World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan FY 2018 Sudan Country Opinion Survey Report THE WORLD BANK GROUP Public Opinion Research Group 1 October 2018 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan Acknowledgements The Sudan 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, Jessica Cameron, and Antonina Redko oversaw design, reporting, and analysis. Dania Mendoza, Noreen Wambui, and Irina Popova provided data support. PORG acknowledges the significant contribution from the Sudan country team and the independent fielding agency Mamoun Beheiry Centre for Economic, Social Studies and Research in Africa. In particular, PORG is grateful for the support from Fareed M. A. Hassan (Consultant) who coordinated the survey related activities from Khartoum, Sudan. 1 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan Table of Contents I. Objectives ...................................................................................3 II. Methodology ...............................................................................3 III. Demographics of the Sample.......................................................4 V. General Issues Facing Sudan........................................................8 VI. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group .......................13 VII. Sectoral Effectiveness................................................................19 VIII. How the World Bank Group Operates .......................................23 IX. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments .....................29 X. World Bank Group’s Response to the Refugee Crisis .................32 XI. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan ..................35 XII. Communication and Outreach ..................................................43 XIII. Appendices ................................................................................47 SUDAN 2 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan I. Objectives This survey was designed to assist the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Sudan perceive the WBG. The survey explored: ▪ General Issues Facing Sudan ▪ 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 Sudan ▪ Communication and Information Sharing ▪ Background Information II. Methodology From February to June 2018, 461 stakeholders of the WBG in Sudan were invited to provide their opinions on the WBG’s work in the country by participating in a Country Opinion Survey. Participants were drawn from the Office of the President, Prime Minister; office of a Minister; office of a Parliamentarian; ministries/ministerial departments/implementation agencies; Project Management Units (PMUs) overseeing implementation of WBG projects; consultants/ contractors working on WBG-supported projects/programs; local governments; bilateral and multilateral agencies; private sector organizations; private foundations; the financial sector/ private banks; NGOs and community-based organizations; the media; independent government institutions; trade unions; faith-based groups; youth groups; academia/research institutes/think tanks; the judiciary branch; and other organizations. A total of 430 stakeholders participated in the survey (93% response rate). Respondents either received and completed the questionnaires via the online survey platform Qualtrics or completed the questionnaires with a representative from the local fielding agency. 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’15 (response rate was 62%, N=273). Data were weighted to reach the same stakeholder composition in both 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’15 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 102). 3 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan III. Demographics of the Sample Current Position ▪ For further analyses, respondents from the Office of the President/Prime Minister were combined with respondents from the office of a minister; respondents from the financial sector/private banks were combined with those from private sector organizations; respondents from NGOs/community based organizations, private foundations, faith-based groups, and youth groups were combined in the “CSO” category; and the small number of respondents from independent government institutions were included in the “Other” category. There were no respondents from trade unions and the judiciary branch. 4 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Area of Primary Specialization 5 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Geographic Locations ▪ For further analyses, the small number of respondents from Northern Sudan and Eastern Sudan were combined. Geographic location comparisons can be found in Appendix C (page 92). 6 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Familiarity with the World Bank Group ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in this year’s Country Survey and the FY’15 Country Survey had statistically similar levels of familiarity with the WBG (weighted mean in FY’18 = 5.8; weighted mean in FY’15 = 6.1)1. ▪ Respondents’ levels of familiarity with the WBG were significantly, strongly correlated with their ratings of the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Sudan, and significantly, moderately correlated with their ratings of the extent to which the WBG plays a relevant role in development in Sudan and the extent to which the WBG contributes to the country’s development results. 1 Please refer to Appendix E (page 102) for more details on weighting. The means in the chart were calculated based on un-weighted data. 7 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan IV. General Issues Facing Sudan Headed in the Right Direction2 ▪ Year comparison: This year’s respondents were significantly less likely to believe that Sudan is headed in the right direction compared to respondents in the FY’15 Country Survey. 2 Percentages presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data from FY’18 and FY’15. 8 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Development Priority ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the most important development priorities in Sudan were “security/stabilization/ reconstruction” (40%), “education” (28%), and “food security” (24%). ▪ Specialization: Respondents who identified their primary specialization of work as “education” (14% of the sample) were significantly more likely to indicate that “education” was the most important development priority in Sudan, compared to the rest of respondents in other areas of work (education specialists = 75%; others = 45%). * When more than 10% of the sample are respondents from a particular sector (see the full list of specialized areas in question H2 in Appendix F), analyses are done to see these respondents’ views about the development priorities in the country. 9 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) What Would Contribute Most to Reducing Poverty ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the biggest contributors to poverty reduction in Sudan were “rural development” (32%), “security/stabilization/reconstruction” (32%), and “economic growth” (31%). ▪ Specialization: Respondents who identified their primary specialization of work as “education” were significantly more likely to indicate that “education” was the biggest contributor to poverty reduction in Sudan, as compared to the rest of respondents in other areas of work (education specialists = 35%; others = 18%). * When more than 10% of the sample are respondents from a particular sector (see the full list of specialized areas in question H2 in Appendix F), analyses are done to see these respondents’ views about the areas of development that would contribute most to reducing poverty. 10 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Factors Contributing to “Shared Prosperity” ▪ Year comparison: In the previous FY’15 Country Survey, respondents indicated that shared prosperity in Sudan can be best achieved through “greater access to micro-finance for the poor” (30%). 11 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan IV. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Sudan as a Fragile State 12 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Attributing Failed/Slow Reform Efforts ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey most often attributed failed or slow WBG assisted reform efforts to that “there is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation” (50%). 13 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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) Building/Strengthening Existing Country Systems (Indicator Question) 3 Means presented in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 14 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) WBG Staffing in Sudan4 WBG Staff Preparedness The WBG Staff’s Skills Mix to Tackle Fragility 4 Means presented in the first and second charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 15 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Overall Ratings for Indicator Questions by Stakeholder Groups ▪ Stakeholder groups: Respondents from the Office of the President/Prime Minister/ Minister had the highest mean ratings for the aggregated responses to the twenty-eight COS indicator questions, whereas the respondents from the office of a parliamentarian had significantly lower mean ratings. Responses for individual indicator questions by stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix B (see page 66). ▪ Collaboration: Respondents who collaborate with the WBG had significantly higher mean ratings for the aggregated responses to the twenty-eight COS indicator questions (mean rating = 6.5) compared to respondents who do not collaborate with the WBG (mean rating = 5.3). Responses for individual indicator questions by exposure to the WBG can be found in Appendix F (page 108). 16 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Value ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the WBG’s greatest values to Sudan were “capacity development” (54%) and “financial resources” (31%). 17 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Weakness ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the WBG’s greatest weaknesses were “not enough public disclosure of its work” (16%) and “not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan” (16%). 18 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VI. Sectoral Effectiveness Effectiveness of WBG’s Support in Sectoral Areas: Year Comparison5 5 Means presented in this chart were calculated based on weighted data. Only those sectors comparable across both FY’15 and FY’18 are presented in this chart. See Appendix E for details. 19 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 48) 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. 20 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 Sudan, bivariate correlational analyses were conducted using respondents’ ratings of the thirty-four 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 Sudan. The areas determined to be key drivers from these analyses were: ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at education; and ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at social cohesion. ▪ Achieving Development Results: Those specific areas with the highest Pearson Product- Moment correlations were determined to be the most closely related to perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results in Sudan, suggesting that ratings of effectiveness in those specific areas are drivers of perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results. The area determined to be key driver from these analyses was: ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at security/stabilization/reconstruction; ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at economic growth; ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at education; and ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at food security. 21 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VI. Sectoral Effectiveness (continued) WBG’s Influence on Gender and Climate Change Policy Helping the Poorest7 7 Percentages presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 22 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VII. How the World Bank Group Operates The World Bank Group’s Work in Sudan: Year Comparison8 The World Bank Group’s Work in Sudan: Collaboration 8 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 23 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Year Comparison9 9 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 24 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Collaboration 25 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The WBG as an Effective Development Partner: Year Comparison10 10 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 26 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The WBG as an Effective Development Partner: Collaboration 27 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Mobilizing Finance for Development from Private Sector Sources 28 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments Frequency of Consulting WBG Knowledge Work and Activities11 ▪ Stakeholder groups: This year, respondents from the Office of the President/Prime Minister/Minister and PMUs/consultants on WBG supported projects indicated the most frequent usage of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities (“weekly/monthly”) compared to respondents from other stakeholder groups. 11 Percentages presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 29 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Sudan’s Knowledge Needs12 (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) 12 Means in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 30 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Qualities of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities13 13 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 31 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Sudan’s Needs for Financial Instruments14 (Indicator Question) Effectiveness of WBG’s Instruments 14 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 32 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan IX. World Bank Group’s Response to the Refugee Crisis Response to the Refugee Crisis in Sudan Impact of the Refugee Crisis 33 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan IX. WBG’s Response to the Refugee Crisis (continued) The WBG’s Support to the Refugee Crisis in Sudan 34 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan X. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan Making the World Bank Group of Greater Value ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the WBG should “increase the level of capacity development” (32%) to make itself of greater value in Sudan. 35 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan X. The Future Role of the WBG in Sudan (continued) The World Bank Group Should Collaborate More with … ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the WBG should collaborate more with “NGOs/Community Based Organizations” (34%), “academia/think tanks/research institutes” (30%), and “beneficiaries” (27%) to ensure better development results in Sudan. 36 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan X. The Future Role of the WBG in Sudan (continued) Where the World Bank Group Should Focus its Resources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the WBG should focus its resources on “security/stabilization/reconstruction” (36%) and “agricultural development” (35%). ▪ Respondents whose primarily specialization of work is “education” were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should focus its resources on “education,” compared to respondents from other areas (education specialists = 61%; others = 29%). * When more than 10% of the sample are respondents from a particular sector (see the full list of specialized areas in question H2 in Appendix G), analyses are done to see these respondents’ views about which areas the World Bank Group should focus its resources on. 37 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan X. The Future Role of the WBG in Sudan (continued) Future Combination of the WBG Services 38 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan X. The Future Role of the WBG in Sudan (continued) World Bank Group Support 39 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan X. The Future Role of the WBG in Sudan (continued) The WBG Playing a Leading Role vs. Other Donors 40 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan X. The Future Role of the WBG in Sudan (continued) WBG Collaboration with the UN 41 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan X. The Future Role of the WBG in Sudan (continued) Partnering with UN Organizations WBG Partnerships 42 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan XI. Communication and Outreach Note: When considering the World Bank Group’s future outreach with key constituencies, please see Appendix B (page 66) for all responses by stakeholder groups. General Information Sources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that they got most of their information about economic and social development issues in Sudan from “Internet” (63%). 43 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan XI. Communication and Outreach (continued) Frequency of Interaction with the WBG Preferred Information Sources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that they would prefer to receive information from the WBG through “World Bank Group’s website” (39%). 44 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan XI. Communication and Outreach (continued) Access to Information15 Access to the Internet ▪ 78 percent of respondents in this year’s Country Survey indicated that they had reliable access to the Internet. 