* 36 6.06 3.51 110 4.73 3.15 *Significantly different between genders 153 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Where are the World Bank Group’s decisions made primarily that support the program in Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male At the Headquarters (in Washington D.C.) 30.0% 49.7% In the country 21.4% 10.6% Don't know 48.6% 39.7% *Significantly different between genders Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in 55 7.07 2.36 163 6.36 2.99 Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing country 41 7.29 2.57 143 6.62 3.04 systems in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s program of managing trust funds and partnerships meets the 44 5.45 3.05 139 4.56 2.94 needs of Sudan The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge services 47 6.04 2.98 130 5.34 3.04 Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its work in real 34 8.09 1.80 131 5.63 2.79 time in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between genders D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male Weekly 4.4% 5.9% Monthly 14.7% 11.2% A few times a year 33.8% 26.1% Rarely 23.5% 24.5% Never 23.5% 32.4% 154 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely* 45 7.07 2.39 132 5.58 2.74 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation* 44 7.23 2.48 139 6.02 2.70 Lead to practical solutions* 50 7.54 1.98 150 6.14 2.51 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)* 51 7.73 2.33 143 6.59 2.64 Are source of relevant information on global good practices* 48 8.19 2.08 143 7.27 2.41 Are adequately disseminated* 52 6.85 2.55 143 5.93 2.67 Are translated enough into local language* 48 7.29 2.63 144 5.81 2.80 Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and country circumstances* 48 8.31 2.03 140 6.92 2.69 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between genders Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the WBG's knowledge work and 60 8.17 2.15 165 8.07 2.24 activities make to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge 55 8.02 2.19 154 7.43 2.44 work and activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly* 35 6.71 2.88 138 4.67 3.03 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it 54 8.50 1.61 161 7.50 2.42 supports* The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion* 50 7.28 2.41 145 6.02 2.62 The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy� requirements are reasonable 34 6.53 2.73 129 6.44 2.51 The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan* 40 6.00 2.86 133 4.70 2.66 Working with the World Bank Group increases Sudan’s institutional capacity* 58 8.76 1.74 160 7.96 2.35 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of 46 8.26 2.44 128 7.45 2.56 them The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support* 53 8.25 1.85 150 7.21 2.47 *Significantly different between genders Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that 50 7.44 2.56 131 6.63 2.64 promote private public partnerships in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 155 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 E. Working with the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male The World Bank Group takes too much risk in Sudan 1.4% 4.8% The World Bank Group does not take enough risk in Sudan 17.1% 16.0% The World Bank Group’s approach to risk is appropriate 32.9% 37.2% Don't know 48.6% 42.0% Which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s support in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the 46.4% 38.1% most important development challenges in Sudan The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Sudan, and it 18.8% 25.9% is involved in too many areas of development Don’t know 34.8% 36.0% Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Sudan?* 36 6.53 2.56 123 4.66 2.66 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between genders F. The Multi Partner/Donor Trust Fund in Sudan as Managed by the World Bank Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest STRENGTHS of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male The donors worked collaboratively with the government 20.0% 24.5% The donors were well coordinated 17.1% 15.4% There was an adequate level of communication and sharing of 25.7% 30.3% results amongst all players The Trust Fund's development priorities were aligned with country 14.3% 21.3% development priorities The level of resources distributed was sufficient 8.6% 5.3% The Trust Fund was adequately staffed 4.3% 4.8% The Trust Fund adequately took into consideration voices from 2.9% 11.2% outside of government* Don’t know 50.0% 39.4% Other 0.0% 2.7% *Significantly different between genders Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest WEAKNESSES of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) *Significantly different between genders Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male The Trust Fund was not adequately staffed 2.9% 7.9% The level of resources distributed was too low 24.3% 26.7% There was an inadequate level of communication and sharing of 4.3% 3.1% results amongst all players The Trust Fund's development priorities were not aligned with 10.0% 7.9% country development priorities The donors were not well coordinated 8.6% 6.8% The donors did not work collaboratively with the government 10.0% 4.7% The Trust Fund did not adequately take into consideration voices 2.9% 12.6% from outside of government* Don’t know 54.3% 41.9% Other 0.0% 3.1% 156 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 G. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on 22.9% 29.8% Sudan’s economy Ensure greater selectivity in its work 2.9% 8.0% Offer more innovative financial (non-lending) products 14.3% 7.4% Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets 2.9% 8.5% Reach out more to groups outside of Government 24.3% 18.1% Mobilize third party financial resources 24.3% 17.0% Work faster 17.1% 13.3% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Sudan’s specific 7.1% 9.0% challenges Offer more innovative knowledge services 5.7% 8.0% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients 17.1% 12.2% Increase the level of capacity development in the country 35.7% 31.4% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing* 14.3% 27.7% Increase availability of Fee-Based services 2.9% 1.6% Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in Sudan’s office 0.0% 2.7% Other 2.9% 2.7% *Significantly different between genders When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, 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 Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male Leveraging more resources from trust funds 59.7% 64.4% Knowledge products 11.9% 13.9% Convening services 4.5% 4.4% None of the above 4.5% 3.3% The combination is appropriate for Sudan 4.5% 2.8% Don't know 14.9% 11.1% H. Communication and Information Sharing How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Periodicals 15.2% 24.7% International newspapers* 0.0% 7.9% Local radio* 6.1% 17.9% International radio 3.0% 5.3% Local television 10.6% 14.7% International television 10.6% 14.7% Local newspapers 37.9% 25.8% Internet 69.7% 61.1% Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)* 27.3% 15.8% Other* 9.1% 2.6% *Significantly different between genders 157 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Direct contact with World Bank Group 39.1% 29.6% e-Newsletters 29.0% 30.2% World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/ conferences 29.0% 31.7% World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 27.5% 34.9% World Bank Group’s website 37.7% 38.6% Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 10.1% 10.6% Mobile phones 11.6% 6.9% The World Bank’s Information Center for Development located at 4.3% 5.8% the University of Khartoum Other 0.0% 0.5% Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not a list of exceptions? Percentage of Respondents Female Male Yes 21.9% 20.9% No 78.1% 79.1% Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year? Percentage of Respondents Female Male Yes 25.0% 15.2% No 75.0% 84.8% Were you able to obtain this information? Percentage of Respondents Female Male Yes 60.0% 56.7% No 40.0% 43.3% Do you have access to the Internet? Percentage of Respondents Female Male Yes 88.9% 88.2% No 11.1% 11.8% Do you use/have used the World Bank Group website?* Percentage of Respondents Female Male Yes 47.0% 63.1% No 53.0% 36.9% *Significantly different between genders Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents Female Male High speed/WiFi 61.0% 56.3% Dial-up 39.0% 43.7% 158 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 H. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Females Males N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate. 40 7.48 2.62 123 7.44 2.46 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites useful. 37 7.84 2.44 115 7.64 1.98 The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable sources of information about 31 7.97 2.21 105 6.77 2.44 the institution* When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it* 46 7.89 2.74 133 6.77 2.93 The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries* 38 7.89 2.36 105 6.58 2.49 *Significantly different between genders I. Background Information Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group in your country? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents Female Male I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 11.4% 16.4% I have previously collaborated with the World Bank Group 27.1% 21.2% Both of the above (I currently collaborate and previously have 22.9% 15.9% collaborated with the World Bank Group) I have never collaborated with the World Bank Group 38.6% 46.6% Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Percentage of Respondents (Responses combined) Female Male Observer 22.1% 24.0% Use World Bank Group reports/data* 29.4% 15.3% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 39.7% 32.8% Collaborate as part of my professional duties 58.8% 60.1% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, 14.7% 26.8% etc.* *Significantly different between genders 159 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix F: Responses to Questions across Country Surveys Comparing responses across country surveys reflect changes in attitudes over time, but also changes in respondent samples and changes to the survey instrument itself. To reduce the influence of the latter factor, only those questions with similar response scales/options were analyzed. Although the FY12 and FY14 samples were fairly similar, the unique samples from both years made it impractical to weight the samples to have equivalent stakeholder groups. FY12 N=152  FY15 N=273 Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Sudan?