World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger FY 2016 Niger Country Opinion Survey Report THE WORLD BANK GROUP Public Opinion Research Group 1 September 2016 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Acknowledgements The Niger Country Opinion Survey is part of the County Opinion Survey Program series of the World Bank Group. This report was prepared by the Public Opinion Research Group (PORG), led by Sharon Felzer (Senior Communications Officer, Head of PORG). Svetlana Markova, Jing Guo, and Jessica Cameron oversaw design, reporting, and analysis. Calita Woods, Isabel Tepedino, Dania Mendoza, and Noreen Wambui provided data support. The report was prepared under the overall guidance and supervision of Sumir Lal (Director, ECRGP). PORG acknowledges the significant contribution from the Niger country team and the local fielding agency Edition Haske. In particular, PORG is grateful for the support from Halima Gambo (Communications Consultant) who coordinated the survey related activities from Niamey, Niger. 1 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Table of Contents I. Objectives ...................................................................................3 II. Methodology ...............................................................................3 III. Demographics of the Sample.......................................................4 IV. General Issues Facing Niger .........................................................8 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group .......................13 VI. Sectoral Effectiveness................................................................20 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates .......................................24 VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments .....................30 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Niger ...................34 X. Communication and Outreach ..................................................38 XI. Appendices ................................................................................42 2 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger I. Objectives This survey was designed to assist the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Niger perceive the WBG. The survey explored:  General Issues Facing Niger  Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group  World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results  The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities  Working with the World Bank Group  The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Niger  Communication and Information Sharing  Background Information II. Methodology From March to June 2016, 270 stakeholders of the WBG in Niger were invited to provide their opinions on the WBG’s work in the country by participating in a country opinion survey. Participants were drawn from the Office of the President, Prime Minister; office of a minister; office of a parliamentarian; ministries/ministerial departments/implementation agencies; Project Management Units (PMUs) overseeing implementation of WBG projects; consultants/ contractors working on WBG-supported projects/programs; local governments; bilateral/ multilateral agencies; private sector organizations; private foundations; the financial sector/ private banks; NGOs/community based organizations; the media; independent government institutions; trade unions; faith-based groups; youth groups; academia/research institutes/think tanks; the judiciary branch; and other organizations. A total of 229 stakeholders participated in the survey (85% response rate). Some respondents received and returned the questionnaires via post or online survey platform; others completed the questionnaire with a representative from the fielding agency. Respondents were asked about: general issues facing Niger; 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 Niger; and the WBG’s communication and information sharing. Every country that engages in the Country Opinion Survey (COS) must include specific indicator questions that will be aggregated for the World Bank Group’s annual Corporate Scorecard. These questions are identified throughout the survey report. The results in this year’s Country Survey were compared to those in the Country Survey conducted in FY’13 (response rate was 65%, N=194). Data were weighted to reach the same stakeholder composition in two years, which allows for year comparisons. Stakeholder groups which were not present in both fiscal years were not included in the comparison. Respondents who belonged to the “other” stakeholder category were not included either. As a result, mean ratings, percentages of respondents, and the total number of respondents in both years are slightly different from those of the original data reported in the FY’13 COS report and the non- weighted data presented in appendices A, B, C, D, and F. For the weighted stakeholder breakdown and year comparison results, please refer to Appendix E (page 89). In addition, the results in this year’s Country Survey were compared to those in the PLR Survey conducted in FY’15 (N=214). Data comparisons on selected questions are presented in the body of this report. 3 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger III. Demographics of the Sample Current Position  For further analyses, respondents from the financial sector/private banks were combined with those from private sector organizations; respondents from NGOs/community based organizations, trade unions, private foundations, faith-based groups, and youth groups were combined in the “CSO” category; and the small number of respondents from the Office of the President/Prime Minister, the office of minister, the office of parliamentarian, independent government institutions, and the judiciary branch were included in the “other” category. 4 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Area of Primary Specialization 5 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Geographic Locations  For further analyses, the small number of respondents from the areas outside Niamey were combined in the “Other” category. Geographic location comparisons can be found in Appendix C (page 80). Exposure to Agencies within the World Bank Group 6 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Familiarity with the World Bank Group  Year comparison: Respondents in this year’s Country Survey were significantly less familiar with the WBG than respondents in the previous FY’13 Survey (weighted mean in FY’16 = 5.2; weighted mean in FY’13 = 6.1)1.  Respondents’ levels of familiarity with the WBG were significantly, strongly correlated with their ratings of the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Niger, and significantly, moderately correlated with the extent to which the WBG plays a relevant role in development in Niger, and the extent to which the WBG contributes to the country’s development results. 1 Please refer to Appendix E (page 91) for more details on weighting. The means in the chart were calculated based on un-weighted data. 7 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IV. General Issues Facing Niger Headed in the Right Direction2  Year comparison: This year’s respondents were significantly less likely to believe that Niger is headed in the right direction compared to respondents in the FY’13 Country Survey. 2 Percentages presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data from FY’16 and FY’13. 8 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IV. General Issues Facing Niger (continued) Development Priority  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that the most important development priorities in Niger were “public sector governance/ reform” (38%), “anti-corruption” (29%), and “education” (29%). Respondents in the FY’15 PLR Survey indicated that the most important priorities were “education” (54%), “food security” (37%), and “public sector governance/reform” (30%). 9 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IV. General Issues Facing Niger (continued) What Would Contribute Most to Reducing Poverty  Year comparison: In the previous FY’13 Country Survey, respondents indicated that the greatest contributors to poverty reduction in Niger were “rural development” (51%), “anti-corruption” (28%), and “education” (27%). 10 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IV. General Issues Facing Niger (continued) Factors Contributing to “Shared Prosperity” 11 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IV. General Issues Facing Niger (continued) Gap between the Rich and the Poor Global Climate Change 12 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Attributing Failed/Slow Reform Efforts  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey most often attributed failed or slow World Bank assisted reform efforts to that “the World Bank works too slowly” (36%), “there is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation” (31%), and “the Government works inefficiently” (27%). 13 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) As noted in the “Methodology” section, the indicator questions referred to throughout the survey report are questions that are asked in every country that engages in the Country Opinion Survey. These will be aggregated for the World Bank Group’s annual Corporate Scorecard. The World Bank Group’s Overall Effectiveness3 (Indicator Question) Achieving Development Results (Indicator Question) 3 Means presented in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data from FY’16 and FY’13. 14 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) WBG Staff Preparedness4 The World Bank and the IFC Working Together  Only those stakeholders who responded “Yes” to the question “Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC?” provided their views on the working relationship between the World Bank and the IFC. 4 Means presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 15 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Overall Ratings for Indicator Questions by Stakeholder Groups  Stakeholder groups: Respondents across stakeholder groups gave statistically similar overall ratings for the twenty six indicator questions. Responses for individual indicator questions by stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix B (see page 58).  Collaboration: Respondents who collaborate with the WBG had significantly higher mean ratings for the aggregated responses to the twenty six COS indicator questions (mean rating = 7.0) compared to respondents who do not collaborate with the WBG (mean rating = 6.1). Responses for individual indicator questions by exposure to the WBG can be found in Appendix F (page 94). 16 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Value  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that the World Bank’s greatest value to Niger was its “financial resources”: “investment lending” (57%) and “policy based lending/budget support to the Government” (40%). 17 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Most Effective Instruments in Reducing Poverty  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that the most effective World Bank’s instruments in reducing poverty in Niger were “investment lending” (63%), “capacity development” (54%), and “policy based lending/ budget support to the Government” (47%). 18 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Weakness  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that the World Bank’s greatest weakness in its work in the country was “imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political realities” (36%). 19 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VI. Sectoral Effectiveness Effectiveness of WBG’s Support in Sectoral Areas: Year Comparison5 5 All means presented in this chart are calculated based on weighted data. See Appendix E for details. 20 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VI. Sectoral Effectiveness (continued) Effectiveness of WBG’s Support in Sectoral Areas: Collaboration6 6 Note in the Appendix on the sectoral effectiveness (Appendix A, page 51) that primarily informed stakeholders responded to this question. Respondents were given the option of “don’t know” if they did not have exposure to the WBG’s work in certain development areas. 21 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VI. Sectoral 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 Niger, bivariate correlational analyses were conducted using respondents’ ratings of the twenty nine specific areas of effectiveness. Correlational analyses, however, are not able to tell us exactly what is causing respondents’ ratings of the World Bank Group’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 Niger. The areas determined to be key drivers from these analyses were:  The WBG’s effectiveness at public sector governance/reform;  The WBG’s effectiveness at urban development; and  The WBG’s effectiveness at global/regional integration.  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 Niger, suggesting that ratings of effectiveness in those specific areas are drivers of perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results. The area determined to be key driver from these analyses was:  The WBG’s effectiveness at job creation/employment;  The WBG’s effectiveness at poverty reduction; and  The WBG’s effectiveness at food security. 22 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VI. Sectoral Effectiveness (continued) The WBG Promoting Private Public Partnerships Helping the Poorest 23 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VII. How the World Bank Group Operates The World Bank Group’s Work in Niger: Year Comparison7 The World Bank Group’s Work in Niger: Collaboration 7 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 24 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Year Comparison8 8 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 25 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Collaboration 26 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The WBG as an Effective Development Partner: Year Comparison9 9 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 27 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The WBG as an Effective Development Partner: Collaboration 28 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Internal Measuring and Monitoring 29 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments Frequency of Consulting WBG Knowledge Work and Activities10  Stakeholder groups: In this year’s Country Survey, respondents from academia/ research institutes/think tanks indicated the most frequent usage (weekly/monthly) of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities compared to respondents from other stakeholder groups. 10 Percentages in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 30 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Niger’ Knowledge Needs11 (Indicator Question) Contribution of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question) Technical Quality of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question) 11 Means in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 31 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Qualities of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities12 12 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 32 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Niger’s Needs for Financial Instruments13 (Indicator Question) 13 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 33 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Niger Making the World Bank Group of Greater Value  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that the World Bank should “improve the quality of its experts as related to Niger’s specific challenges” (48%) to make itself of greater value in Niger. Respondents in the FY’15 PLR Survey indicated that the WBG should “reach out more to groups outside of Government” (33%). 34 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Niger (continued) The World Bank Group Should Collaborate More with …  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that the World Bank should work more with “NGOs” (47%) and “local government” (34%) to ensure better development results in Niger. 35 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Niger (continued) Where the World Bank Group Should Focus its Resources  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that the World Bank should focus its resources on “public sector governance/reform” (40%), “poverty reduction” (34%), “education” (34%), and “private sector development” (34%). Respondents in the FY’15 PLR Survey indicated that the WBG should focus on “education” (43%), “public sector governance/reform” (29%), and “health” (29%). 36 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Niger (continued) Future Combination of the WBG Services 37 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger X. Communication and Outreach Note: When considering the World Bank Group’s future outreach with key constituencies, please see Appendix B (page 58) for all responses by stakeholder groups. General Information Sources  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that they got most of their information about economic and social development issues in Niger from “local newspapers” (48%) and “Internet” (46%). 38 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger X. Communication and Outreach (continued) Preferred Information Sources  Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’13 Country Survey indicated that they would prefer to receive information from the World Bank through the “World Bank website” (61%). 39 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger X. Communication and Outreach (continued) Access to Information14 Access to the Internet  Only 57 percent of respondents in this year’s Country Survey indicated that they had access to the Internet. 