15 Percentages presented in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 45 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan XI. Communication and Outreach (continued) The WBG Website Usage16 Use of the WBG’s Social Media Channels 16 Percentages presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 46 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan XII. Appendices A. Responses to All Questions across All Respondents...................... 48 B. Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups ...................... 66 C. Responses to Indicator Questions by Geographic Location........... 92 D. Responses to Select Questions by Levels of Collaboration with the World Bank Group .......................................................... 95 E. Responses to Select Questions by Year....................................... 102 F. Indicator Questions as a Function of Exposure to the WBG ........ 108 G. WBG Country Opinion Survey FY 2018 – Sudan Questionnaire... 109 SUDAN 47 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan Appendix A: Responses to All Questions across All Respondents (N=430) 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 Sudan Percentage of Respondents 1. In general, would you say that Sudan is headed in ... ? (N=377) The right direction 19.9% The wrong direction 49.1% Not sure 31.0% 2. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development Percentage of Respondents priorities in Sudan. (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=409) Education 49.1% Agriculture and rural development 41.3% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 28.4% Anti-corruption 28.4% Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 25.4% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Health 18.8% Debt relief and access to finance 13.4% Food security 11.7% Poverty reduction 11.2% Private sector development 10.0% Economic growth 9.3% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 7.3% Job creation/employment 5.9% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 5.4% Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) 3.7% Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 3.7% Water and sanitation 3.4% Trade and exports 3.2% Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) 3.2% Regional conflict and tensions 2.7% Energy 2.0% Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1.7% Information and communications technology 1.7% Global/regional integration 1.2% Social cohesion 0.7% Local governance and institutions 0.7% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.7% Urban development 0.5% Judiciary reform 0.5% Financial markets 0.2% Gender based violence 0.2% Crime and violence 0.2% Disaster risk management 0.2% Pollution 0.0% 48 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) 3. Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would Percentage of Respondents contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=424) Agriculture and rural development 58.7% Economic growth 34.2% Anti-corruption 33.0% Job creation/employment 22.4% Education 20.5% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 15.6% Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 15.6% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) 13.0% Debt relief and access to finance 9.7% Food security 9.7% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 8.5% Health 8.3% Trade and exports 8.0% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 6.4% Private sector development 5.9% Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 4.7% Water and sanitation 3.8% Information and communications technology 2.1% Social cohesion 2.1% Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1.9% Judiciary reform 1.7% Regional conflict and tensions 1.7% Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) 1.4% Local governance and institutions 1.2% Global/regional integration 1.2% Disaster risk management 0.9% Energy 0.9% Financial markets 0.7% Urban development 0.7% Crime and violence 0.5% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.2% Gender based violence 0.2% Pollution 0.0% 49 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) 4. The World Bank Group’s “Shared Prosperity” goal captures two key elements, economic growth and equity. It will seek to foster income growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country’s population. Improvement in the Shared Prosperity Indicator requires growth and well-being of the less well-off. When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity” in your country, w hich of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=396) Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 35.4% Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized 24.0% businesses) Consistent economic growth 23.5% Better natural resource management 22.5% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 18.4% Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 13.1% Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 12.9% Debt relief and access to finance 10.4% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 7.3% Better employment opportunities for young people 7.1% A growing middle class 6.3% More reliable social safety net 4.5% Better quality public services 4.5% Other 3.5% Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 2.5% Better employment opportunities for women 1.8% 5. When considering the characteristics of a fragile state, please identify which Percentage of Respondents of the following best illustrate fragility in Sudan. (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=403) Policy inconsistency 48.1% High levels of corruption 45.9% Weak institutional capacity 26.1% Weak accountability 22.3% Political uncertainty 12.2% Lack of access to development finance 10.9% None. I do not consider Sudan a fragile state. 8.4% Lack of security (i.e., conflict and violence) 7.9% Food insecurity 4.0% Weak social cohesion 2.5% Other 1.5% B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Familiarity N DK Mean SD 1. How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Sudan? 419 n/a 5.76 2.98 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) Effectiveness* N DK Mean SD 2. Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness 341 78 5.84 2.86 in Sudan. (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) 50 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 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 Sudan solve its most complicated 302 117 6.92 2.63 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 Sudan, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge Percentage of Respondents services) in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=428) Agriculture and rural development 43.9% Education 32.9% Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 25.5% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Economic growth 25.0% Poverty reduction 18.2% Health 15.9% Anti-corruption 13.1% Job creation/employment 12.9% Food security 11.7% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 11.2% Debt relief and access to finance 9.3% Private sector development 8.6% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 7.9% Energy 6.5% Trade and exports 5.1% Water and sanitation 4.9% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 4.9% Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) 4.7% Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 4.4% Global/regional integration 3.7% Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 3.5% Regional conflict and tensions 3.0% Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) 3.0% Information and communications technology 2.6% Judiciary reform 2.1% Urban development 1.9% Disaster risk management 1.6% Financial markets 1.4% Local governance and institutions 1.2% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.9% Social cohesion 0.9% Pollution 0.5% Crime and violence 0.5% Gender based violence 0.0% 51 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 5. When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which Percentage of Respondents (N=370) activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is Greatest 2nd Greatest of second greatest value in Sudan? Value Value Combined Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported 23.8% 16.2% 40.1% projects Strategy formulation (e.g., PRSP assistance) 10.7% 15.1% 25.8% Implementation support 11.8% 12.2% 23.9% Policy advice, studies, analyses 12.6% 11.1% 23.7% Financial resources 9.9% 7.8% 17.7% Data and statistics 7.1% 9.2% 16.3% Technical assistance 6.3% 8.1% 14.4% Donor coordination 5.5% 8.1% 13.6% Bringing together different groups of stakeholders 6.0% 4.3% 10.4% Mobilizing third party financial resources 4.1% 3.5% 7.6% Promoting knowledge sharing 1.6% 3.8% 5.4% Other 0.5% 0.5% 1.1% 6. Which of the following do you identify as the World Ban k Group’s greatest Percentage of Respondents WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=411) Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan 24.1% Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country 15.3% Too influenced by developed countries 13.9% Don’t know 13.9% Not enough public disclosure of its work 11.7% World Bank Group’s processes too slow 10.9% Not collaborating enough with private sector 10.2% Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving 10.0% Not collaborating enough with civil society (including NGOs, CBOs, beneficiary 9.0% representatives) Not exploring alternative policy options 8.8% Not aligned with country priorities 7.8% World Bank Group’s processes too complex 7.8% Not sufficiently focused on results 6.6% Not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict countries 6.3% Staff too inaccessible 5.6% Not in it for the long term 5.4% Inadequate World Bank Group’s staffing in Sudan 5.1% Not adequately collaborating with organizations such as bilaterals, multilaterals, 4.4% trust funds, UN agencies Arrogant in its approach 2.2% Other 2.2% The credibility of its knowledge/data 0.5% 7. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support Percentage of Respondents help the poorest in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) (N=426) To a fully sufficient degree 4.5% To a somewhat sufficient degree 27.0% To a somewhat insufficient degree 29.8% To a very insufficient degree 23.7% Don’t know 15.0% 52 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 8. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the following World Bank Group’s instruments Effectiveness are in supporting the Sudan Government’s efforts to re duce poverty? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) N N/A Mean SD Analytical services and products 205 157 6.11 2.42 Technical assistance 235 110 6.22 2.60 Capacity building 235 100 6.18 2.80 Trust funds and grants 208 138 5.26 2.76 9. 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 Percentage of Respondents your country? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=426) Academia/think tanks/research institutes 34.5% Beneficiaries 31.7% NGOs/Community Based Organizations 25.6% Private sector 24.9% Youth/university groups 17.8% Local government 16.0% Foundations 8.5% Donor community 7.7% Media 6.6% UN agencies 5.6% Regional organizations (e.g., African Union) 4.9% Parliament 3.8% Emerging donors 3.1% Other 2.3% Don’t know 1.2% UN and regional peace keeping forces 0.5% To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Level of Agreement Bank Group’s work in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 10. Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development 339 70 5.21 2.82 in Sudan* 11. The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the 323 76 5.05 2.79 development priorities for Sudan* 53 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Mean Rating Sudan, 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* 291 95 4.78 2.51 13. Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 263 106 4.88 2.47 14. Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 271 100 4.81 2.55 15. Being inclusive* 250 105 5.05 2.57 16. Openness (sharing data and other information)* 291 87 6.11 2.52 17. Collaboration with the Government* 289 97 6.23 2.56 18. The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 281 98 5.48 2.64 19. Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of 272 108 5.36 2.99 investment projects* 20. Collaboration with civil society* 288 99 5.42 2.70 21. Staff accessibility* 279 96 5.13 2.85 22. Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 261 120 6.53 2.59 23. Collaboration with the private sector* 230 149 5.17 2.71 24. Collaboration with the UN* 241 137 6.95 2.66 25. Straightforwardness and honesty* 242 135 7.17 2.64 26. Treating clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect* 265 110 6.83 2.79 27. Being a long-term partner* 271 116 6.41 2.82 28. To what extent does the World Bank Group partner with the right people to Percentage of Respondents support work on the ground in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) (N=414) Nearly never 2.7% Rarely 7.5% Sometimes 22.5% Nearly always 22.5% Don’t know 35.5% Prefer not to answer 9.4% 29. Which TWO organizations do you think it is most valuable for the World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group to collaborate with to tackle fragility in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=423) United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 43.3% World Food Program (WFP) 34.5% World Health Organization (WHO) 28.8% The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) 22.2% Don’t know 14.2% None. I don’t believe the World Bank Group needs to partner with the UN 12.5% organizations. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) 7.1% Save the Children 4.0% The Red Cross 2.8% United Nations Peacekeeping 2.1% The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 0.7% 54 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 30. When World Bank Group assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, Percentage of Respondents which of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=420) Political pressures and obstacles 43.3% Poor coordination within the Government 30.5% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 29.8% Corruption 26.2% The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the 24.3% ground Inadequate funding 22.9% There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation 21.9% Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 19.8% The World Bank Group does not provide the government with consistent support 19.5% throughout the reform effort Ongoing conflict and instability 18.1% There is an inadequate level of private sector participation and support 11.9% Poor donor coordination 5.7% Other 1.9% Poor coordination within the World Bank Group 1.7% C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results 1. In Sudan, to what extent do the World Bank Group’s financial resources, Mean Rating advice, and knowledge influence policy related to … ? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 1. Gender (i.e., closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) 249 160 5.21 2.87 2. The impact of climate change 240 157 4.90 2.71 55 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 it Effectiveness does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) N DK Mean SD 1. Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 191 210 4.60 2.74 2. Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) 229 170 5.38 2.77 3. Private sector development 213 180 4.88 2.79 4. Education 294 109 6.48 2.79 5. Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public 256 145 5.76 2.94 financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) 6. Global/regional integration 187 187 5.45 2.82 7. Food security 253 139 5.34 2.86 8. Urban development 224 166 4.95 2.70 9. Energy 193 191 4.73 2.97 10. Water and sanitation 233 158 4.90 2.97 11. Pollution 198 183 4.61 2.92 12. Job creation/employment 241 152 4.52 2.84 13. Health 259 134 5.60 2.86 14. Financial markets 185 204 4.65 2.87 15. Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 196 187 4.46 2.99 16. Agriculture and rural development 254 133 5.44 2.96 17. Trade and exports 201 189 4.46 2.89 18. Crime and violence 180 209 4.02 2.75 19. Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 201 189 4.47 2.83 20. Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 222 169 5.12 2.93 21. Poverty reduction 289 109 5.83 2.91 22. Anti corruption 237 157 4.60 3.19 23. Judiciary reform 172 215 3.87 2.83 24. Economic growth 259 128 5.27 2.97 25. Disaster risk management 221 170 4.74 2.85 26. Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) 196 196 4.82 2.97 27. Communicable/non-communicable diseases 191 193 4.74 2.83 28. Information and communications technology 202 186 4.93 2.87 29. Gender based violence 205 183 5.20 2.93 30. Security/stabilization/reconstruction 231 158 5.44 2.89 31. Regional conflict and tensions 205 186 4.96 2.85 32. Local governance and institutions 208 185 4.46 2.52 33. Social cohesion 193 194 4.12 2.72 34. Debt relief and access to finance 233 165 4.62 3.29 Achieving Development Results* N DK Mean SD 3. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve d evelopment 352 74 5.70 2.67 results in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 56 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Building and Strengthening Country Systems* N DK Mean SD 4. To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) in Sudan? (1-To 303 122 5.76 3.01 no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 5. The World Bank Group’s financial instruments (i.e., Trust Funds, etc.) meet the 298 111 4.26 2.79 needs of Sudan* 6. The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge services (e.g., 338 72 5.46 2.85 research, analysis, data, technical assistance)* Finance for Development N DK Mean SD 7. How effectively does the World Bank Group help Sudan to mobilize finance for development from private sector sources? (1-Not effectively at all, 10-Very 260 160 4.46 2.98 effectively) 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=414) Weekly 4.6% Monthly 13.5% A few times a year 37.4% Rarely 24.6% Never 19.8% In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’ s knowledge Degree work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 2. Are timely 280 123 6.08 2.59 3. Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 283 104 5.96 2.70 4. Lead to practical solutions 303 93 6.11 2.62 5. Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 281 100 6.26 2.71 6. Are source of relevant information on global good practices 289 95 7.01 2.61 7. Are adequately disseminated 300 96 6.03 2.82 8. Are translated enough into local language 296 98 6.17 2.92 9. Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and country 298 95 6.43 2.70 circumstances* Overall Evaluations N DK Mean SD 10. Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country?* 361 61 6.86 2.75 (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?* 327 94 6.99 2.46 (1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) 57 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan E. Working with the World Bank Group 1. When working with the World Bank Group on programs, projects and other Percentage of Respondents activities, do you believe that the team … ? (Select only ONE response) (N=409) Almost never has the right skills mix to tackle the challenges of fragility 5.1% Rarely has the right skills mix to tackle the challenges of fragility 4.6% Sometimes has the right skills mix to tackle the challenges of fragility 20.5% Almost always has the right skills mix to tackle the challenges of fragility 29.8% Don’t know 26.2% Prefer not to answer 13.7% To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? Level of Agreement (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 2. The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 239 158 4.67 2.71 3. The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and 333 77 7.31 2.52 programs it supports 4. The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 287 117 6.22 2.60 5. The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are reas onable 263 137 6.10 2.61 6. The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan* 256 143 4.59 2.75 7. Working with the World Bank Group increases Sudan’s institutional capacity 324 75 7.17 2.63 8. Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are 271 135 7.20 2.44 adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them* WBG Staff Level N DK Mean SD 9. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in 215 206 5.20 2.60 Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Donor Support to Refugees N DK Mean SD 10. To what extent do you believe that the donor community is doing enough to support the government’s efforts related to refugees in Sudan? (1-To no degree 298 125 5.12 2.81 at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 11. In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugee Percentage of Respondents crisis in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=411) Health 56.0% Education 48.4% Supporting poor and marginalized local communities 27.7% Infrastructure 16.1% Public services 14.8% Don’t know 6.1% Jobs 5.6% Macro issues (fiscal accounts, balance of payments, etc.) 5.4% Social cohesion 3.6% Business development 2.9% Other 1.9% 58 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan E. Working with the World Bank Group (continued) 12. Please rate how you feel when you think A very A somewhat A somewhat A very No about the impact of the refugees in regards negative negative positive positive impact to…. impact impact impact impact at all Sudan’s economy (N=413) 38.3% 42.6% 13.8% 1.9% 3.4% Social cohesion (N=397) 29.5% 43.8% 12.3% 3.3% 11.1% National security (N=400) 42.0% 44.0% 5.3% 2.3% 6.5% Public service delivery (N=403) 35.2% 41.9% 12.4% 4.7% 5.7% Sudan’s poor and marginalized (N=407) 45.0% 43.2% 4.4% 1.5% 5.9% F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan 1. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of Percentage of Respondents greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=412) Mobilize more financial resources through trust funds and partnerships 25.7% Increase the level of capacity development in the country 25.5% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 23.5% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) 23.1% Offer more innovative knowledge services 16.3% Work more with civil society and beneficiary representatives 14.1% Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Sudan’s economy 11.7% Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of World Bank 10.2% Group projects Leverage the private sector more (i.e., mobilize private sector development) 8.3% Work more with private sector 6.1% Collaborate more effectively with organizations such as bilaterals, multilaterals, 5.8% trust funds, UN agencies Work faster 5.6% Offer more innovative financial products 4.4% Ensure greater selectivity in its work 4.4% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Sudan’s specific challenges 4.1% Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets (e.g., cost, 3.4% timeliness, other terms) Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in Sudan’s offic e 2.7% Other 1.9% 2. When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more of in Percentage of Respondents Sudan? (Select only ONE response) (N=393) Financial services 38.7% Knowledge products 31.0% Don't know 9.9% Convening services 8.9% The combination is appropriate for Sudan 7.4% None of the above 4.1% 59 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) 3. What should the World Bank Group do to improve collaboration with the UN Percentage of Respondents in the field? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=414) Develop joint or complementary projects with the UN, leveraging each 68.6% organization’s comparative advantages Collaborate on analysis, assessments and planning, including on rapid assessments on emerging crisis and changing circumstances when both institutions are 67.1% engaged Involve UN experts to a greater degree in World Bank Group activities 35.5% Organize more joint meetings and missions with the UN 31.2% Develop guidelines, framework and tools to facilitate operational cooperation and 28.0% cross-financing Share more information about the World Bank Group’s activities, products, and 27.5% knowledge Other 1.7% 4A. Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group playing a leading role among international partners in Sudan? (Choose no more Percentage of Respondents than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=389) Improving livelihoods 34.2% Public financial management 33.7% Capacity of state institutions 29.6% Support domestic resource mobilization 28.3% Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability 26.7% Access to basic services 26.5% Food security 23.9% Crisis preparedness 19.8% Conflict resolution mechanisms 14.9% Crisis response 12.6% Social safety nets 11.8% Social cohesion 8.0% Jobs 7.7% Reducing gender based violence 6.4% Security mechanisms 4.6% Access to justice systems 3.1% 60 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) 4B. Which THREE areas below would benefit most from other donors in Sudan? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=367) Improving livelihoods 36.2% Food security 29.7% Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability 22.9% Public financial management 22.1% Support domestic resource mobilization 22.1% Access to basic services 22.1% Crisis response 21.3% Crisis preparedness 19.1% Capacity of state institutions 17.7% Social safety nets 16.9% Conflict resolution mechanisms 13.9% Jobs 12.8% Reducing gender based violence 11.4% Social cohesion 9.3% Security mechanisms 6.0% Access to justice systems 3.8% 5. To what degree does the World Bank Group support with its Degree resources (financial, technical, knowledge and convening power)? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK PNA17 Mean SD 1. Social cohesion 165 134 87 4.72 2.87 2. Public financial management 201 112 68 6.27 2.71 3. Reducing gender based violence 163 135 73 5.39 2.44 4. Crisis preparedness 189 124 65 5.63 2.65 5. Crisis response 189 117 68 5.48 2.71 6. Access to justice systems 143 147 83 4.49 2.67 7. Security mechanisms 137 148 81 4.42 2.61 8. Conflict resolution mechanisms 168 134 72 5.42 2.62 9. Support domestic resource mobilization 206 111 60 5.62 2.65 10. Access to basic services 213 103 61 5.58 2.75 11. Capacity of state institutions 212 105 62 5.77 2.66 12. Jobs 167 124 71 4.61 2.63 13. Improving livelihoods 215 104 60 5.70 2.78 14. Food security 203 113 61 5.56 2.80 15. Social safety nets 182 126 78 5.33 2.71 16. Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability 192 117 75 5.64 2.69 17 “Prefer not to answer” response option 61 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan G. Communication and Information Sharing Percentage of Respondents 1. How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Sudan? (N=412) Never 34.0% Less than once a year 17.5% Once a year to a few times a year 33.5% Less than once a month 2.7% At least once a month 7.0% At least once a week 5.3% 2. How much face-to-face access would you like to have with the World Bank Group in Sudan (i.e., discussions, meetings, conferences, workshops, training, Percentage of Respondents etc.)? (Select only ONE response) (N=404) I prefer more frequent interactions with the World Bank Group 69.1% I prefer the frequency of my interactions with the World Bank Group to be just 10.1% about the same as they are currently I prefer less frequent interactions with the World Bank Group 0.7% I prefer to have no face to face interactions with the World Bank Group 3.0% Prefer not to answer 17.1% 3. How do you get most of your information about economic and social Percentage of Respondents development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=408) Internet 61.0% Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 33.1% Local newspapers 23.8% Periodicals 20.6% International television 13.2% Local television 11.5% Local radio 11.0% International newspapers 6.1% International radio 5.1% Other 3.7% 4. How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=422) World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 41.2% World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 37.7% Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions) 32.5% World Bank Group’s website 29.1% e-Newsletters 26.5% Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 16.1% Mobile phones 6.6% Other 2.4% 5. 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 Percentage of Respondents that is not on a list of exceptions? (N=404) Yes 22.8% No 77.2% 62 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Percentage of Respondents 6. Do you have reliable access to the Internet? (N=399) Yes 77.7% No 22.3% Percentage of Respondents 7. Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? (N=404) Yes 58.7% No 41.3% 8. Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., blogs, Percentage of Respondents Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr)? (N=401) Yes 27.7% No 72.3% 9. Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group website? (N=378) High speed/WiFi 66.4% Dial-up 33.6% 10. How frequently do you consult the World Bank Group’s website and/or social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) for Percentage of Respondents information/knowledge that you can use in your work? (N=410) Weekly 11.7% Monthly 12.4% A few times a year 30.0% Rarely 23.4% Never 22.4% 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. 201 25 7.25 2.49 12. I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites useful. 201 25 7.62 2.15 13. The World Bank Group’s social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 212 175 7.51 2.67 YouTube, Flickr) are valuable sources of information about the institution 63 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan H. Background Information 1. Which of the following best describes your current position? Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=427) Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department or Implementation Agency 21.5% Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 14.3% Media (press, radio, TV, web, etc.) 13.6% Private Sector Organization 10.5% Bilateral/Multilateral Agency 9.8% NGO/Community Based Organization 8.4% PMU overseeing implementation of project/Consultant/Contractor working on 7.0% World Bank Group supported project/program Local Government Office or Staff 3.3% Other 3.3% Office of Parliamentarian 2.8% Office of Minister 2.1% Private Foundation 0.9% Independent Government Institution (i.e., Regulatory Agency, Central 0.9% Bank/oversight institution) Office of the President, Prime Minister 0.5% Financial Sector/Private Bank 0.5% Faith-Based Group 0.2% Youth Group 0.2% Trade Union 0.0% Judiciary Branch 0.0% 2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=421) Other 18.5% Education 14.0% Macroeconomics and fiscal management 11.2% Agriculture 8.1% Urban, rural, and social development 7.6% Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 6.2% Environment and natural resources 5.7% Health, nutrition, and population 5.7% Transport and ICT 5.0% Social protection and labor 3.8% Poverty 2.9% Trade and competitiveness 2.1% Public-private partnerships 1.7% Governance 1.7% Finance and markets 1.4% Fragility, conflict and violence 1.2% Water 1.0% Gender 1.0% Jobs 0.7% Climate Change 0.7% Energy and extractives 0.0% 64 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan H. Background Information (continued) 3. Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group Percentage of Respondents in your country? (N=413) Yes 41.2% No 58.8% 4. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=397) Collaborate as part of my professional duties 50.1% Use World Bank Group reports/data 34.0% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 28.2% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 28.0% Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.) 26.4% Percentage of Respondents 5. What’s your gender? (N=427) Female 32.1% Male 67.9% Percentage of Respondents 6. What’s your age? (N=415) 25 and under 1.4% 26-35 17.8% 36-45 30.8% 46-55 28.2% 56 and above 21.7% Percentage of Respondents 7. Which best represents your geographic location? (N=423) Central Sudan (Khartoum, Gezira, Sennar, Blue Nile, and White Nile States) 72.6% Western Sudan (North Kordofan, West Kordofan, and South Kordofan States and 18.0% North Darfur, South Darfur, West Darfur, Central Darfur and East Darfur States) Northern Sudan (Nile and Northern States) 6.4% Eastern Sudan (Gedarif, Kassala, and Red Sea States) 3.1% 65 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan Appendix B: Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups18 Office of the President/Prime Minister/Minister N=11  Office of Parliamentarian N=12  Employee of a Ministry N=92  PMU/Consultant on WBG Project N=30  Local Government N=14  Bilateral/Multilateral Agency N=42 Private Sector N=47  CSO N=42  Media N=58  Academia N=61  Other N=18 A. General Issues facing Sudan In general, would you say that Sudan is headed in ... ?* Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other The right direction 50.0% 25.0% 32.9% 23.8% 33.3% 12.8% 15.2% 10.8% 24.5% 3.4% 20.0% The wrong direction 10.0% 25.0% 27.8% 47.6% 44.4% 48.7% 67.4% 75.7% 44.9% 63.8% 40.0% Not sure 40.0% 50.0% 39.2% 28.6% 22.2% 38.5% 17.4% 13.5% 30.6% 32.8% 40.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 18 427 respondents provided their current position (question H1 in the questionnaire), therefore, only responses from these individuals were analyzed. 66 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan. (Choose no more than THREE) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Social protection* 9.1% 0.0% 5.7% 32.1% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 2.4% 5.7% 1.7% 0.0% Gender equity* 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 8.3% 5.1% 0.0% 12.2% 5.7% 1.7% 11.1% Private sector development 27.3% 8.3% 4.5% 7.1% 0.0% 12.8% 17.0% 7.3% 5.7% 13.8% 22.2% Education 45.5% 58.3% 45.5% 53.6% 58.3% 33.3% 42.6% 51.2% 52.8% 63.8% 38.9% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 27.3% 41.7% 33.0% 14.3% 33.3% 25.6% 31.9% 29.3% 30.2% 27.6% 5.6% Public sector governance/reform* 27.3% 25.0% 22.7% 39.3% 0.0% 35.9% 17.0% 36.6% 9.4% 27.6% 50.0% Global/regional integration* 0.0% 16.7% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Food security 9.1% 8.3% 10.2% 14.3% 8.3% 7.7% 21.3% 7.3% 20.8% 8.6% 0.0% Urban development 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% Energy 0.0% 8.3% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 8.