* 149 6.67 2.38 268 5.99 2.95 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between country surveys FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Sudan. 127 6.13 2.21 221 6.03 2.92 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its 122 7.49 1.96 219 7.12 2.86 most complicated development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Sudan? FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Sudan 131 5.93 2.69 221 5.80 2.97 The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Sudan* 127 5.51 2.58 215 6.14 2.96 The World Bank Group supports programs and strategies that are realistic for Sudan* 125 5.27 2.67 211 6.18 2.80 The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect 112 7.72 2.36 205 7.94 2.64 (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) *Significantly different between country surveys 160 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan, in terms of each of the following? FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs 122 5.20 2.46 210 5.70 2.80 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 114 5.04 2.35 195 5.79 2.63 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 119 4.97 2.41 191 5.68 2.85 Being inclusive* 120 4.74 2.69 186 5.78 2.59 Openness (sharing data and other information) 122 6.48 2.87 192 6.22 2.70 Staff accessibility 119 6.05 2.72 202 6.26 2.93 Straightforwardness and honesty* 106 7.19 2.58 184 7.84 2.47 Collaboration with civil society 109 5.85 2.78 205 6.23 2.87 Collaboration with the Government* 120 6.58 2.71 210 7.18 2.54 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 103 7.02 2.49 174 7.16 2.32 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between country surveys 161 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD Information and communications technology 83 4.58 2.77 132 5.23 3.10 Regional conflict and tensions* 79 4.01 2.58 128 5.03 3.20 Environmental sustainability* 96 5.23 2.85 155 6.05 2.90 Poverty reduction* 106 5.17 2.80 180 6.52 2.82 Gender equity* 90 5.02 2.69 143 5.99 2.81 Private sector development* 87 4.10 2.65 137 5.34 2.91 Foreign direct investment* 82 3.40 2.43 136 5.15 3.25 Local governance and institutions* 82 4.02 2.65 127 4.84 2.67 Water and sanitation* 92 4.49 2.70 168 6.07 2.73 Trade and exports* 78 3.87 2.40 133 4.95 2.87 Economic growth* 95 4.56 2.76 158 5.94 2.67 Energy 82 4.30 2.49 122 4.76 2.79 Disaster management* 82 4.56 2.56 134 5.57 2.96 Job creation/employment 95 3.85 2.59 155 4.57 2.96 Social cohesion 83 3.65 2.65 140 4.11 2.79 Financial markets 77 4.65 2.80 117 4.72 2.89 Health 111 5.73 2.65 169 5.99 2.77 Rural development* 104 5.35 2.72 181 6.41 2.86 Food security 97 5.07 2.78 158 5.74 2.90 Education 106 5.44 2.78 174 5.90 2.81 Security/stabilization/reconstruction* 91 4.09 2.62 163 5.55 3.00 Social protection* 79 3.38 2.35 121 4.21 2.74 Agricultural development 103 5.20 2.73 160 5.71 2.92 Natural resource management* 81 3.69 2.50 131 4.66 3.02 *Significantly different between country surveys FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Sudan?* 131 5.45 2.22 225 6.52 2.84 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between country surveys To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s program of managing trust funds and partnerships meets the needs of 132 3.85 2.27 187 4.70 3.00 Sudan* The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge services 136 5.00 2.48 181 5.51 3.03 (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) *Significantly different between country surveys 162 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely* 111 6.86 2.40 182 5.98 2.72 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 111 6.44 2.25 188 6.31 2.68 Lead to practical solutions* 119 7.28 2.05 205 6.49 2.48 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 122 6.81 2.58 197 6.87 2.61 Are source of relevant information on global good practices 124 7.81 2.04 195 7.49 2.35 Are adequately disseminated 119 6.19 2.56 199 6.14 2.66 Are translated enough into local language* 112 6.94 2.38 196 6.16 2.83 Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and country circumstances* 119 6.24 2.31 192 7.24 2.62 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between country surveys FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and 120 7.03 2.10 230 8.07 2.23 activities make to development results in your country?* Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and 128 7.84 1.77 215 7.58 2.38 activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) *Significantly different between country surveys Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly* 105 4.15 2.74 177 5.06 3.10 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports* 123 7.11 2.47 219 7.77 2.28 The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion* 120 5.27 2.55 199 6.36 2.61 The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy� requirements are reasonable 102 6.23 2.36 166 6.46 2.53 Working with the World Bank Group increases Sudan’s institutional capacity* 126 7.45 2.54 222 8.19 2.22 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them* 97 6.82 2.60 178 7.63 2.55 The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support* 111 6.53 2.63 207 7.48 2.36 (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) *Significantly different between country surveys FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Sudan?* 107 6.35 2.20 164 5.17 2.77 (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between country surveys 163 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Communication and Information Sharing Are you aware of the World Bank Group’s Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions?* Percentage of Respondents FY12 FY15 Yes 11.5% 21.0% No 88.5% 79.0% *Significantly different between country surveys Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year? Percentage of Respondents FY12 FY15 Yes 20.3% 17.8% No 79.7% 82.2% Were you able to obtain this information?* Percentage of Respondents FY12 FY15 Yes 90.0% 57.8% No 10.0% 42.2% *Significantly different between country surveys Do you have access to the Internet?* Percentage of Respondents FY12 FY15 Yes 94.8% 88.7% No 5.2% 11.3% *Significantly different between country surveys Do you use/have used the World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents FY12 FY15 Yes 65.4% 58.7% No 34.6% 41.3% Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY12 FY15 N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate. 89 7.29 2.24 167 7.47 2.47 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites useful. 91 7.74 2.38 156 7.70 2.09 When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it 112 7.12 2.59 184 7.09 2.91 The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries 85 7.25 2.60 148 6.98 2.50 164 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix G: Responses to Key Questions by Respondents’ Specializations/Sectors C. World Bank Effectiveness and Results In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) *Significantly different between sectors Environment Health, Macroeconomics Urban, rural, Generalist Social protection and natural nutrition, and and fiscal Finance and Transport and and social (specialized in Water and labor resources Education population management markets ICT development Governance Jobs Agriculture multiple sectors) Other N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean Crime and violence* 5 8.00 7 5.57 5 10.00 15 3.67 26 6.23 13 7.69 22 8.50 19 6.16 27 6.93 31 6.26 7 9.43 11 7.55 40 8.00 26 8.42 Financial markets 5 10.00 7 9.71 5 7.00 15 8.60 26 7.62 12 8.25 18 7.89 19 5.89 22 7.23 31 7.48 7 9.57 11 8.18 39 8.23 29 7.90 Transport 5 10.00 7 9.57 5 10.00 15 9.20 32 9.31 13 6.62 22 7.64 19 7.16 27 8.44 31 7.45 7 9.43 11 6.82 36 9.39 31 7.39 Anti-corruption 5 8.00 7 1.86 5 7.00 15 2.47 26 3.88 13 5.62 21 5.71 19 4.74 27 5.07 31 4.90 7 8.71 11 5.73 36 4.86 29 5.41 Regional conflict and tension* 5 9.00 7 5.71 5 7.00 15 6.73 26 5.46 13 7.54 23 7.22 19 4.63 22 6.50 31 5.68 7 9.14 11 6.18 39 5.92 31 6.94 Law and justice 5 9.00 7 9.57 5 8.00 14 6.29 26 8.38 13 8.00 22 7.86 19 8.42 27 8.26 31 7.68 7 9.43 11 7.36 35 8.34 24 8.29 Urban development* 5 10.00 7 9.57 5 10.00 14 6.93 26 8.77 13 7.92 23 8.43 19 8.68 27 8.30 31 7.87 7 9.43 11 7.09 35 9.00 31 7.68 Environmental sustainability* 5 10.00 7 9.43 5 10.00 15 7.13 26 7.81 13 7.46 23 7.26 19 5.68 27 6.59 31 6.55 7 9.57 11 7.18 40 8.40 31 7.90 Regulatory framework 5 9.00 7 9.00 5 10.00 15 7.67 21 7.95 13 5.69 23 7.65 19 5.89 27 7.48 30 6.47 7 8.43 11 7.36 40 7.50 29 5.97 Information and 5 9.00 7 9.57 5 10.00 15 8.20 26 9.04 13 7.85 23 9.17 19 9.53 27 8.67 31 8.58 7 9.57 11 8.55 36 9.69 29 9.00 communications technology Poverty reduction* 5 9.00 7 6.00 5 10.00 15 5.60 26 8.08 13 8.62 23 6.57 19 9.74 27 6.56 31 7.58 7 8.57 11 6.55 36 8.14 29 7.86 Gender equity 5 10.00 7 6.43 5 10.00 15 9.33 32 8.25 13 9.08 23 9.39 19 8.16 27 7.96 31 8.58 7 9.71 11 9.00 38 9.29 31 8.87 Private sector development* 5 9.00 7 6.43 5 10.00 15 8.80 26 6.27 13 8.15 23 8.96 19 8.16 27 8.44 31 8.16 7 9.29 11 7.45 40 7.98 31 7.42 Foreign direct investment* 5 9.00 7 7.71 5 10.00 14 7.71 32 8.84 13 7.54 23 8.35 19 9.00 27 9.00 31 8.65 7 9.29 11 7.18 35 8.97 31 7.58 Local governance and 5 10.00 7 10.00 5 10.00 15 9.27 26 6.85 13 8.00 23 7.57 19 8.00 27 8.07 31 7.61 7 9.71 11 8.27 38 8.21 29 6.45 institutions* Water and sanitation* 5 9.00 7 6.00 5 10.00 15 5.60 26 8.08 13 8.62 23 6.57 19 9.74 27 6.56 31 7.58 7 8.57 11 6.55 36 8.14 29 7.86 Trade and exports 5 10.00 7 6.43 5 10.00 15 9.33 32 8.25 13 9.08 23 9.39 19 8.16 27 7.96 31 8.58 7 9.71 11 9.00 38 9.29 31 8.87 Economic growth* 5 9.00 7 6.43 5 10.00 15 8.80 26 6.27 13 8.15 23 8.96 19 8.16 27 8.44 31 8.16 7 9.29 11 7.45 40 7.98 31 7.42 Energy 5 9.00 7 7.71 5 10.00 14 7.71 32 8.84 13 7.54 23 8.35 19 9.00 27 9.00 31 8.65 7 9.29 11 7.18 35 8.97 31 7.58 Disaster management 5 10.00 7 10.00 5 10.00 15 9.27 26 6.85 13 8.00 23 7.57 19 8.00 27 8.07 31 7.61 7 9.71 11 8.27 38 8.21 29 6.45 Public sector 5 10.00 7 10.00 5 10.00 15 9.67 26 8.23 13 9.46 23 9.04 19 9.26 27 8.70 31 7.84 7 9.71 11 8.36 36 8.89 31 8.68 governance/reform* Job creation/employment* 5 9.00 7 9.71 5 10.00 15 9.60 32 9.34 13 8.23 23 8.96 19 8.68 27 8.67 31 8.32 7 9.29 11 7.18 40 9.63 31 8.29 Social cohesion 5 8.00 7 2.86 5 7.00 15 7.67 26 7.23 13 6.15 23 6.83 19 7.63 27 7.59 31 7.23 7 9.29 11 6.64 36 6.92 29 7.24 Communicable/non- 5 10.00 7 5.86 5 10.00 15 6.20 26 9.15 13 9.00 23 8.35 19 9.05 27 7.37 31 8.16 7 9.71 11 8.91 40 8.95 31 8.71 communicable diseases* Equality of opportunity* 5 10.00 7 9.43 5 10.00 15 8.87 32 9.22 13 8.85 23 8.43 19 6.11 27 8.15 31 8.68 7 9.14 11 7.27 40 9.18 29 8.17 Health 5 9.00 7 7.43 5 7.00 15 6.87 26 7.62 