14 Percentages presented in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 40 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger X. Communication and Outreach (continued) The WBG Website Usage15 Use of the WBG’s Social Media Channels 15 Percentages presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 41 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger XI. Appendices A. Responses to All Questions across All Respondents...................... 43 B. Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups ...................... 58 C. Responses to Indicator Questions by Geographic Location........... 80 D. Responses to Selected Questions by Level of Collaboration with the World Bank Group ........................................................................ 82 E. Responses to Selected Questions by Year..................................... 89 F. Indicator Questions as a Function of Exposure to the WBG .......... 94 G. WBG Country Opinion Survey FY16 – Niger Questionnaire .......... 95 Niger 42 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Appendix A: Responses to All Questions across All Respondents (N=229) 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 (*). A. General Issues Facing Niger Percentage of Respondents 1. In general would you say that Niger is headed in ... ? (N=219) The right direction 43.4% The wrong direction 20.5% Not sure 36.1% 2. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Niger. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important Percentage of Respondents development priorities in Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=228) Food security 60.5% Education 52.6% Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 21.5% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Anti corruption 20.2% Health 16.7% Energy 15.4% Rural development 15.4% Poverty reduction 13.6% Agricultural development 13.2% Private sector development (e.g., investment climate, access to finance, justice 11.4% mechanisms, energy, etc.) Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills building, focus on labor intensive 9.2% activities such as construction) Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 6.1% Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 5.3% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 4.8% Water and sanitation 4.8% Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 3.9% Global/regional integration 3.5% Foreign direct investment attraction 3.1% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 2.6% Urban development 2.2% Information and communications technology 2.2% Crime and violence 2.2% Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 1.8% Financial markets 1.3% Gender equity 1.3% Economic growth 0.9% Environmental sustainability 0.9% Trade and exports 0.9% Regulatory framework 0.4% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% Disaster management 0.0% 43 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger A. General Issues Facing Niger (continued) 3. The World Bank Group has committed itself to twin goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. 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 Percentage of Respondents poverty in Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=226) Education 44.7% Rural development 39.8% Anti corruption 31.4% Agricultural development 31.0% Health 21.2% Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 15.9% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Food security 15.9% Water and sanitation 11.9% Economic growth 11.5% Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills building, focus on labor intensive 11.5% activities such as construction) Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 9.3% Energy 8.8% Private sector development (e.g., investment climate, access to finance, justice 8.4% mechanisms, energy, etc.) Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 6.6% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 4.4% Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 4.0% Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 3.5% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 3.1% Urban development 3.1% Crime and violence 2.2% Foreign direct investment attraction 1.8% Regulatory framework 1.3% Financial markets 1.3% Gender equity 0.9% Environmental sustainability 0.9% Trade and exports 0.9% Information and communications technology 0.9% Global/regional integration 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% Disaster management 0.0% 44 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger A. General Issues Facing Niger (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 Niger? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=221) Consistent economic growth 29.9% Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 23.1% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 21.3% Greater access to finance for the poor (i.e., by developing simple mechanism 18.1% such as micro-finance) Better employment opportunities for young people (i.e., by developing labor 17.2% intensive activities and building youth skills) More reliable social safety net 17.2% Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 14.5% Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 13.1% Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized 9.0% businesses) Better employment opportunities for women 8.6% Greater equity of fiscal policy 8.1% A growing middle class 7.7% Better quality public services 6.3% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 4.1% Other 0.5% 5. Do you think the gap between the rich and the poor is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem, or not a problem at all in Niger? Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=221) A very big problem 65.6% A moderately big problem 22.6% A small problem 7.7% Not a problem at all 2.7% Don’t know 1.4% 6. In your view, is global climate change a very serious problem, somewhat Percentage of Respondents serious, not too serious, or not a problem? (Select only ONE response) (N=222) A very serious problem 74.8% A somewhat serious problem 21.2% Not too serious problem 3.2% Not a problem 0.0% Don’t know 0.9% 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 Niger? 224 0 5.13 2.30 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) 45 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Effectiveness* N DK Mean SD 2. Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness 190 35 6.52 2.17 in Niger. (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 (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Niger solve its most complicated 183 41 6.74 2.04 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 4. When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Niger, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and Percentage of Respondents knowledge services) in Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=226) Health 52.7% Education 47.3% Agricultural development 24.3% Poverty reduction 21.7% Food security 21.2% Anti corruption 16.8% Rural development 16.4% Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills building, focus on labor intensive 15.0% activities such as construction) Private sector development (e.g., investment climate, access to finance, justice 15.0% mechanisms, energy, etc.) Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 13.3% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Energy 7.5% Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 4.4% Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 4.4% Economic growth 4.4% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 4.0% Information and communications technology 3.1% Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 3.1% Water and sanitation 3.1% Crime and violence 2.7% Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 2.7% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 2.2% Trade and exports 1.8% Gender equity 1.8% Environmental sustainability 1.8% Urban development 1.3% Disaster management 1.3% Foreign direct investment attraction 0.9% Financial markets 0.9% Regulatory framework 0.9% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.9% Global/regional integration 0.0% 46 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 5. When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which Percentage of Respondents (N=218) activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity Greatest 2nd Greatest is of second greatest value in Niger? Value Value Combined Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of 18.3% 15.7% 34.0% investment projects Capacity development 18.8% 12.0% 30.8% Policy advice, studies, analyses 10.6% 16.6% 27.1% Financial resources 18.8% 7.8% 26.6% Technical assistance 9.6% 16.1% 25.8% Convening/facilitating 12.8% 6.5% 19.3% Donor coordination 2.8% 9.2% 12.0% Mobilizing third party financial resources 4.1% 6.9% 11.0% Data and statistics 2.3% 5.1% 7.4% Linkage to non-Bank expertise (i.e., South-South knowledge 1.4% 3.7% 5.1% sharing) Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.9% 6. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest Percentage of Respondents WEAKNESSES in its work in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=225) Not exploring alternative policy options 27.6% Too influenced by developed countries 21.3% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the Government 19.6% World Bank Group’s processes too complex 19.6% Not enough public disclosure of its work 13.8% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Niger 12.9% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political realities 12.4% Not client focused 10.7% Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country 9.8% Staff too inaccessible 8.4% World Bank Group’s processes too slow (e.g., too bureaucratic in its operational 8.0% policies and procedures) Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving 6.7% Not aligned with country priorities 5.3% Arrogant in its approach 4.9% Don’t know 4.0% The credibility of its knowledge/data 2.2% Not aligned with other donors’ work 2.2% Other 0.4% 7. Which World Bank Group’s mechanisms do you believe are the MOST effective Percentage of Respondents in reducing poverty in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=225) Mobilization of additional resources (e.g., Trust Fund management) 47.6% Investment lending (financing specific projects) 47.1% Capacity development 35.6% Policy based lending/budget support to the Government 24.0% Multi-sectoral approaches 16.4% Technical assistance (advice, best practice, international experience, etc.) 12.9% Knowledge products/services (analytical work, studies, surveys, etc.) 6.2% Don’t know 2.2% Other 0.4% 47 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 8. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and Percentage of Respondents support help the poorest in Niger? (Select only ONE response) (N=224) To a fully sufficient degree 29.5% To a somewhat sufficient degree 35.7% To a somewhat insufficient degree 17.4% To a very insufficient degree 9.4% Don't know 8.0% 9. 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=226) NGOs/Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) 39.4% Private sector 31.0% Local Government 29.2% Beneficiaries 28.3% Media 23.9% Academia/think tanks/research institutes 10.6% Parliament 10.2% Donor community 8.0% Youth/university groups 7.5% Don’t know 4.0% Foundations 2.2% Other 1.8% To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Level of Agreement Bank Group’s work in Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 10. Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in 196 26 6.95 2.41 development in Niger* 11. The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the 174 40 5.85 2.22 development priorities for Niger* To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Degree Niger, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 12. Responsiveness to needs* 138 73 4.82 2.22 13. Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 129 76 4.71 2.47 14. Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 126 81 4.71 2.41 15. Being inclusive* 97 102 5.33 2.65 16. Openness (sharing data and other information)* 126 70 5.58 2.69 17. Collaboration with the Government* 177 31 7.44 2.30 18. The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 144 52 5.79 2.40 19. Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making 132 74 4.66 2.78 decisions important to my work* 20. Collaboration with civil society* 160 44 6.01 2.23 21. Staff accessibility* 134 57 4.18 2.78 22. Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 152 53 7.11 2.00 23. Collaboration with the private sector* 146 55 6.41 2.23 24. Straightforwardness and honesty* 117 86 6.66 2.58 25. Treating clients and stakeholders in Niger with respect* 110 94 6.55 2.55 26. Being a long-term partner* 161 45 8.29 1.83 48 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 27. When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more Percentage of Respondents than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=221) The Government works inefficiently 61.1% There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation 36.7% The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the 19.0% ground The World Bank Group works too slowly 19.0% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 16.3% Political pressures and obstacles 15.8% Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 14.0% Poor donor coordination 6.3% The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow through/follow-up 3.6% Other 0.9% 49 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) N DK Mean SD 1. Crime and violence 157 36 5.98 2.99 2. Financial markets 150 36 6.58 2.84 3. Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 170 23 7.36 2.67 4. Anti corruption 186 17 7.98 2.44 5. Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 156 38 7.52 2.98 6. Urban development 173 21 7.06 2.35 7. Environmental sustainability 161 38 7.60 2.49 8. Trade and exports 143 50 6.96 2.61 9. Information and communications technology 154 34 7.70 2.44 10. Poverty reduction 184 14 8.47 1.83 11. Gender equity 150 37 6.61 2.80 12. Private sector development (e.g., investment climate, access to finance, 190 11 7.82 2.13 justice mechanisms, energy, etc.) 13. Foreign direct investment attraction 146 50 7.53 2.52 14. Water and sanitation 174 24 7.66 2.42 15. Regulatory framework 140 49 6.79 2.75 16. Economic growth 171 21 7.95 2.10 17. Energy 190 9 7.71 2.19 18. Disaster management 180 14 7.64 2.10 19. Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public 203 7 8.30 1.90 financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) 20. Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills building, focus on labor intensive 202 6 7.95 1.78 activities such as construction) 21. Communicable/non-communicable diseases 144 52 7.17 2.39 22. Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 140 52 7.69 2.72 23. Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 146 49 7.50 2.49 24. Rural development 191 16 8.33 1.75 25. Global/regional integration 125 61 7.74 2.52 26. Food security 183 12 8.26 1.87 27. Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 167 30 7.61 2.27 28. Health 191 9 8.01 1.94 29. Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 191 15 8.12 1.99 30. Agricultural development 209 2 9.00 1.62 31. Education 211 4 8.24 1.93 50 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) 2. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work Effectiveness it does in the following areas of development in Niger? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) N DK Mean SD 1. Gender equity 81 128 5.67 2.55 2. Information and communications technology 89 116 6.74 2.37 3. Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 95 108 6.67 2.59 4. Urban development 104 98 6.47 2.25 5. Environmental sustainability 86 119 6.90 2.46 6. Regulatory framework 62 139 6.23 2.43 7. Communicable/non-communicable diseases 75 124 6.37 2.47 8. Poverty reduction 139 64 7.33 2.20 9. Anti corruption 135 69 7.16 2.41 10. Private sector development (e.g., investment climate, access to finance, 151 59 6.83 2.19 justice mechanisms, energy, etc.) 11. Foreign direct investment attraction 76 124 6.50 2.45 12. Water and sanitation 106 91 6.85 2.46 13. Trade and exports 78 122 6.21 2.55 14. Economic growth 107 99 6.59 2.44 15. Health 145 53 6.90 2.06 16. Disaster management 136 71 6.59 2.13 17. Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public 157 53 7.38 2.00 financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) 18. Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills building, focus on labor intensive 151 53 7.25 2.04 activities such as construction) 19. Financial markets 74 133 6.59 2.47 20. Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 69 126 6.17 2.49 21. Energy 124 75 6.42 2.36 22. Rural development 147 57 7.44 2.05 23. Global/regional integration 66 137 6.64 2.54 24. Food security 134 63 7.35 2.19 25. Education 146 51 7.37 2.09 26. Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 80 128 6.61 2.77 27. Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 133 75 7.32 2.03 28. Agricultural development 167 42 8.33 2.16 29. Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 136 72 6.65 2.11 Achieving Development Results* N DK Mean SD 3. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Niger? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant 182 37 7.18 1.73 degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 4. The World Bank Group's financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loan, Trust Funds, Program 4 Result, etc.) meet the 180 39 6.23 2.38 needs of Niger* 5. The World Bank Group meets Niger’s needs for knowledge services (e.g., 166 47 5.97 2.03 research, analysis, data, technical assistance)* 51 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Measuring/Correcting the World Bank Group’s Work N DK Mean SD 6. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures, evaluates, and corrects its work in real time in Niger? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very 153 63 6.88 2.22 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=216) Weekly 6.0% Monthly 17.1% A few times a year 43.5% Rarely 24.5% Never 8.8% In Niger, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s Degree knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 2. Are timely 167 49 6.81 2.23 3. Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 105 101 5.79 2.57 4. Lead to practical solutions 107 96 6.30 2.49 5. Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 127 71 5.81 2.66 6. Are source of relevant information on global good practices 124 82 6.77 2.54 7. Are adequately disseminated 141 59 4.99 2.84 8. Are translated enough into local language 122 83 3.32 2.80 9. Are adaptable to Niger’s specific development challenges and country 154 56 5.83 2.75 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 179 44 7.17 1.92 country?* (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant) 11. Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities?* (1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high 179 44 6.96 1.98 technical quality) 52 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 182 39 4.49 2.43 2. The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and 174 44 7.49 2.29 programs it supports 3. The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 115 103 5.16 2.53 4. The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are reasonable 97 117 5.56 2.51 5. The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are reasonable 137 81 5.81 2.55 6. The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Niger* 142 70 5.35 2.43 7. Working with the World Bank Group increases Niger’s institutional capacity 167 49 7.33 2.16 8. Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are 111 105 6.57 2.62 adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them* 9. The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support (i.e., 180 38 7.10 2.26 supervision of projects) WBG Promoting PPP in Niger N DK Mean SD 10. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in Niger? (1-To no 164 52 6.66 1.92 degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 11. Which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s support in Percentage of Respondents Niger? (Select only ONE response) (N=217) The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the most important 62.2% development challenges in Niger The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Niger, and it is involved in too 11.1% many areas of development Don't know 26.7% F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Niger 1. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of Percentage of Respondents greater value in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=216) Reach out more to groups outside of Government 32.4% Offer more innovative financial products 24.1% Ensure greater selectivity in its work 21.3% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) 20.8% Increase the level of capacity development in the country 20.8% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Niger’s specific challenges 15.3% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 14.8% Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Niger’s economy, 14.8% social development, environmental issues, etc. Offer more innovative knowledge services 10.6% Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets (e.g., cost, 10.2% timeliness, other terms) Work faster 7.9% Other 0.5% 53 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Niger (continued) 2. When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Niger, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more Percentage of Respondents of in Niger? (Select only ONE response) (N=212) Financial services 35.4% Technical assistance 24.5% Knowledge products 13.7% The combination is appropriate for Niger 12.3% Convening services 8.5% Don't know 3.8% None of the above 1.9% G. Communication and Information Sharing 1. How do you get most of your information about economic and social Percentage of Respondents development issues in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=221) Local radio 38.0% Internet and social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 31.7% Local newspapers 30.3% Local television 27.1% International television 21.3% International radio 12.7% International newspapers 12.7% Other 8.6% Periodicals 6.8% 2. How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=218) World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 50.0% World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 49.1% Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions) 38.1% e-Newsletters 19.3% World Bank Group’s website 17.4% Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 9.6% Mobile phones 8.3% Other 3.2% 3. Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies under which the World Bank Group discloses any information in its Percentage of Respondents possession that is not on a list of exceptions? (N=196) Yes 18.4% No 81.6% 54 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) 4. If yes, from which of the following sources did you learn about the World Percentage of Respondents Bank Group's Access to Information Policies? (Select only ONE response) (N=30) World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 43.3% World Bank Group’s website 23.3% Colleagues/Friends/Peer organizations 20.0% News/Media 10.0% World Bank Group’s e-Newsletters 3.3% Other 0.0% 5. Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities Percentage of Respondents in the past year? (N=196) Yes 7.7% No 92.3% Percentage of Respondents 6. Were you able to obtain this information? (N=14) Yes 71.4% No 28.6% Percentage of Respondents 7. Do you have access to the Internet? (N=190) Yes 57.4% No 42.6% Percentage of Respondents 8. Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? (N=186) Yes 24.2% No 75.8% 9. Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., blogs, Percentage of Respondents Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)? (N=192) Yes 12.0% No 88.0% 10. Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group website? (N=151) High speed/WiFi 57.6% Dial-up 42.4% Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. Level of Agreement (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 11. I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate 93 101 6.30 3.12 12. I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites useful 72 118 6.00 3.22 13. The World Bank Group’s social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 80 130 6.34 3.21 YouTube, Flickr) are valuable sources of information about the institution 14. When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it 117 88 5.91 3.27 (e.g., whom to call, where to reach them, etc.) 15. The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries 115 87 4.42 3.39 55 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger H. Background Information 1. Which of the following best describes your current position? (Select only ONE Percentage of Respondents response) (N=218) Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department or Implementation Agency 19.7% NGO/Community Based Organization 19.7% Private Sector Organization 9.2% Media (press, radio, TV, web, etc.) 8.7% Project Management Unit (PMU) overseeing implementation of project/ 7.3% Consultant/Contractor working on World Bank Group supported project/program Trade Union 6.4% Bilateral/Multilateral Agency 5.0% Local Government Office or Staff 4.6% Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 4.6% Financial Sector/Private Bank 3.2% Office of the President, Prime Minister 1.8% Private Foundation 1.8% Office of Parliamentarian 1.4% Faith-Based Group 1.4% Youth Group 1.4% Office of Minister 0.9% Independent Government Institution (i.e., Regulatory Agency, Central 0.9% Bank/oversight institution) Judiciary Branch 0.9% Other 0.9% 2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. (Select only ONE Percentage of Respondents response) (N=218) Education 14.7% Health, nutrition, and population 9.2% Agriculture 8.7% Other 7.3% Social protection and labor 5.5% Poverty 5.5% Gender 4.6% Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 4.6% Macroeconomics and fiscal management 4.1% Governance 4.1% Water 3.7% Finance and markets 3.7% Environment and natural resources 3.2% Trade and competitiveness 3.2% Jobs 3.2% Fragility, conflict and violence 2.8% Public-private partnerships 2.8% Transport and ICT 2.8% Urban, rural, and social development 2.3% Climate change 2.3% Energy and extractives 1.8% 56 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger H. Background Information (continued) 3. Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group Percentage of Respondents (IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country? (Select only ONE response) (N=211) Yes 19.9% No 80.1% 4. Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily Percentage of Respondents engage with in Niger? (Select only ONE response) (N=178) The World Bank (International Development Association-IDA) 70.8% The International Finance Corporation (IFC) 2.8% The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 6.7% Other 19.7% Percentage of Respondents 5. Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? (N=151) Yes 26.5% No 73.5% 6. If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Niger? Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=44) The two institutions work well together 45.5% The way the two institutions work together needs improvement 18.2% The two institutions do not work well together 4.5% Don't know 31.8% 7. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=209) Collaborate as part of my professional duties 60.8% Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.) 54.5% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 18.7% Use World Bank Group reports/data 16.7% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 12.0% Percentage of Respondents 8. What’s your gender? (N=218) Female 21.6% Male 78.4% Percentage of Respondents 9. Which best represents your geographic location? (N=220) Niamey 74.1% Dosso 5.9% Tillaberi 3.6% Maradi 6.8% Zinder 1.8% Diffa 0.0% Tahoua 5.0% Agadez 0.5% Rural areas 2.3% 57 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Appendix B: Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups16  Employee of a Ministry N=43  PMU/Consultant on WBG-supported Project N=16  Local Government N=10  Bilateral/Multilateral Agency N=11  Private Sector/Financial Sector/Private Bank N=27  CSO N=67  Media N=19  Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank N=10  Other N=15 A. General Issues facing Niger In general, would you say that Niger is headed in ... ? Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other The right direction 37.5% 43.8% 60.0% 36.4% 29.6% 49.2% 42.1% 28.6% 60.0% The wrong direction 30.0% 25.0% 10.0% 27.3% 18.5% 16.9% 15.8% 28.6% 20.0% Not sure 32.5% 31.3% 30.0% 36.4% 51.9% 33.8% 42.1% 42.9% 20.0% 16 Only 218 respondents provided information about their current positions. Therefore, only these respondents were included in the across-stakeholder analysis presented in this appendix. 58 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger A. General Issues facing Niger (continued) Listed below are a number of development priorities in Niger. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Global/regional integration 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Food security 67.4% 56.3% 60.0% 72.7% 63.0% 56.1% 68.4% 60.0% 46.7% Public sector governance/reform 23.3% 6.3% 40.0% 27.3% 22.2% 15.2% 26.3% 20.0% 26.7% Social protection 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 15.8% 0.0% 0.0% Gender equity 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development* 11.6% 18.8% 10.0% 0.0% 25.9% 4.5% 10.5% 0.0% 26.7% Foreign direct investment attraction 2.3% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Urban development 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Energy 18.6% 18.8% 10.0% 27.3% 3.7% 10.6% 21.1% 30.0% 20.0% Job creation/employment 4.7% 12.5% 20.0% 9.1% 3.7% 9.1% 15.8% 0.0% 6.7% Rural development* 16.3% 37.5% 50.0% 36.4% 25.9% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Water and sanitation 9.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.6% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Environmental sustainability 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 6.1% 5.3% 10.0% 6.7% Health 18.6% 18.8% 20.0% 18.2% 18.5% 15.2% 15.8% 10.0% 13.3% Climate change 2.3% 6.3% 0.0% 9.1% 7.4% 12.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Poverty reduction 11.6% 12.5% 0.0% 9.1% 7.4% 21.2% 10.5% 20.0% 20.0% Transport 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 1.5% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Education 62.8% 62.5% 60.0% 63.6% 48.1% 48.5% 31.6% 70.0% 53.3% Agricultural development 4.7% 25.0% 20.0% 18.2% 7.4% 18.2% 5.3% 10.0% 13.3% Trade and exports 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Crime and violence* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 15.8% 10.0% 0.0% Anti corruption 16.3% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 25.8% 31.6% 30.0% 26.7% Law and justice 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 9.1% 10.5% 0.0% 6.7% Regulatory framework* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 7.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 6.1% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 59 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger A. General Issues facing Niger (continued) The World Bank Group has committed itself to twin goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. 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 Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Water and sanitation 14.0% 18.8% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 15.6% 21.1% 0.0% 6.7% Equality of opportunity 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 7.4% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% Rural development 51.2% 50.0% 50.0% 54.5% 25.9% 29.7% 47.4% 60.0% 26.7% Climate change 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 4.7% 10.5% 0.0% 6.7% Global/regional integration 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Gender equity 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth 9.3% 0.0% 0.0% 18.2% 14.8% 12.5% 10.5% 0.0% 20.0% Urban development 7.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3% Regulatory framework 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Social protection 2.3% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% Law and justice 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 17.2% 10.5% 0.0% 20.0% Transport 7.0% 6.3% 20.0% 0.0% 3.7% 6.3% 10.5% 10.0% 0.0% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 1.6% 5.3% 0.0% 13.3% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 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% 3.7% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Anti corruption 20.9% 37.5% 40.0% 18.2% 44.4% 34.4% 21.1% 40.0% 46.7% Education 41.9% 50.0% 60.0% 72.7% 25.9% 51.6% 31.6% 60.0% 33.3% Foreign direct investment attraction 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Energy 11.6% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 6.3% 10.5% 30.0% 6.7% Public sector governance/reform 30.2% 6.3% 30.0% 0.0% 11.1% 9.4% 15.8% 20.0% 13.3% Private sector development* 4.7% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 25.9% 6.3% 10.5% 0.0% 6.7% Natural resource management 4.7% 12.5% 10.0% 0.0% 3.7% 4.7% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Environmental sustainability 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Health 30.2% 31.3% 10.0% 45.5% 14.8% 21.9% 10.5% 10.0% 13.3% Agricultural development 30.2% 18.8% 50.0% 54.5% 14.8% 32.8% 31.6% 20.0% 46.7% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 4.7% 25.0% 0.0% 9.1% 14.8% 9.4% 21.1% 10.0% 13.3% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Trade and exports 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Food security 9.3% 18.8% 20.0% 9.1% 29.6% 21.9% 5.3% 20.