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Water and sanitation 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 3.6% 0.0% 5.1% 4.3% 7.3% 1.9% 1.7% 5.6% Regional conflict and tensions 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 2.6% 0.0% 4.9% 5.7% 5.2% 0.0% Pollution 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 3.6% 0.0% 7.7% 6.4% 2.4% 9.4% 1.7% 11.1% Health 27.3% 16.7% 25.0% 10.7% 50.0% 12.8% 17.0% 9.8% 15.1% 22.4% 16.7% Financial markets* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% Gender based violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Transport 0.0% 16.7% 4.5% 3.6% 8.3% 5.1% 2.1% 2.4% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% Agriculture and rural development 36.4% 16.7% 34.1% 28.6% 58.3% 51.3% 53.2% 43.9% 49.1% 39.7% 27.8% Trade and exports* 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 2.6% 8.5% 2.4% 1.9% 0.0% 16.7% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 3.6% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 18.2% 0.0% 5.7% 10.7% 8.3% 7.7% 6.4% 12.2% 3.8% 5.2% 16.7% Climate change* 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Poverty reduction 18.2% 8.3% 15.9% 7.1% 25.0% 12.8% 2.1% 4.9% 9.4% 17.2% 5.6% Anti-corruption 9.1% 33.3% 23.9% 25.0% 8.3% 25.6% 27.7% 36.6% 32.1% 34.5% 38.9% Judiciary reform 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth 9.1% 0.0% 10.2% 17.9% 8.3% 17.9% 10.6% 2.4% 3.8% 8.6% 11.1% Local governance and institutions 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% Disaster risk management 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 2.1% 12.2% 5.7% 1.7% 5.6% Communicable/non-communicable 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% diseases Information and communications 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 1.9% 3.4% 0.0% technology Debt relief and access to finance* 27.3% 33.3% 22.7% 3.6% 8.3% 10.3% 6.4% 4.9% 20.8% 8.6% 5.6% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 67 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Economic growth* 27.3% 8.3% 40.7% 50.0% 42.9% 51.2% 29.8% 22.5% 35.1% 21.3% 27.8% Disaster risk management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.5% 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity 9.1% 25.0% 7.7% 10.0% 7.1% 12.2% 14.9% 15.0% 17.5% 11.5% 22.2% Communicable/non-communicable 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% diseases Local governance and institutions 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 2.1% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% Information and communications 0.0% 8.3% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 4.3% 0.0% 1.8% 3.3% 5.6% technology Social protection* 9.1% 0.0% 9.9% 33.3% 7.1% 7.3% 2.1% 2.5% 1.8% 9.8% 16.7% Agriculture and rural development 63.6% 50.0% 56.0% 50.0% 78.6% 65.9% 57.4% 60.0% 57.9% 63.9% 44.4% Trade and exports 9.1% 25.0% 4.4% 6.7% 14.3% 7.3% 12.8% 5.0% 10.5% 4.9% 11.1% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% Climate change 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 3.3% 14.3% 0.0% 2.1% 2.5% 1.8% 1.6% 0.0% Transport 0.0% 8.3% 7.7% 0.0% 7.1% 4.9% 2.1% 2.5% 7.0% 3.3% 5.6% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 4.3% 2.5% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% Energy 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% Anti-corruption 18.2% 16.7% 26.4% 33.3% 42.9% 36.6% 46.8% 37.5% 29.8% 39.3% 16.7% Judiciary reform 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 5.3% 1.6% 0.0% Debt relief and access to finance 18.2% 33.3% 9.9% 10.0% 14.3% 7.3% 8.5% 7.5% 14.0% 3.3% 5.6% Water and sanitation 0.0% 8.3% 2.2% 3.3% 0.0% 2.4% 6.4% 7.5% 0.0% 4.9% 5.6% Pollution 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 45.5% 25.0% 26.4% 10.0% 14.3% 14.6% 12.8% 25.0% 22.8% 26.2% 38.9% Health* 9.1% 0.0% 12.1% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 14.0% 16.4% 16.7% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 9.1% 25.0% 18.7% 10.0% 7.1% 14.6% 19.1% 12.5% 24.6% 9.8% 0.0% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform* 18.2% 8.3% 17.6% 33.3% 7.1% 22.0% 4.3% 35.0% 5.3% 8.2% 16.7% Gender equity* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% Private sector development 9.1% 8.3% 4.4% 0.0% 7.1% 9.8% 14.9% 5.0% 1.8% 4.9% 5.6% Education 18.2% 8.3% 26.4% 13.3% 7.1% 17.1% 14.9% 17.5% 22.8% 26.2% 27.8% Global/regional integration 0.0% 8.3% 1.1% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 1.6% 0.0% Food security 27.3% 0.0% 12.1% 10.0% 7.1% 7.3% 8.5% 5.0% 5.3% 14.8% 11.1% Regional conflict and tensions 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 2.4% 4.3% 2.5% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% Urban development 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% Gender based violence* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 0.0% 8.3% 6.6% 6.7% 7.1% 2.4% 4.3% 10.0% 5.3% 11.5% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 68 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan A. General Issues Facing Sudan (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 Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Greater access to health and nutrition 18.2% 0.0% 12.0% 14.8% 25.0% 5.3% 20.0% 9.8% 5.9% 19.6% 16.7% for citizens Better entrepreneurial opportunities* 36.4% 0.0% 34.9% 22.2% 16.7% 5.3% 22.2% 14.6% 35.3% 21.4% 33.3% A growing middle class 18.2% 0.0% 2.4% 7.4% 0.0% 10.5% 8.9% 2.4% 11.8% 3.6% 11.1% Better opportunity for the poor who 9.1% 0.0% 21.7% 7.4% 16.7% 28.9% 17.8% 17.1% 21.6% 14.3% 22.2% live in rural areas Better opportunity for the poor who 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 4.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.4% 5.6% live in urban areas Consistent economic growth 27.3% 16.7% 26.5% 37.0% 33.3% 34.2% 22.2% 14.6% 17.6% 19.6% 16.7% More reliable social safety net 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 7.4% 8.3% 13.2% 2.2% 2.4% 2.0% 3.6% 0.0% Greater access to micro-finance for 18.2% 58.3% 9.6% 7.4% 8.3% 5.3% 13.3% 24.4% 9.8% 10.7% 11.1% the poor* Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater 9.1% 16.7% 6.0% 11.1% 0.0% 15.8% 2.2% 17.1% 0.0% 3.6% 11.1% accountability* Education and training that better 36.4% 33.3% 37.3% 44.4% 25.0% 28.9% 31.1% 41.5% 29.4% 37.5% 38.9% ensure job opportunity Better quality public services 9.1% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% 4.9% 5.9% 7.1% 5.6% Better natural resource management 0.0% 8.3% 18.1% 37.0% 33.3% 15.8% 13.3% 29.3% 27.5% 30.4% 22.2% Better employment opportunities for 9.1% 16.7% 3.6% 0.0% 8.3% 15.8% 8.9% 4.9% 7.8% 8.9% 0.0% young people Better employment opportunities for 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 4.4% 4.9% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% women Debt relief and access to finance* 9.1% 16.7% 9.6% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 13.3% 9.8% 21.6% 8.9% 5.6% Other* 0.0% 25.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.9% 2.4% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 69 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan A. General Issues Facing Sudan (continued) When considering the characteristics of a fragile state, please identify which of the following best illustrate fragility in Sudan. (Choose no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other None. I do not consider Sudan a 18.2% 10.0% 11.8% 0.0% 0.0% 7.9% 15.2% 0.0% 10.9% 6.8% 5.6% fragile state. Policy inconsistency* 18.2% 60.0% 44.7% 57.7% 58.3% 26.3% 41.3% 51.2% 61.8% 52.5% 61.1% Weak social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 7.9% 4.3% 4.9% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% Weak institutional capacity* 54.5% 20.0% 31.8% 42.3% 16.7% 42.1% 17.4% 26.8% 9.1% 20.3% 27.8% Food insecurity 0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 3.8% 0.0% 10.5% 2.2% 2.4% 1.8% 5.1% 0.0% High levels of corruption* 18.2% 30.0% 31.8% 38.5% 66.7% 44.7% 52.2% 68.3% 56.4% 47.5% 33.3% Weak accountability* 18.2% 60.0% 27.1% 23.1% 41.7% 23.7% 10.9% 19.5% 18.2% 13.6% 44.4% Lack of security 9.1% 0.0% 5.9% 11.5% 0.0% 7.9% 4.3% 12.2% 7.3% 11.9% 5.6% Political uncertainty 18.2% 10.0% 14.1% 11.5% 0.0% 10.5% 19.6% 7.3% 12.7% 10.2% 5.6% Lack of access to development 36.4% 0.0% 10.6% 11.5% 16.7% 13.2% 6.5% 7.3% 12.7% 11.9% 5.6% finance Other 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/ Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank 11 7.00 3.19 12 4.58 3.32 86 6.45 2.57 30 8.07 2.12 14 5.71 3.29 42 5.43 2.75 46 4.33 3.02 41 4.54 2.36 56 6.05 3.42 61 5.64 2.86 17 5.00 3.00 Group in Sudan?* (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World 11 5.91 2.81 8 4.75 2.82 79 6.47 2.58 29 7.45 2.32 11 7.36 2.98 33 5.03 2.04 33 4.52 2.45 27 4.96 2.77 48 5.77 3.63 46 5.78 2.84 13 5.46 2.93 Bank Group’s effectiveness in Sudan* (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its 9 7.67 2.45 8 7.25 3.20 73 7.62 2.12 28 7.00 2.76 11 8.00 2.19 29 6.17 1.89 29 5.90 2.90 24 6.42 2.87 36 7.36 3.29 41 6.66 2.71 11 5.64 1.80 most complicated development challenges?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 70 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Energy 0.0% 8.3% 6.6% 0.0% 21.4% 9.5% 12.8% 9.5% 3.4% 1.6% 5.9% Water and sanitation 9.1% 8.3% 4.4% 3.3% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 7.1% 8.6% 1.6% 5.9% Pollution 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% Job creation/employment* 9.1% 0.0% 11.0% 10.0% 21.4% 16.7% 8.5% 2.4% 22.4% 6.6% 41.2% Health 18.2% 0.0% 24.2% 23.3% 7.1% 7.1% 14.9% 4.8% 15.5% 18.0% 23.5% Regional conflict and tensions 0.0% 8.3% 3.3% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 6.4% 0.0% 6.9% 1.6% 0.0% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 7.1% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% Social protection* 9.1% 0.0% 9.9% 13.3% 14.3% 2.4% 2.1% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 2.1% 4.8% 3.4% 4.9% 17.6% Private sector development* 27.3% 8.3% 3.3% 6.7% 0.0% 9.5% 21.3% 11.9% 3.4% 6.6% 17.6% Education 27.3% 25.0% 38.5% 30.0% 35.7% 33.3% 21.3% 26.2% 22.4% 50.8% 35.3% Public sector governance/reform* 36.4% 33.3% 20.9% 30.0% 21.4% 31.0% 14.9% 47.6% 13.8% 29.5% 23.5% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 9.1% 25.0% 9.9% 10.0% 14.3% 2.4% 19.1% 7.1% 17.2% 9.8% 5.9% Global/regional integration 9.1% 0.0% 2.2% 3.3% 7.1% 4.8% 6.4% 2.4% 3.4% 4.9% 0.0% Food security 27.3% 0.0% 15.4% 6.7% 7.1% 7.1% 8.5% 4.8% 20.7% 11.5% 0.0% Urban development* 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.2% 0.0% 0.0% Gender based violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Judiciary reform 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 4.8% 3.4% 3.3% 0.0% Economic growth 36.4% 16.7% 33.0% 30.0% 14.3% 38.1% 27.7% 11.9% 20.7% 18.0% 11.8% Disaster risk management 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 1.7% 1.6% 0.0% Equality of opportunity 0.0% 8.3% 2.2% 6.7% 7.1% 2.4% 10.6% 2.4% 3.4% 8.2% 0.0% Communicable/non-communicable 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 1.6% 0.0% diseases Local governance and institutions 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% Information and communications 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 2.4% 1.7% 9.8% 0.0% technology Transport* 0.0% 33.3% 2.2% 10.0% 0.0% 2.4% 2.1% 2.4% 6.9% 3.3% 5.9% Agriculture and rural development 18.2% 66.7% 40.7% 33.3% 35.7% 42.9% 55.3% 50.0% 44.8% 45.9% 41.2% Trade and exports 0.0% 16.7% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 12.8% 0.0% 5.2% 4.9% 11.8% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management* 0.0% 8.3% 6.6% 23.3% 14.3% 4.8% 12.8% 7.1% 8.6% 0.0% 5.9% Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% Climate change* 0.0% 0.0% 5.5% 20.0% 14.3% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% Poverty reduction 9.1% 16.7% 14.3% 23.3% 28.6% 19.0% 8.5% 19.0% 29.3% 16.4% 23.5% Anti-corruption* 0.0% 0.0% 9.9% 6.7% 0.0% 11.9% 12.8% 35.7% 12.1% 14.8% 17.6% Debt relief and access to finance 27.3% 16.7% 14.3% 3.3% 7.1% 7.1% 6.4% 11.9% 5.2% 8.2% 5.9% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 71 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 greate st VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Sudan? Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Greatest Value President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Bringing together different groups of 0.0% 10.0% 2.5% 4.2% 0.0% 8.8% 7.0% 7.9% 13.0% 5.6% 0.0% stakeholders Capacity development related to 33.3% 30.0% 26.6% 45.8% 16.7% 5.9% 25.6% 26.3% 21.7% 20.4% 21.4% World Bank Group supported projects Technical assistance 22.2% 10.0% 7.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 2.3% 10.5% 4.3% 9.3% 0.0% Policy advice, studies, analyses 11.1% 10.0% 8.9% 4.2% 16.7% 20.6% 14.0% 18.4% 10.9% 11.1% 21.4% Financial resources 0.0% 20.0% 10.1% 4.2% 25.0% 17.6% 16.3% 2.6% 6.5% 7.4% 7.1% Data and statistics 11.1% 0.0% 10.1% 8.3% 8.3% 5.9% 7.0% 0.0% 4.3% 9.3% 14.3% Promoting knowledge sharing* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 2.2% 1.9% 14.3% Implementation support 0.0% 0.0% 13.9% 8.3% 16.7% 5.9% 4.7% 5.3% 17.4% 22.2% 14.3% Mobilizing third party financial 11.1% 20.0% 3.8% 4.2% 0.0% 5.9% 4.7% 0.0% 4.3% 1.9% 7.1% resources Donor coordination* 0.0% 0.0% 10.1% 16.7% 0.0% 8.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 3.7% 0.0% Strategy formulation 11.1% 0.0% 5.1% 4.2% 16.7% 17.6% 18.6% 21.1% 10.9% 7.4% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ 2nd Greatest Value President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Bringing together different groups of 11.1% 10.0% 0.0% 12.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 10.3% 6.4% 3.7% 7.1% stakeholders Capacity development related to 0.0% 10.0% 21.0% 20.0% 0.0% 32.4% 16.3% 17.9% 6.4% 14.8% 7.1% World Bank Group supported projects Technical assistance 0.0% 20.0% 4.9% 8.0% 8.3% 11.8% 16.3% 2.6% 8.5% 7.4% 7.1% Policy advice, studies, analyses 11.1% 10.0% 14.8% 8.0% 25.0% 0.0% 9.3% 15.4% 8.5% 13.0% 7.1% Financial resources 11.1% 0.0% 7.4% 8.0% 8.3% 11.8% 9.3% 2.6% 12.8% 5.6% 7.1% Data and statistics 11.1% 0.0% 9.9% 8.0% 8.3% 17.6% 4.7% 2.6% 4.3% 18.5% 7.1% Promoting knowledge sharing 11.1% 0.0% 3.7% 4.0% 8.3% 2.9% 0.0% 5.1% 4.3% 3.7% 0.0% Implementation support 11.1% 0.0% 11.1% 20.0% 25.0% 8.8% 14.0% 10.3% 19.1% 5.6% 14.3% Mobilizing third party financial 11.1% 10.0% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 7.7% 2.1% 7.4% 7.1% resources Donor coordination 11.1% 20.0% 8.6% 0.0% 8.3% 8.8% 11.6% 7.7% 4.3% 9.3% 7.1% Strategy formulation 11.1% 20.0% 17.3% 12.0% 8.3% 5.9% 11.6% 17.9% 23.4% 9.3% 28.6% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 72 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the 0.0% 8.3% 10.3% 19.2% 15.4% 14.3% 10.9% 32.5% 18.2% 13.3% 17.6% country Staff too inaccessible 18.2% 0.0% 6.9% 3.8% 7.7% 7.1% 10.9% 0.0% 7.3% 1.7% 0.0% Not collaborating enough with private 9.1% 16.7% 3.4% 3.8% 0.0% 11.9% 26.1% 10.0% 3.6% 11.7% 29.4% sector* Not adequately collaborating with organizations such as bilaterals, 18.2% 0.0% 3.4% 3.8% 0.0% 16.7% 2.2% 2.5% 3.6% 1.7% 0.0% multilaterals, trust funds, UN agencies* Not aligned with country priorities* 18.2% 0.0% 11.5% 0.0% 30.8% 7.1% 6.5% 0.0% 9.1% 5.0% 11.8% Not adequately sensitive to 9.1% 41.7% 23.0% 15.4% 15.4% 14.3% 19.6% 17.5% 41.8% 25.0% 35.3% political/social realities in Sudan* Too influenced by developed 9.1% 33.3% 12.6% 7.7% 15.4% 16.7% 17.4% 10.0% 10.9% 16.7% 11.8% countries World Bank Group’s processes too 18.2% 8.3% 17.2% 19.2% 23.1% 4.8% 6.5% 5.0% 12.7% 6.7% 0.0% slow World Bank Group’s processes too 9.1% 8.3% 9.2% 30.8% 15.4% 2.4% 10.9% 2.5% 7.3% 1.7% 0.0% complex* Not exploring alternative policy 9.1% 25.0% 10.3% 3.8% 15.4% 9.5% 2.2% 10.0% 9.1% 10.0% 0.0% options Not sufficiently focused on results 18.2% 0.0% 9.2% 0.0% 15.4% 7.1% 6.5% 2.5% 1.8% 8.3% 11.8% Not in it for the long term* 18.2% 0.0% 10.3% 15.4% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 2.5% 1.8% 5.0% 5.9% Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem 18.2% 16.7% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 17.4% 7.5% 14.5% 10.0% 0.0% solving Not collaborating enough with civil 0.0% 8.3% 4.6% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 4.3% 30.0% 12.7% 10.0% 17.6% society* Not enough public disclosure of its 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 17.4% 17.5% 16.4% 8.3% 17.6% work Arrogant in its approach 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 4.3% 2.5% 1.8% 3.3% 0.0% Inadequate World Bank Group’s 9.1% 0.0% 8.0% 30.8% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% staffing in Sudan* The credibility of its knowledge/data 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% Not focused enough on issues that 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 3.8% 15.4% 2.4% 2.2% 20.0% 1.8% 8.3% 0.0% are unique to post-conflict countries* Other 0.0% 8.3% 2.3% 3.8% 0.0% 4.8% 2.2% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 9.1% 8.3% 12.6% 19.2% 15.4% 19.0% 13.0% 7.5% 9.1% 21.7% 11.8% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 73 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other To a fully sufficient degree 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 6.7% 14.3% 0.0% 4.3% 2.4% 6.9% 8.3% 0.0% To a somewhat sufficient degree 9.1% 18.2% 31.5% 50.0% 14.3% 40.5% 19.6% 9.5% 20.7% 25.0% 41.2% To a somewhat insufficient degree 27.3% 36.4% 30.4% 33.3% 50.0% 33.3% 19.6% 33.3% 29.3% 28.3% 17.6% To a very insufficient degree 54.5% 27.3% 20.7% 3.3% 21.4% 11.9% 28.3% 38.1% 25.9% 26.7% 23.5% Don't know 9.1% 18.2% 14.1% 6.7% 0.0% 14.3% 28.3% 16.7% 17.2% 11.7% 17.6% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How EFFECTIVE do you believe the following World Bank Group’s instruments are in supporting the Sudan Government’s efforts to reduce poverty? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Analytical services and products* 5 7.80 2.28 5 5.20 2.39 53 6.83 2.08 19 6.68 2.26 7 6.86 1.86 28 5.96 1.95 9 3.78 2.59 19 5.32 2.52 19 5.16 3.18 32 6.19 2.52 7 5.71 2.29 Technical assistance* 7 8.43 1.90 6 5.83 1.94 54 6.72 2.06 25 6.88 2.73 10 7.60 1.65 31 6.39 2.11 11 3.09 2.30 20 5.55 2.37 25 5.52 3.47 35 5.91 2.67 8 5.25 2.55 Capacity building* 7 8.43 1.27 6 6.00 2.10 59 6.61 2.59 21 7.24 3.00 9 7.44 2.74 28 6.14 2.38 16 4.25 3.17 19 5.26 2.28 23 5.61 3.55 35 6.06 2.81 9 6.00 2.24 Trust funds and grants 6 6.17 2.64 7 4.86 2.41 53 5.79 2.57 22 6.36 2.95 7 6.00 2.38 28 5.29 2.31 10 3.60 2.80 14 3.71 2.16 24 4.75 3.63 26 5.04 2.63 9 4.78 2.68 *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) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Beneficiaries* 20.0% 58.3% 34.8% 40.0% 35.7% 31.0% 21.3% 38.1% 41.4% 21.3% 11.1% Youth/university groups* 10.0% 0.0% 6.7% 20.0% 14.3% 26.2% 17.0% 16.7% 27.6% 24.6% 22.2% Private sector* 50.0% 8.3% 24.7% 10.0% 0.0% 28.6% 51.1% 21.4% 19.0% 24.6% 22.2% Local government 10.0% 41.7% 22.5% 16.7% 28.6% 16.7% 8.5% 4.8% 12.1% 14.8% 11.1% Donor community 30.0% 8.3% 12.4% 6.7% 14.3% 9.5% 6.4% 0.0% 6.9% 3.3% 5.6% NGOs/Community Based 20.0% 16.7% 12.4% 40.0% 28.6% 19.0% 27.7% 64.3% 22.4% 19.7% 16.7% Organizations* Academia/think tanks/research 0.0% 25.0% 33.7% 20.0% 28.6% 23.8% 31.9% 23.8% 24.1% 70.5% 61.1% institutes* Parliament* 0.0% 41.7% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.5% 4.8% 3.4% 1.6% 5.6% Foundations* 10.0% 0.0% 18.0% 16.7% 0.0% 7.1% 10.6% 2.4% 1.7% 3.3% 5.6% Media* 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 21.4% 4.8% 4.3% 2.4% 24.1% 4.9% 5.6% UN and regional peace keeping forces 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Emerging donors* 10.0% 0.0% 3.4% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 2.4% 1.7% 1.6% 0.0% UN agencies* 10.