8 9.13 23 8.13 19 7.63 27 6.37 31 8.58 7 9.57 10 8.80 40 8.38 23 7.91 Rural development* 5 10.00 7 4.00 5 10.00 15 5.33 26 8.04 13 9.38 23 8.13 19 9.00 22 6.95 31 7.10 7 9.14 11 6.55 39 8.38 29 8.59 Global/regional integration 5 10.00 7 9.29 5 10.00 15 8.20 32 8.38 13 7.77 23 8.13 19 9.05 27 8.85 31 9.10 7 9.43 11 7.91 40 8.15 29 8.48 Food security* 5 10.00 7 9.29 5 10.00 15 9.60 32 10.00 13 8.62 23 9.13 19 9.53 27 8.85 31 8.81 7 9.71 11 9.55 40 9.83 31 9.26 Natural resource management 5 10.00 7 4.43 5 9.00 15 8.80 26 7.46 13 9.08 23 7.87 19 8.47 27 7.81 31 7.45 7 9.14 11 6.73 36 7.97 29 7.52 Security/stabilization/ 5 10.00 7 9.14 5 10.00 15 7.13 26 9.15 13 7.77 23 8.61 19 9.47 27 8.63 31 7.55 7 9.57 11 8.09 36 8.81 29 8.41 reconstruction* Social protection 5 10.00 7 9.29 5 10.00 15 8.13 32 9.47 13 9.15 23 8.35 19 8.95 27 9.19 31 7.87 7 9.57 11 7.91 40 8.75 29 8.34 Climate change* 5 10.00 7 9.29 5 8.00 15 4.73 26 8.19 13 6.92 23 8.22 19 6.74 22 6.77 31 7.55 7 9.57 11 7.73 39 7.51 29 7.93 Agricultural development* 5 10.00 7 5.00 5 10.00 15 7.60 32 8.59 13 8.08 23 8.26 19 8.68 27 8.44 31 7.74 6 9.67 6 6.67 40 8.78 31 8.10 Education* 5 9.00 7 9.43 5 10.00 15 9.53 32 9.69 13 8.54 23 9.00 19 9.74 27 8.96 31 8.71 7 9.71 11 9.27 40 9.88 31 8.65 Debt relief and access to 5 10.00 7 6.71 5 10.00 15 7.67 26 7.85 13 7.38 23 7.70 19 8.21 27 6.96 31 7.42 7 9.71 11 8.64 40 9.13 31 8.35 finance* 165 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 C. World Bank Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *Significantly different between sectors Environment Health, Macroeconomics Urban, rural, Generalist Social protection and natural nutrition, and and fiscal Finance and Transport and and social (specialized in Water and labor resources Education population management markets ICT development Governance Jobs Agriculture multiple sectors) Other N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean Anti-corruption 1 2.00 6 3.17 11 3.64 14 4.43 4 6.00 15 5.20 2 1.00 5 4.20 4 3.00 1 2.00 5 6.20 22 5.64 23 4.22 Information and 2 4.00 6 6.67 12 5.17 13 3.92 4 5.25 14 5.79 3 2.33 7 2.43 3 4.00 2 3.00 9 5.44 27 5.85 28 6.21 communications technology Transport 2 2.50 6 2.67 10 3.70 11 4.82 4 5.50 16 5.88 3 2.00 5 3.00 4 3.75 3 4.33 11 4.91 23 4.57 30 5.83 Crime and violence 2 3.50 7 2.57 9 4.22 10 4.90 1 5.00 16 3.06 2 1.50 7 6.14 4 3.00 1 5.00 5 2.00 21 4.05 24 4.04 Regional conflict and tensions 1 3.00 7 2.57 11 4.73 13 5.46 1 5.00 16 3.75 3 1.67 9 5.78 7 7.00 2 3.00 9 6.11 20 5.10 26 5.58 Law and justice 1 3.00 6 3.00 9 4.00 14 4.07 2 4.00 15 3.40 3 1.67 6 1.67 4 2.50 1 3.00 6 3.83 18 4.33 24 4.79 Urban development 3 6.33 6 5.50 11 6.27 13 4.85 4 6.00 14 5.36 4 3.75 7 6.14 6 6.67 2 2.50 14 4.86 22 5.09 33 6.21 Environmental sustainability 3 7.00 6 6.17 15 6.67 17 6.00 3 5.67 14 5.21 4 3.50 5 2.80 8 6.63 1 6.00 15 7.27 26 5.81 36 6.31 Regulatory framework 1 4.00 4 4.00 12 6.25 14 5.64 4 5.75 17 5.06 5 3.40 5 3.00 7 5.57 1 2.00 10 7.70 23 5.52 24 6.54 Communicable/non- 2 4.50 4 4.00 12 5.08 13 5.85 10 6.70 15 6.00 4 3.00 5 2.80 4 4.00 2 4.00 7 5.14 23 4.78 30 6.10 communicable diseases Poverty reduction* 3 7.67 6 5.00 15 6.53 17 5.71 6 7.67 16 4.81 5 3.20 8 6.50 7 7.14 2 4.50 16 7.06 35 7.17 40 6.95 Gender equity 3 5.33 6 5.67 12 6.67 14 6.57 5 7.00 16 4.75 5 3.80 6 4.00 8 5.63 1 8.00 12 7.50 24 6.63 28 5.64 Private sector development 2 1.50 6 5.00 9 3.78 10 5.80 2 4.50 17 5.82 5 3.00 4 4.00 6 6.83 2 2.50 10 5.10 27 5.85 35 5.83 Foreign direct investment* 1 1.00 6 5.00 9 3.44 10 5.30 2 5.00 19 5.21 5 2.80 7 5.00 6 6.00 2 3.50 5 3.60 30 7.10 30 3.87 Local governance and 2 3.50 6 4.00 9 5.56 11 5.45 4 6.75 18 3.83 5 2.00 5 2.60 5 4.20 1 2.00 5 6.00 19 5.42 34 5.12 institutions Water and sanitation* 3 6.33 6 5.67 10 5.70 17 6.47 8 7.13 18 4.33 5 3.00 6 4.17 8 6.25 3 5.67 12 6.58 30 7.07 40 6.50 Trade and exports 1 3.00 6 5.33 9 4.78 11 5.09 2 7.50 15 4.27 5 1.80 7 4.86 6 6.33 2 4.50 5 6.00 27 5.81 33 4.24 Economic growth* 2 5.00 6 5.00 10 6.10 15 5.53 6 6.00 17 5.65 5 3.00 4 3.00 7 7.00 2 1.50 13 6.77 31 6.10 36 6.42 Energy 2 4.00 6 3.67 10 4.80 9 5.00 1 3.00 13 3.92 4 1.75 7 5.00 4 4.25 2 4.00 6 4.83 23 5.43 31 5.03 Disaster management* 2 6.00 6 5.33 11 5.91 15 5.33 4 6.75 16 4.69 5 3.40 5 2.60 7 7.71 2 4.50 10 6.70 19 4.47 28 6.43 Public sector 7 5.71 10 4.90 14 4.86 4 5.50 20 5.90 4 1.75 7 6.14 5 5.40 8 6.75 21 4.86 29 6.28 governance/reform Job creation/employment 2 6.00 6 2.83 12 4.75 12 3.83 5 6.60 20 3.85 4 2.75 8 5.25 6 6.33 2 3.50 14 4.00 28 4.89 32 4.72 Social cohesion 1 3.00 7 3.57 10 3.80 13 3.62 4 5.50 17 3.29 5 2.20 5 2.40 5 4.20 1 3.00 11 4.64 25 4.40 33 4.73 Financial markets 6 6.00 9 5.44 9 5.67 2 5.00 14 4.29 4 1.25 5 2.60 6 6.67 2 4.50 6 3.33 25 5.12 27 4.67 Equality of opportunity 3 6.00 7 5.29 13 5.38 12 4.92 4 6.50 18 4.06 5 3.20 7 5.00 8 5.75 1 3.00 12 5.75 25 6.56 29 4.69 Health 2 6.50 7 6.71 12 6.67 20 6.55 10 7.10 17 5.41 4 3.00 6 4.33 6 6.33 2 1.50 13 5.23 29 5.76 37 6.27 Rural development* 3 7.33 7 6.00 14 6.71 18 5.89 6 7.67 19 4.95 5 3.20 6 5.00 8 7.25 1 10.00 2 4.50 15 7.20 30 6.23 43 7.09 Global/regional integration 3 6.33 6 6.00 11 6.09 14 5.79 5 7.40 18 4.67 3 2.00 5 2.60 4 5.00 1 2.00 9 7.22 23 4.70 32 5.13 Food security* 3 6.00 6 3.83 15 6.07 12 4.67 5 6.40 17 5.00 5 2.40 5 2.80 8 7.50 1 4.00 15 7.07 27 6.11 35 6.00 Education 2 5.50 7 5.14 14 5.29 19 6.68 5 6.80 18 5.83 5 2.60 7 4.57 6 6.83 2 2.50 16 5.38 32 6.50 37 5.95 Security/stabilization/ 3 5.00 7 5.43 12 5.08 15 5.93 7 5.57 15 4.67 5 3.60 7 5.14 8 6.00 1 10.00 1 4.00 12 5.25 30 6.43 36 5.28 reconstruction Social protection 1 8.00 7 4.43 9 3.89 10 4.70 5 5.00 17 4.71 4 1.75 5 2.20 4 3.00 7 2.71 21 4.48 28 4.29 Climate change* 3 6.33 6 5.67 15 6.13 12 4.50 4 8.00 18 5.00 4 2.25 5 3.00 7 7.29 13 6.38 20 4.25 31 5.39 Agricultural development 3 7.33 7 3.86 11 6.36 13 5.08 4 6.50 18 5.44 5 3.80 10 6.30 6 7.17 2 1.50 16 6.31 29 6.07 32 5.28 Natural resource management 3 7.00 7 3.43 9 5.56 10 4.10 4 6.00 18 4.17 5 2.60 5 2.60 4 5.00 3 6.33 5 3.80 28 5.71 26 4.08 Debt relief and access to 1 3.00 6 5.50 9 5.00 15 4.80 4 5.50 20 5.10 5 1.60 9 4.78 7 5.14 1 10.00 2 2.00 8 3.38 32 5.81 32 4.78 finance 166 The World Bank Group Sudan In instances where more than 10% of respondents come from a specific sector, additional analyses are conducted to further examine their perceptions as opposed to those from other sectors. In the case of Sudan, there were 16% of respondents from the Generalist sector and 11% of respondents from the Macroeconomics and fiscal management sector. Generalist Sector vs. Others Generalist Sector N=42  All Others N=222 A. General Issues Facing Sudan Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan. (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses Combined) Generalist Sector All Others Social protection 2.4% 6.8% Food security 23.8% 24.7% Security/stabilization/reconstruction* 23.8% 42.9% Public sector governance/reform 9.5% 13.7% Global/regional integration 2.4% 4.6% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development 4.8% 6.8% Foreign direct investment 7.1% 8.7% Water and sanitation 9.5% 5.5% Energy 2.4% 2.3% Regional conflict and tensions* 11.9% 3.7% Job creation/employment 9.5% 6.8% Rural development 16.7% 16.4% Financial markets 0.0% 2.3% Urban development 0.0% 0.9% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 3.7% Equality of opportunity 0.0% 7.3% Health 11.9% 9.6% Education 31.0% 27.4% Poverty reduction* 38.1% 19.6% Transport 11.9% 6.4% Social cohesion* 7.1% 1.4% Climate change 0.0% 1.4% Agricultural development 21.4% 18.3% Trade and exports 2.4% 1.8% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth 11.9% 6.8% Law and justice 0.0% 2.7% Regulatory framework* 2.4% 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 0.0% 2.7% Natural resource management* 11.9% 3.7% Anti-corruption 23.8% 17.8% Disaster management 0.0% 1.8% Information and communications technology 0.0% 1.4% Debt relief and access to finance* 2.4% 16.4% *Significantly different between sectors 167 The World Bank Group Sudan A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses Combined) Generalist Sector All Others Water and sanitation 11.9% 6.8% Equality of opportunity* 0.0% 13.7% Economic growth 31.0% 28.8% Climate change 0.0% 3.2% Regional conflict and tensions 0.0% 4.6% Global/regional integration 2.4% 4.6% Gender equity 0.0% 1.8% Rural development 31.0% 32.4% Urban development 2.4% 2.7% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.5% Local governance and institutions 2.4% 1.8% Social protection 0.0% 5.0% Law and justice 0.0% 2.7% Transport 2.4% 5.9% Crime and violence* 4.8% 0.5% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 0.9% Debt relief and access to finance 19.0% 13.7% Security/stabilization/reconstruction* 19.0% 35.6% Anti-corruption 9.5% 11.0% Private sector development* 14.3% 5.5% Foreign direct investment 7.1% 3.7% Energy* 2.4% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 4.8% 11.9% Social cohesion* 2.4% 0.0% Education 26.2% 23.3% Natural resource management 7.1% 5.0% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 1.8% Health* 23.8% 8.2% Agricultural development 35.7% 24.2% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 23.8% 17.8% Financial markets 2.4% 1.4% Trade and exports* 14.3% 4.1% Food security* 0.0% 14.6% *Significantly different between sectors 168 The World Bank Group Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents (Responses Combined) Generalist Sector All Others Social protection 2.4% 5.4% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 33.3% 36.9% Crime and violence 0.0% 2.7% Transport 9.5% 9.9% Agricultural development 35.7% 36.0% Global/regional integration 2.4% 3.6% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform* 0.0% 14.0% Health 16.7% 15.3% Rural development 19.0% 21.6% Foreign direct investment 14.3% 9.0% Education 23.8% 21.2% Energy 0.0% 1.8% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 9.5% 9.9% Financial markets 4.8% 2.3% Urban development 0.0% 1.4% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 5.4% Equality of opportunity 4.8% 3.2% Regional conflict and tensions 2.4% 2.3% Private sector development 11.9% 6.3% Water and sanitation 7.1% 5.4% Food security* 21.4% 8.6% Climate change 0.0% 3.2% Poverty reduction* 33.3% 14.9% Trade and exports* 7.1% 0.9% Economic growth 21.4% 13.1% Law and justice 0.0% 2.7% Local governance and institutions 0.0% 1.4% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.5% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management* 0.0% 9.