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 60 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger A. General Issues facing Niger (continued) 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 Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Consistent economic growth 28.6% 25.0% 50.0% 20.0% 37.0% 33.8% 21.1% 33.3% 26.7% More reliable social safety net 26.2% 12.5% 0.0% 10.0% 18.5% 20.0% 10.5% 22.2% 6.7% Greater access to finance for the poor 16.7% 6.3% 10.0% 40.0% 22.2% 15.4% 31.6% 22.2% 6.7% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 3.1% 0.0% 22.2% 6.7% greater accountability Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens* 19.0% 37.5% 50.0% 20.0% 7.4% 4.6% 15.8% 0.0% 20.0% Better entrepreneurial opportunities 4.8% 18.8% 0.0% 10.0% 11.1% 10.8% 10.5% 11.1% 6.7% A growing middle class 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 7.4% 12.3% 5.3% 11.1% 6.7% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 28.6% 18.8% 20.0% 30.0% 18.5% 23.1% 10.5% 11.1% 26.7% Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas* 26.2% 25.0% 20.0% 30.0% 7.4% 3.1% 5.3% 11.1% 0.0% Better employment opportunities for young people 9.5% 25.0% 10.0% 10.0% 22.2% 13.8% 21.1% 22.2% 33.3% Better employment opportunities for women 4.8% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 3.7% 18.5% 5.3% 0.0% 13.3% Greater equity of fiscal policy 14.3% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 3.7% 4.6% 15.8% 0.0% 20.0% Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 11.9% 25.0% 20.0% 20.0% 18.5% 27.7% 36.8% 22.2% 20.0% Better quality public services 2.4% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 7.7% 10.5% 0.0% 6.7% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do you think the gap between the rich and the poor is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem, or not a problem at all in Niger? (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other A very big problem 70.7% 53.3% 44.4% 40.0% 76.9% 59.7% 84.2% 80.0% 66.7% A moderately big problem 26.8% 26.7% 33.3% 40.0% 11.5% 23.9% 10.5% 20.0% 26.7% A small problem 0.0% 13.3% 11.1% 20.0% 7.7% 10.4% 5.3% 0.0% 6.7% Not a problem at all 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 2.4% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% In your view, is global climate change a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem? (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other A very serious problem 75.6% 62.5% 88.9% 50.0% 73.1% 82.1% 63.2% 80.0% 80.0% A somewhat serious problem 19.5% 37.5% 11.1% 40.0% 23.1% 11.9% 36.8% 20.0% 20.0% Not too serious problem 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 3.8% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not a problem 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 61 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 How familiar are you with the work of the 43 4.98 2.01 16 6.19 1.64 10 7.20 1.32 11 5.45 0.93 27 4.48 2.03 66 5.20 2.63 19 3.84 2.65 9 4.89 2.03 15 6.07 2.09 World Bank Group in Niger?* (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 Overall, please rate your impression of the 39 6.26 2.15 16 7.44 1.79 9 7.44 1.51 10 6.30 1.16 20 6.25 2.05 53 6.28 2.37 16 6.94 2.98 7 6.43 0.98 13 7.54 1.61 World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Niger. (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Niger 37 6.49 1.66 16 7.06 1.77 8 7.00 1.69 11 6.64 1.36 19 6.26 2.40 52 6.88 2.43 14 6.43 2.03 7 6.57 1.51 13 8.15 1.52 solve its most complicated development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 62 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Health* 72.1% 62.5% 60.0% 90.9% 33.3% 41.5% 57.9% 30.0% 53.3% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 5.3% 0.0% 6.7% Transport 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Agricultural development 25.6% 18.8% 10.0% 45.5% 18.5% 24.6% 36.8% 50.0% 6.7% Global/regional integration 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 14.0% 31.3% 30.0% 18.2% 22.2% 6.2% 15.8% 20.0% 6.7% Public sector governance/reform 11.6% 12.5% 10.0% 18.2% 11.1% 13.8% 5.3% 10.0% 26.7% Social protection 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Rural development 18.6% 31.3% 30.0% 27.3% 11.1% 15.4% 21.1% 0.0% 0.0% Foreign direct investment attraction 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Education 53.5% 37.5% 60.0% 36.4% 37.0% 52.3% 42.1% 40.0% 46.7% Energy 4.7% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 6.2% 10.5% 30.0% 6.7% Gender equity 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Urban development 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Environmental sustainability 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 1.5% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Economic growth 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.8% 4.6% 0.0% 10.0% 6.7% Private sector development 7.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.9% 12.3% 15.8% 20.0% 26.7% Water and sanitation 4.7% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Food security 16.3% 25.0% 30.0% 9.1% 25.9% 20.0% 21.1% 30.0% 20.0% Climate change 2.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Information and communications technology 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Trade and exports 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 6.7% Equality of opportunity 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 6.7% Law and justice 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 7.7% 15.8% 0.0% 0.0% Regulatory framework 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 7.0% 6.3% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Poverty reduction 25.6% 6.3% 50.0% 36.4% 22.2% 15.4% 26.3% 30.0% 20.0% Anti corruption 11.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 26.2% 10.5% 20.0% 20.0% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 63 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Greatest Value Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Policy advice, studies, analyses 9.5% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 16.0% 14.5% 10.5% 0.0% 7.1% Data and statistics 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 1.6% 5.3% 0.0% 7.1% Convening/facilitating* 14.3% 18.8% 30.0% 36.4% 16.0% 4.8% 5.3% 0.0% 21.4% Financial resources 26.2% 12.5% 30.0% 27.3% 20.0% 12.9% 21.1% 30.0% 14.3% Capacity development 16.7% 12.5% 10.0% 9.1% 4.0% 25.8% 5.3% 30.0% 35.7% Technical assistance 7.1% 18.8% 10.0% 9.1% 12.0% 11.3% 5.3% 10.0% 0.0% Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to 21.4% 12.5% 20.0% 18.2% 12.0% 19.4% 36.8% 10.0% 14.3% implementation of investment projects Mobilizing third party financial resources 2.4% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 12.0% 4.8% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Donor coordination 2.4% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Linkage to non-Bank expertise (i.e., South-South 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% knowledge sharing)* Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ 2nd Greatest Value Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Policy advice, studies, analyses 26.2% 18.8% 20.0% 36.4% 4.0% 14.3% 15.8% 22.2% 0.0% Data and statistics 4.8% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 8.0% 4.8% 5.3% 11.1% 0.0% Convening/facilitating 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 4.0% 9.5% 15.8% 0.0% 0.0% Financial resources 2.4% 6.3% 10.0% 0.0% 12.0% 6.3% 21.1% 11.1% 0.0% Capacity development 2.4% 18.8% 30.0% 18.2% 20.0% 9.5% 10.5% 0.0% 28.6% Technical assistance 14.3% 18.8% 10.0% 0.0% 16.0% 20.6% 21.1% 11.1% 14.3% Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to 19.0% 18.8% 20.0% 27.3% 12.0% 11.1% 0.0% 11.1% 35.7% implementation of investment projects Mobilizing third party financial resources 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.0% 7.9% 5.3% 11.1% 7.1% Donor coordination 9.5% 18.8% 0.0% 9.1% 8.0% 11.1% 5.3% 0.0% 14.3% Linkage to non-Bank expertise (i.e., South-South 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 4.8% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% knowledge sharing) Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 64 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Too influenced by developed countries 27.9% 0.0% 10.0% 9.1% 23.1% 17.9% 42.1% 30.0% 21.4% Not exploring alternative policy options* 32.6% 62.5% 70.0% 63.6% 15.4% 17.9% 5.3% 0.0% 42.9% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the 16.3% 6.3% 0.0% 9.1% 19.2% 26.9% 36.8% 20.0% 7.1% Government Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical 9.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 4.5% 5.3% 10.0% 14.3% problem solving Not enough public disclosure of its work 18.6% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 11.5% 19.4% 21.1% 10.0% 0.0% Arrogant in its approach 9.3% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Not client focused 14.0% 12.5% 20.0% 36.4% 3.8% 10.4% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% The credibility of its knowledge/data* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 18.2% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% World Bank Group’s processes too complex 16.3% 18.8% 10.0% 18.2% 15.4% 28.4% 5.3% 20.0% 28.6% Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in 14.0% 12.5% 20.0% 0.0% 15.4% 0.0% 15.8% 10.0% 21.4% the country Staff too inaccessible 4.7% 6.3% 10.0% 0.0% 11.5% 11.9% 5.3% 10.0% 14.3% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political 7.0% 12.5% 10.0% 36.4% 7.7% 10.4% 15.8% 30.0% 14.3% realities World Bank Group’s processes too slow 7.0% 12.5% 10.0% 0.0% 15.4% 9.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not aligned with other donors’ work 2.3% 0.0% 10.0% 9.1% 3.8% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not aligned with country priorities 2.3% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 3.8% 7.5% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Niger* 9.3% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 9.0% 10.5% 50.0% 21.4% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 2.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 6.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which World Bank Group’s mechanisms do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Mobilization of additional resources* 67.4% 68.8% 50.0% 63.6% 40.7% 35.8% 36.8% 20.0% 50.0% Knowledge products/services 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 7.4% 7.5% 5.3% 10.0% 14.3% Capacity development* 18.6% 18.8% 30.0% 9.1% 48.1% 50.7% 15.8% 60.0% 42.9% Technical assistance 20.9% 6.3% 10.0% 9.1% 3.7% 10.4% 15.8% 20.0% 14.3% Investment lending 58.1% 50.0% 50.0% 63.6% 51.9% 38.8% 42.1% 40.0% 50.0% Policy based lending/budget support to the Government 16.3% 43.8% 50.0% 27.3% 22.2% 22.4% 36.8% 10.0% 21.4% Multi-sectoral approaches 9.3% 6.3% 0.0% 18.2% 18.5% 23.9% 21.1% 20.0% 7.1% Other* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Don’t know 2.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 65 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger?* (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other To a fully sufficient degree 34.9% 31.3% 10.0% 54.5% 8.0% 32.8% 26.3% 10.0% 35.7% To a somewhat sufficient degree 27.9% 43.8% 70.0% 18.2% 52.0% 34.3% 15.8% 30.0% 50.0% To a somewhat insufficient degree 23.3% 25.0% 10.0% 27.3% 16.0% 13.4% 26.3% 10.0% 7.1% To a very insufficient degree 7.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 11.9% 26.3% 30.0% 0.0% Don't know 7.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 20.0% 7.5% 5.3% 20.0% 7.1% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 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) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Parliament 4.7% 6.3% 10.0% 18.2% 11.1% 17.9% 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% Donor community 9.3% 6.3% 10.0% 9.1% 7.4% 9.0% 0.0% 0.0% 21.4% Media* 23.3% 25.0% 10.0% 9.1% 11.1% 23.9% 63.2% 20.0% 21.4% Local Government 41.9% 31.3% 40.0% 45.5% 14.8% 23.9% 21.1% 30.0% 28.6% Private sector* 27.9% 50.0% 30.0% 18.2% 59.3% 19.4% 15.8% 40.0% 42.9% Academia/think tanks/research institutes* 7.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 11.9% 5.3% 60.0% 14.3% NGOs/Community-Based Organizations 41.9% 25.0% 40.0% 54.5% 37.0% 46.3% 36.8% 10.0% 28.6% Youth/university groups 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 18.2% 7.4% 6.0% 0.0% 20.0% 21.4% Beneficiaries 32.6% 18.8% 20.0% 9.1% 29.6% 37.3% 31.6% 10.0% 14.3% Foundations* 0.0% 18.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 7.1% Other* 2.3% 0.0% 20.0% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 2.3% 6.3% 20.0% 9.1% 7.4% 1.5% 5.3% 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 Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a 40 7.00 2.38 16 8.38 1.59 10 7.80 1.87 10 7.50 1.90 21 6.14 2.24 56 7.16 2.29 17 5.41 3.14 8 5.13 1.96 12 8.17 1.90 relevant role in development in Niger* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for 39 5.85 2.22 16 6.31 2.24 10 6.90 1.85 10 6.70 1.49 18 5.83 2.07 49 5.71 2.29 11 5.18 2.93 8 5.25 2.12 9 5.67 2.40 Niger *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 66 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Niger, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 Responsiveness to needs 29 4.62 1.92 11 4.36 1.80 7 6.14 1.07 8 4.50 1.60 17 5.47 2.24 42 4.57 2.62 7 3.43 2.15 6 5.17 2.23 7 6.43 1.90 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products 27 4.41 2.59 11 4.45 2.07 5 5.20 1.64 8 4.38 1.51 16 4.69 2.50 40 4.60 2.68 9 4.44 2.24 4 5.75 2.22 6 7.33 2.58 and services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country 24 4.08 2.45 12 5.08 2.50 5 5.40 2.70 6 3.67 1.86 16 4.88 1.96 42 4.79 2.51 6 3.17 2.32 5 5.40 1.52 6 7.67 1.75 circumstances)* Being inclusive 20 4.75 2.94 10 5.80 3.49 1 8.00 - 6 4.00 1.10 11 6.18 1.83 30 5.37 2.55 6 4.50 2.95 5 5.80 2.17 5 7.00 2.55 Openness (sharing data and other 26 4.92 2.87 12 6.25 2.18 3 8.00 0.00 8 5.00 3.12 14 5.43 2.65 37 6.16 2.62 9 3.44 2.70 4 6.00 1.15 8 6.50 2.00 information) Collaboration with the Government* 39 7.95 1.88 15 7.40 2.38 10 8.80 1.55 10 7.10 3.11 18 6.06 2.29 51 7.31 2.18 12 7.75 2.56 6 6.17 2.48 11 8.91 1.51 The speed in which it gets things 31 5.52 2.36 14 6.71 1.90 9 7.67 2.24 8 5.38 1.51 15 4.80 2.14 40 5.68 2.48 9 4.89 2.85 5 5.00 1.41 9 7.56 2.30 accomplished on the ground* Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making decisions 29 4.86 3.08 9 5.89 2.67 4 4.25 3.20 6 6.00 1.55 14 5.07 2.46 46 4.61 2.73 8 3.38 2.50 5 3.00 2.55 8 3.88 3.60 important to my work Collaboration with civil society 28 6.57 1.81 14 6.00 2.22 9 6.78 1.20 9 6.11 0.78 18 5.89 1.84 51 5.92 2.61 10 5.30 2.71 6 5.00 2.10 11 5.91 2.59 Staff accessibility 26 4.42 2.76 10 4.70 2.79 6 3.50 3.99 7 5.14 1.77 14 4.79 2.81 45 3.64 2.82 10 3.40 2.46 4 4.25 2.06 7 5.71 3.55 Collaboration with other donors and 34 7.47 1.85 16 7.38 1.41 6 6.67 1.75 10 7.20 1.69 14 6.71 1.86 43 7.09 2.24 9 8.78 1.09 6 6.00 1.67 9 6.00 3.00 development partners Collaboration with the private sector 26 6.12 2.49 15 6.80 2.14 9 7.78 1.39 9 6.44 0.73 16 5.88 2.03 42 6.71 2.37 9 4.67 2.50 4 6.00 1.63 10 6.10 2.47 Straightforwardness and honesty 25 7.00 2.31 12 6.42 2.50 4 9.25 0.50 5 5.80 2.59 14 6.14 2.74 31 6.45 2.71 9 6.00 3.81 4 7.00 1.15 8 8.00 1.85 Treating clients and stakeholders in Niger 22 6.68 2.28 6 6.67 3.27 3 9.33 0.58 3 7.33 3.06 14 6.00 2.66 37 6.32 2.74 9 6.67 3.12 5 6.60 1.34 6 7.83 2.14 with respect Being a long-term partner 37 8.65 1.65 14 8.57 1.50 8 8.75 1.28 10 8.20 2.35 14 7.71 2.09 50 8.24 1.72 9 8.89 1.27 6 8.00 2.10 9 7.78 2.49 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 67 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than TWO) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other The Government works inefficiently* 72.1% 81.3% 70.0% 90.0% 44.4% 56.1% 72.2% 50.0% 30.8% Poor donor coordination 7.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 9.1% 5.6% 10.0% 7.7% The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to 11.6% 18.8% 40.0% 10.0% 22.2% 18.2% 11.1% 30.0% 30.8% political/social realities on the ground Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 14.0% 12.5% 20.0% 10.0% 14.8% 10.6% 11.1% 20.0% 30.8% There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society 48.8% 50.0% 30.0% 80.0% 22.2% 30.3% 38.9% 20.0% 38.5% participation* The World Bank Group works too slowly 18.6% 6.3% 20.0% 0.0% 25.9% 27.3% 11.1% 10.0% 7.7% The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow 4.7% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 3.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% through/follow-up Political pressures and obstacles 9.3% 18.8% 20.0% 0.0% 25.9% 15.2% 16.7% 10.0% 23.1% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 9.