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 1.8% Anti-corruption 7.1% 5.9% Disaster management 0.0% 0.5% Debt relief and access to finance 11.9% 20.7% *Significantly different between sectors 169 The World Bank Group Sudan C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) Generalist Sector All Others N Mean SD N Mean SD Crime and violence* 25 7.44 2.89 151 5.62 3.49 Financial markets 33 8.18 2.46 163 7.21 2.96 Transport 35 8.09 2.59 179 7.79 2.80 Anti-corruption 31 7.58 3.26 173 7.86 2.86 Regional conflict and tensions 29 8.03 2.81 171 7.06 3.07 Law and justice 30 6.47 3.55 160 5.73 3.26 Urban development 37 7.92 2.63 179 7.63 2.62 Environmental sustainability 32 8.28 2.79 180 8.03 2.45 Regulatory framework 38 7.37 2.48 166 6.99 2.65 Information and communications technology 39 7.90 2.36 175 7.42 2.84 Poverty reduction 40 9.20 2.14 191 8.75 2.09 Gender equity 30 7.37 3.38 175 6.51 3.07 Private sector development* 38 8.55 2.66 175 7.19 2.92 Foreign direct investment* 38 8.79 2.30 168 7.51 2.90 Local governance and institutions* 37 7.81 2.37 166 6.39 2.85 Water and sanitation 33 8.73 2.20 192 7.91 2.47 Trade and exports* 34 8.50 2.42 159 7.26 2.98 Economic growth* 37 9.24 1.67 177 8.32 2.31 Energy 36 7.78 2.72 171 7.74 2.75 Disaster management 37 8.05 2.55 178 7.71 2.66 Public sector governance/reform 34 8.18 2.76 180 7.46 2.92 Job creation/employment 37 8.35 2.73 180 7.66 2.81 Social cohesion* 37 7.51 3.28 172 5.90 3.33 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 35 8.34 2.56 173 6.89 2.97 Equality of opportunity 37 7.62 2.71 167 7.44 2.83 Health 40 8.55 2.48 191 8.01 2.44 Rural development 39 9.15 1.94 186 8.48 2.27 Global/regional integration 35 8.29 2.07 168 7.77 2.49 Food security 39 9.08 1.94 178 8.38 2.32 Natural resource management 36 8.00 2.67 164 7.32 3.10 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 36 8.44 2.58 190 8.03 2.66 Social protection* 38 7.66 2.99 168 6.36 2.91 Climate change 32 7.53 3.27 176 7.25 2.96 Agricultural development* 38 9.32 1.74 186 8.46 2.31 Education* 40 9.20 2.20 188 8.22 2.51 Debt relief and access to finance 38 8.97 2.46 181 8.57 2.51 *Significantly different between sectors 170 The World Bank Group Sudan C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Generalist Sector All Others N Mean SD N Mean SD Anti-corruption 22 5.64 3.46 91 4.29 2.84 Information and communications technology 27 5.85 3.12 103 5.13 3.09 Transport 23 4.57 3.29 105 4.81 2.85 Crime and violence 21 4.05 2.66 88 3.82 2.67 Regional conflict and tensions 20 5.10 2.94 105 4.96 3.21 Law and justice 18 4.33 2.85 91 3.73 2.56 Urban development 22 5.09 2.78 117 5.63 3.08 Environmental sustainability 26 5.81 2.43 127 6.09 3.00 Regulatory framework 23 5.52 3.22 104 5.67 2.92 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 23 4.78 2.54 108 5.44 2.91 Poverty reduction 35 7.17 2.88 141 6.30 2.78 Gender equity 24 6.63 2.93 116 5.84 2.73 Private sector development 27 5.85 3.02 108 5.23 2.90 Foreign direct investment* 30 7.10 2.31 102 4.41 3.20 Local governance and institutions 19 5.42 2.29 105 4.64 2.66 Water and sanitation* 30 7.07 2.30 136 5.89 2.76 Trade and exports 27 5.81 2.51 102 4.64 2.89 Economic growth 31 6.10 1.90 123 5.80 2.80 Energy 23 5.43 2.39 95 4.52 2.78 Disaster management 19 4.47 2.37 111 5.68 2.96 Public sector governance/reform 21 4.86 2.41 108 5.65 2.93 Job creation/employment 28 4.89 2.83 123 4.45 2.94 Social cohesion 25 4.40 2.83 112 3.97 2.70 Financial markets 25 5.12 2.32 90 4.66 3.04 Equality of opportunity* 25 6.56 3.70 119 4.94 2.88 Health 29 5.76 2.52 136 5.98 2.80 Rural development 30 6.23 2.97 147 6.39 2.82 Global/regional integration 23 4.70 2.77 111 5.35 2.92 Food security 27 6.11 2.61 127 5.60 2.90 Education 32 6.50 2.40 138 5.68 2.86 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 30 6.43 2.90 129 5.28 2.94 Social protection 21 4.48 2.18 97 4.07 2.75 Climate change 20 4.25 1.94 118 5.47 2.96 Agricultural development 29 6.07 2.74 127 5.57 2.95 Natural resource management* 28 5.71 2.57 99 4.29 3.02 Debt relief and access to finance 32 5.81 3.25 119 4.69 3.28 *Significantly different between sectors 171 The World Bank Group Sudan Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management Sector vs. Others Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management Sector N=29  All Others N=235 A. General Issues Facing Sudan Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan. (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Macroeconomics and (Responses Combined) Fiscal Management All Others Social protection 6.9% 6.0% Food security 24.1% 24.6% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 41.4% 39.7% Public sector governance/reform 10.3% 13.4% Global/regional integration 0.0% 4.7% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development* 27.6% 3.9% Foreign direct investment 17.2% 7.3% Water and sanitation 6.9% 6.0% Energy 0.0% 2.6% Regional conflict and tensions 6.9% 4.7% Job creation/employment 0.0% 8.2% Rural development 13.8% 16.8% Financial markets 0.0% 2.2% Urban development 0.0% 0.9% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 3.4% Equality of opportunity 0.0% 6.9% Health 0.0% 11.2% Education* 6.9% 30.6% Poverty reduction* 37.9% 20.7% Transport 0.0% 8.2% Social cohesion 0.0% 2.6% Climate change 0.0% 1.3% Agricultural development 13.8% 19.4% Trade and exports 3.4% 1.7% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth* 24.1% 5.6% Law and justice 3.4% 2.2% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.4% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 6.9% 1.7% Natural resource management 3.4% 5.2% Anti-corruption 10.3% 19.8% Disaster management 0.0% 1.7% Information and communications technology 3.4% 0.9% Debt relief and access to finance 24.1% 12.9% *Significantly different between sectors 172 The World Bank Group Sudan A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Macroeconomics and (Responses Combined) Fiscal Management All Others Water and sanitation* 17.2% 6.5% Equality of opportunity 3.4% 12.5% Economic growth 17.2% 30.6% Climate change 0.0% 3.0% Regional conflict and tensions 6.9% 3.4% Global/regional integration 3.4% 4.3% Gender equity* 6.9% 0.9% Rural development 31.0% 32.3% Urban development 0.0% 3.0% Regulatory framework* 3.4% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 0.0% 2.2% Social protection* 13.8% 3.0% Law and justice 3.4% 2.2% Transport 10.3% 4.7% Crime and violence 3.4% 0.9% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 0.9% Debt relief and access to finance 20.7% 13.8% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 17.2% 34.9% Anti-corruption* 0.0% 12.1% Private sector development 13.8% 6.0% Foreign direct investment 6.9% 3.9% Energy 0.0% 0.4% Public sector governance/reform 20.7% 9.5% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.4% Education 20.7% 24.1% Natural resource management 3.4% 5.6% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 1.7% Health 20.7% 9.5% Agricultural development* 10.3% 28.0% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 20.7% 18.5% Financial markets 0.0% 1.7% Trade and exports 6.9% 5.6% Food security 17.2% 11.6% *Significantly different between sectors 173 The World Bank Group Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Macroeconomics and (Responses Combined) Fiscal Management All Others Social protection 6.9% 4.7% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 48.3% 34.9% Crime and violence 0.0% 2.6% Transport 17.2% 8.9% Agricultural development 37.9% 35.7% Global/regional integration 0.0% 3.8% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 3.4% 12.8% Health 6.9% 16.6% Rural development 24.1% 20.9% Foreign direct investment 6.9% 10.2% Education* 6.9% 23.4% Energy 0.0% 1.7% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 13.8% 9.4% Financial markets 6.9% 2.1% Urban development 0.0% 1.3% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 5.1% Equality of opportunity 0.0% 3.8% Regional conflict and tensions 0.0% 2.6% Private sector development* 20.7% 5.5% Water and sanitation 3.4% 6.0% Food security 10.3% 10.6% Climate change 3.4% 2.6% Poverty reduction 17.2% 17.9% Trade and exports* 6.9% 1.3% Economic growth 10.3% 14.9% Law and justice 3.4% 2.1% Local governance and institutions* 6.9% 0.4% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.4% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 10.3% 7.2% Information and communications technology 3.4% 1.3% Anti-corruption 0.0% 6.8% Disaster management* 3.4% 0.0% Debt relief and access to finance 17.2% 19.6% *Significantly different between sectors 174 The World Bank Group Sudan C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management All Others N Mean SD N Mean SD Crime and violence 23 4.65 2.98 153 6.06 3.50 Financial markets 25 6.72 2.61 171 7.47 2.93 Transport 25 8.12 2.11 189 7.80 2.84 Anti-corruption 24 7.71 2.76 180 7.83 2.94 Regional conflict and tensions 24 6.08 3.61 176 7.36 2.94 Law and justice 24 5.67 3.56 166 5.87 3.28 Urban development 25 7.32 2.64 191 7.72 2.61 Environmental sustainability 25 7.84 2.12 187 8.10 2.55 Regulatory framework 22 7.36 1.59 182 7.02 2.72 Information and communications technology 23 8.30 2.18 191 7.41 2.81 Poverty reduction 26 8.85 1.80 205 8.83 2.14 Gender equity 22 6.55 3.20 183 6.64 3.12 Private sector development 25 8.32 2.06 188 7.32 3.00 Foreign direct investment 26 8.15 1.91 180 7.68 2.95 Local governance and institutions 22 6.41 2.65 181 6.68 2.84 Water and sanitation 26 7.88 2.16 199 8.05 2.49 Trade and exports 23 8.04 1.94 170 7.41 3.03 Economic growth 23 8.43 1.44 191 8.48 2.32 Energy 25 7.88 2.22 182 7.73 2.81 Disaster management 25 7.08 2.83 190 7.86 2.61 Public sector governance/reform 25 8.56 1.36 189 7.44 3.02 Job creation/employment 23 7.30 2.34 194 7.83 2.86 Social cohesion 25 6.24 2.68 184 6.18 3.46 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 24 6.46 2.99 184 7.22 2.94 Equality of opportunity 22 6.82 2.54 182 7.55 2.83 Health 26 7.23 2.54 205 8.21 2.42 Rural development 23 8.17 2.19 202 8.64 2.23 Global/regional integration 25 8.44 1.83 178 7.78 2.49 Food security 25 8.68 1.70 192 8.48 2.33 Natural resource management 25 8.32 2.34 175 7.31 3.10 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 26 8.81 1.65 200 8.01 2.74 Social protection 24 6.29 2.53 182 6.64 3.02 Climate change 25 6.24 2.89 183 7.44 3.00 Agricultural development 25 8.48 1.76 199 8.62 2.30 Education 25 8.04 2.25 203 8.43 2.51 Debt relief and access to finance 28 8.43 2.76 191 8.68 2.47 175 The World Bank Group Sudan C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management All Others N Mean SD N Mean SD Anti-corruption 15 5.20 2.40 98 4.45 3.08 Information and communications technology 14 5.79 2.72 116 5.22 3.15 Transport 16 5.88 2.50 112 4.61 2.95 Crime and violence 16 3.06 2.08 93 4.00 2.73 Regional conflict and tensions 16 3.75 2.30 109 5.17 3.23 Law and justice 15 3.40 1.99 94 3.89 2.69 Urban development 14 5.36 2.21 125 5.57 3.11 Environmental sustainability 14 5.21 2.39 139 6.12 2.95 Regulatory framework 17 5.06 2.41 110 5.74 3.04 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 15 6.00 2.67 116 5.24 2.87 Poverty reduction* 16 4.81 2.97 160 6.64 2.75 Gender equity 16 4.75 2.70 124 6.13 2.75 Private sector development 17 5.82 2.90 118 5.29 2.94 Foreign direct investment 19 5.21 3.05 113 4.99 3.25 Local governance and institutions 18 3.83 2.18 106 4.92 2.66 Water and sanitation* 18 4.33 2.77 148 6.32 2.64 Trade and exports 15 4.27 2.09 114 4.96 2.93 Economic growth 17 5.65 2.52 137 5.89 2.66 Energy 13 3.92 2.33 105 4.79 2.77 Disaster management 16 4.69 2.94 114 5.62 2.89 Public sector governance/reform 20 5.90 2.05 109 5.45 2.99 Job creation/employment 20 3.85 2.18 131 4.63 3.00 Social cohesion 17 3.29 1.99 120 4.16 2.80 Financial markets 14 4.29 2.13 101 4.82 2.99 Equality of opportunity 18 4.06 2.13 126 5.39 3.17 Health 17 5.41 2.81 148 6.00 2.74 Rural development* 19 4.95 3.08 158 6.54 2.77 Global/regional integration 18 4.67 2.00 116 5.33 3.00 Food security 17 5.00 2.76 137 5.77 2.86 Education 18 5.83 2.83 152 5.84 2.80 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 15 4.67 3.44 144 5.58 2.91 Social protection 17 4.71 2.62 101 4.05 2.66 Climate change 18 5.00 2.40 120 5.34 2.93 Agricultural development 18 5.44 2.90 138 5.69 2.92 Natural resource management 18 4.17 2.55 109 4.68 3.05 Debt relief and access to finance 20 5.10 3.24 131 4.90 3.32 *Significantly different between sectors 176 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix H: Indicator Questions as a Function of Exposure to the WBG Which one of the following best Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) describes your level of interaction with the WBG in your country? Observer Use WBG reports/data Engage in WBG activities Collaborate Use WBG website Currently Previously Never No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean Indicator Question Collaborating Collaborated Collaborated Overall, please rate your impression of the World 6.85 6.16 5.20 6.11 6.15 6.15 6.00 5.92 6.43 5.95 6.22 6.22 5.80 Bank Group’s effectiveness in Sudan. Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a 6.61 6.36 4.64 6.09 5.29 5.82 6.37 5.64 6.38 5.34 6.29 6.25 4.94 relevant role in development in Sudan The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I 7.20 6.40 4.90 6.60 4.66 6.05 6.83 5.61 7.21 5.76 6.46 6.45 5.46 consider the development priorities for Sudan Responsiveness to needs 6.32 6.34 4.65 5.93 5.28 5.78 5.80 5.51 6.23 5.19 6.13 5.99 5.05 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and 6.15 6.91 4.67 6.02 4.92 5.81 5.70 5.46 6.27 5.17 6.18 5.91 5.35 services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country 6.33 6.40 4.46 6.10 4.47 5.81 5.32 5.22 6.53 5.11 6.11 5.80 5.39 circumstances) Being inclusive 5.99 6.27 5.28 6.28 4.59 5.91 5.89 5.52 6.46 5.76 5.99 5.86 6.05 Openness (sharing data and other information) 6.45 6.20 5.97 6.51 5.60 6.20 6.67 6.21 6.42 6.15 6.39 6.26 6.44 Staff accessibility 6.91 6.50 5.34 6.48 5.63 6.37 5.95 5.83 6.96 5.78 6.59 6.50 5.46 Straightforwardness and honesty 8.45 8.02 6.92 8.29 6.66 7.88 8.12 7.34 8.74 7.52 8.18 7.96 7.82 Ease of access to the people at the WBG who are 6.96 6.24 4.16 6.01 5.09 5.88 5.44 5.23 6.72 5.49 5.96 5.93 5.21 making decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 6.80 6.40 5.54 6.36 6.00 6.36 5.93 6.11 6.53 5.48 6.78 6.43 5.66 Collaboration with the Government 7.71 7.49 6.49 7.41 6.84 7.37 6.95 6.98 7.81 7.04 7.42 7.43 6.75 Collaboration with other donors and development 7.54 6.95 6.92 7.37 6.78 7.11 7.64 7.30 7.05 7.09 7.29 7.32 6.86 partners Collaboration with the private sector 5.72 5.90 4.51 5.47 4.98 5.19 5.94 5.26 5.51 5.48 5.27 5.46 4.97 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on 6.56 6.38 5.49 6.44 5.30 6.10 6.53 5.79 6.82 5.83 6.38 6.29 5.78 the ground Being a long-term partner 7.19 7.35 6.91 7.23 6.95 7.01 7.81 6.92 7.61 7.02 7.26 7.25 6.90 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work 6.84 6.87 5.93 6.49 6.63 6.64 6.07 6.21 7.03 6.16 6.78 6.77 5.71 help to achieve development results in Sudan? The World Bank Group’s program of managing trust 5.06 4.68 4.36 4.93 4.41 4.84 4.68 4.64 5.10 4.44 5.06 5.25 3.31 funds and partnerships meets the needs of Sudan The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for 5.58 5.87 5.21 5.51 5.79 5.66 5.29 5.71 5.37 5.46 5.65 5.81 4.70 knowledge services Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development 6.94 7.77 7.08 7.33 7.09 7.31 7.17 7.32 7.19 7.44 7.16 7.18 7.56 challenges and country circumstances Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work and activities 8.01 7.74 8.25 8.10 8.00 8.22 7.52 8.17 7.91 7.85 8.23 8.04 8.21 make to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of 7.90 7.69 7.19 7.58 7.53 7.56 7.61 7.32 7.99 7.65 7.52 7.54 7.69 the WBG's knowledge work and activities? Where country systems are adequate, the World 7.58 7.29 7.80 7.64 7.67 7.62 7.76 7.48 7.95 7.90 7.48 7.48 8.21 Bank Group makes appropriate use of them Yellow highlight indicates significant difference between Yes and No mean. 177 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix I: Indicator Questions as a Function of Stakeholder Group Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Bilateral/ Financial Sector/ Ministry on WBG Program Local Government Multilateral Agency Private Sector Private Bank NGO/CBO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the 44 7.07 2.57 31 6.13 2.84 8 7.25 2.71 5 5.20 1.30 14 4.29 3.20 4 6.25 1.50 30 6.40 3.02 45 6.00 3.22 17 5.24 2.66 19 4.89 2.87 World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Sudan.* Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a 50 6.96 3.19 31 6.16 2.62 7 6.43 3.31 5 4.80 1.79 15 5.07 2.92 3 6.67 3.22 35 5.03 2.84 36 5.97 3.19 16 4.75 2.44 19 4.79 2.76 relevant role in development in Sudan The WBG’s work is aligned with what I consider 46 7.09 2.87 31 7.03 2.06 5 7.20 1.30 5 4.20 1.79 15 5.47 3.04 3 6.33 3.06 34 5.06 2.91 38 6.61 3.37 16 4.50 3.03 18 5.89 3.20 the development priorities for Sudan* Responsiveness to needs* 44 7.09 2.37 32 6.16 2.20 5 5.00 2.35 5 3.00 1.73 15 5.73 3.13 2 3.50 3.54 32 5.28 2.88 36 5.42 3.20 17 4.47 2.55 18 4.89 2.78 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products 41 6.61 2.25 32 6.41 1.86 7 6.29 3.35 5 3.60 1.34 12 5.58 3.03 3 3.67 3.79 25 5.56 2.76 32 5.78 3.19 16 4.63 1.82 18 4.78 2.76 and services)* Flexibility (in terms of changing country 42 7.05 2.25 31 6.13 2.22 5 5.40 3.36 5 4.00 1.41 15 6.07 3.20 2 3.50 2.12 17 5.24 3.15 35 5.40 3.37 16 4.13 2.45 19 4.58 2.80 circumstances)* Being inclusive* 40 7.08 2.62 29 5.41 2.04 5 5.00 2.74 5 4.60 1.34 15 5.93 2.71 2 2.50 2.12 28 5.00 2.52 26 6.04 2.96 15 5.07 2.02 17 5.88 2.71 Openness (sharing data and other information) 39 6.72 2.32 29 6.55 2.21 5 5.60 2.19 5 7.00 2.24 14 6.07 2.06 3 5.00 4.00 27 5.93 2.54 34 6.62 3.43 13 4.77 3.14 19 5.58 2.91 Staff accessibility 43 7.09 2.61 32 6.75 2.21 6 8.17 1.47 5 6.20 1.10 13 5.00 2.97 2 7.50 2.12 31 5.16 3.08 34 6.38 3.68 14 5.50 2.65 19 5.47 3.10 Straightforwardness and honesty* 41 8.15 2.21 33 8.52 1.97 5 9.20 0.45 5 6.40 1.95 13 7.23 2.46 4 6.25 4.11 23 8.09 1.68 30 8.20 2.61 11 5.91 3.39 15 6.33 3.11 Ease of access to the people at the WBG who 45 6.89 2.56 31 6.16 2.78 5 6.80 3.49 5 4.40 2.19 13 5.23 3.37 3 2.67 2.89 28 5.54 3.25 36 5.03 3.44 14 4.79 2.67 18 5.50 3.00 are making decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 44 6.93 2.24 29 5.90 2.41 7 8.71 1.80 4 5.25 1.50 13 5.23 3.37 3 4.67 3.51 32 5.81 2.87 39 6.56 3.50 15 5.67 3.02 17 5.65 2.91 Collaboration with the Government* 45 8.18 2.25 31 7.77 1.94 5 7.40 3.13 4 4.75 0.50 14 6.71 2.53 3 7.00 4.36 32 7.13 2.42 39 6.85 3.09 16 6.38 1.63 19 6.47 2.63 Collaboration with other donors and 37 7.95 1.56 26 7.35 2.33 4 9.25 0.50 4 8.25 0.50 14 6.14 2.14 1 8.00 . 22 6.23 2.35 36 7.81 2.53 12 6.42 2.35 17 5.71 2.52 development partners* Collaboration with the private sector 34 5.82 2.74 26 5.04 2.20 4 9.00 2.00 4 3.75 2.06 15 4.40 3.02 2 3.50 3.54 25 5.68 3.21 26 4.88 2.92 14 5.50 1.91 18 4.83 2.81 The speed in which it gets things accomplished 46 7.07 2.13 33 6.73 2.10 5 7.20 0.84 4 3.25 2.50 15 5.53 3.16 1 5.00 . 33 5.03 3.29 30 6.47 3.08 14 5.64 2.93 20 5.50 2.69 on the ground* Being a long-term partner 40 7.78 2.66 30 7.37 2.80 5 8.00 2.92 4 7.00 2.00 14 6.64 3.27 1 9.00 . 29 6.55 3.81 35 7.23 3.07 15 6.67 2.85 18 6.67 2.61 To what extent does the WBG’s work help to 50 7.28 2.55 33 6.67 1.90 5 4.80 2.68 5 4.60 2.19 16 5.81 4.05 3 9.67 0.58 34 6.97 2.73 41 6.24 3.11 16 4.75 1.92 19 6.42 3.49 achieve development results in Sudan?* The WBG’s program of managing trust funds 37 5.41 2.88 28 5.54 2.46 8 6.50 3.42 4 5.75 2.50 9 3.56 3.50 4 7.00 4.08 27 3.44 2.47 38 4.87 3.18 14 2.50 1.91 15 4.87 3.00 and partnerships meets the needs of Sudan* The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for 44 5.77 3.21 26 5.69 2.75 8 8.00 2.62 4 6.75 2.50 12 5.75 3.11 2 1.00 0.00 16 4.56 2.94 37 6.11 3.10 14 4.07 1.98 15 4.47 2.92 knowledge services* Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development 40 7.40 2.65 28 6.64 2.20 8 7.75 2.66 3 5.67 0.58 14 6.93 3.15 3 8.00 2.00 27 8.41 1.69 36 7.14 2.86 15 6.53 3.23 17 6.88 2.96 challenges and country circumstances Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge 51 8.02 2.07 31 7.61 1.84 9 8.22 2.28 4 6.75 0.50 19 7.11 3.41 5 9.80 0.45 35 8.57 2.13 38 8.47 1.98 16 6.75 2.15 21 8.86 2.13 work and activities make to development results in your country?* Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge 47 7.68 2.49 31 7.68 1.56 8 8.13 2.42 4 7.25 0.50 17 6.71 3.06 3 9.00 1.00 29 7.76 2.40 40 7.95 2.42 15 8.07 1.44 20 6.35 3.07 work and activities? Where country systems are adequate, the WBG 39 8.00 2.33 31 7.65 2.21 6 8.67 1.37 4 3.00 2.45 15 6.87 3.00 4 8.75 1.50 21 7.48 2.75 33 8.21 2.64 10 8.50 1.35 14 6.36 2.56 makes appropriate use of them* *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 178 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 Appendix J: Sudan FY 2015 Questionnaire World Bank Group Country Survey FY15 – Sudan The World Bank Group is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in Sudan or who observe activities related to social and economic development. The following survey will give the World Bank Group’s team that works in Sudan, greater insight into how the Bank’s work is perceived. This is one tool the World Bank Group uses to assess the views of its stakeholders, and to develop more effective strategies that support development in Sudan. A local independent firm has been hired to oversee the logistics of this survey. This ensures anonymity and confidentiality. We hope you’ll be candid. Finally, the survey relates to the World Bank Group’s work. The World Bank Group consists of IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID. When responding to the survey, please consider the area of the World Bank Group with which you are most familiar. To complete the survey, please circle/check the response that most accurately reflects your opinion. If you prefer not to answer a question, please leave it blank. If you feel that you do not have an adequate amount of information on a subject, please check “Don’t know�. 