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 18.5% 19.7% 11.1% 40.0% 30.8% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 68 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 Crime and violence* 23 5.13 2.85 10 5.40 2.41 7 6.29 3.15 7 3.43 1.72 19 6.89 2.51 52 6.81 2.98 15 6.33 3.54 7 4.43 2.82 12 5.67 3.26 Financial markets 25 5.76 2.73 10 6.30 2.54 7 7.86 2.12 6 3.83 2.14 18 7.11 2.93 46 7.28 2.83 14 6.21 3.31 8 6.13 2.80 10 7.20 2.49 Transport* 30 6.73 2.78 10 7.00 2.26 7 8.14 2.34 5 4.40 3.21 22 8.59 1.79 55 7.82 2.56 16 7.25 2.96 8 6.63 3.25 11 7.00 2.41 Anti corruption* 37 7.22 2.52 13 7.62 1.76 6 7.00 3.69 7 6.14 2.97 22 8.91 1.51 58 8.69 2.11 17 8.18 2.79 8 7.38 3.11 12 8.17 2.25 Law and justice* 25 6.84 3.06 10 5.00 2.45 6 6.67 3.67 7 3.86 1.77 21 8.95 1.83 52 8.40 2.59 12 8.17 3.38 8 7.00 3.02 9 8.00 2.96 Urban development* 32 6.69 2.39 12 5.92 2.43 7 7.71 2.63 8 4.75 1.16 20 8.05 2.16 55 7.31 2.31 12 8.17 1.95 8 5.25 1.49 13 8.00 2.08 Environmental sustainability* 30 6.73 2.92 12 7.00 2.45 6 6.67 2.66 4 4.75 3.10 18 8.06 1.76 56 8.34 2.22 13 7.54 2.33 7 7.86 2.12 9 8.33 2.00 Trade and exports 24 6.54 2.54 9 6.67 2.06 5 7.60 2.30 5 5.40 2.70 19 7.74 2.51 48 7.23 2.72 11 6.09 3.42 7 6.00 2.08 9 8.22 1.99 Information and communications technology* 26 6.69 2.43 9 6.78 2.05 6 7.67 2.58 5 4.60 2.88 18 8.28 2.05 55 8.44 2.23 13 8.00 2.71 7 6.71 2.93 9 8.44 1.81 Poverty reduction* 36 7.72 2.11 12 8.50 1.62 10 8.30 1.70 7 7.57 2.37 20 9.05 1.54 58 9.03 1.50 14 8.86 1.88 8 7.75 1.91 13 8.15 2.08 Gender equity* 24 5.33 2.73 9 5.00 2.60 8 7.13 1.89 8 5.38 2.39 19 7.37 2.48 50 7.62 2.73 11 5.73 2.90 7 5.57 2.82 8 7.75 3.15 Private sector development 32 7.50 1.59 16 7.69 1.14 9 8.00 2.55 8 7.13 0.83 22 8.00 2.65 58 8.12 2.36 16 7.50 2.88 9 7.56 1.74 14 8.43 1.45 Foreign direct investment attraction 24 7.21 2.54 10 6.90 2.42 5 7.00 3.24 4 6.50 2.08 19 8.00 2.26 51 7.78 2.66 12 7.83 2.69 7 6.86 2.61 8 8.25 2.05 Water and sanitation 31 7.00 2.54 9 7.67 2.12 9 7.00 2.87 8 5.75 2.38 21 8.33 1.77 57 8.18 2.34 14 8.00 2.69 7 7.14 1.77 11 7.55 2.50 Regulatory framework* 23 6.04 2.40 8 5.13 2.70 4 6.50 4.04 4 3.00 1.15 19 8.16 2.29 50 7.30 2.60 12 6.08 3.23 6 7.00 2.76 8 8.50 2.00 Economic growth 30 7.27 1.98 10 7.80 1.93 6 8.83 1.33 8 6.50 2.51 23 8.17 1.87 58 8.17 2.30 13 8.92 1.44 7 7.86 1.86 11 8.27 1.85 Energy 34 7.65 2.00 15 6.93 2.02 10 7.40 2.41 11 7.00 1.79 22 8.36 1.65 58 7.98 2.26 15 8.07 2.71 7 7.71 2.21 13 7.23 2.28 Disaster management* 31 7.06 2.38 12 7.17 1.53 9 8.11 1.69 9 6.33 1.58 20 7.95 1.99 60 8.15 2.00 17 8.12 2.18 6 5.50 2.26 10 7.30 1.83 Public sector governance/reform 39 8.33 1.63 16 8.13 1.59 10 8.00 2.91 11 8.27 1.27 23 8.65 1.50 61 8.51 2.09 16 7.81 2.23 9 7.56 2.51 12 8.50 1.31 Job creation/employment 40 7.83 1.45 16 7.94 1.73 10 8.50 1.78 11 7.18 1.47 22 8.05 1.79 61 8.21 1.86 16 8.00 2.07 7 6.71 2.50 13 7.85 1.82 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 23 6.70 1.89 8 5.88 2.64 4 8.75 2.50 4 7.50 1.29 17 8.12 1.96 53 7.26 2.46 15 7.07 2.99 6 5.83 2.14 9 7.22 2.82 Equality of opportunity 21 7.62 2.69 9 6.22 2.44 4 9.00 2.00 3 6.67 1.53 19 8.00 2.03 52 8.12 2.79 14 7.14 3.21 6 6.50 3.27 7 8.14 3.48 Social protection* 23 6.74 2.28 10 5.60 2.59 6 6.67 2.16 5 6.20 2.17 19 8.00 2.19 52 8.06 2.57 14 8.07 2.13 5 6.40 3.21 8 8.63 1.69 Rural development 36 8.39 1.42 14 8.21 1.58 9 8.44 1.42 10 7.10 1.45 24 8.54 1.79 59 8.66 1.64 14 8.79 1.72 7 7.71 1.98 13 7.46 2.57 Global/regional integration 21 6.67 2.71 5 8.00 2.35 3 10.00 0.00 3 5.67 1.53 18 8.22 1.90 45 7.91 2.75 13 7.62 2.43 5 7.20 3.11 7 9.29 1.11 Food security* 33 7.82 1.65 13 7.15 2.54 9 8.56 1.88 7 7.57 1.40 23 8.35 1.72 57 8.96 1.39 14 8.71 1.94 9 7.67 2.06 12 7.58 2.75 Natural resource management 30 6.97 2.11 12 7.50 1.68 7 7.14 1.57 8 6.75 0.89 21 7.95 2.29 51 8.20 2.32 14 7.07 3.29 7 7.00 2.24 11 8.27 2.00 Health* 34 7.74 1.90 15 7.27 1.83 10 7.60 2.32 11 6.64 1.36 23 8.43 1.62 59 8.61 1.66 16 8.00 2.92 8 7.38 1.51 10 8.00 2.11 Climate change 33 7.73 1.99 14 7.57 1.87 10 7.90 1.91 10 7.40 0.84 25 8.16 1.84 60 8.68 1.85 15 7.60 3.07 6 7.67 2.07 12 8.50 2.11 Agricultural development* 41 9.29 1.10 16 9.31 1.08 10 9.30 1.57 11 9.73 0.47 26 8.96 1.51 61 9.03 1.63 16 8.63 2.28 8 7.00 2.00 14 8.43 2.41 Education 40 7.73 1.97 15 7.47 1.92 10 8.20 2.15 11 7.18 1.17 25 8.56 2.00 64 8.77 1.81 17 8.47 2.18 9 7.78 2.22 13 8.23 1.69 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 69 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 Gender equity 12 5.67 2.64 5 3.00 2.00 3 5.33 2.08 2 6.00 2.83 13 5.38 2.06 28 6.46 2.66 10 4.80 2.57 3 4.33 2.31 4 6.75 2.22 Information and communications technology 12 6.75 1.96 4 6.50 2.65 4 6.00 3.92 1 3.00 - 13 5.92 2.47 35 7.69 1.92 10 5.50 2.80 5 5.80 2.59 4 7.00 1.83 Transport 17 6.65 2.91 5 7.20 3.03 3 7.67 2.08 2 9.50 0.71 14 5.79 2.04 31 7.29 2.36 12 5.33 3.17 4 5.00 2.45 5 7.40 2.30 Urban development 24 6.42 2.08 10 7.20 1.99 7 6.43 2.07 2 7.00 2.83 14 6.00 2.22 25 6.48 2.74 10 6.30 2.41 3 4.67 2.08 7 7.29 1.89 Environmental sustainability* 16 8.00 2.45 6 4.67 1.03 4 7.25 1.89 2 7.50 2.12 10 5.50 2.01 31 7.35 2.71 9 6.00 2.00 3 5.00 1.00 3 9.00 1.00 Regulatory framework 9 7.00 2.00 1 8.00 - 1 5.00 - - - - 12 6.08 2.61 20 5.45 2.56 8 5.88 2.36 5 6.40 2.51 4 8.75 1.89 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 11 6.82 2.27 2 7.00 2.83 2 7.50 2.12 2 5.50 0.71 11 6.00 2.10 24 6.29 2.69 12 5.58 2.91 6 6.33 2.80 4 8.50 1.73 Poverty reduction 27 7.15 2.40 13 6.62 2.29 8 6.75 2.19 4 7.75 2.63 14 6.64 2.13 44 8.09 1.68 14 6.79 3.26 4 7.00 0.82 9 7.56 1.81 Anti corruption 28 6.82 2.50 8 7.38 2.26 6 8.00 1.90 7 6.29 1.60 15 6.73 2.28 41 7.76 2.15 13 6.77 3.56 5 4.80 2.68 9 7.89 2.09 Private sector development 31 7.06 1.97 12 7.00 1.13 8 6.75 2.82 8 7.13 1.46 18 6.11 2.40 40 6.68 2.26 14 6.71 3.24 6 6.67 2.16 12 7.75 1.82 Foreign direct investment attraction 13 7.15 2.61 3 7.67 1.53 4 6.25 3.77 1 8.00 - 12 6.25 2.14 22 6.05 2.24 8 6.63 3.58 5 5.00 1.87 6 7.50 2.17 Water and sanitation 21 7.48 2.50 6 7.33 2.16 6 6.67 2.66 5 6.00 2.12 12 5.83 2.04 32 7.28 2.57 11 5.91 3.18 4 5.50 1.29 6 7.17 2.32 Trade and exports 11 7.55 2.62 4 7.00 2.45 3 5.67 4.51 1 9.00 - 14 5.21 2.15 27 6.11 2.33 8 5.25 3.37 4 5.00 1.41 4 8.25 1.71 Economic growth 20 7.05 2.74 5 6.40 2.19 3 5.67 4.51 4 7.50 3.00 15 5.87 2.07 38 6.66 2.07 12 6.67 3.28 5 5.00 2.00 4 8.25 1.26 Health 30 7.20 1.77 12 6.33 2.02 7 6.71 1.60 8 6.50 1.31 14 6.36 2.41 43 7.44 1.96 12 6.33 3.37 8 6.13 1.73 10 6.90 1.91 Disaster management 30 6.93 2.21 10 6.90 2.13 8 7.00 1.31 8 6.25 1.39 15 5.87 1.96 33 6.27 2.34 13 7.15 2.44 8 5.75 1.91 8 6.88 2.42 Public sector governance/reform 38 7.50 2.42 14 7.64 1.55 8 8.25 1.39 9 8.00 0.87 18 6.50 2.18 42 7.55 1.66 11 6.36 2.58 5 6.00 2.55 10 8.10 1.37 Job creation/employment* 33 7.55 1.62 15 7.53 1.46 8 8.63 1.30 10 7.70 0.95 15 6.07 2.34 38 7.50 2.09 12 6.08 3.50 6 5.67 1.37 12 7.42 1.73 Financial markets 10 7.80 2.10 3 9.00 1.00 2 8.00 2.83 1 10.00 - 12 6.08 2.43 26 6.08 2.35 9 5.22 2.99 6 6.50 1.97 4 8.25 2.22 Equality of opportunity* 7 5.14 2.61 3 6.00 0.00 2 6.00 0.00 1 8.00 - 12 6.00 1.91 26 7.00 2.56 8 4.25 2.31 4 4.25 2.63 5 8.20 2.49 Energy 25 6.16 2.46 10 5.80 1.23 6 6.50 1.76 9 6.56 1.67 16 6.00 2.39 35 6.97 2.29 11 5.73 3.77 4 5.50 2.38 7 7.86 1.77 Rural development 34 7.76 1.83 12 7.33 1.61 7 7.71 1.11 10 7.10 1.37 14 6.50 2.44 44 7.55 2.24 10 8.00 2.75 5 5.40 2.30 8 8.13 1.81 Global/regional integration 11 6.64 3.17 2 6.00 0.00 - - - 3 7.33 2.08 13 6.85 1.99 19 6.42 2.69 7 6.86 3.08 5 4.40 2.30 4 8.75 1.26 Food security 26 7.12 2.30 11 7.18 1.83 3 7.00 1.00 8 7.38 2.00 12 6.67 2.42 44 7.84 2.00 14 7.07 3.25 5 5.60 1.52 8 8.00 1.51 Education 34 7.41 1.83 11 6.73 2.24 9 7.00 1.58 8 7.38 1.92 13 6.92 2.29 40 8.20 1.80 13 6.62 3.01 5 6.20 2.17 10 7.10 2.56 Social protection 10 6.50 3.21 5 6.20 2.17 2 7.50 0.71 2 7.00 2.83 12 6.00 2.45 29 7.03 2.68 10 6.30 3.59 4 3.50 2.65 5 8.40 1.52 Climate change 25 7.56 1.92 12 6.83 1.47 8 7.63 1.77 9 7.00 1.58 15 6.87 2.39 40 7.65 2.12 11 6.91 2.55 4 6.25 2.87 7 7.71 1.98 Agricultural development* 38 8.89 1.77 16 8.69 1.66 8 9.25 1.49 10 9.40 0.97 19 7.05 2.44 44 8.27 2.09 14 7.07 3.38 6 6.17 1.94 10 9.30 0.82 Natural resource management 28 7.04 2.25 15 5.93 2.12 7 6.43 1.13 9 7.33 1.58 15 6.20 2.40 35 6.74 1.74 11 6.00 3.07 6 5.83 1.94 8 7.25 2.12 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 70 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in 40 7.35 1.46 15 6.93 1.44 8 8.00 1.07 11 7.27 1.10 19 6.84 2.03 49 7.35 1.89 15 7.20 2.40 7 6.00 2.00 11 7.45 0.82 Niger? (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 Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 The World Bank Group’s financial instruments 39 5.92 2.34 15 7.07 2.22 10 7.20 1.69 10 6.80 1.87 18 5.50 2.18 48 6.48 2.60 16 5.31 2.96 8 5.38 1.60 12 7.25 1.42 meet the needs of Niger The World Bank Group meets Niger’s needs 39 6.13 1.96 15 6.40 1.35 7 6.57 1.72 10 6.80 1.48 18 6.11 2.08 45 5.89 2.18 10 5.00 2.79 8 4.50 1.51 12 5.75 2.18 for knowledge services Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures, evaluates, and corrects its 33 6.64 2.23 14 7.00 1.80 9 8.00 1.12 10 7.40 1.51 17 6.29 2.28 35 7.14 2.33 13 6.54 3.10 6 4.67 2.16 11 8.00 1.55 work in real time in Niger? (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? Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Weekly 2.4% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.1% 5.3% 20.0% 25.0% Monthly 14.3% 18.8% 30.0% 10.0% 12.0% 17.7% 21.1% 20.0% 16.7% A few times a year 57.1% 56.3% 40.0% 90.0% 44.0% 37.1% 10.5% 40.0% 33.3% Rarely 21.4% 6.3% 20.0% 0.0% 28.0% 29.0% 47.4% 20.0% 16.7% Never 4.8% 12.5% 10.0% 0.0% 16.0% 8.1% 15.8% 0.0% 8.3% 71 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) In Niger, 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) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 Are timely 33 6.36 2.45 15 7.33 2.02 9 7.11 1.27 11 7.00 2.19 20 6.80 2.14 49 7.08 2.23 10 6.40 2.88 6 6.17 1.47 9 7.78 1.86 Include appropriate level of stakeholder 18 6.44 2.50 8 7.13 2.75 1 7.00 - 5 5.20 2.17 13 5.69 2.39 35 5.94 2.65 9 4.33 2.74 7 5.29 2.50 6 5.33 2.80 involvement during preparation Lead to practical solutions 18 5.44 2.81 7 7.43 2.82 3 5.33 2.08 4 5.25 2.06 14 6.00 2.29 38 6.95 2.23 9 6.00 2.92 7 5.57 2.99 5 7.40 1.95 Are accessible (well written and easy to 21 6.57 2.86 10 5.20 3.05 5 5.20 1.30 8 4.00 3.12 16 5.38 2.75 41 6.17 2.32 11 4.91 3.18 6 6.00 2.37 6 7.50 2.35 understand) Are source of relevant information on global 24 6.83 2.68 8 6.25 3.15 2 8.00 1.41 7 4.29 3.15 14 5.64 2.47 42 7.55 2.09 10 6.10 2.77 9 7.33 2.24 5 7.00 2.00 good practices* Are adequately disseminated 24 4.50 3.04 12 4.50 2.84 5 4.60 1.82 7 4.00 2.38 17 4.65 2.64 47 5.77 2.87 11 5.00 3.92 7 4.57 2.23 8 4.38 2.20 Are translated enough into local language 25 2.88 2.60 14 2.64 2.62 6 3.00 2.53 8 2.63 2.00 13 4.46 3.20 28 3.61 3.31 10 3.00 2.83 7 3.14 2.19 9 3.78 2.73 Are adaptable to Niger’s specific development 33 5.18 3.04 13 5.54 3.07 6 4.83 2.99 8 4.38 2.72 13 6.15 2.15 45 6.49 2.71 12 5.67 2.99 8 5.50 2.00 10 7.00 1.94 challenges and country circumstances *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge 40 7.25 1.98 16 7.13 1.54 8 7.25 1.16 11 7.18 1.33 19 6.68 2.00 48 7.38 1.95 15 6.93 2.96 7 5.57 1.27 12 8.25 1.14 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 40 7.33 1.69 16 6.81 2.07 7 7.43 1.51 11 6.36 1.86 19 6.21 2.27 48 7.17 1.64 15 6.40 3.36 7 6.86 2.04 12 7.58 1.68 work and activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) 72 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 The World Bank Group disburses funds 40 4.68 2.61 16 5.06 2.84 9 6.00 0.71 10 5.80 1.93 18 4.17 2.33 53 4.08 2.52 14 2.79 2.42 6 4.17 1.33 11 5.55 1.13 promptly* The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it 36 8.00 2.12 15 8.27 1.91 8 8.25 1.58 10 7.50 1.51 18 6.33 2.70 49 7.27 2.33 14 8.07 2.89 7 6.86 1.77 12 7.33 2.57 supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and 19 4.89 2.73 7 6.86 2.41 4 7.25 0.96 3 5.33 2.31 13 5.23 2.83 42 4.90 2.46 9 4.22 3.27 6 4.83 2.23 9 5.67 2.12 reviews are done in a timely fashion The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” 16 6.06 2.57 6 6.50 2.43 3 8.00 2.00 2 6.50 3.54 11 5.91 2.63 36 5.03 2.50 8 4.88 3.18 5 5.80 0.84 7 5.14 2.27 requirements are reasonable The World Bank Group’s conditions on its 22 5.23 2.56 8 6.25 2.60 7 8.00 1.73 7 6.29 1.38 17 5.94 2.46 42 5.52 2.80 13 5.00 2.92 7 5.57 1.72 10 7.20 1.69 lending are reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions 29 5.59 2.53 13 5.85 1.99 5 6.20 1.30 7 5.43 2.15 16 4.63 2.66 40 5.38 2.56 12 5.08 3.09 6 5.00 1.79 10 4.90 2.38 quickly in Niger Working with the World Bank Group increases 31 7.77 1.96 14 7.93 2.02 8 7.25 1.67 10 7.80 1.40 17 6.12 2.32 50 7.58 2.15 14 6.71 2.97 8 5.50 2.27 10 8.10 1.60 Niger’s institutional capacity* Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of 22 6.05 3.18 9 7.89 2.09 4 7.50 3.00 3 7.00 1.00 11 5.73 2.76 37 6.97 2.51 10 6.40 3.10 6 5.67 0.82 7 6.43 2.37 them The World Bank Group provides effective 36 6.36 2.43 15 7.87 1.88 10 8.00 1.41 10 6.90 1.79 18 6.22 2.21 52 7.38 2.19 15 7.47 3.18 8 6.63 1.51 12 8.08 1.83 implementation support *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that 31 6.35 1.99 14 6.36 1.45 9 7.11 1.17 11 6.55 0.93 17 5.88 2.42 44 7.07 1.85 13 7.00 2.58 8 5.50 1.60 12 7.67 1.61 promote private public partnerships in Niger? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 73 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger E. Working with the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s support in Niger? (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses 69.0% 87.5% 90.0% 90.9% 41.7% 54.0% 57.9% 70.0% 64.3% on the most important development challenges in Niger The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Niger, 14.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 14.3% 10.5% 0.0% 7.1% and it is involved in too many areas of development. Don’t know 16.7% 6.3% 10.0% 9.1% 45.8% 31.7% 31.6% 30.0% 28.6% F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Niger Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Offer more innovative financial products 22.0% 25.0% 10.0% 18.2% 34.6% 26.6% 11.8% 10.0% 42.9% Ensure greater selectivity in its work 24.4% 25.0% 50.0% 36.4% 15.4% 14.1% 17.6% 30.0% 14.3% Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Niger’s economy, social development, environmental 17.1% 12.5% 10.0% 27.3% 11.5% 9.4% 17.6% 20.0% 14.3% issues, etc. Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to 4.9% 12.5% 10.0% 9.1% 7.7% 12.5% 11.8% 10.0% 21.4% markets Reach out more to groups outside of Government 36.6% 37.5% 50.0% 45.5% 19.2% 29.7% 41.2% 20.0% 28.6% Increase the level of capacity development in the country* 7.3% 25.0% 20.0% 0.0% 23.1% 32.8% 11.8% 40.0% 7.1% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Niger’s 14.6% 12.5% 0.0% 45.5% 23.1% 10.9% 11.8% 30.0% 14.3% specific challenges Offer more innovative knowledge services 7.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 11.5% 12.5% 11.8% 20.0% 21.4% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients 34.1% 25.0% 30.0% 9.1% 7.7% 15.6% 35.3% 0.0% 28.6% Work faster 9.8% 6.3% 10.0% 0.0% 15.4% 9.4% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group 14.6% 12.5% 10.0% 0.0% 23.1% 15.6% 23.5% 0.0% 7.1% financing Other* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 74 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Niger (continued) When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Niger, 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 Niger? (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Financial services 35.7% 31.3% 20.0% 54.5% 52.0% 29.5% 38.9% 10.0% 53.8% Knowledge products 14.3% 6.3% 30.0% 18.2% 8.0% 13.1% 11.1% 20.0% 15.4% Convening services 4.8% 25.0% 10.0% 0.0% 8.0% 11.5% 5.6% 0.0% 7.7% Technical assistance 26.2% 18.8% 30.0% 9.1% 16.0% 31.1% 16.7% 30.0% 15.4% None of the above 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% The combination is appropriate for Niger 9.5% 18.8% 10.0% 9.1% 8.0% 13.1% 16.7% 40.0% 0.0% Don't know 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 8.0% 1.6% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% G. Communication and Information Sharing How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Internet and social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 24.4% 18.8% 10.0% 9.1% 38.5% 29.7% 63.2% 40.0% 42.9% YouTube, Flickr)* International newspapers 4.9% 6.3% 0.0% 18.2% 7.7% 21.9% 21.1% 20.0% 0.0% Local radio* 46.3% 62.5% 90.0% 72.7% 19.2% 29.7% 21.1% 10.0% 50.0% International radio 19.5% 18.8% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 10.9% 21.1% 10.0% 7.1% Local television 19.5% 37.5% 60.0% 36.4% 30.8% 31.3% 10.5% 10.0% 28.6% International television 24.4% 6.3% 0.0% 18.2% 23.1% 21.9% 36.8% 40.0% 14.3% Local newspapers 41.5% 50.0% 30.0% 45.5% 23.1% 25.0% 15.8% 10.0% 35.7% Periodicals 4.9% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 15.4% 6.3% 5.3% 20.0% 7.1% Other 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 9.4% 0.0% 30.0% 7.1% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 75 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face 32.6% 37.5% 70.0% 45.5% 46.2% 37.1% 22.2% 30.0% 42.9% meetings/discussions) Mobile phones 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 19.4% 5.6% 0.0% 7.1% World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 46.5% 43.8% 40.0% 54.5% 50.0% 51.6% 61.1% 30.0% 57.1% World Bank Group’s publications and other written 62.8% 81.3% 50.0% 54.5% 34.6% 38.7% 44.4% 50.0% 35.7% materials* World Bank Group’s website 23.3% 6.3% 0.0% 9.1% 15.4% 19.4% 11.1% 50.0% 21.4% Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 7.0% 12.5% 0.0% 9.1% 11.5% 11.3% 16.7% 0.0% 14.3% e-Newsletters 16.3% 18.8% 20.0% 18.2% 26.9% 12.9% 27.8% 30.0% 21.4% Other 4.7% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 3.8% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies under which the World Bank Group discloses any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions? Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Yes 9.8% 33.3% 14.3% 0.0% 25.0% 18.6% 20.0% 37.5% 30.8% No 90.2% 66.7% 85.7% 100.0% 75.0% 81.4% 80.0% 62.5% 69.2% If yes, from which of the following sources did you learn about the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies? (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 33.3% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 44.4% 33.3% 0.0% 100.0% World Bank Group’s website 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 66.7% 100.0% 0.0% World Bank Group’s e-Newsletters 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% News/Media 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Colleagues/Friends/Peer organizations 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year? Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Yes 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 6.9% 0.0% 33.3% 16.7% No 92.3% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 91.7% 93.1% 100.0% 66.7% 83.3% 76 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Were you able to obtain this information?* Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Yes 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 75.0% 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% No 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do you have access to the Internet?* Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Yes 47.4% 35.7% 42.9% 11.1% 60.9% 70.2% 86.7% 75.0% 33.3% No 52.6% 64.3% 57.1% 88.9% 39.1% 29.8% 13.3% 25.0% 66.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website?* Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Yes 13.2% 28.6% 14.3% 11.1% 40.0% 25.9% 14.3% 75.0% 23.1% No 86.8% 71.4% 85.7% 88.9% 60.0% 74.1% 85.7% 25.0% 76.9% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)? Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Yes 7.9% 21.4% 0.0% 0.0% 19.0% 10.2% 6.3% 25.0% 23.1% No 92.1% 78.6% 100.0% 100.0% 81.0% 89.8% 93.8% 75.0% 76.9% Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website?* Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other High speed/WiFi 50.0% 41.7% 50.0% 22.2% 73.7% 67.3% 61.5% 85.7% 27.3% Dial-up 50.0% 58.3% 50.0% 77.8% 26.3% 32.7% 38.5% 14.3% 72.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 77 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank 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 I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy 15 5.53 3.11 12 6.33 3.68 3 7.33 2.52 7 4.00 3.16 10 7.80 1.81 21 6.90 3.06 9 5.78 4.41 6 6.50 2.43 7 7.00 2.16 to navigate I find the information on the World Bank 15 6.60 2.92 6 6.17 3.66 2 5.00 2.83 3 3.33 4.04 9 6.89 2.85 18 6.11 3.45 7 4.57 3.64 5 7.60 3.05 5 5.40 3.36 Group’s websites useful The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable sources of information 16 5.94 3.71 4 4.50 3.00 - - - 2 2.50 2.12 7 7.29 1.60 27 6.67 3.46 10 7.50 2.88 5 7.00 2.24 7 5.57 3.51 about the institution When I need information from the World Bank 20 3.80 3.16 13 6.00 3.61 4 6.25 3.59 6 4.50 3.62 14 5.93 3.43 32 6.75 2.94 11 7.00 3.19 7 6.43 2.64 8 6.75 3.06 Group I know how to find it The World Bank Group is responsive to my 24 3.83 3.56 15 5.33 3.96 3 3.67 3.79 10 5.20 3.68 12 4.17 3.41 25 4.24 3.43 11 3.27 2.57 4 7.25 0.96 9 4.89 3.44 information requests and inquiries H. Background Information Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country? (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Yes 9.8% 33.3% 33.3% 9.1% 16.0% 23.1% 12.5% 50.0% 21.4% No 90.2% 66.7% 66.7% 90.9% 84.0% 76.9% 87.5% 50.0% 78.6% Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Niger?* (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other The World Bank (IDA) 87.9% 87.5% 80.0% 81.8% 61.9% 65.4% 50.0% 50.0% 64.3% The International Finance Corporation 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency 6.1% 12.5% 0.0% 18.2% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 16.7% 14.3% Other 6.1% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 38.1% 26.9% 50.0% 33.3% 7.1% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 78 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger H. Background Information (continued) Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Yes 34.8% 37.5% 33.3% 0.0% 28.6% 28.1% 0.0% 28.6% 28.6% No 65.2% 62.5% 66.7% 100.0% 71.4% 71.9% 100.0% 71.4% 71.4% If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Niger? (Select only ONE response) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other The two institutions work well together 37.5% 25.0% 100.0% 0.0% 25.0% 44.4% 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% The way the two institutions work together needs 25.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% improvement The two institutions do not work well together 12.5% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Don't know 25.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 62.5% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Percentage of Respondents Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ (Responses combined) a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Observer 75.0% 50.0% 40.0% 54.5% 46.2% 51.6% 50.0% 30.0% 57.1% Use World Bank Group reports/data* 5.6% 18.8% 20.0% 36.4% 7.7% 15.6% 18.8% 50.0% 28.6% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored 8.3% 31.3% 30.0% 9.1% 19.2% 18.8% 37.5% 20.0% 7.1% events/activities Collaborate as part of my professional duties* 72.2% 93.8% 70.0% 100.0% 42.3% 50.0% 50.0% 40.0% 78.6% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, 2.8% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 23.1% 14.1% 25.0% 10.0% 14.3% research, etc. *Significantly different between stakeholder groups What’s your gender?* Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Academia/ Employee of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Research Institute/ Percentage of Respondents a Ministry WBG-supported Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Think Tank Other Female 14.6% 18.8% 20.0% 9.1% 11.5% 40.0% 16.7% 0.0% 14.3% Male 85.4% 81.3% 80.0% 90.9% 88.5% 60.0% 83.3% 100.0% 85.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 79 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Appendix C: Responses to Indicator Questions by Geographic Location17  Niamey N=163  Other Areas N=57 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Niamey Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s 137 6.58 2.16 46 6.39 2.28 effectiveness in Niger. (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Niamey Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in 139 6.91 2.43 51 7.22 2.34 development in Niger The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the 122 5.83 2.12 47 5.96 2.44 development priorities for Niger To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Niger, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Niamey Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs 95 4.66 2.36 39 5.41 1.71 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) 90 4.68 2.53 34 5.09 2.33 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 91 4.62 2.40 31 4.90 2.40 Being inclusive 69 5.19 2.56 24 5.71 2.73 Openness (sharing data and other information) 88 5.65 2.64 34 5.44 2.77 Collaboration with the Government 126 7.30 2.38 46 7.96 1.84 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground 100 5.71 2.33 40 6.05 2.47 Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are 93 4.45 2.77 36 5.14 2.74 making decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 118 5.95 2.20 38 6.39 2.11 Staff accessibility 93 4.12 2.82 37 4.54 2.71 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 112 7.17 2.07 36 6.86 1.82 Collaboration with the private sector 104 6.31 2.13 37 6.92 2.41 Straightforwardness and honesty 80 6.63 2.63 33 6.94 2.36 Treating clients and stakeholders in Niger with respect 76 6.49 2.63 30 6.97 2.22 Being a long-term partner 115 8.26 1.88 41 8.37 1.64 17Only 220 respondents provided information about their geographic location. Therefore, only these respondents were included in the analysis presented in this appendix. 80 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results Niamey Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve 133 7.20 1.75 45 7.22 1.74 development results in Niger? (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 Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Niamey Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the needs of 131 6.22 2.42 46 6.41 2.31 Niger The World Bank Group meets Niger’s needs for knowledge services 122 5.99 2.00 41 6.02 2.13 D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Niger, 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) Niamey Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Are adaptable to Niger’s specific development challenges and 110 5.72 2.78 38 6.08 2.73 country circumstances Niamey Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities make to development results 131 7.12 1.95 44 7.32 1.88 in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank 131 6.96 1.94 44 7.11 2.01 Group's 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) Niamey Other Areas N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Niger 105 5.25 2.44 32 5.88 2.30 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes 80 6.56 2.65 27 6.52 2.64 appropriate use of them 81 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Appendix D: Responses to Selected Questions by Level of Collaboration with the World Bank Group18 Note that this appendix presents comparative analysis of the data from those respondents who collaborate with the WBG vs. those respondents who do not collaborate with the WBG and covers the following selected questions from the FY16 Niger COS questionnaire: All 10-point scale questions and question B4 “When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Niger, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources in Niger?”  Collaborating with the WBG N=42  Not collaborating with the WBG N=169 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in 42 6.33 2.27 166 4.85 2.22 Niger?* (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank 32 7.06 1.88 144 6.44 2.25 Group’s effectiveness in Niger. (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Niger solve its most complicated 35 7.14 2.09 134 6.66 2.06 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 18Only 211 respondents provided information about their level of collaboration with the World Bank Group (question H3 in the questionnaire). Therefore, only these respondents were included in the analysis presented in this appendix. 82 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Collaborating with Not collaborating (Responses combined) the WBG with the WBG Health 43.9% 55.0% Crime and violence 0.0% 3.0% Transport 0.0% 4.1% Agricultural development 22.0% 26.6% Global/regional integration 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 12.2% 15.4% Public sector governance/reform 12.2% 14.2% Social protection 0.0% 2.4% Rural development 22.0% 14.8% Foreign direct investment attraction 0.0% 1.2% Education 51.2% 46.2% Energy 9.8% 7.1% Gender equity 0.0% 2.4% Financial markets 0.0% 1.2% Urban development 0.0% 1.8% Environmental sustainability 0.0% 1.8% Economic growth 4.9% 4.1% Private sector development* 4.9% 17.8% Water and sanitation 4.9% 3.0% Food security 14.6% 20.7% Climate change 7.3% 4.1% Information and communications technology 4.9% 3.0% Trade and exports 2.4% 0.6% Equality of opportunity 0.0% 2.4% Law and justice* 14.6% 2.4% Regulatory framework 0.0% 1.2% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.0% 1.2% Natural resource management 2.4% 4.7% Poverty reduction 31.7% 20.1% Anti corruption* 26.8% 13.6% Disaster management* 4.9% 0.6% *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in 41 7.49 2.27 143 6.87 2.41 development in Niger The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider 35 6.43 2.00 127 5.65 2.23 the development priorities for Niger 83 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Niger, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs* 35 5.80 2.61 94 4.47 1.94 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 29 5.76 2.44 92 4.30 2.32 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 29 5.62 2.29 89 4.36 2.31 Being inclusive* 26 6.35 2.35 63 4.78 2.57 Openness (sharing data and other information)* 29 7.38 1.84 88 5.06 2.61 Collaboration with the Government* 34 8.12 1.92 133 7.26 2.33 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 29 6.07 2.72 104 5.65 2.26 ground Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who 32 5.44 3.13 92 4.36 2.57 are making decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 36 6.56 2.40 113 5.90 2.13 Staff accessibility* 29 5.31 3.26 95 3.91 2.50 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 30 7.30 2.37 113 7.06 1.91 Collaboration with the private sector 28 6.79 2.22 109 6.33 2.19 Straightforwardness and honesty 26 7.23 2.35 82 6.61 2.57 Treating clients and stakeholders in Niger with respect* 31 7.55 2.05 70 6.30 2.64 Being a long-term partner 35 8.83 1.46 116 8.20 1.84 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 84 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? (1-Not important at all, 10-Very important) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Crime and violence 34 6.09 3.11 112 5.79 2.94 Financial markets 31 7.00 2.54 108 6.34 2.90 Transport* 35 8.29 1.95 123 6.99 2.78 Anti corruption 37 8.57 1.80 136 7.76 2.58 Law and justice 34 8.32 2.32 110 7.30 3.05 Urban development* 33 7.76 2.11 127 6.87 2.33 Environmental sustainability* 36 8.81 1.56 113 7.24 2.60 Trade and exports 33 7.61 2.19 97 6.62 2.73 Information and communications technology* 34 8.47 1.97 106 7.36 2.55 Poverty reduction* 36 9.19 1.28 134 8.24 1.94 Gender equity 32 7.41 2.86 106 6.40 2.73 Private sector development 36 8.11 2.15 141 7.67 2.13 Foreign direct investment attraction 33 8.15 2.24 101 7.28 2.60 Water and sanitation* 37 8.65 1.62 125 7.34 2.53 Regulatory framework 30 7.43 2.37 99 6.63 2.80 Economic growth* 36 8.50 1.89 124 7.72 2.12 Energy* 35 8.80 1.51 141 7.44 2.23 Disaster management* 37 8.35 1.75 130 7.38 2.15 Public sector governance/reform 38 8.32 1.83 151 8.26 1.94 Job creation/employment 39 8.33 1.69 149 7.84 1.79 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 36 7.28 2.25 98 7.08 2.38 Equality of opportunity 34 8.06 2.60 95 7.43 2.82 Social protection 35 7.74 2.17 100 7.45 2.54 Rural development 37 8.73 1.54 141 8.22 1.77 Global/regional integration 28 8.11 2.75 87 7.53 2.48 Food security* 37 8.78 1.55 133 8.12 1.84 Natural resource management 32 7.66 2.25 121 7.62 2.24 Health* 38 8.63 1.72 140 7.81 1.96 Climate change* 39 8.79 1.84 138 7.88 2.03 Agricultural development 40 8.98 1.46 156 8.96 1.71 Education* 41 9.02 1.64 156 7.97 1.97 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 85 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Gender equity 21 6.57 2.01 53 5.32 2.67 Information and communications technology 27 7.30 2.20 57 6.37 2.44 Transport 27 7.37 2.24 61 6.26 2.74 Urban development* 25 7.28 2.25 72 6.13 2.18 Environmental sustainability 27 7.00 2.32 55 6.76 2.58 Regulatory framework 18 6.33 2.59 41 6.00 2.36 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 21 6.38 2.64 50 6.28 2.46 Poverty reduction* 34 8.00 1.65 95 7.13 2.27 Anti corruption 31 7.45 2.14 94 6.96 2.55 Private sector development 33 7.24 2.15 111 6.59 2.18 Foreign direct investment attraction 20 6.60 2.21 50 6.28 2.56 Water and sanitation* 29 7.59 1.99 70 6.41 2.57 Trade and exports 25 6.84 2.29 48 5.63 2.58 Economic growth 29 6.97 2.18 74 6.32 2.52 Health* 33 7.55 2.00 105 6.60 2.02 Disaster management* 26 7.27 2.03 99 6.27 2.11 Public sector governance/reform 28 7.57 1.93 120 7.32 2.02 Job creation/employment 29 7.24 2.06 114 7.20 2.00 Financial markets 21 6.57 2.48 48 6.44 2.45 Equality of opportunity 25 6.56 2.47 42 6.00 2.47 Energy* 27 7.26 2.25 91 6.09 2.33 Rural development 34 7.97 1.68 103 7.18 2.16 Global/regional integration 15 6.67 2.58 46 6.35 2.52 Food security* 32 8.09 1.77 96 7.01 2.27 Education* 32 8.16 1.76 104 7.13 2.07 Social protection 25 6.36 2.45 51 6.51 2.92 Climate change* 33 7.97 1.59 91 7.00 2.11 Agricultural development 38 8.08 1.88 120 8.36 2.24 Natural resource management 27 6.85 1.96 101 6.61 2.06 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to 38 7.66 1.86 132 7.06 1.68 achieve development results in Niger? (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 Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the 38 6.71 2.44 131 6.11 2.37 needs of Niger The World Bank Group meets Niger’s needs for knowledge 33 6.39 1.84 124 5.82 2.04 services 86 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures, evaluates, and corrects its work in real time in 31 7.03 2.39 111 6.82 2.21 Niger? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Niger, 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) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely* 34 7.71 1.83 122 6.63 2.22 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during 33 6.76 2.29 66 5.30 2.54 preparation* Lead to practical solutions* 31 7.48 1.90 70 5.74 2.55 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)* 33 7.00 2.24 87 5.47 2.69 Are source of relevant information on global good practices* 34 7.88 1.92 85 6.20 2.60 Are adequately disseminated* 35 6.29 2.50 100 4.57 2.79 Are translated enough into local language* 25 4.60 3.06 91 3.05 2.69 Are adaptable to Niger’s specific development challenges 36 7.08 2.57 108 5.42 2.68 and country circumstances* *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities make to 37 7.49 1.80 132 7.12 1.95 development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 36 7.47 1.38 132 6.91 2.04 Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) 87 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 36 4.28 2.30 136 4.59 2.48 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the 35 7.69 1.98 128 7.45 2.36 projects and programs it supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a 30 5.47 2.43 77 5.00 2.60 timely fashion The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are 28 6.07 2.00 64 5.20 2.60 reasonable The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are 28 5.93 2.61 101 5.73 2.53 reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Niger 27 5.89 2.04 106 5.25 2.46 Working with the World Bank Group increases Niger’s 36 7.64 1.90 120 7.22 2.26 institutional capacity Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group 24 7.63 2.18 81 6.14 2.64 makes appropriate use of them* The World Bank Group provides effective implementation 37 8.03 1.69 132 6.86 2.31 support* *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public 32 7.16 1.69 123 6.55 1.94 partnerships in Niger? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) G. Communication and Information Sharing Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate* 28 7.50 2.36 61 5.72 3.31 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites 27 7.30 2.64 42 5.21 3.38 useful* The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable 24 7.67 2.53 53 5.75 3.40 sources of information about the institution* When I need information from the World Bank Group I know 35 8.03 2.08 79 4.92 3.27 how to find it* The World Bank Group is responsive to my information 22 6.05 3.40 89 3.98 3.30 requests and inquiries* *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 88 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Appendix E: Responses to Selected Questions by Year19 All data presented in this appendix are weighted. As a result, means of the FY 2016 data and the total number of respondents indicated will be slightly different from the aggregated responses in Appendix A. Similarly, responses from FY 2013 respondents and the total number of respondents indicated may differ from those reported in the FY 2013 COS report. FY 2013 Number of comparable respondents = 191  FY 2016 Number of comparable respondents = 216 By weighting, the FY 2013 and FY 2016 samples have the same stakeholder composition and thus are comparable. The weighted percentage of a stakeholder group is determined by the extent to which the World Bank Group interacts with them in the country and the percentage this group usually makes up in the past aggregated annual global data. The weighted stakeholder breakdown is presented below: Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 Office of the President/Prime Minister/Minister 4% 4% Office of Parliamentarian 2% 2% Government institutions 28% 28% Local Government 5% 5% Bilateral/multilateral agencies 8% 8% Civil society 25% 25% Private sector 11% 11% Academia 6% 6% Media 11% 11% A. General Issues facing Niger In general, would you say that Niger is headed in...?* Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 The right direction 54.1% 43.3% The wrong direction 9.2% 21.2% Not sure 36.8% 35.6% *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in 180 6.08 2.24 214 5.19 2.26 Niger?* (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank 175 6.55 2.33 183 6.60 2.10 Group’s effectiveness in Niger. (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Niger solve its most complicated 165 7.05 2.45 178 6.78 1.96 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 19Only those questions that were asked in the FY 2013 and FY 2016 country opinion surveys, with similar response scales/options, are presented. 89 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in 178 6.96 2.60 190 6.95 2.41 development in Niger The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider 146 5.96 2.67 169 5.87 2.18 the development priorities for Niger To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Niger, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs 111 4.83 2.65 132 4.82 2.18 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) 107 4.47 2.61 124 4.76 2.44 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 101 4.77 2.54 119 4.73 2.42 Being inclusive 117 4.94 2.41 93 5.31 2.61 Openness 124 5.36 2.42 120 5.55 2.69 Collaboration with the Government 155 7.83 2.06 172 7.53 2.30 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 140 5.81 2.37 ground Ease of access to the people at the WBG who are making 126 4.61 2.78 decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 155 5.99 2.16 Staff accessibility 128 4.75 2.79 127 4.24 2.79 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 122 7.09 2.47 147 7.13 2.03 Collaboration with the private sector 140 6.34 2.23 Straightforwardness and honesty 108 6.22 2.57 111 6.68 2.59 Treating clients and stakeholders in Niger with respect 127 6.34 2.86 102 6.67 2.56 Being a long-term partner 156 8.33 1.82 90 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Niger? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD Gender equity 98 5.80 2.65 77 5.54 2.54 Information and communications technology* 125 5.74 2.35 84 6.59 2.44 Transport* 118 4.88 2.47 90 6.62 2.68 Urban development* 121 5.63 2.42 100 6.49 2.25 Environmental sustainability* 112 5.76 2.19 80 6.84 2.45 Regulatory framework 114 5.56 2.32 58 6.29 2.47 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 133 6.44 2.13 73 6.37 2.51 Poverty reduction 150 7.12 2.24 134 7.27 2.25 Anti corruption* 151 6.01 2.90 132 7.06 2.47 Private sector development* 125 5.78 2.52 151 6.87 2.20 Foreign direct investment attraction* 90 4.97 2.39 73 6.55 2.53 Water and sanitation 145 6.55 2.15 102 6.75 2.51 Trade and exports 108 5.61 2.33 72 6.22 2.65 Economic growth* 133 5.98 2.10 104 6.62 2.51 Health 149 6.93 2.11 145 6.83 2.07 Disaster management* 115 5.34 2.58 136 6.56 2.12 Public sector governance/reform* 155 6.63 2.19 155 7.39 2.01 Job creation/employment* 113 4.41 2.36 152 7.22 2.06 Financial markets* 101 4.76 2.28 71 6.67 2.53 Equality of opportunity* 93 4.81 2.71 65 6.11 2.55 Energy* 93 4.74 2.66 124 6.41 2.38 Rural development* 148 6.43 2.22 144 7.43 2.06 Global/regional integration* 93 5.08 2.50 63 6.62 2.61 Food security* 109 5.97 2.43 131 7.29 2.23 Education 137 6.83 2.21 143 7.30 2.14 Social protection* 111 5.43 2.23 77 6.52 2.83 Climate change* 96 5.41 2.32 131 7.28 2.04 Agricultural development* 111 5.91 2.43 166 8.34 2.19 Natural resource management* 87 5.23 2.61 136 6.63 2.12 *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to 169 6.77 2.17 177 7.21 1.69 achieve development results in Niger?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Niger? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the 171 6.15 2.41 178 6.25 2.33 needs of Niger The World Bank Group meets Niger’s needs for knowledge 161 5.95 2.34 165 5.95 2.04 services 91 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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? Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 Weekly 7.4% 6.9% Monthly 17.0% 17.2% A few times a year 42.6% 44.3% Rarely 27.1% 23.6% Never 5.9% 7.9% In Niger, 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) FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely 138 6.43 2.70 162 6.89 2.20 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during 129 5.23 2.33 101 5.73 2.58 preparation Lead to practical solutions 102 6.27 2.53 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)* 138 6.70 2.24 123 5.74 2.75 Are source of relevant information on global good practices* 128 5.84 2.31 120 6.65 2.61 Are adequately disseminated 129 4.69 2.29 137 4.87 2.83 Are translated enough into local language* 117 5.14 2.55 123 3.22 2.74 Are adaptable to Niger’s specific development challenges 139 6.34 2.19 149 5.73 2.75 and country circumstances* *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities make to 166 7.16 2.16 178 7.16 1.93 development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 169 6.78 2.20 177 6.93 2.03 Bank Group's 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) FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly* 163 3.69 2.50 176 4.55 2.42 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the 163 7.00 2.48 170 7.55 2.29 projects and programs it supports* The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a 116 6.41 2.24 109 5.16 2.53 timely fashion* The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are 117 5.64 2.19 91 5.57 2.52 reasonable The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are 135 5.90 2.59 134 5.85 2.50 reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Niger 138 5.34 2.42 Working with the World Bank Group increases Niger’s 162 6.94 2.25 163 7.32 2.19 institutional capacity Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group 109 6.42 2.40 107 6.55 2.61 makes appropriate use of them The World Bank Group provides effective implementation 155 6.85 2.39 177 7.14 2.26 support *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 92 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger G. Communication and Information Sharing Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies under which the WBG discloses any information in its possession that is not a list of exceptions?* Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 Yes 29.7% 18.3% No 70.3% 81.7% *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year?* Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 Yes 23.3% 8.0% No 76.7% 92.0% *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 Were you able to obtain this information? Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 Yes 76.3% 73.3% No 23.7% 26.7% Do you have access to the Internet?* Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 Yes 92.9% 54.9% No 7.1% 45.1% *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 Do you use/have used the World Bank Group website?* Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 Yes 54.4% 25.1% No 45.6% 74.9% *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2013 Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents FY 2013 FY 2016 High speed/WiFi 61.2% 55.5% Dial-up 38.8% 44.5% Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2013 FY 2016 N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate 108 6.52 2.19 94 6.21 3.16 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites 103 6.20 2.10 71 6.00 3.26 useful When I need information from the World Bank Group I know 115 5.97 2.18 115 5.88 3.29 how to find it The World Bank Group is responsive to my information 120 5.16 2.96 118 4.50 3.41 requests and inquiries 93 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Appendix F: Indicator Questions as a Function of Exposure to the World Bank Group Currently, do you professionally Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) collaborate/work with the World Bank Indicator Question Group in your country? Observer Use WBG reports/data Engage in WBG activities Collaborate Use WBG website Not collaborating Collaborating with No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean with the WBG the WBG Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank 6.44 7.06 6.91 6.34 6.45 7.22 6.49 7.03 6.24 6.81 6.68 5.95 Group’s effectiveness in Niger. Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant 6.87 7.49 7.04 7.16 7.03 7.42 7.07 7.23 6.63 7.36 7.23 6.29 role in development in Niger The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I 5.65 6.43 6.15 5.73 5.85 6.24 5.60 7.33 6.02 5.87 6.14 4.00 consider the development priorities for Niger Responsiveness to needs 4.47 5.80 5.46 4.21 4.84 4.96 4.85 4.94 4.79 4.92 4.77 5.42 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and 4.30 5.76 5.31 4.21 4.52 5.73 4.62 5.35 5.02 4.62 4.71 5.25 services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 4.36 5.62 5.48 3.96 4.44 5.92 4.39 5.86 5.17 4.45 4.77 4.56 Being inclusive 4.78 6.35 6.69 3.95 5.14 6.50 4.91 6.68 5.83 5.04 5.28 5.90 Openness (sharing data and other information) 5.06 7.38 6.52 4.83 5.45 6.63 5.30 7.04 6.15 5.38 5.67 5.79 Collaboration with the Government 7.26 8.12 7.85 7.21 7.33 8.36 7.29 8.42 7.72 7.38 7.54 7.20 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 5.65 6.07 6.15 5.57 5.78 6.23 5.75 6.28 5.93 5.81 5.74 6.56 ground Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group 4.36 5.44 4.70 4.68 4.68 4.74 4.37 6.00 4.96 4.51 4.73 4.47 who are making decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 5.90 6.56 6.23 5.84 6.08 5.69 5.98 6.14 5.49 6.30 6.14 5.11 Staff accessibility 3.91 5.31 4.36 4.10 4.09 4.80 4.07 4.85 4.50 4.05 4.32 3.69 Collaboration with other donors and development 7.06 7.30 7.30 7.05 7.08 7.50 6.97 7.96 7.20 7.13 7.17 7.06 partners Collaboration with the private sector 6.33 6.79 6.12 6.64 6.48 6.08 6.33 6.77 6.14 6.58 6.52 5.65 Straightforwardness and honesty 6.61 7.23 6.91 6.37 6.56 6.95 6.51 7.25 6.83 6.53 6.78 5.88 Treating clients and stakeholders in Niger with respect 6.30 7.55 7.07 6.09 6.61 6.67 6.33 7.52 6.55 6.69 6.60 6.72 Being a long-term partner 8.20 8.83 8.49 8.22 8.31 8.54 8.25 8.71 8.31 8.37 8.39 8.05 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help 7.06 7.66 7.44 7.05 7.16 7.57 7.14 7.61 6.98 7.36 7.32 6.60 to achieve development results in Niger? The World Bank Group's financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loan, Trust 6.11 6.71 6.42 6.28 6.32 6.48 6.37 6.24 5.92 6.54 6.40 5.95 Funds, Program 4 Result, etc.) meet the needs of Niger The World Bank Group meets Niger’s needs for knowledge services (e.g., research, analysis, data, 5.82 6.39 6.16 5.86 5.98 6.07 5.83 6.74 6.24 5.88 6.01 5.82 technical assistance) The World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities are adaptable to Niger’s specific 5.42 7.08 6.67 5.03 5.60 6.85 5.62 6.71 6.36 5.53 5.81 6.06 development challenges and country circumstances Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities 7.12 7.49 7.46 7.01 7.10 7.74 7.14 7.58 7.19 7.24 7.25 7.00 make to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the 6.91 7.47 7.17 6.69 6.78 7.50 6.87 7.06 7.05 6.84 6.95 6.62 World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in 5.25 5.89 5.38 5.25 5.37 5.11 5.26 5.57 4.77 5.63 5.44 4.33 Niger Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are adequate, the World Bank 6.14 7.63 7.08 6.00 6.37 7.20 5.97 8.33 7.00 6.17 6.57 6.31 Group makes appropriate use of them Yellow highlight indicates significant difference between Yes and No means. 94 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger Appendix G: Niger FY 2016 Questionnaire World Bank Group Country Survey FY16 – Niger The World Bank Group is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in Niger or who observe activities related to social and economic development. The following survey will give the World Bank Group’s team that works in Niger, 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 Niger. 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 NIGER A1. In general would you say that Niger is headed in ... ? 1 The right direction 2 The wrong direction 3 Not sure 95 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A2. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Niger. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Global/regional integration 17 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 2 Food security 18 Poverty reduction Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 3 effectiveness, public financial management, public 19 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) expenditure, fiscal system reform) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 4 20 Education assistance) 5 Gender equity 21 Agricultural development Private sector development (e.g., investment 6 climate, access to finance, justice mechanisms, 22 Trade and exports energy, etc.) 7 Foreign direct investment attraction 23 Crime and violence 8 Urban development 24 Anti-corruption 9 Energy 25 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills 10 building, focus on labor intensive activities such as 26 Regulatory framework construction) 11 Rural development 27 Communicable/non-communicable diseases Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, 12 Financial markets 28 mining) 13 Water and sanitation 29 Economic growth 14 Environmental sustainability 30 Disaster management 15 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 31 Information and communications technology 16 Health 96 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A3. The World Bank Group has committed itself to twin goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. 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 Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Water and sanitation 16 Anti corruption 2 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 17 Education 3 Rural development 18 Foreign direct investment attraction 4 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 19 Energy Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 5 Global/regional integration 20 effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Private sector development (e.g., investment 6 Gender equity 21 climate, access to finance, justice mechanisms, energy, etc.) 7 Economic growth 22 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 8 Urban development 23 Environmental sustainability 9 Regulatory framework 24 Health Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted 10 25 Agricultural development social assistance) 11 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 26 Disaster management Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills building, 12 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 27 focus on labor intensive activities such as construction) 13 Crime and violence 28 Financial markets 14 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 29 Trade and exports 15 Information and communications technology 30 Food security 97 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Consistent economic growth 2 More reliable social safety net 3 Greater access to finance for the poor (i.e., by developing simple mechanism such as micro-finance) 4 Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 5 Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 6 Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized businesses) 7 A growing middle class 8 Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 9 Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas Better employment opportunities for young people (i.e., by developing labor intensive activities and 10 building youth skills) 11 Better employment opportunities for women 12 Greater equity of fiscal policy 13 Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 14 Better quality public services 15 Other (please specify):_____________________________________ A5. Do you think the gap between the rich and the poor is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem or not a problem at all in Niger? (Select only ONE response) 1 A very big problem 2 A moderately big problem 3 A small problem 4 Not a problem at all 5 Don’t know A6. In your view, is global climate change a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem? (Select only ONE response) 1 A very serious problem 2 A somewhat serious problem 3 Not too serious problem 4 Not a problem 5 Don’t know 98 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B1. How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Niger? 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 Niger. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not effective at Very effective Don't know all B3. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Niger solve its most complicated development challenges? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very Don't know all significant degree B4. When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Niger, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Niger? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Health 17 Economic growth Private sector development (e.g., investment 2 Crime and violence 18 climate, access to finance, justice mechanisms, energy, etc.) 3 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 19 Water and sanitation 4 Agricultural development 20 Food security 5 Global/regional integration 21 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills 6 building, focus on labor intensive activities such as 22 Information and communications technology construction) Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 7 effectiveness, public financial management, public 23 Trade and exports expenditure, fiscal system reform) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 8 24 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) assistance) 9 Rural development 25 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 10 Foreign direct investment attraction 26 Regulatory framework 11 Education 27 Communicable/non-communicable diseases Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, 12 Energy 28 mining) 13 Gender equity 29 Poverty reduction 14 Financial markets 30 Anti corruption 15 Urban development 31 Disaster management 16 Environmental sustainability 99 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? Greatest Value Second Greatest Value (Choose only ONE) (Choose only ONE) 1 Policy advice, studies, analyses   2 Data and statistics   3 Convening/facilitating   4 Financial resources   5 Capacity development   6 Technical assistance   Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to 7   implementation of investment projects 8 Mobilizing third party financial resources   9 Donor coordination   Linkage to non-Bank expertise (i.e., South-South 10   knowledge sharing) 11 Other (please specify): ________________________   B6. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Too influenced by developed countries 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 Staff too inaccessible 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 Niger 17 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 18 Don’t know 100 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B7. Which World Bank Group’s mechanisms do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Mobilization of additional resources (e.g., Trust Fund management) 2 Knowledge products/services (analytical work, studies, surveys, etc.) 3 Capacity development 4 Technical assistance (advice, best practice, international experience, etc.) 5 Investment lending (financing specific projects) 6 Policy based lending / budget support to the Government 7 Multi-sectoral approaches 8 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 9 Don’t know B8. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Niger? (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 B9. 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 Parliament 7 NGOs/Community Based Organizations (CBOs) 2 Donor community 8 Youth/university groups 3 Media 9 Beneficiaries 4 Local Government 10 Foundations 5 Private sector 11 Other (please specify): _____________________ 6 Academia/think tanks/research institutes 12 Don’t know To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Niger? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a B10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  relevant role in development in Niger The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I B11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  consider the development priorities for Niger 101 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Niger, in terms of each of the following? To no To a very Don't degree at significant know all degree B12 Responsiveness to needs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and B13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country B14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  circumstances) B15 Being inclusive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B16 Openness (sharing data and other information) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B17 Collaboration with the Government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  The speed in which it gets things accomplished on B18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  the ground Ease of access to the people at the World Bank B19 Group who are making decisions important to my 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  work B20 Collaboration with civil society 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B21 Staff accessibility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Collaboration with other donors and development B22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  partners B23 Collaboration with the private sector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B24 Straightforwardness and honesty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Treating clients and stakeholders in Niger with B25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  respect B26 Being a long-term partner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B27. When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 The Government works inefficiently 2 Poor donor coordination 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 There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation 6 The World Bank Group works too slowly 7 The World Bank Group does not do adequate follow through/follow-up 8 Political pressures and obstacles 9 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 10 Other (please specify): ________________________________________ 102 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? 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 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  6 Urban development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  7 Environmental sustainability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  8 Trade and exports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  9 Information and communications technology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  10 Poverty reduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  11 Gender equity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Private sector development (e.g., investment climate, 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  access to finance, justice mechanisms, energy, etc.) 13 Foreign direct investment attraction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  14 Water and sanitation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  15 Regulatory framework 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  16 Economic growth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  17 Energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  18 Disaster management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 19 effectiveness, public financial management, public 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  expenditure, fiscal system reform) Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills building, 20 focus on labor intensive activities such as 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  construction) 21 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  22 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  assistance) 24 Rural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  25 Global/regional integration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  26 Food security 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  27 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  28 Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  29 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  30 Agricultural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  31 Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  103 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger? (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 Gender equity 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 Urban development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  5 Environmental sustainability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  6 Regulatory framework 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  7 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  8 Poverty reduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  9 Anti corruption 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Private sector development (e.g., investment climate, 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  access to finance, justice mechanisms, energy, etc.) 11 Foreign direct investment attraction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  12 Water and sanitation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  13 Trade and exports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  14 Economic growth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  15 Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  16 Disaster management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 17 effectiveness, public financial management, public 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  expenditure, fiscal system reform) Job creation/employment (e.g., youth skills building, 18 focus on labor intensive activities such as 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  construction) 19 Financial markets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  20 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  21 Energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  22 Rural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  23 Global/regional integration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  24 Food security 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  25 Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  assistance) 27 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  28 Agricultural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  29 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  104 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C3. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Niger? 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 Niger? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The World Bank Group’s financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy C4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Loan, Trust Funds, Program 4 Result, etc.) meet the needs of Niger The World Bank Group meets Niger’s needs C5 for knowledge services (e.g., research, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  analysis, data, technical assistance) C6. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group measures, evaluates, and corrects its work in real time in Niger? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very Don't know all significant 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. 105 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 Niger, 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 Niger’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 technical Very high technical Don't know quality quality 106 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger 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 The World Bank Group disburses funds E1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  promptly The World Bank Group effectively monitors E2 and evaluates the projects and programs it 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and E3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  reviews 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’s conditions on its E5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  lending are reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly E6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  in Niger Working with the World Bank Group increases E7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Niger’s institutional capacity Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are adequate, the E8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them The World Bank Group provides effective E9 implementation support (i.e., supervision of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  projects) E10. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in Niger? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To a very significant To no degree at all Don't know degree E11. Which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s support in Niger? (Select only one response) The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the most important development challenges in 1 Niger 2 The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Niger, and it is involved in too many areas of development. 3 Don’t know 107 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION F: THE FUTURE ROLE OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN NIGER F1. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Offer more innovative financial products 2 Ensure greater selectivity in its work Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Niger’s economy, social development, 3 environmental issues, etc. 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 Increase the level of capacity development in the country 7 Improve the quality of its experts as related to Niger’s specific challenges 8 Offer more innovative knowledge services 9 Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) 10 Work faster 11 Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 12 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ F2. When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Niger, 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 Niger? (Select only ONE response) 1 Financial services 2 Knowledge products 3 Convening services 4 Technical assistance 5 None of the above 6 The combination is appropriate for Niger 7 Don’t know 108 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION G: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING G1. How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Niger? (Choose no more than TWO) Internet and social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, 1 6 International television Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 2 International newspapers 7 Local newspapers 3 Local radio 8 Periodicals 4 International radio 9 Other (please specify): ____________________ 5 Local television G2. 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., face 1 5 World Bank Group’s website to face meetings/discussions) Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 2 Mobile phones 6 YouTube, Flickr) World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/ 3 7 e-Newsletters conferences World Bank Group’s publications and other 4 8 Other (please specify): ____________________ written materials Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies under which the G3 World Bank Group discloses any information in its possession that is not on a list of Yes No exceptions? (If YES please go to Question G4; if NO please go to G5) G4. If yes, from which of the following sources did you learn about the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies? (Select only ONE response) 1 World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 2 World Bank Group’s website 3 World Bank Group’s e-Newsletters 4 News/Media 5 Colleagues/Friends/Peer organizations 6 Other (please specify): _____________________ Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past G5 Yes No year? (If YES please go to Question G6; if NO please go to G7) G6 Were you able to obtain this information? Yes No G7 Do you have access to the Internet? Yes No G8 Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? Yes No Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., blogs, Facebook, G9 Yes No Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)? 109 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION G: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING G10. 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 G11 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 G12 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., G13 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 G14 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 G15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  requests and inquiries 110 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION H: BACKGROUND INFORMATION H1. Which of the following best describes your current position? (Select only ONE response) 1 Office of the President, Prime Minister 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 H2. 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 H3. Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country? (Select only ONE response) 1 Yes 2 No H4. Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Niger? (Select only ONE response) 1 The World Bank (International Development Association - IDA) 2 The International Finance Corporation (IFC)  3 The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 4 Other (please specify):___________________________ 111 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2016: Niger SECTION H: BACKGROUND INFORMATION H5. Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? (If YES please go to Question H6; If NO please go to H7) 1 Yes 2 No H6. If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Niger? (Select only ONE response) 1 The two institutions work well together 2 The way the two institutions work together needs improvement 3 The two institutions do not work well together 4 Don’t know H7. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Niger? (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. H8. What’s your gender? 1 Female 2 Male H9. Which best represents your geographic location? 1 Niamey 2 Dosso 3 Tillaberi 4 Maradi 5 Zinder 6 Diffa 7 Tahoua 8 Agadez 9 Rural areas Thank you for completing the survey! 112