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 FACING SUDAN A1. In general would you say that Sudan is headed in ... ? 1 The right direction 2 The wrong direction 3 Not sure 179 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A2. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 1 19 Education assistance) 2 Food security 20 Poverty reduction 3 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 21 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 4 effectiveness, public financial management, public 22 Social cohesion expenditure, fiscal system reform) 5 Global/regional integration 23 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 6 Gender equity 24 Agricultural development 7 Private sector development 25 Trade and exports 8 Foreign direct investment 26 Crime and violence 9 Water and sanitation 27 Economic growth 10 Energy 28 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 11 Regional conflict and tensions 29 Regulatory framework 12 Job creation/employment 30 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 13 Rural development 31 Local governance and institutions 14 Financial markets 32 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 15 Urban development 33 Anti corruption 16 Environmental sustainability 34 Disaster management 17 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 35 Information and communications technology 18 Health 36 Debt relief and access to finance 180 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A3. Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Water and sanitation 19 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 2 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 20 Anti corruption 3 Economic growth 21 Private sector development 4 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 22 Foreign direct investment 5 Regional conflict and tensions 23 Energy Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 6 Global/regional integration 24 effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) 7 Gender equity 25 Social cohesion 8 Rural development 26 Education 9 Urban development 27 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 10 Regulatory framework 28 Environmental sustainability 11 Local governance and institutions 29 Health Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted 12 30 Agricultural development social assistance) 13 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 31 Disaster management 14 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 32 Job creation/employment 15 Crime and violence 33 Financial markets 16 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 34 Trade and exports 17 Information and communications technology 35 Food security 18 Debt relief and access to finance 181 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A4. The World Bank Group’s “Shared Prosperity� goal captures two key elements, economic growth and equity. It will seek to foster income growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country’s population. Improvement in the Shared Prosperity Indicator requires growth and well-being of the less well-off. When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity� in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Sudan? (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 Debt relief and access to finance 5 Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 6 Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 7 Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized businesses) 8 Better natural resource management 9 A growing middle class 10 Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 11 Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 12 Better security and peace building 13 Consistent economic growth 14 More reliable social safety net 15 Greater equity of fiscal policy 16 Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 17 Better quality public services 18 Other (please specify):_____________________________________ 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. 182 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B1. How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Not familiar at all Extremely familiar B2. Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Sudan. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not effective at all Very effective Don't know B3. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Sudan solve its most complicated development challenges? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To a very significant To no degree at all Don't know degree B4. When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 1 19 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) assistance) 2 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 20 Regional conflict and tensions 3 Crime and violence 21 Private sector development 4 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 22 Water and sanitation 5 Agricultural development 23 Food security 6 Global/regional integration 24 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 7 Gender equity 25 Poverty reduction Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 8 effectiveness, public financial management, public 26 Trade and exports expenditure, fiscal system reform) 9 Health 27 Economic growth 10 Rural development 28 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 11 Foreign direct investment 29 Local governance and institutions 12 Education 30 Regulatory framework 13 Energy 31 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 14 Social cohesion 32 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 15 Job creation/employment 33 Information and communications technology 16 Financial markets 34 Anti corruption 17 Urban development 35 Disaster management 18 Environmental sustainability 36 Debt relief and access to finance 183 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B5. When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Sudan? Greatest Value Second Greatest Value (Choose only ONE) (Choose only ONE) 1 Convening/facilitating   2 Data and statistics   3 Policy advice, studies, analyses   4 Financial resources   5 Capacity development   6 Technical assistance   7 Mobilizing third party financial resources   8 Donor coordination and policy dialogue   Linkage to non-Bank expertise (e.g., South-South 9   knowledge sharing) 10 Strategy formulation (e.g., PRSP assistance)   11 Other (please specify): ________________________   How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Sudan? (If you have NO exposure to/experience in any of the areas listed below, please respond “Don’t know�) Not effective Very Don't at all effective know Project implementation (or other organizational B6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  strengthening) Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices B7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  into development) Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to B8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  achieve development goals) When thinking about how to improve capacity building in Sudan to help ensure better development results, looking forward, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following aspects of capacity building? (If you have NO exposure to/experience in any of the areas listed below, please respond “Don’t know�) Not important Very Don't at all important know Project implementation (or other organizational B9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  strengthening) Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices B10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  into development) Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to B11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  achieve development goals) 184 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B12. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Staff too inaccessible 2 Not exploring alternative policy options 3 Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the Government 4 Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving 5 Not enough public disclosure of its work 6 Arrogant in its approach 7 Not client focused 8 The credibility of its knowledge/data 9 World Bank Group’s processes too complex 10 Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country 11 Too influenced by developed countries 12 Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political realities 13 World Bank Group’s processes too slow (e.g., too bureaucratic in its operational policies and procedures) 14 Not aligned with other donors’ work 15 Not aligned with country priorities 16 Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan 17 Not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict countries 18 Inadequate number of World Bank Group staff members located in the country 19 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 20 Don’t know B13. Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Knowledge products/services (analytical work, studies, surveys, etc.) 2 Technical assistance (advice, best practice, international experience, etc.) 3 Capacity development 4 Trust Fund management 5 Multi-sectoral approaches 6 Co-financing arrangements (i.e., with other donors) 7 Sector-wide approaches 8 Emergency Recovery lending 9 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 10 Don’t know 185 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B14. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) 1 To a fully sufficient degree 2 To a somewhat sufficient degree 3 To a somewhat insufficient degree 4 To a very insufficient degree 5 Don’t know B15. In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Academia/think tanks/research institutes 9 Beneficiaries 2 Donor community 10 Foundations 3 Media 11 UN and regional peace keeping forces 4 Local Government 12 Emerging donors 5 Private sector 13 UN agencies 6 Parliament 14 Regional organizations (e.g., IGAD) 7 NGOs/Community Based Organizations (CBOs) 15 Other (please specify): _______________________ 8 Youth/university groups 16 Don’t know To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Sudan? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a B16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  relevant role in development in Sudan The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I B17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  consider the development priorities for Sudan The World Bank Group supports programs and B18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  strategies that are realistic for Sudan The World Bank Group treats clients and B19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  stakeholders in Sudan with respect 186 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan, in terms of each of the following? To no To a very Don't degree at significant know all degree B20 Responsiveness to needs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and B21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country B22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  circumstances) B23 Being inclusive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B24 Openness (sharing data and other information) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B25 Staff accessibility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B26 Straightforwardness and honesty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Ease of access to the people at the World Bank B27 Group who are making decisions important to my 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  work B28 Collaboration with civil society 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B29 Collaboration with the UN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B30 Collaboration with the Government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Collaboration with other donors and development B31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  partners B32 Collaboration with the private sector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  The speed in which it gets things accomplished on B33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  the ground B34 Being a long-term partner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B35. To be a more effective development partner in Sudan, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have… ? (Select only ONE response) The current level of local More local presence Less local presence Don't know presence is adequate B36. In the past year, have you seen more, less, or just about the same level of effective collaboration between the UN and the World Bank Group in your country? (Select only ONE response) More effective The same level of effective Less effective Don't know collaboration collaboration collaboration 187 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B37. When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which THREE of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow through/follow-up 2 There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation 3 The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the ground 4 Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 5 Poor donor coordination 6 The World Bank Group works too slowly 7 The Government works inefficiently 8 Political pressures and obstacles 9 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 10 Ongoing conflict and instability 11 Inadequate funding 12 Other (please specify): ________________________________________ 188 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C1. In your opinion, how IMPORTANT is it for the World Bank Group to be involved in the following areas of development in Sudan? Not important Very Don't at all important know 1 Crime and violence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  2 Financial markets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  3 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  4 Anti corruption 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  5 Regional conflict and tensions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  6 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  7 Urban development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  8 Environmental sustainability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  9 Regulatory framework 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  10 Information and communications technology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  11 Poverty reduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  12 Gender equity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  13 Private sector development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  14 Foreign direct investment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  15 Local governance and institutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  16 Water and sanitation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  17 Trade and exports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  18 Economic growth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  19 Energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  20 Disaster management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 21 effectiveness, public financial management, public 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  expenditure, fiscal system reform) 22 Job creation/employment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  23 Social cohesion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  24 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  25 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  26 Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  27 Rural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  28 Global/regional integration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  29 Food security 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  30 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  31 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  assistance) 33 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  34 Agricultural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  35 Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  36 Debt relief and access to finance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  189 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C2. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (If you have NO exposure to/experience in working in any of the sectors listed below, please respond “Don’t know�) Not effective Very Don't at all effective know 1 Anti corruption 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  2 Information and communications technology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  3 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  4 Crime and violence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  5 Regional conflict and tensions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  6 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  7 Urban development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  8 Environmental sustainability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  9 Regulatory framework 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  10 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  11 Poverty reduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  12 Gender equity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  13 Private sector development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  14 Foreign direct investment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  15 Local governance and institutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  16 Water and sanitation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  17 Trade and exports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  18 Economic growth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  19 Energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  20 Disaster management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 21 effectiveness, public financial management, public 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  expenditure, fiscal system reform) 22 Job creation/employment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  23 Social cohesion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  24 Financial markets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  25 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  26 Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  27 Rural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  28 Global/regional integration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  29 Food security 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  30 Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  31 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  assistance) 33 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  34 Agricultural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  35 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  36 Debt relief and access to finance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  190 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C3. Where are the World Bank Group’s decisions made primarily that support the program in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) 1 At the Headquarters (in Washington D.C.) 2 In the country 3 Don’t know C4. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very Don't know all significant degree C5. To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very Don't know all significant degree To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The World Bank Group’s program of C6 managing trust funds and partnerships meets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  the needs of Sudan The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs C7 for knowledge services (e.g., research, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  analysis, data, technical assistance) C8. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures and corrects its work in real time in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To a very significant To no degree at all Don't know degree 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. 191 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION D: THE WORLD BANK GROUP’S KNOWLEDGE WORK AND ACTIVITIES (i.e., ANALYSIS, STUDIES, RESEARCH, DATA, REPORTS, CONFERENCES) D1. How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? 1 Weekly 2 Monthly 3 A few times a year 4 Rarely 5 Never In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: To no To a very Don't degree at significant know all degree D2 Are timely 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Include appropriate level of stakeholder D3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  involvement during preparation D4 Lead to practical solutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Are accessible (well written and easy to D5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  understand) Are source of relevant information on global D6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  good practices D7 Are adequately disseminated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  D8 Are translated enough into local language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific D9 development challenges and country 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  circumstances D10. Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not significant at all Very significant Don't know D11. Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Very low Very high technical Don't know technical quality quality 192 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION E: WORKING WITH THE WORLD BANK GROUP To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know E1 The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  The World Bank Group effectively monitors and E2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  evaluates the projects and programs it supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews E3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  are done in a timely fashion The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy� E4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  requirements are reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in E5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Sudan Working with the World Bank Group increases E6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Sudan’s institutional capacity Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are adequate, the E7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them The World Bank Group provides effective E8 implementation support (i.e., supervision of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  projects) E9. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To a very significant To no degree at all Don't know degree E10. Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in Sudan? (Select only one response) 1 The World Bank Group takes too much risk in Sudan 2 The World Bank Group does not take enough risk in Sudan 3 The World Bank Group’s approach to risk is appropriate 4 Don’t know E11. Which of the following best describes the WBG’s support in Sudan? (Select only one response) The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the most important development challenges in 1 Sudan 2 The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Sudan, and it is involved in too many areas of development 3 Don’t know E12. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To a very To no degree at all Don't know significant degree 193 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION F: THE MULTI PARTNER/DONOR TRUST FUND IN SUDAN AS MANAGED BY THE WORLD BANK F1. Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest STRENGTHS of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 The donors worked collaboratively with the government 2 The donors were well coordinated There was an adequate level of communication and sharing of results amongst all players 3 (government, World Bank, donors) 4 The Trust Fund's development priorities were aligned with country development priorities 5 The level of resources distributed was sufficient 6 The Trust Fund was adequately staffed 7 The Trust Fund adequately took into consideration voices from outside of government 8 Don’t know 9 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ F2. Which of the following best describe what you consider the greatest WEAKNESSES of the Multi Donor Trust Fund in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 The Trust Fund was not adequately staffed 2 The level of resources distributed was too low There was an inadequate level of communication and sharing of results amongst all players 3 (government, World Bank, donors) 4 The Trust Fund's development priorities were not aligned with country development priorities 5 The donors were not well coordinated 6 The donors did not work collaboratively with the government 7 The Trust Fund did not adequately take into consideration voices from outside of government 8 Don’t know 9 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ 194 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION G: THE FUTURE ROLE OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN SUDAN G1. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Sudan’s economy 2 Ensure greater selectivity in its work 3 Offer more innovative financial (non-lending) products (e.g., credit buy back/buy down) 4 Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets (e.g., cost, timeliness, other terms) 5 Reach out more to groups outside of Government 6 Mobilize third party financial resources (e.g., attract more trust funds and partnerships) 7 Work faster 8 Improve the quality of its experts as related to Sudan’s specific challenges 9 Offer more innovative knowledge services 10 Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) 11 Increase the level of capacity development in the country 12 Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 13 Increase availability of Fee-Based services 14 Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in Sudan’s office 15 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ G2. When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, 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 Sudan? (Select only ONE response) 1 Leveraging more resources from trust funds 2 Knowledge products 3 Convening services 4 None of the above 5 The combination is appropriate for Sudan 6 Don’t know 195 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION H: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING H1. How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Periodicals 6 International television 2 International newspapers 7 Local newspapers 3 Local radio 8 Internet 4 International radio 9 Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 5 Local television 10 Other (please specify): ____________________ H2. How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., 5 World Bank Group’s website 1 face to face meetings/discussions) 6 Social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 2 e-Newsletters 7 Mobile phones World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/ The World Bank’s Information Center for Development 3 8 conferences located at the University of Khartoum World Bank Group’s publications and other 4 9 Other (please specify): ____________________ written materials Are you aware of the World Bank Group’s Access to Information Policy under which the H3 Yes No Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions? Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past H4 Yes No year? (If YES please go to Question H5; if NO please go to H6) H5 Were you able to obtain this information? Yes No H6 Do you have access to the Internet? Yes No H7 Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? Yes No H8. Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? 1 High speed/WiFi 2 Dial-up Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to H9 navigate. (Only answer if you have used a World Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Group website) I find the information on the World Bank Group’s H10 websites useful. (Only answer if you have used a World 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Bank Group website) The World Bank Group’s social media channels (e.g., H11 blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) are valuable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  sources of information about the institution When I need information from the World Bank Group I H12 know how to find it (e.g., whom to call, where to reach 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  them, etc.) The World Bank Group is responsive to my information H13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  requests and inquiries 196 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION I: BACKGROUND INFORMATION I1. Which of the following best describes your current position? (Select only ONE response) 1 Office of the President 11 NGO/Community Based Organization 2 Office of Minister 12 Media (press, radio, TV, web, etc.) Independent Government Institution (i.e., Regulatory 3 Office of Parliamentarian 13 Agency, Central Bank/oversight institution) Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial 4 14 Trade Union Department or Implementation Agency Project Management Unit (PMU) overseeing implementation of project/ 5 15 Faith-Based Group Consultant/Contractor working on World Bank Group supported project/program 6 Local Government Office or Staff 16 Youth Group 7 Bilateral/Multilateral Agency 17 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 8 Private Sector Organization 18 Judiciary Branch 9 Private Foundation 19 Other (please specify): ________________________ 10 Financial Sector/Private Bank I2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. (Select only ONE response) 1 Water 12 Gender 2 Social protection and labor 13 Transport and ICT 3 Fragility, conflict and violence 14 Urban, rural, and social development 4 Environment and natural resources 15 Governance 5 Public-private partnerships 16 Poverty 6 Education 17 Jobs 7 Health, nutrition, and population 18 Agriculture 8 Energy and extractives 19 Climate change 9 Macroeconomics and fiscal management 20 Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 10 Trade and competitiveness 21 Other (please specify): _________________________ 11 Finance and markets I3. Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group in your country? (Select only ONE response) 1 I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 2 I have previously collaborated with the World Bank Group 3 Both of the above (I currently collaborate and previously have collaborated with the World Bank Group) 4 I have never collaborated with the World Bank Group 197 The World Bank Group Sudan Country Opinion Survey 2015 SECTION I: BACKGROUND INFORMATION I4. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.) 2 Use World Bank Group reports/data 3 Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 4 Collaborate as part of my professional duties 5 Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. I5. What’s your gender? 1 Female 2 Male I6. Which best represents your geographic location? 1 Central Sudan (Khartoum, Gezira, Sennar, Blue Nile, and White Nile States) 2 Northern Sudan (Nile and Northern States) 3 Eastern Sudan (Gedarif, Kassala, and Red Sea States) 4 Western Sudan (North Kordofan, West Kordofan, and South Kordofan States) Thank you for completing the survey! 198