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 7.1% 19.0% 0.0% 7.1% 10.3% 1.6% 5.6% Regional organizations (e.g., African 30.0% 0.0% 4.5% 10.0% 14.3% 7.1% 2.1% 2.4% 1.7% 1.6% 11.1% Union)* Other 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 7.1% 4.8% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% Don’t know 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 74 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a 9 6.00 2.35 11 4.64 3.50 79 5.80 2.65 25 6.76 2.95 12 6.58 2.61 36 5.31 2.20 31 4.19 2.81 31 4.00 2.42 43 4.86 3.41 47 4.87 2.62 13 4.54 2.50 relevant role in development in Sudan* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I 9 6.11 1.45 8 3.88 2.17 77 5.83 2.59 23 7.13 2.44 13 6.62 2.63 36 5.06 2.46 28 3.39 2.23 27 3.93 2.29 40 4.13 3.31 47 4.85 2.88 13 4.46 2.63 consider the development priorities in Sudan* *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs* 11 5.55 2.25 9 3.78 2.64 69 5.41 2.46 19 5.32 2.65 9 6.78 2.59 31 4.90 1.72 31 3.94 2.39 22 4.55 2.20 39 3.90 3.05 37 4.57 2.32 13 4.54 2.44 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and 9 7.56 1.94 7 3.71 2.63 62 5.39 2.59 18 5.17 2.33 10 7.00 2.31 30 4.70 1.86 29 3.38 2.04 23 4.87 2.78 27 4.37 2.71 38 4.55 1.93 9 4.89 2.26 services)* Flexibility (in terms of changing country 9 7.22 1.92 7 4.00 3.42 62 5.15 2.52 20 5.45 2.31 10 6.90 1.91 27 4.41 1.95 31 3.77 2.04 23 4.78 2.89 29 3.97 3.06 39 4.67 2.17 12 4.67 2.71 circumstances)* Being inclusive 10 6.80 1.99 8 4.75 2.87 61 5.44 2.59 16 4.81 2.32 8 6.50 2.62 30 5.03 2.14 25 5.12 2.47 21 4.86 2.71 24 3.63 2.86 38 4.87 2.51 7 5.00 2.65 Openness (sharing data and other information) 10 7.50 1.84 8 6.75 3.06 68 6.60 2.06 20 6.45 2.70 9 7.00 2.96 35 6.26 2.11 31 5.29 2.58 23 5.39 2.68 33 5.42 2.95 41 6.05 2.58 12 5.33 2.71 Collaboration with the Government* 10 7.60 2.22 6 5.00 3.41 70 6.61 2.15 19 7.11 2.38 9 7.11 1.83 31 6.19 1.87 34 5.00 2.75 24 6.46 2.70 36 6.06 3.41 38 6.18 2.37 11 5.18 2.68 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on 9 6.78 2.28 7 5.43 3.55 71 5.85 2.61 22 6.55 2.42 9 6.44 2.30 27 5.33 1.80 31 5.32 2.93 20 5.05 2.54 36 4.17 2.95 36 5.42 2.44 12 4.92 2.50 the ground* Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to 9 7.33 1.87 7 5.71 4.23 66 6.62 2.57 18 7.83 2.77 9 6.33 2.40 25 5.08 1.96 31 3.71 2.78 22 4.23 2.74 35 4.09 3.19 36 4.78 2.82 12 4.42 3.09 implementation of investment projects* Collaboration with civil society* 8 6.88 1.81 7 5.43 3.21 67 6.18 2.49 20 6.25 2.57 9 7.22 2.05 29 5.45 2.16 31 5.03 2.65 28 4.21 3.06 34 4.09 3.00 42 5.57 2.38 11 3.82 2.44 Staff accessibility* 11 7.00 2.57 8 6.13 3.00 66 6.02 2.45 21 6.14 2.67 9 6.44 2.13 32 5.47 2.29 30 3.77 2.98 21 4.29 2.74 31 3.19 2.80 38 4.79 2.95 10 4.40 2.63 Collaboration with other donors and development 9 8.11 2.03 6 5.50 3.62 62 6.97 2.02 19 7.16 2.36 10 7.20 2.66 31 6.16 2.38 28 6.14 3.18 22 6.23 2.69 31 5.87 3.32 31 6.58 2.32 10 5.60 2.27 partners Collaboration with the private sector 5 6.40 2.88 6 4.00 3.22 53 5.51 2.38 15 6.20 2.65 8 5.88 2.85 26 4.81 1.90 31 5.52 2.99 20 5.05 2.93 31 4.23 3.12 26 5.31 2.77 8 3.63 2.39 Collaboration with the UN 8 7.63 2.56 8 5.25 3.65 48 7.63 2.04 16 6.38 3.22 10 7.30 2.54 31 6.74 2.03 27 6.78 2.90 22 7.18 2.59 34 6.47 3.34 27 7.30 2.27 9 7.00 2.83 Straightforwardness and honesty* 9 7.33 2.55 8 5.63 3.96 57 8.07 2.16 20 8.25 1.89 8 7.25 1.75 26 7.23 1.86 29 6.69 2.84 17 7.06 2.54 28 5.89 3.49 32 6.91 2.72 7 6.29 2.75 Treating clients and stakeholders in Sudan with 10 7.90 2.73 7 6.00 3.27 62 8.16 1.96 21 7.90 2.66 10 7.90 2.02 28 6.79 2.59 30 5.30 2.65 22 6.18 2.81 31 5.13 3.23 34 6.59 2.87 8 6.63 2.20 respect* Being a long-term partner* 10 7.50 3.14 7 5.29 3.64 63 7.35 2.21 20 6.10 2.51 9 7.11 2.37 33 7.15 2.17 29 5.93 3.16 23 6.39 2.48 33 4.73 3.40 31 5.90 2.94 11 5.91 3.11 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 75 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent does the World Bank Group partner with the right people to support work on the ground in Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Nearly never 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 7.0% 0.0% 1.8% 1.7% 6.3% Rarely 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 10.3% 0.0% 4.9% 7.0% 7.1% 10.5% 10.2% 18.8% Sometimes 10.0% 0.0% 16.7% 20.7% 38.5% 39.0% 11.6% 23.8% 35.1% 20.3% 12.5% Nearly always 70.0% 0.0% 28.9% 37.9% 38.5% 17.1% 14.0% 11.9% 17.5% 22.0% 18.8% Don't know 10.0% 58.3% 34.4% 27.6% 15.4% 39.0% 46.5% 42.9% 24.6% 40.7% 37.5% Prefer not to answer 10.0% 41.7% 11.1% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 14.0% 14.3% 10.5% 5.1% 6.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which TWO organizations do you think it is most valuable for the World Bank Group to collaborate with to tackle fragility in Sudan? (Select no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other World Food Program (WFP) 45.5% 0.0% 40.2% 37.0% 50.0% 31.0% 32.6% 33.3% 25.9% 37.7% 40.0% World Health Organization (WHO)* 36.4% 0.0% 30.4% 18.5% 14.3% 14.3% 41.3% 26.2% 27.6% 41.0% 26.7% United Nations Development 45.5% 0.0% 41.3% 29.6% 50.0% 59.5% 41.3% 50.0% 37.9% 50.8% 40.0% Program (UNDP)* United Nations Peacekeeping 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 3.7% 0.0% 2.4% 4.3% 2.4% 1.7% 3.3% 0.0% Save the Children* 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 3.7% 21.4% 2.4% 0.0% 9.5% 6.9% 1.6% 0.0% The Red Cross 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 4.3% 4.8% 5.2% 1.6% 13.3% The United Nations International 36.4% 0.0% 22.8% 40.7% 14.3% 31.0% 4.3% 35.7% 19.0% 18.0% 20.0% Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)* The International Committee of the 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 3.7% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Red Cross (ICRC) The International Organization for 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 3.7% 14.3% 9.5% 4.3% 7.1% 8.6% 8.2% 20.0% Migration (IOM) None. I don’t believe the World Bank Group needs to partner with the UN 9.1% 0.0% 16.3% 18.5% 7.1% 14.3% 6.5% 9.5% 22.4% 6.6% 6.7% organizations. Don’t know* 9.1% 100.0% 12.0% 14.8% 14.3% 4.8% 23.9% 7.1% 10.3% 9.8% 13.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 76 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 THREE) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other The World Bank Group does not provide the government with 27.3% 25.0% 33.0% 31.0% 14.3% 9.5% 12.8% 5.0% 19.3% 9.8% 37.5% consistent support throughout the reform effort* Political pressures and obstacles 45.5% 25.0% 42.0% 37.9% 50.0% 38.1% 38.3% 45.0% 52.6% 45.9% 37.5% Reforms are not well thought out in 0.0% 16.7% 31.8% 13.8% 28.6% 31.0% 23.4% 25.0% 49.1% 32.8% 31.3% light of country challenges* Poor coordination within the 36.4% 41.7% 27.3% 48.3% 50.0% 21.4% 25.5% 25.0% 26.3% 36.1% 25.0% Government There is an inadequate level of private sector participation and 27.3% 0.0% 13.6% 0.0% 7.1% 19.0% 10.6% 12.5% 8.8% 11.5% 25.0% support Poor donor coordination 9.1% 0.0% 9.1% 3.4% 7.1% 7.1% 6.4% 2.5% 1.8% 6.6% 6.3% The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on 36.4% 41.7% 25.0% 17.2% 7.1% 21.4% 23.4% 27.5% 19.3% 31.1% 25.0% the ground Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity 27.3% 41.7% 9.1% 27.6% 14.3% 40.5% 36.2% 15.0% 12.3% 11.5% 18.8% in Government* There is not an adequate level of 0.0% 33.3% 21.6% 17.2% 7.1% 4.8% 29.8% 40.0% 21.1% 23.0% 31.3% citizen/civil society participation* Corruption* 36.4% 0.0% 14.8% 13.8% 35.7% 50.0% 23.4% 22.5% 33.3% 31.1% 25.0% Poor coordination within the World 0.0% 8.3% 2.3% 6.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 1.6% 0.0% Bank Group Ongoing conflict and instability 0.0% 25.0% 17.0% 27.6% 21.4% 21.4% 14.9% 25.0% 7.0% 24.6% 6.3% Inadequate funding* 18.2% 16.7% 30.7% 48.3% 35.7% 16.7% 17.0% 12.5% 19.3% 18.0% 25.0% Other 9.1% 8.3% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 4.3% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results In Sudan, to what extent do the World Bank Group’s financial resources, advice, and knowledge influence policy related to … ? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Gender* 8 4.75 3.20 1 6.00 67 5.93 2.49 18 6.78 2.82 9 7.22 2.91 26 5.27 2.39 24 2.92 2.50 22 4.41 2.92 32 4.63 3.33 33 5.24 2.74 7 5.14 2.61 The impact of climate change* 9 4.22 2.33 1 7.00 57 5.37 2.56 15 6.53 2.80 9 6.78 2.99 25 5.12 1.67 24 3.71 2.66 21 4.14 2.65 34 4.41 3.24 34 4.56 2.62 8 4.50 2.51 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 77 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan C. World Bank Group Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Social protection 5 5.60 1.82 8 3.88 3.44 34 5.32 2.48 12 5.00 2.66 5 5.20 2.28 21 4.71 2.28 25 5.24 3.38 20 3.85 2.52 23 3.52 3.04 26 4.12 2.69 10 4.30 1.89 Gender equity 4 4.00 2.45 8 4.50 3.74 52 5.65 2.50 15 5.73 2.60 5 6.40 1.14 20 5.55 2.24 26 4.88 2.98 24 4.67 2.79 30 5.10 3.43 34 5.79 2.79 8 5.50 2.33 Private sector development 6 5.50 2.59 9 6.33 2.78 40 4.93 2.79 13 5.69 2.50 6 4.67 2.25 20 4.70 2.18 32 5.50 3.36 16 4.25 2.77 28 4.18 3.09 32 4.59 2.72 10 4.30 2.16 Education* 9 6.89 2.71 9 9.11 1.45 64 6.89 2.63 23 8.35 1.70 10 6.60 2.91 27 6.30 2.54 32 6.44 2.99 25 5.20 2.71 37 5.30 3.11 42 6.14 2.67 13 6.00 2.77 Public sector governance/reform 7 6.43 3.26 8 8.25 2.43 57 6.35 2.64 20 5.75 3.06 9 6.00 2.83 26 5.19 2.51 28 6.18 3.16 23 5.04 3.14 31 5.35 3.63 33 5.30 2.59 12 4.83 2.79 Global/regional integration 4 4.50 2.38 6 7.83 1.33 37 5.24 2.35 10 4.40 2.76 6 4.83 2.79 24 4.63 2.58 24 6.42 3.34 16 6.06 2.77 27 5.44 3.64 23 5.57 2.63 9 5.00 1.66 Food security* 5 5.60 2.30 9 8.56 2.70 58 5.34 2.54 15 4.73 2.66 10 5.50 2.64 23 5.22 2.30 27 6.59 3.41 24 5.08 2.41 35 4.43 3.42 34 4.85 2.73 11 4.91 2.34 Urban development 4 4.50 2.65 9 6.11 3.10 48 5.13 2.61 14 4.14 2.21 8 4.88 2.03 25 4.76 2.26 26 6.08 3.03 20 5.20 2.82 29 4.24 3.11 30 4.37 2.59 8 4.75 2.25 Energy* 3 2.67 1.15 8 7.63 2.39 34 4.35 2.55 14 3.93 2.62 7 5.57 2.88 17 4.94 2.38 29 5.86 3.62 17 4.82 3.26 28 4.14 3.35 26 3.88 2.64 9 4.67 1.80 Water and sanitation* 3 4.67 2.08 10 9.10 1.45 51 4.98 2.72 14 4.50 2.53 9 6.00 2.83 22 5.45 2.36 29 5.45 3.67 19 4.79 3.10 32 3.50 3.08 32 4.13 2.65 10 4.30 2.00 Pollution* 6 4.50 2.88 8 8.75 1.83 45 4.91 2.97 10 4.70 2.50 9 5.11 1.96 18 4.44 2.38 18 3.56 2.81 19 4.79 2.95 30 4.20 3.36 23 3.52 2.68 9 4.22 2.05 Job creation/employment 4 5.25 2.36 8 6.13 3.60 50 4.40 2.75 14 5.00 2.72 9 4.89 3.02 27 4.48 2.17 29 5.45 3.34 23 4.65 3.11 32 3.72 3.07 32 3.56 2.17 10 4.60 2.72 Health* 5 6.20 3.11 9 9.33 1.66 64 5.83 2.47 17 6.12 2.69 10 5.90 2.88 22 5.36 2.28 31 6.00 3.00 22 5.55 3.14 32 4.28 3.11 33 4.82 2.92 13 5.54 2.85 Financial markets 3 3.67 2.52 9 7.44 3.09 39 4.23 2.21 9 4.22 3.07 9 4.22 2.68 19 5.58 2.55 25 5.04 3.21 13 5.31 3.07 29 3.83 3.15 21 4.05 2.80 7 4.29 2.29 Transport* 4 3.75 3.10 9 9.33 1.66 35 3.71 2.47 12 3.67 2.27 7 5.57 2.51 20 4.45 2.33 24 6.04 3.32 17 4.29 3.42 30 3.53 3.05 29 3.76 2.69 8 4.38 1.85 Agriculture and rural development* 5 5.80 2.28 9 9.33 1.41 56 5.45 2.77 18 5.89 3.29 8 5.63 2.92 26 4.96 2.14 31 6.68 3.00 22 4.73 2.95 31 5.03 3.42 32 4.31 2.83 13 4.62 2.10 Trade and exports* 4 4.25 2.99 8 7.50 2.07 38 4.18 2.75 10 3.40 2.84 7 3.57 1.81 21 4.33 2.18 25 6.08 3.35 18 5.28 3.12 32 3.56 3.02 26 3.77 2.63 11 4.45 2.07 Crime and violence 2 2.50 2.12 9 6.11 4.04 36 4.06 2.51 11 2.91 2.07 8 3.63 2.13 15 3.40 1.80 20 4.25 2.81 16 4.00 2.90 26 3.92 3.31 27 4.22 2.79 9 4.22 2.59 Natural resource management 4 5.50 3.00 7 6.86 2.85 37 4.35 2.49 12 3.58 2.54 8 4.00 3.30 19 4.79 2.30 26 5.31 3.33 19 4.32 2.98 29 3.66 2.92 30 3.97 2.88 8 5.25 0.71 Climate change 6 4.67 2.66 8 6.50 3.46 40 5.48 2.81 16 6.81 2.71 9 5.56 3.05 21 4.95 2.09 27 5.41 3.17 20 4.70 2.96 31 4.58 3.36 31 4.13 2.66 11 4.27 2.61 Poverty reduction* 6 6.33 2.16 9 9.44 1.33 68 5.99 2.63 19 6.89 2.56 11 6.09 2.81 28 5.71 2.17 33 5.97 3.36 25 5.64 3.09 37 4.81 3.57 40 5.13 2.78 11 5.73 2.15 Anti corruption* 4 3.75 2.50 10 8.30 3.37 49 4.08 3.13 14 5.29 3.52 8 4.13 2.17 20 4.80 2.46 30 5.47 3.62 21 4.14 3.07 35 4.17 3.54 35 3.86 2.63 9 5.33 2.55 Judiciary reform* 2 3.50 0.71 7 6.86 3.80 29 3.76 3.04 10 2.90 1.73 8 2.88 2.30 16 4.88 2.60 25 4.44 3.08 17 3.82 3.03 27 3.44 3.09 23 2.70 1.64 7 5.00 2.00 Economic growth 5 6.00 2.00 8 7.38 3.38 59 5.51 2.62 14 5.29 3.29 9 4.22 2.86 26 5.31 2.48 30 5.93 3.44 22 4.50 2.82 34 4.62 3.49 39 4.87 3.03 11 5.64 2.01 Disaster risk management 4 4.25 2.22 8 7.00 3.02 40 4.93 2.46 13 5.15 3.26 8 4.13 2.42 20 4.60 1.85 31 5.35 3.27 21 4.38 2.92 35 3.83 3.11 30 4.37 2.89 8 5.25 2.55 Equality of opportunity 3 4.67 0.58 9 6.67 3.46 39 5.41 2.93 13 5.38 3.59 6 3.67 2.58 16 4.75 1.95 26 5.27 3.22 20 4.35 2.62 29 4.00 3.42 25 4.16 2.76 9 4.78 2.54 Communicable/non-communicable diseases* 3 4.00 2.65 7 8.00 2.31 41 5.12 2.44 9 2.11 1.54 7 3.57 2.07 16 4.75 2.11 27 5.30 3.24 18 4.67 2.87 29 4.48 3.40 23 4.17 2.79 10 4.90 2.18 Information and communications technology 4 5.50 0.58 8 7.25 3.28 42 5.83 2.57 10 3.40 2.80 8 4.38 2.67 17 4.76 2.02 29 5.03 3.34 17 4.59 2.87 32 4.09 3.17 26 4.50 2.98 7 5.57 1.27 Gender based violence* 2 4.50 2.12 9 8.44 1.42 44 5.84 2.90 11 4.45 3.24 8 4.50 2.33 20 4.70 2.00 19 4.00 3.20 20 5.35 2.87 31 4.94 3.40 30 5.20 2.92 9 5.00 2.50 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 4 6.75 1.71 9 8.00 2.12 54 5.81 2.58 12 5.08 3.15 6 5.17 3.37 20 5.00 2.05 27 5.93 3.47 22 5.09 3.38 31 4.77 3.40 33 5.18 2.53 10 4.20 1.81 Regional conflict and tensions 2 4.00 1.41 8 7.25 3.49 41 5.24 2.75 8 3.50 2.45 6 3.50 2.07 20 5.05 2.11 27 5.48 3.27 21 4.52 2.84 31 4.65 3.19 30 4.73 2.72 9 4.44 2.01 Local governance and institutions 4 6.00 1.83 8 6.75 3.62 41 4.93 2.17 11 4.27 2.72 5 4.20 2.49 23 4.91 1.90 26 4.62 2.37 21 3.95 3.11 30 3.73 2.94 25 3.60 2.24 11 4.82 1.54 Social cohesion 2 2.00 1.41 8 4.13 3.87 41 4.95 2.73 13 4.77 3.44 5 4.40 3.29 20 4.90 2.22 25 3.64 2.36 17 3.24 2.61 26 3.27 2.76 26 3.77 2.70 9 4.44 1.67 Debt relief and access to finance* 4 4.25 3.77 8 8.50 3.21 50 4.42 3.08 15 4.87 3.20 7 4.14 3.29 25 4.48 2.50 27 6.15 3.87 18 4.33 3.05 35 3.46 3.50 32 3.91 2.88 10 5.10 2.60 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 78 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan C. World Bank Group Effectiveness and Results (continued) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work 11 6.82 1.89 10 6.10 2.73 82 6.20 2.47 27 6.59 2.59 11 5.82 2.89 35 5.17 2.13 36 4.92 2.80 29 4.52 2.31 47 6.06 3.28 47 5.30 2.69 14 5.29 2.40 help to achieve development results in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group help to 9 7.89 2.93 7 5.57 1.51 74 6.45 2.88 25 7.96 2.46 10 5.50 3.10 31 5.39 2.36 35 4.26 3.01 28 3.86 2.62 39 5.72 3.50 32 5.47 2.51 12 6.42 3.06 build/strengthen existing country systems in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the needs of Sudan 9 5.78 3.46 8 3.25 1.58 68 4.66 2.81 20 3.65 2.62 10 4.00 2.79 31 4.52 2.36 36 3.75 2.93 23 3.35 2.50 41 4.07 3.33 39 4.51 2.53 11 4.45 2.50 The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge services* 8 7.13 2.47 10 6.70 2.21 81 6.12 2.69 27 6.22 2.41 11 5.09 3.27 32 4.91 2.35 32 4.63 2.74 30 5.00 2.88 42 4.71 3.44 52 5.38 2.88 11 5.00 2.79 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD How effectively does the World Bank Group help Sudan to mobilize finance for development from 5 4.80 3.35 5 5.20 3.90 67 4.13 2.85 17 3.82 3.15 8 4.25 1.28 26 4.50 2.21 24 4.71 3.22 23 4.43 3.19 44 4.84 3.55 30 4.47 2.92 9 5.11 3.26 private sector sources? (1-Not effectively at all, 10-Very effectively) 79 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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?* Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Weekly 40.0% 0.0% 2.2% 10.7% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 10.5% 3.3% 5.9% Monthly 0.0% 0.0% 15.7% 42.9% 7.7% 17.1% 4.4% 7.3% 21.1% 3.3% 5.9% A few times a year 60.0% 18.2% 43.8% 35.7% 38.5% 46.3% 22.2% 31.7% 29.8% 40.0% 58.8% Rarely 0.0% 36.4% 28.1% 7.1% 15.4% 7.3% 28.9% 29.3% 24.6% 41.7% 11.8% Never 0.0% 45.5% 10.1% 3.6% 38.5% 26.8% 44.4% 31.7% 14.0% 11.7% 17.6% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely* 9 8.11 1.76 7 5.29 1.89 66 6.41 2.33 21 6.62 2.52 8 5.00 2.45 27 5.33 1.90 30 5.63 2.93 17 4.82 2.46 35 6.29 3.27 45 6.60 2.29 13 4.62 2.81 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement 10 7.10 1.91 7 5.71 2.43 73 6.62 2.48 21 6.71 2.69 7 6.43 2.51 24 6.00 1.72 27 4.85 2.90 24 4.63 2.14 35 6.00 3.54 43 5.70 2.69 11 5.36 3.07 during preparation* Lead to practical solutions* 9 7.22 1.30 8 6.25 3.20 71 6.73 2.27 23 7.43 2.29 8 6.00 2.83 30 5.53 1.98 26 5.27 2.72 27 5.52 2.31 38 5.50 3.47 49 6.04 2.63 13 5.69 2.95 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)* 10 7.70 1.95 5 5.60 2.61 67 6.67 2.49 22 7.55 2.87 8 6.38 2.77 25 6.52 1.78 28 4.89 2.87 25 6.00 2.33 32 5.38 3.61 44 6.36 2.37 13 5.92 2.90 Are source of relevant information on global good 9 8.33 1.50 7 7.00 2.52 66 7.62 2.21 21 7.86 2.26 8 6.38 2.62 26 6.58 1.90 25 5.88 2.86 25 6.72 2.56 39 6.51 3.56 48 7.21 2.30 13 6.69 2.93 practices Are adequately disseminated* 9 7.11 2.15 6 6.67 2.25 72 6.86 2.42 22 7.14 2.55 8 6.63 2.83 26 6.42 2.08 28 5.36 2.83 29 4.14 2.61 37 5.00 3.57 49 6.22 2.73 13 5.15 3.02 Are translated enough into local language 10 6.40 1.58 4 7.75 1.71 72 6.43 2.86 23 7.04 3.28 8 6.25 3.06 23 5.52 2.45 26 5.92 3.12 30 5.10 2.59 40 6.05 3.42 46 6.39 3.06 13 6.23 2.52 Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development 8 7.25 2.05 8 6.50 3.12 73 6.95 2.30 21 7.62 2.33 8 6.63 2.92 26 5.73 2.09 27 5.30 2.57 26 5.35 2.45 41 6.07 3.51 46 6.93 2.65 12 5.67 2.96 challenges and country circumstances* *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and 11 7.73 1.79 10 7.80 1.69 83 7.54 2.30 26 7.42 2.50 11 6.00 3.26 34 6.44 2.03 37 6.22 3.19 29 6.52 2.98 50 6.90 3.48 53 6.26 2.77 14 6.14 2.44 activities make to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and 10 7.90 1.85 8 6.75 1.83 79 7.49 2.18 25 7.48 2.40 11 6.82 3.49 34 6.65 1.86 30 6.50 2.71 27 6.56 2.26 41 6.93 3.35 46 6.80 2.22 13 6.08 2.36 activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) 80 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan E. Working with the World Bank Group When working with the World Bank Group on programs, projects and other activities, do you believe that the team … ? * (Select only ONE response) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Almost never has the right skills mix 9.1% 0.0% 1.1% 7.7% 7.7% 0.0% 2.4% 7.5% 14.0% 4.9% 5.9% to tackle the challenges of fragility Rarely has the right skills mix to tackle 18.2% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 5.0% 5.3% 6.6% 17.6% the challenges of fragility Sometimes has the right skills mix to 0.0% 0.0% 23.6% 23.1% 23.1% 30.0% 19.0% 25.0% 12.3% 21.3% 23.5% tackle the challenges of fragility Almost always has the right skills mix 45.5% 0.0% 41.6% 46.2% 38.5% 32.5% 21.4% 15.0% 31.6% 24.6% 5.9% to tackle the challenges of fragility Don’t know 18.2% 63.6% 14.6% 11.5% 15.4% 35.0% 38.1% 32.5% 17.5% 36.1% 29.4% Prefer not to answer 9.1% 36.4% 15.7% 11.5% 15.4% 2.5% 14.3% 15.0% 19.3% 6.6% 17.6% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 8 6.75 2.19 7 4.14 2.91 62 4.48 2.87 23 4.87 2.93 9 4.33 1.87 23 5.48 2.00 24 4.67 2.62 21 5.14 2.69 25 3.64 2.96 29 4.62 2.74 7 3.71 2.63 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and 10 8.10 1.97 10 7.00 2.79 83 7.92 2.05 27 7.56 2.44 11 8.36 2.25 27 6.52 1.95 32 6.50 3.01 32 6.50 2.53 44 7.57 2.99 42 7.31 2.46 13 6.15 3.00 evaluates the projects and programs it supports* The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are 8 7.00 2.00 8 6.75 2.66 77 6.39 2.40 27 6.22 2.89 9 6.67 2.06 23 5.87 1.87 26 6.00 2.80 27 5.30 2.45 36 5.94 3.45 34 6.71 2.47 10 6.10 2.42 done in a timely fashion The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” 5 7.60 2.88 8 6.63 2.20 65 6.08 2.48 23 6.74 2.00 9 5.89 2.85 23 6.35 1.92 23 4.65 2.69 26 5.77 2.63 38 6.37 3.12 32 6.16 2.64 9 5.78 3.19 requirements are reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in 6 5.33 2.34 7 4.57 3.10 64 4.78 2.70 21 4.76 3.02 9 5.00 2.24 25 4.96 2.26 24 4.33 3.02 22 4.23 2.33 35 3.89 3.34 33 4.70 2.80 8 4.00 1.77 Sudan Working with the World Bank Group increases 8 8.50 1.20 9 7.67 2.12 78 7.63 2.20 27 7.96 2.43 9 7.56 2.35 27 6.78 2.21 29 6.28 2.72 33 6.61 3.12 43 6.79 3.33 45 7.20 2.60 14 6.50 2.71 Sudan’s institutional capacity Where country systems are adequate, the World 8 7.63 2.67 9 8.22 1.56 66 7.71 2.27 27 8.00 2.08 9 7.22 2.64 24 6.58 1.79 25 7.16 2.13 27 6.56 2.56 32 6.81 3.27 34 6.62 2.35 8 6.25 3.15 Bank Group makes appropriate use of them *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group 7 5.71 3.59 6 5.50 2.59 56 5.04 2.37 19 4.37 2.39 8 6.13 2.03 25 5.64 1.68 20 4.60 2.91 19 4.84 2.12 23 6.43 3.69 23 4.83 2.98 8 5.13 1.55 is adequately staffed in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 81 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan E. Working with the World Bank Group (continued) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the donor community is doing enough to support the 9 4.89 2.62 1 4.00 71 4.93 2.70 20 5.10 2.94 8 4.75 1.98 35 5.89 2.25 28 4.75 2.96 27 5.11 2.52 45 4.96 3.55 40 5.13 2.83 11 5.82 2.89 government’s efforts related to refugees in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugee crisis in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Education 63.6% 9.1% 46.6% 41.4% 50.0% 35.0% 54.5% 53.7% 50.0% 54.2% 52.9% Health* 54.5% 0.0% 60.2% 55.2% 66.7% 42.5% 65.9% 46.3% 62.5% 59.3% 70.6% Supporting poor and marginalized 36.4% 0.0% 39.8% 34.5% 33.3% 22.5% 4.5% 39.0% 26.8% 25.4% 23.5% local communities* Jobs 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 13.6% 9.8% 3.6% 1.7% 5.9% Business development 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 3.4% 0.0% 10.0% 4.5% 2.4% 3.6% 1.7% 0.0% Infrastructure 18.2% 9.1% 14.8% 17.2% 0.0% 17.5% 22.7% 19.5% 14.3% 13.6% 17.6% Social cohesion 9.1% 0.0% 1.1% 6.9% 8.3% 12.5% 0.0% 4.9% 3.6% 1.7% 0.0% Public services* 18.2% 0.0% 11.4% 13.8% 16.7% 35.0% 6.8% 7.3% 16.1% 16.9% 17.6% Macro issues 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 6.9% 8.3% 5.0% 2.3% 4.9% 10.7% 5.1% 0.0% Don’t know* 0.0% 90.9% 3.4% 3.4% 8.3% 2.5% 6.8% 2.4% 3.6% 5.1% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 6.9% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 82 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan E. Working with the World Bank Group (continued) Please rate how you feel when you think about the impact of the refugees in regards to…. Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Sudan’s economy President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other A very negative impact 45.5% 63.6% 38.9% 25.0% 50.0% 20.0% 43.2% 34.1% 50.9% 35.6% 38.9% A somewhat negative impact 36.4% 36.4% 43.3% 57.1% 21.4% 45.0% 40.9% 43.9% 32.7% 47.5% 44.4% A somewhat positive impact 9.1% 0.0% 15.6% 14.3% 21.4% 30.0% 4.5% 14.6% 9.1% 11.9% 16.7% A very positive impact 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 2.4% 3.6% 3.4% 0.0% No impact at all 9.1% 0.0% 1.1% 3.6% 7.1% 0.0% 11.4% 4.9% 3.6% 1.7% 0.0% Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Social cohesion* President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other A very negative impact 0.0% 54.5% 34.4% 21.4% 35.7% 7.7% 30.2% 30.8% 38.3% 30.4% 29.4% A somewhat negative impact 63.6% 45.5% 41.1% 50.0% 35.7% 38.5% 48.8% 46.2% 36.2% 48.2% 47.1% A somewhat positive impact 18.2% 0.0% 11.1% 7.1% 14.3% 35.9% 4.7% 10.3% 14.9% 5.4% 11.8% A very positive impact 0.0% 0.0% 7.8% 3.6% 7.1% 5.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% No impact at all 18.2% 0.0% 5.6% 17.9% 7.1% 12.8% 16.3% 12.8% 6.4% 16.1% 11.8% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ National security* President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other A very negative impact 45.5% 18.2% 49.4% 35.7% 42.9% 12.5% 45.2% 34.2% 52.1% 49.2% 50.0% A somewhat negative impact 54.5% 81.8% 41.6% 50.0% 28.6% 57.5% 28.6% 57.9% 29.2% 44.1% 44.4% A somewhat positive impact 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 21.4% 15.0% 0.0% 2.6% 6.3% 5.1% 0.0% A very positive impact 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 3.6% 0.0% 5.0% 2.4% 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% No impact at all 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 10.7% 7.1% 10.0% 23.8% 5.3% 6.3% 1.7% 5.6% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Public service delivery* President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other A very negative impact 45.5% 54.5% 28.4% 42.9% 30.8% 17.5% 28.6% 22.5% 55.8% 41.4% 44.4% A somewhat negative impact 27.3% 45.5% 48.9% 42.9% 23.1% 57.5% 50.0% 47.5% 21.2% 36.2% 44.4% A somewhat positive impact 27.3% 0.0% 14.8% 0.0% 30.8% 15.0% 16.7% 12.5% 5.8% 12.1% 5.6% A very positive impact 0.0% 0.0% 6.8% 3.6% 7.7% 5.0% 0.0% 7.5% 9.6% 0.0% 5.6% No impact at all 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 10.7% 7.7% 5.0% 4.8% 10.0% 7.7% 10.3% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Sudan’s poor and marginalized President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other A very negative impact 45.5% 54.5% 37.5% 21.4% 57.1% 30.0% 47.7% 53.8% 51.9% 50.8% 72.2% A somewhat negative impact 54.5% 45.5% 51.1% 53.6% 28.6% 55.0% 45.5% 33.3% 35.2% 39.0% 16.7% A somewhat positive impact 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 7.1% 7.1% 10.0% 2.3% 5.1% 3.7% 1.7% 0.0% A very positive impact 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% No impact at all 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 17.9% 0.0% 5.0% 4.5% 2.6% 7.4% 8.5% 11.1% 83 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Offer more innovative knowledge 9.1% 0.0% 18.4% 17.2% 15.4% 12.8% 13.0% 15.0% 14.3% 23.3% 23.5% services Collaborate more effectively with 27.3% 8.3% 34.5% 27.6% 38.5% 10.3% 13.0% 15.0% 26.8% 15.0% 35.3% Government clients* Work faster* 0.0% 8.3% 4.6% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 8.7% 2.5% 16.1% 1.7% 11.8% Reduce the complexity of obtaining 27.3% 66.7% 29.9% 37.9% 15.4% 15.4% 19.6% 12.5% 26.8% 20.0% 0.0% World Bank Group financing* Mobilize more financial resources 27.3% 0.0% 24.1% 41.4% 30.8% 28.2% 21.7% 27.5% 23.2% 28.3% 23.5% through trust funds and partnerships Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of 0.0% 0.0% 11.5% 6.9% 46.2% 7.7% 10.9% 7.5% 8.9% 11.7% 5.9% World Bank Group projects* Collaborate more effectively with organizations such as bilaterals, 0.0% 8.3% 5.7% 0.0% 7.7% 12.8% 4.3% 10.0% 1.8% 6.7% 5.9% multilaterals, trust funds, UN agencies Offer more innovative financial 9.1% 8.3% 1.1% 10.3% 0.0% 5.1% 6.5% 5.0% 3.6% 3.3% 5.9% products Ensure greater selectivity in its work 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 12.8% 6.5% 7.5% 7.1% 3.3% 0.0% Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on 18.2% 8.3% 14.9% 10.3% 0.0% 15.4% 8.7% 0.0% 12.5% 13.3% 17.6% Sudan’s economy Improve the competitiveness of its 0.0% 16.7% 1.1% 3.4% 0.0% 2.6% 4.3% 5.0% 5.4% 3.3% 0.0% financing compared to markets Work more with civil society and 0.0% 16.7% 5.7% 13.8% 0.0% 5.1% 17.4% 42.5% 14.3% 15.0% 11.8% beneficiary representatives* Increase the level of capacity 27.3% 25.0% 29.9% 13.8% 30.8% 41.0% 17.4% 27.5% 14.3% 33.3% 11.8% development in the country Leverage the private sector more* 18.2% 25.0% 3.4% 3.4% 0.0% 10.3% 17.4% 12.5% 10.7% 0.0% 11.8% Improve the quality of its experts as 0.0% 8.3% 3.4% 6.9% 0.0% 7.7% 2.2% 2.5% 1.8% 3.3% 17.6% related to Sudan’s specific challenges Work more with private sector 18.2% 0.0% 4.6% 0.0% 7.7% 5.1% 13.0% 5.0% 3.6% 8.3% 5.9% Increase the level of World Bank 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 6.9% 0.0% 2.6% 2.2% 0.0% 5.4% 3.3% 5.9% Group staffing in Sudan’s office Other 9.1% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 84 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more of in Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Financial services 45.5% 45.5% 40.5% 38.5% 30.8% 30.0% 60.0% 17.5% 56.4% 27.8% 29.4% Knowledge products 27.3% 0.0% 38.1% 26.9% 15.4% 25.0% 15.0% 37.5% 18.2% 50.0% 47.1% Convening services 9.1% 18.2% 7.1% 11.5% 30.8% 0.0% 7.5% 12.5% 12.7% 5.6% 5.9% None of the above 18.2% 0.0% 4.8% 3.8% 15.4% 5.0% 2.5% 5.0% 0.0% 1.9% 5.9% The combination is appropriate for 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 11.5% 0.0% 30.0% 5.0% 7.5% 5.5% 3.7% 5.9% Sudan Don't know 0.0% 36.4% 6.0% 7.7% 7.7% 10.0% 10.0% 20.0% 7.3% 11.1% 5.9% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups What should the World Bank Group do to improve collaboration with the UN in the field? (Choose no more than THREE) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Organize more joint meetings and 45.5% 54.5% 32.6% 32.1% 57.1% 22.5% 40.5% 9.8% 34.5% 29.5% 23.5% missions with the UN* Collaborate on analysis, assessments and planning, including on rapid assessments on emerging crisis and 72.7% 45.5% 75.3% 71.4% 64.3% 67.5% 33.3% 80.5% 65.5% 70.5% 76.5% changing circumstances when both institutions are engaged* Develop joint or complementary projects with the UN, leveraging each 72.7% 90.9% 65.2% 78.6% 78.6% 70.0% 61.9% 56.1% 74.1% 75.4% 47.1% organization’s comparative advantages Develop guidelines, framework and tools to facilitate operational 18.2% 45.5% 27.0% 10.7% 28.6% 37.5% 26.2% 31.7% 27.6% 29.5% 29.4% cooperation and cross-financing Share more information about the World Bank Group’s activities, 18.2% 18.2% 31.5% 35.7% 7.1% 27.5% 19.0% 36.6% 20.7% 26.2% 41.2% products, and knowledge Involve UN experts to a greater 45.5% 18.2% 31.5% 35.7% 50.0% 20.0% 42.9% 31.7% 50.0% 31.1% 41.2% degree in World Bank Group activities Other 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 4.9% 1.7% 1.6% 5.9% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 85 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group playing a leading role among international partners in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Social cohesion 0.0% 0.0% 6.3% 14.3% 7.1% 9.8% 11.4% 7.7% 11.1% 3.4% 5.9% Public financial management 30.0% 9.1% 30.0% 32.1% 28.6% 46.3% 29.5% 46.2% 33.3% 34.5% 23.5% Reducing gender based violence 10.0% 0.0% 10.0% 3.6% 7.1% 2.4% 2.3% 7.7% 6.7% 8.6% 5.9% Crisis preparedness* 0.0% 9.1% 30.0% 14.3% 21.4% 4.9% 20.5% 25.6% 31.1% 15.5% 5.9% Crisis response 10.0% 0.0% 13.8% 10.7% 28.6% 4.9% 20.5% 5.1% 8.9% 15.5% 23.5% Access to justice systems 0.0% 9.1% 1.3% 3.6% 0.0% 4.9% 4.5% 5.1% 0.0% 3.4% 5.9% Security mechanisms 0.0% 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 9.1% 10.3% 2.2% 3.4% 0.0% Conflict resolution mechanisms* 10.0% 63.6% 15.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.3% 20.5% 20.5% 11.1% 20.7% 5.9% Support domestic resource 40.0% 90.9% 25.0% 14.3% 28.6% 26.8% 27.3% 30.8% 15.6% 34.5% 35.3% mobilization* Access to basic services* 10.0% 81.8% 18.8% 32.1% 14.3% 26.8% 36.4% 17.9% 33.3% 19.0% 41.2% Capacity of state institutions* 40.0% 27.3% 35.0% 32.1% 14.3% 53.7% 27.3% 28.2% 13.3% 24.1% 23.5% Jobs* 10.0% 0.0% 5.0% 7.1% 0.0% 24.4% 6.8% 0.0% 8.9% 5.2% 17.6% Improving livelihoods* 40.0% 0.0% 36.3% 53.6% 35.7% 26.8% 18.2% 28.2% 33.3% 43.1% 52.9% Food security 30.0% 0.0% 22.5% 14.3% 21.4% 17.1% 27.3% 17.9% 33.3% 32.8% 23.5% Social safety nets* 40.0% 0.0% 12.5% 32.1% 28.6% 19.5% 2.3% 10.3% 6.7% 1.7% 5.9% Stimulating dialogue to promote 10.0% 9.1% 23.8% 28.6% 50.0% 14.6% 31.8% 33.3% 35.6% 25.9% 17.6% peace and stability *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which THREE areas below would benefit most from other donors in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Social cohesion 11.1% 0.0% 8.2% 7.4% 14.3% 15.8% 9.5% 10.3% 5.3% 7.0% 11.8% Public financial management 33.3% 18.2% 17.8% 25.9% 21.4% 13.2% 31.0% 20.5% 23.7% 19.3% 41.2% Reducing gender based violence* 33.3% 0.0% 8.2% 14.8% 21.4% 21.1% 0.0% 12.8% 18.4% 7.0% 11.8% Crisis preparedness 0.0% 9.1% 27.4% 14.8% 21.4% 23.7% 26.2% 17.9% 7.9% 14.0% 17.6% Crisis response 0.0% 18.2% 19.2% 25.9% 21.4% 10.5% 16.7% 30.8% 31.6% 26.3% 11.8% Access to justice systems 0.0% 18.2% 1.4% 0.0% 14.3% 5.3% 2.4% 2.6% 7.9% 3.5% 0.0% Security mechanisms 22.2% 9.1% 9.6% 3.7% 21.4% 0.0% 7.1% 2.6% 5.3% 3.5% 0.0% Conflict resolution mechanisms 0.0% 18.2% 8.2% 18.5% 28.6% 21.1% 9.5% 17.9% 7.9% 21.1% 0.0% Support domestic resource 44.4% 0.0% 21.9% 7.4% 21.4% 18.4% 19.0% 17.9% 26.3% 29.8% 35.3% mobilization Access to basic services 33.3% 9.1% 30.1% 7.4% 21.4% 23.7% 14.3% 23.1% 10.5% 33.3% 17.6% Capacity of state institutions* 11.1% 18.2% 21.9% 40.7% 7.1% 26.3% 14.3% 20.5% 2.6% 12.3% 11.8% Jobs 22.2% 27.3% 13.7% 7.4% 0.0% 10.5% 11.9% 15.4% 7.9% 15.8% 17.6% Improving livelihoods 22.2% 54.5% 30.1% 33.3% 35.7% 36.8% 50.0% 33.3% 44.7% 26.3% 41.2% Food security 22.2% 45.5% 23.3% 25.9% 7.1% 31.6% 47.6% 33.3% 21.1% 29.8% 41.2% Social safety nets 22.2% 18.2% 24.7% 22.2% 14.3% 7.9% 16.7% 12.8% 7.9% 19.3% 11.8% Stimulating dialogue to promote 22.2% 36.4% 26.0% 29.6% 14.3% 21.1% 7.1% 23.1% 39.5% 21.1% 11.8% peace and stability *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 86 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan (continued) To what degree does the World Bank Group support with its resources (financial, technical, knowledge and convening power)? Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian' Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Social cohesion* 3 7.00 3.61 43 5.42 2.71 13 4.69 2.95 5 5.80 3.19 16 5.88 2.31 13 3.46 2.70 17 4.53 3.48 24 3.33 2.96 23 4.70 2.62 7 3.57 1.40 Public financial management* 6 7.67 2.25 54 6.70 2.48 17 6.82 2.58 6 6.17 2.14 21 6.81 2.06 14 4.64 2.92 21 4.95 2.38 25 5.56 3.48 26 6.62 2.70 10 6.60 2.76 Reducing gender based violence 3 6.33 1.15 38 5.68 2.01 10 5.30 2.16 7 6.14 1.77 17 6.00 1.70 10 3.90 2.96 20 5.10 2.38 24 5.21 3.35 24 5.25 2.47 9 4.89 2.57 Crisis preparedness 4 5.75 2.06 47 5.85 2.34 14 5.86 2.54 6 5.50 2.43 17 5.29 1.53 13 5.38 3.31 20 5.05 2.95 29 5.59 3.51 30 5.97 2.50 8 5.25 2.96 Crisis response 4 4.25 1.26 49 6.27 2.51 13 5.46 2.60 7 6.14 2.54 17 4.88 1.41 14 4.57 2.59 17 4.47 2.81 29 5.31 3.68 28 5.86 2.59 9 4.11 1.45 Access to justice systems 3 4.33 3.21 30 5.10 2.75 10 5.00 2.91 5 5.00 2.00 18 4.94 1.80 12 3.75 3.17 15 4.60 3.02 24 3.67 2.90 17 3.94 2.19 8 4.13 2.42 Security mechanisms 2 4.50 3.54 28 5.04 3.02 7 2.86 1.77 7 5.86 2.54 18 5.00 1.81 11 3.45 2.58 15 4.13 2.39 26 3.73 2.95 14 4.50 2.10 7 3.86 1.95 Conflict resolution mechanisms 3 5.00 2.65 38 5.58 2.72 12 5.33 2.50 7 6.57 2.57 17 5.41 1.87 12 4.67 2.74 19 5.21 2.55 27 5.26 3.23 24 5.42 2.55 7 5.43 2.44 Support domestic resource mobilization 4 7.00 2.45 54 5.93 2.61 17 5.76 2.73 7 6.43 2.15 18 5.83 1.72 13 4.85 3.11 21 4.76 2.74 31 5.13 3.38 33 5.85 2.39 7 5.57 1.90 Access to basic services 4 8.25 1.71 53 5.53 2.67 17 6.41 2.76 6 6.83 2.48 23 6.04 2.23 13 4.77 3.42 22 4.91 2.24 28 4.71 3.48 36 5.81 2.52 9 5.11 2.37 Capacity of state institutions 5 7.20 2.39 62 6.16 2.46 19 6.53 2.82 7 6.00 2.24 21 6.19 1.83 12 4.83 2.25 21 4.86 2.67 28 5.25 3.41 28 5.14 2.76 8 6.13 2.53 Jobs 4 5.25 3.20 44 4.32 2.46 12 5.25 2.96 5 5.40 3.13 20 5.75 2.10 11 3.64 3.26 16 4.13 2.39 22 3.73 2.69 25 4.92 2.66 7 4.71 2.06 Improving livelihoods 5 6.20 2.49 59 5.85 2.75 17 6.82 2.92 7 5.57 2.82 20 6.15 2.28 14 4.64 2.73 22 5.00 2.31 29 5.21 3.47 31 5.48 2.63 10 6.50 2.68 Food security 3 8.67 1.53 55 5.76 2.62 16 5.94 2.72 7 5.71 3.25 20 5.50 2.31 14 5.07 2.64 20 5.10 2.69 27 5.07 3.63 29 5.41 2.67 11 5.73 3.13 Social safety nets* 5 7.40 2.41 50 6.08 2.68 16 6.31 2.52 6 5.83 2.48 20 5.70 2.11 8 3.88 3.14 16 4.13 2.19 26 4.62 3.10 25 4.52 2.63 9 4.33 1.80 Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability 4 6.75 2.87 49 6.29 2.30 13 5.54 2.73 8 6.25 2.76 19 5.58 1.89 12 3.92 2.94 19 5.37 2.85 27 5.41 3.23 30 5.40 2.75 10 5.20 2.82 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups ' No responses from the Office of Parliamentarian group G. Communication and Information Sharing How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Sudan?* Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Never 0.0% 16.7% 20.5% 3.3% 35.7% 31.0% 76.9% 42.9% 45.6% 36.7% 31.3% Less than once a year 9.1% 0.0% 19.3% 3.3% 21.4% 19.0% 2.6% 23.8% 22.8% 23.3% 25.0% Once a year to a few times a year 36.4% 83.3% 43.2% 16.7% 42.9% 35.7% 15.4% 26.2% 24.6% 35.0% 43.8% Less than once a month 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 7.1% 1.8% 1.7% 0.0% At least once a month 9.1% 0.0% 11.4% 30.0% 0.0% 7.1% 5.1% 0.0% 3.5% 3.3% 0.0% At least once a week 45.5% 0.0% 5.7% 33.3% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 87 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) How much face-to-face access would you like to have with the World Bank Group in Sudan (i.e., discussions, meetings, conferences, workshops, training, etc.)?* (Select only ONE response) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other I prefer more frequent interactions 72.7% 0.0% 83.0% 58.6% 50.0% 69.0% 37.8% 75.6% 71.4% 75.0% 87.5% with the World Bank Group I prefer the frequency of my interactions with the World Bank 9.1% 0.0% 10.2% 34.5% 21.4% 14.3% 2.7% 2.4% 7.1% 10.0% 0.0% Group to be just about the same as they are currently I prefer less frequent interactions 9.1% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% with the World Bank Group I prefer to have no face to face interactions with the World Bank 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 3.4% 14.3% 2.4% 5.4% 0.0% 3.6% 3.3% 6.3% Group Prefer not to answer 9.1% 100.0% 4.5% 3.4% 14.3% 11.9% 54.1% 22.0% 17.9% 11.7% 6.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Local radio 9.1% 0.0% 15.5% 13.3% 23.1% 4.9% 13.0% 7.5% 14.0% 5.3% 6.3% International radio* 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7% 10.0% 5.3% 5.3% 18.8% Social media 27.3% 33.3% 34.5% 26.7% 30.8% 29.3% 37.0% 37.5% 42.1% 26.3% 25.0% International newspapers* 0.0% 8.3% 7.1% 3.3% 15.4% 7.3% 0.0% 2.5% 8.8% 3.5% 25.0% Local television 9.1% 16.7% 14.3% 16.7% 23.1% 9.8% 8.7% 12.5% 7.0% 10.5% 6.3% Internet* 63.6% 41.7% 50.0% 60.0% 46.2% 82.9% 54.3% 65.0% 66.7% 68.4% 56.3% Periodicals* 36.4% 25.0% 22.6% 16.7% 15.4% 24.4% 15.2% 10.0% 7.0% 35.1% 31.3% International television 18.2% 8.3% 19.0% 16.7% 23.1% 9.8% 17.4% 15.0% 7.0% 8.8% 0.0% Local newspapers* 18.2% 41.7% 17.9% 33.3% 15.4% 17.1% 39.1% 27.5% 31.6% 12.3% 12.5% Other 0.0% 8.3% 6.0% 0.0% 7.7% 7.3% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 88 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other World Bank Group’s publications and 36.4% 33.3% 37.1% 23.3% 28.6% 47.6% 45.7% 35.7% 31.0% 44.1% 38.9% other written materials e-Newsletters* 9.1% 16.7% 12.4% 13.3% 21.4% 40.5% 26.1% 26.2% 53.4% 23.7% 33.3% World Bank Group’s 54.5% 16.7% 52.8% 46.7% 42.9% 31.0% 34.8% 50.0% 36.2% 37.3% 33.3% seminars/workshops/conferences Mobile phones 0.0% 8.3% 5.6% 3.3% 7.1% 11.9% 4.3% 11.9% 6.9% 5.1% 5.6% Direct contact with World Bank 45.5% 25.0% 39.3% 60.0% 14.3% 21.4% 23.9% 40.5% 24.1% 27.1% 33.3% Group* World Bank Group’s website* 54.5% 41.7% 30.3% 36.7% 42.9% 33.3% 26.1% 16.7% 12.1% 37.3% 33.3% Social media* 0.0% 8.3% 13.5% 6.7% 35.7% 11.9% 21.7% 9.5% 27.6% 16.9% 11.1% Other* 0.0% 25.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.9% 0.0% 1.7% 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? Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Yes 44.4% 8.3% 24.1% 36.7% 7.1% 21.4% 21.7% 14.6% 28.8% 20.7% 18.8% No 55.6% 91.7% 75.9% 63.3% 92.9% 78.6% 78.3% 85.4% 71.2% 79.3% 81.3% Do you have reliable access to the Internet?* Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Yes 87.5% 16.7% 82.4% 92.6% 71.4% 92.9% 54.5% 71.8% 83.3% 84.2% 68.8% No 12.5% 83.3% 17.6% 7.4% 28.6% 7.1% 45.5% 28.2% 16.7% 15.8% 31.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website?* Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Yes 77.8% 63.6% 54.3% 75.9% 28.6% 78.6% 45.7% 57.5% 58.9% 55.2% 64.7% No 22.2% 36.4% 45.7% 24.1% 71.4% 21.4% 54.3% 42.5% 41.1% 44.8% 35.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr)? Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Yes 44.4% 25.0% 29.4% 20.7% 28.6% 26.2% 37.5% 25.0% 29.6% 24.1% 11.8% No 55.6% 75.0% 70.6% 79.3% 71.4% 73.8% 62.5% 75.0% 70.4% 75.9% 88.2% 89 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website?* Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other High speed/WiFi 80.0% 25.0% 53.9% 78.6% 50.0% 90.2% 73.8% 69.7% 67.3% 56.4% 92.9% Dial-up 20.0% 75.0% 46.1% 21.4% 50.0% 9.8% 26.2% 30.3% 32.7% 43.6% 7.1% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How frequently do you consult the World Bank Group’s website and/or social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Yo uTube, Flickr) for information/knowledge that you can use in your work?* Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Weekly 27.3% 0.0% 10.5% 34.5% 7.1% 9.5% 2.4% 2.4% 21.4% 10.2% 5.6% Monthly 18.2% 0.0% 14.0% 13.8% 7.1% 16.7% 4.9% 9.8% 14.3% 13.6% 11.1% A few times a year 36.4% 75.0% 30.2% 24.1% 14.3% 33.3% 24.4% 39.0% 25.0% 25.4% 33.3% Rarely 0.0% 8.3% 20.9% 13.8% 50.0% 19.0% 39.0% 26.8% 28.6% 20.3% 16.7% Never 18.2% 16.7% 24.4% 13.8% 21.4% 21.4% 29.3% 22.0% 10.7% 30.5% 33.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Office of the Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a PMU/Consultant Multilateral Minister/Minister Parliamentarian' Ministry on WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Sector CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to 6 9.17 1.60 2 5.00 5.66 37 7.49 1.87 18 7.89 2.00 4 7.50 3.00 29 7.21 2.27 18 7.39 2.83 19 6.16 2.34 28 6.89 3.58 30 7.53 2.16 10 6.50 1.96 navigate. I find the information on the World Bank Group’s 6 9.33 0.82 3 5.67 4.16 39 7.69 1.73 19 8.21 1.58 4 7.75 2.22 29 7.69 1.81 17 6.82 2.46 19 7.05 1.93 28 7.36 3.35 29 8.07 1.53 8 7.25 1.98 websites useful. The World Bank Group’s social media channels are 5 7.40 3.71 7 7.57 3.10 45 7.84 2.75 14 8.00 2.42 7 6.14 3.63 20 7.45 1.76 24 6.88 2.68 22 7.14 2.34 38 7.37 3.36 24 8.13 1.92 5 7.60 2.07 valuable sources of information about the institution H. Background Information Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group in your country?* Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Yes 90.9% 30.0% 62.2% 90.0% 42.9% 35.7% 22.7% 23.1% 31.5% 23.0% 11.8% No 9.1% 70.0% 37.8% 10.0% 57.1% 64.3% 77.3% 76.9% 68.5% 77.0% 88.2% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 90 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan H. Background Information (continued) Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ Percentage of Respondents President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private (Responses combined) Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Observer* 9.1% 33.3% 11.0% 6.9% 15.4% 25.0% 45.2% 27.3% 53.8% 29.3% 13.3% Use World Bank Group reports/data* 27.3% 16.7% 30.8% 13.8% 38.5% 45.0% 23.8% 24.2% 38.5% 43.1% 73.3% Engage in World Bank Group 45.5% 25.0% 51.6% 37.9% 15.4% 7.5% 19.0% 27.3% 15.4% 22.4% 13.3% related/sponsored events/activities* Collaborate as part of my professional 90.9% 58.3% 61.5% 82.8% 92.3% 40.0% 23.8% 39.4% 40.4% 36.2% 60.0% duties* Use World Bank Group website for 18.2% 16.7% 18.7% 17.2% 7.7% 37.5% 33.3% 39.4% 26.9% 39.7% 40.0% information, data, research, etc.* *Significantly different between stakeholder groups What’s your gender? Office of PMU/ Bilateral/ President/Prime Office of Employee of a Consultant on Local Multilateral Private Percentage of Respondents Minister/Minister Parliamentarian Ministry WBG Project Govt. Agency Sector CSO Media Academia Other Female 36.4% 16.7% 31.9% 20.7% 42.9% 33.3% 17.0% 42.9% 36.2% 34.4% 38.9% Male 63.6% 83.3% 68.1% 79.3% 57.1% 66.7% 83.0% 57.1% 63.8% 65.6% 61.1% 91 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan Appendix C: Responses to Indicator Questions by Geographic Location19  Central Sudan (Khartoum, Gezira, Sennar, Blue Nile, and White Nile States) N=307  Northern Sudan (Nile and Northern States) and Eastern Sudan (Gedarif, Kassala, and Red Sea States) N=40  Western Sudan (North Kordofan, West Kordofan, and South Kordofan States and North Darfur, South Darfur, West Darfur, Central Darfur and East Darfur States) N=76 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank 247 5.58 2.67 32 6.84 3.71 56 6.27 2.82 Group’s effectiveness in Sudan* (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *Significantly different between geographic locations To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant 249 5.12 2.70 29 5.34 3.74 56 5.34 2.75 role in development in Sudan The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I 240 4.93 2.64 28 5.64 3.69 50 5.14 2.90 consider the development priorities in Sudan 19423 respondents provided information about their geographic location (question H7 in the questionnaire), therefore, only responses from these individuals were analyzed. 92 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs 216 4.61 2.30 25 5.40 3.63 46 5.02 2.60 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and 206 4.83 2.42 19 5.84 3.39 36 4.64 2.07 services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 209 4.65 2.37 23 5.74 3.57 37 5.11 2.66 Being inclusive 188 5.06 2.39 20 5.20 3.65 40 4.90 2.83 Openness (sharing data and other information) 223 6.09 2.44 25 5.76 3.03 40 6.43 2.61 Collaboration with the Government 221 6.22 2.43 25 6.24 3.37 40 6.23 2.68 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 209 5.44 2.51 25 5.92 3.30 44 5.32 2.78 ground Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to 206 5.30 2.89 19 5.53 3.72 43 5.44 3.18 implementation of investment projects Collaboration with civil society 214 5.32 2.62 26 6.19 3.31 45 5.44 2.74 Staff accessibility 214 5.05 2.73 22 4.91 3.52 39 5.49 3.07 Collaboration with other donors and development 198 6.49 2.52 22 5.95 3.47 36 6.97 2.36 partners Collaboration with the private sector 172 5.15 2.63 21 5.24 3.13 35 5.29 2.96 Collaboration with the UN 183 6.92 2.54 24 6.46 3.56 31 7.58 2.71 Straightforwardness and honesty 179 7.20 2.58 20 7.30 3.03 39 6.90 2.85 Treating clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect 194 6.91 2.70 25 6.68 3.41 43 6.49 2.87 Being a long-term partner 204 6.27 2.69 22 5.95 3.92 42 7.17 2.71 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help 256 5.54 2.58 31 6.61 3.09 59 5.71 2.68 to achieve development results in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group help to 220 5.66 2.90 29 5.86 3.64 49 5.96 3.09 build/strengthen existing country systems in Sudan? 93 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the 220 4.18 2.67 26 3.81 3.43 48 4.71 3.02 needs of Sudan The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for 245 5.29 2.76 29 5.72 3.55 59 6.03 2.81 knowledge services D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development 220 6.35 2.53 29 6.90 3.52 45 6.38 2.89 challenges and country circumstances Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities 260 6.65 2.65 35 7.49 3.39 61 7.26 2.69 make to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the 242 6.84 2.35 28 7.86 3.22 52 7.15 2.45 World 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) Northern and Eastern Central Sudan Sudan Western Sudan N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan 186 4.52 2.62 27 4.78 3.50 39 4.56 2.81 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank 192 7.06 2.27 28 7.43 3.36 47 7.55 2.48 Group makes appropriate use of them 94 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan Appendix D: Responses to Selected Questions by Levels of Collaboration20 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 FY18 Sudan 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 Sudan, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Sudan?” Collaborating with the WBG N=170 Not collaborating with the WBG N=243 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 163 7.03 2.43 240 4.84 3.00 Sudan?* (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 Group’s 156 6.53 2.60 173 5.18 2.93 effectiveness in Sudan* (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *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 the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its most complicated 140 7.70 2.31 150 6.25 2.72 development challenges?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 20 413 respondents provided information about their level of collaboration with the World Bank Group (question H3 in the questionnaire), therefore, only responses from these individuals were analyzed. 95 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Sudan, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Collaborating Not collaborating (Responses combined) with the WBG with the WBG Energy 8.9% 5.4% Water and sanitation 5.3% 5.0% Pollution 0.0% 0.8% Job creation/employment 11.2% 12.4% Health 17.2% 15.3% Regional conflict and tensions 3.6% 2.9% Financial markets 1.2% 1.7% Social protection* 7.7% 3.3% Gender equity 1.8% 3.3% Private sector development 9.5% 7.9% Education 32.0% 33.9% Public sector governance/reform 23.1% 26.9% Security/stabilization/reconstruction 11.2% 10.7% Global/regional integration 3.6% 4.1% Food security 12.4% 9.9% Urban development 1.2% 2.5% Gender based violence 0.0% 0.0% Judiciary reform 1.8% 2.5% Economic growth 27.2% 24.4% Disaster risk management 0.6% 2.1% Equality of opportunity 3.0% 6.2% Communicable/non-communicable diseases 0.6% 1.2% Local governance and institutions 0.6% 1.2% Information and communications technology 3.0% 2.5% Transport 4.1% 5.0% Agriculture and rural development* 37.9% 48.8% Trade and exports 7.1% 4.1% Crime and violence 1.2% 0.0% Natural resource management 10.1% 5.8% Social cohesion 1.2% 0.8% Climate change* 6.5% 1.7% Poverty reduction* 23.1% 14.9% Anti-corruption 9.5% 16.1% Debt relief and access to finance 6.5% 11.2% *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators How EFFECTIVE do you believe the following World Bank Group’s instruments are in supporting the Sudan Government’s efforts to reduce poverty? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Analytical services and products* 98 6.69 2.20 100 5.55 2.53 Technical assistance* 111 7.01 2.26 116 5.53 2.66 Capacity building* 112 7.11 2.61 116 5.34 2.69 Trust funds and grants* 100 5.99 2.67 101 4.56 2.68 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 96 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 Sudan? (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 148 6.03 2.77 178 4.48 2.71 development in Sudan* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider 146 5.97 2.65 165 4.25 2.71 the development priorities in Sudan* *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs* 126 5.40 2.56 155 4.19 2.34 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 115 5.23 2.43 138 4.42 2.38 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 119 5.24 2.61 142 4.35 2.42 Being inclusive* 114 5.53 2.54 128 4.55 2.50 Openness (sharing data and other information)* 134 6.57 2.28 148 5.61 2.65 Collaboration with the Government* 129 6.72 2.40 149 5.74 2.64 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 132 6.09 2.51 140 4.76 2.60 Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to 123 6.33 2.85 139 4.38 2.82 implementation of investment projects* Collaboration with civil society* 127 5.94 2.49 153 4.97 2.82 Staff accessibility* 128 5.91 2.64 142 4.27 2.79 Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 117 7.11 2.18 134 5.95 2.82 Collaboration with the private sector* 104 5.70 2.61 117 4.57 2.67 Collaboration with the UN 108 7.21 2.44 125 6.70 2.84 Straightforwardness and honesty* 116 7.76 2.08 118 6.54 3.00 Treating clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect* 125 7.59 2.46 131 6.10 2.93 Being a long-term partner* 123 6.81 2.67 139 6.03 2.93 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results In Sudan, to what extent do the World Bank Group’s financial resources, advice, and knowledge influence policy related to … ? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significantly degree) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Gender* 109 5.83 2.85 128 4.67 2.80 The impact of climate change* 99 5.54 2.74 131 4.48 2.67 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 97 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Social protection* 89 5.09 2.56 92 4.07 2.76 Gender equity 99 5.65 2.77 118 4.97 2.72 Private sector development* 88 5.43 2.77 116 4.28 2.67 Education* 130 7.23 2.46 153 5.77 2.86 Public sector governance/reform* 115 6.39 2.69 130 5.15 3.00 Global/regional integration 79 5.76 2.62 100 5.11 2.93 Food security* 108 5.75 2.70 135 4.84 2.85 Urban development 97 5.14 2.63 116 4.66 2.75 Energy 79 4.71 2.81 104 4.60 3.03 Water and sanitation 96 5.17 2.77 126 4.62 3.09 Pollution 81 4.85 2.96 107 4.29 2.85 Job creation/employment 100 4.62 2.71 130 4.36 2.91 Health 111 5.93 2.67 138 5.25 2.95 Financial markets 77 4.99 2.93 99 4.21 2.75 Transport 78 4.60 2.97 109 4.18 2.91 Agriculture and rural development* 105 5.94 2.85 138 4.93 2.94 Trade and exports 79 4.66 2.91 113 4.19 2.81 Crime and violence 75 4.05 2.71 96 3.84 2.68 Natural resource management 86 4.56 2.80 106 4.24 2.77 Climate change* 96 5.58 2.88 117 4.63 2.87 Poverty reduction* 129 6.16 2.67 149 5.43 3.04 Anti corruption* 103 4.96 3.25 123 4.10 3.03 Judiciary reform 69 3.77 2.76 95 3.69 2.78 Economic growth* 112 5.86 2.90 138 4.75 2.91 Disaster risk management 91 5.02 2.88 119 4.50 2.83 Equality of opportunity* 85 5.39 3.01 102 4.33 2.88 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 78 4.76 2.84 105 4.68 2.81 Information and communications technology 79 5.16 2.81 112 4.64 2.87 Gender based violence 85 5.55 2.97 111 4.92 2.86 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 95 5.76 2.79 125 5.09 2.92 Regional conflict and tensions 76 5.28 2.85 121 4.62 2.80 Local governance and institutions* 86 4.86 2.38 112 4.07 2.54 Social cohesion 80 4.55 2.70 103 3.83 2.71 Debt relief and access to finance 99 4.91 3.24 125 4.23 3.26 *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 156 6.38 2.55 183 5.07 2.66 achieve development results in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 98 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 does the World Bank Group help to 140 6.86 2.77 153 4.73 2.91 build/strengthen existing country systems in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (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 needs of Sudan* 126 4.63 2.74 162 3.94 2.80 The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge 147 5.95 2.68 178 5.14 2.94 services* *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD How effectively does the World Bank Group help Sudan to 121 4.64 3.03 126 4.21 2.90 mobilize finance for development from private sector sources? (1-Not effectively at all, 10-Very effectively) D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (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* 129 6.67 2.40 141 5.51 2.67 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during 133 6.74 2.39 141 5.23 2.79 preparation* Lead to practical solutions* 133 6.70 2.42 159 5.58 2.70 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)* 128 6.91 2.54 145 5.69 2.76 Are source of relevant information on global good practices* 123 7.60 2.24 155 6.44 2.78 Are adequately disseminated* 132 6.73 2.63 158 5.49 2.88 Are translated enough into local language* 134 6.67 2.80 152 5.76 3.02 Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and 131 7.02 2.40 156 5.87 2.85 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 157 7.38 2.29 190 6.31 2.99 development results in your country?* Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 151 7.48 2.21 163 6.44 2.57 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) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 99 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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* 111 5.01 2.78 118 4.26 2.60 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the 149 7.89 2.25 172 6.74 2.64 projects and programs it supports* The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a 137 6.72 2.42 139 5.70 2.69 timely fashion* The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are 120 6.56 2.25 131 5.53 2.81 reasonable* The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan* 116 4.94 2.75 130 4.08 2.63 Working with the World Bank Group increases Sudan’s 143 7.76 2.21 169 6.53 2.84 institutional capacity* Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them* 123 7.75 2.11 137 6.69 2.59 *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 the World Bank Group is 107 5.40 2.63 100 4.93 2.49 adequately staffed in Sudan? (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 To what extent do you believe that the donor community is doing enough to support the government’s efforts related to refugees 127 5.42 2.83 160 4.84 2.78 in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 100 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan To what degree does the World Bank Group support with its resources (financial, technical, knowledge and convening power)? (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 Social cohesion* 80 5.38 2.84 80 4.21 2.77 Public financial management* 95 7.05 2.41 100 5.61 2.78 Reducing gender based violence* 70 5.99 2.16 88 5.02 2.52 Crisis preparedness 86 5.88 2.49 95 5.43 2.79 Crisis response* 84 5.98 2.58 96 5.05 2.69 Access to justice systems 60 4.70 2.62 76 4.43 2.65 Security mechanisms 53 4.49 2.71 76 4.33 2.47 Conflict resolution mechanisms 70 5.54 2.58 91 5.49 2.65 Support domestic resource mobilization* 94 6.15 2.51 105 5.19 2.69 Access to basic services* 98 6.39 2.53 107 4.92 2.74 Capacity of state institutions* 103 6.57 2.51 103 5.04 2.64 Jobs 72 4.96 2.53 89 4.44 2.71 Improving livelihoods* 98 6.45 2.59 112 5.12 2.80 Food security* 92 6.11 2.74 105 5.10 2.82 Social safety nets* 89 5.99 2.71 87 4.71 2.55 Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and stability 91 5.82 2.55 95 5.42 2.77 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 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.* 97 7.84 2.23 99 6.72 2.57 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites 98 8.03 2.00 99 7.22 2.24 useful.* The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable 96 7.92 2.32 108 7.13 2.90 sources of information about the institution* *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 101 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan Appendix E: Responses to Select Questions by Year21 All data presented in this appendix are weighted. As a result, means of the FY 2018 data and the total number of respondents indicated will be slightly different from the aggregated responses in Appendix A. Similarly, responses from FY 2015 respondents and the total number of respondents indicated may differ from those reported in the FY 2015 COS report. • FY 2015 Number of comparable respondents = 250 • FY 2018 Number of comparable respondents = 401 By weighting, the FY 2015 sample has the same stakeholder composition as that in the FY 2018 sample and thus are comparable. The stakeholder groups which do not have respondents in both years are not included in the comparison. The weighted stakeholder breakdown is presented below: Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Office of the President/Prime Minister/Minister and Government Institutions 36% 36% Local Government 4% 4% Bilateral/Multilateral Agencies 6% 6% Civil Society 15% 15% Private Sector 12% 12% Academia 12% 12% Media 15% 15% A. General Issues Facing Sudan In general, would you say that Sudan is headed in ... ?* Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 The right direction 32.4% 21.0% The wrong direction 40.3% 50.1% Not sure 27.3% 28.8% *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in 245 6.13 2.87 390 5.82 2.97 Sudan? (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s 205 6.09 2.81 320 5.94 2.89 effectiveness in Sudan (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Sudan solve its most complicated 203 7.09 2.72 282 7.01 2.66 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 21 Only those questions that were asked in the FY 2015 and FY 2018 country opinion surveys, with similar response scales/options, are presented. 102 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 To a fully sufficient degree 3.4% 4.8% To a somewhat sufficient degree 25.8% 25.3% To a somewhat insufficient degree 33.9% 30.0% To a very insufficient degree 21.0% 25.0% Don’t know 15.9% 15.0% To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work i n Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in 205 5.83 2.92 314 5.25 2.85 development in Sudan* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider 200 6.03 2.95 299 5.11 2.82 the development priorities in Sudan* *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs* 196 5.59 2.79 268 4.85 2.56 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 183 5.69 2.53 245 4.96 2.55 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 178 5.65 2.75 252 4.89 2.59 Being inclusive* 176 5.74 2.53 230 5.11 2.61 Openness (sharing data and other information) 176 6.28 2.64 268 6.09 2.52 Collaboration with the Government* 194 7.17 2.44 272 6.35 2.58 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 188 6.12 2.78 263 5.51 2.66 Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to 254 5.43 3.00 implementation of investment projects ' Collaboration with civil society* 190 6.20 2.78 270 5.43 2.75 Staff accessibility* 187 6.32 2.78 257 5.09 2.87 Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 161 7.32 2.18 244 6.61 2.59 Collaboration with the private sector 158 5.30 2.70 217 5.27 2.73 Collaboration with the UN* 157 7.69 2.41 223 7.08 2.63 Straightforwardness and honesty 172 7.75 2.44 225 7.28 2.60 Treating clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect* '' 190 7.82 2.55 249 6.87 2.81 Being a long-term partner* 179 7.18 2.92 251 6.46 2.81 *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents 'Only FY 2018 questionnaire had this response option. ''In FY 2015, the response option was “The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect” with the 10-point scale “1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree.” 103 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 Sudan?22 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Social protection 119 4.23 2.61 173 4.63 2.75 Gender equity* 138 6.09 2.75 212 5.34 2.77 Private sector development 129 5.33 2.84 193 4.83 2.83 Education* 164 5.85 2.76 272 6.39 2.80 Public sector governance/reform 123 5.38 2.73 237 5.76 2.99 Global/regional integration 129 5.11 2.86 170 5.46 2.88 Food security 150 5.58 2.91 234 5.24 2.83 Urban development 136 5.52 2.94 204 4.94 2.72 Energy 113 4.68 2.69 177 4.62 3.02 Water and sanitation* 158 5.93 2.78 212 4.73 2.96 Pollution 182 4.45 2.87 Job creation/employment 147 4.38 2.88 221 4.49 2.87 Health 157 5.98 2.75 240 5.52 2.84 Financial markets 107 4.47 2.79 167 4.47 2.81 Transport 125 4.85 2.94 177 4.23 2.93 Agriculture and rural development* ' 176 6.10 2.73 231 5.37 2.97 Trade and exports 120 4.90 2.93 182 4.39 2.94 Crime and violence 106 3.76 2.58 162 3.93 2.68 Natural resource management 126 4.57 2.96 185 4.31 2.85 Climate change 137 5.19 2.91 203 5.12 2.96 Poverty reduction* 170 6.45 2.78 269 5.75 2.94 Anti corruption 110 4.57 2.89 218 4.43 3.18 Judiciary reform 159 3.68 2.78 Economic growth* 150 5.88 2.62 238 5.16 2.99 Disaster risk management* '' 129 5.42 2.91 205 4.63 2.86 Equality of opportunity 138 5.11 3.05 180 4.76 3.00 Communicable/non-communicable diseases* 132 5.33 2.84 177 4.63 2.84 Information and communications technology 126 5.27 3.06 187 4.83 2.90 Gender based violence 187 5.12 2.96 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 149 5.55 2.95 211 5.39 2.96 Regional conflict and tensions 124 4.80 3.14 187 4.84 2.84 Local governance and institutions 121 4.75 2.62 189 4.37 2.54 Social cohesion 132 4.04 2.64 176 4.06 2.74 Debt relief and access to finance 143 4.67 3.27 212 4.44 3.26 *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. ' In FY 2015, there were two categories related to agriculture and rural development – “Rural development” and “Agricultural development.” A mean score of responses to these two categories was calculated and included in a separate variable that then wa s compared to FY 2018 “Agriculture and rural development” category. '' In FY 2015, the category was “Disaster management.” 22The categories that were compared had the same wording or slightly different wording, but the same meaning. The categories “Pollution,” and “Gender based violence” were absent in FY 2015; FY 2018 “Judiciary reform” category could not be compared to FY 2015 “Law and justice (e.g., judicial system)” category. 104 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to 209 6.34 2.77 328 5.71 2.70 achieve development results in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group help to 173 6.73 2.83 288 5.74 3.10 build/strengthen existing country systems in Sudan?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the needs 173 4.69 2.96 278 4.22 2.84 of Sudan' The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge 169 5.60 2.96 317 5.46 2.89 services ' In FY 2015, the category was “The World Bank Group’s program of managing trust funds and partnerships meets the needs of Sudan.” 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 2015 FY 2018 Weekly 5.7% 4.9% Monthly 12.6% 13.7% A few times a year 30.0% 37.0% Rarely 22.7% 25.1% Never 29.1% 19.4% In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely 168 5.98 2.60 257 6.16 2.61 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during 177 6.35 2.60 268 5.99 2.73 preparation Lead to practical solutions 191 6.44 2.44 282 6.17 2.62 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)* 186 7.05 2.48 264 6.32 2.74 Are source of relevant information on global good practices* 182 7.63 2.21 269 7.08 2.61 Are adequately disseminated 186 6.27 2.63 284 6.00 2.88 Are translated enough into local language 183 6.15 2.76 285 6.15 2.96 Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and 179 7.18 2.59 279 6.45 2.69 country circumstances* *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. 105 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) FY 2015 FY 2018 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 215 7.87 2.22 336 6.89 2.81 development results in your country?* Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 199 7.70 2.20 304 7.07 2.51 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) *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. 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 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 163 5.04 3.04 226 4.67 2.74 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the 204 7.85 2.18 316 7.38 2.51 projects and programs it supports* The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a 183 6.28 2.61 275 6.18 2.63 timely fashion The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are 150 6.46 2.52 250 6.10 2.64 reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan 164 4.95 2.71 242 4.55 2.76 Working with the World Bank Group increases Sudan’s 209 8.11 2.17 306 7.20 2.68 institutional capacity* Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them 168 7.51 2.67 257 7.22 2.47 *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is 158 5.19 2.67 202 5.18 2.66 adequately staffed in Sudan? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Sudan When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more of in Sudan?* (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Financial services' 63.6% 39.0% Knowledge products 13.6% 31.3% Convening services 4.2% 9.5% None of the above 3.4% 4.1% The combination is appropriate for Sudan 3.4% 6.5% Don’t know 11.9% 9.5% *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. 'In FY 2015, the category was “Leveraging more resources from trust funds.” 106 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan G. Communication and Information Sharing 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? Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Yes 21.9% 23.0% No 78.1% 77.0% Do you have reliable access to the Internet?*' Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Yes 87.6% 78.6% No 12.4% 21.4% *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. 'In FY 2015, the category was “Do you have access to the Internet?” Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Yes 59.1% 57.1% No 40.9% 42.9% Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 High speed/WiFi 61.2% 66.1% Dial-up 38.8% 33.9% *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 respondents. Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites easy to navigate. 157 7.59 2.42 185 7.28 2.50 I find the information on the World Bank Group’s websites 150 7.79 2.05 186 7.64 2.15 useful. The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable 133 6.94 2.39 203 7.45 2.72 sources of information about the institution 107 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 Sudan? (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 5.18 6.53 6.02 5.42 5.87 5.90 5.74 6.21 5.61 6.13 6.07 5.39 Group’s effectiveness in Sudan Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role 4.48 6.03 5.37 4.75 5.03 5.55 4.98 5.74 5.15 5.26 5.31 4.94 in development in Sudan The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider 4.25 5.97 5.40 4.16 4.99 5.32 4.81 5.80 4.86 5.33 5.21 4.79 the development priorities in Sudan Responsiveness to needs 4.19 5.40 5.02 4.20 4.65 5.13 4.70 5.11 4.62 5.00 4.89 4.64 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) 4.42 5.23 4.96 4.50 4.72 5.10 4.81 4.96 4.41 5.27 4.96 4.60 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 4.35 5.24 4.88 4.60 4.73 4.95 4.76 4.94 4.43 5.16 4.97 4.44 Being inclusive 4.55 5.53 5.26 4.37 5.05 5.08 4.88 5.49 4.91 5.19 5.21 4.70 Openness (sharing data and other information) 5.61 6.57 6.24 5.67 5.90 6.44 5.91 6.60 6.14 6.08 6.24 5.78 Collaboration with the Government 5.74 6.72 6.31 6.08 6.30 6.18 6.06 6.71 5.99 6.50 6.42 5.85 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 4.76 6.09 5.52 5.41 5.60 5.31 5.24 6.08 5.34 5.63 5.62 5.18 ground Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to 4.38 6.33 5.63 4.69 5.56 5.10 4.88 6.52 4.79 5.97 5.71 4.60 implementation of investment projects Collaboration with civil society 4.97 5.94 5.46 5.27 5.35 5.52 5.25 5.83 5.16 5.67 5.64 4.88 Staff accessibility 4.27 5.91 5.38 4.48 5.16 5.21 4.90 5.81 4.56 5.73 5.35 4.73 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 5.95 7.11 6.70 5.93 6.38 6.76 6.15 7.35 6.36 6.65 6.65 6.15 Collaboration with the private sector 4.57 5.70 5.28 4.90 5.04 5.48 5.01 5.62 5.01 5.37 5.25 5.05 Collaboration with the UN 6.70 7.21 7.19 6.14 6.65 7.46 6.71 7.50 7.02 6.87 7.03 6.71 Straightforwardness and honesty 6.54 7.76 7.35 6.44 7.23 6.96 6.87 7.77 6.93 7.30 7.19 7.00 Treating clients and stakeholders in Sudan with respect 6.10 7.59 7.16 5.89 6.83 6.89 6.59 7.42 6.51 7.14 7.02 6.35 Being a long-term partner 6.03 6.81 6.48 6.30 6.51 6.30 6.21 6.97 6.31 6.54 6.52 6.21 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to 5.07 6.38 5.74 5.67 5.75 5.67 5.57 6.08 5.48 5.95 5.90 5.23 achieve development results in Sudan? To what extent does the World Bank Group help to 4.73 6.86 6.06 5.06 5.93 5.62 5.50 6.50 5.18 6.40 5.95 5.47 build/strengthen existing country systems in Sudan? The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the 3.94 4.63 4.22 4.30 4.12 4.47 4.16 4.46 4.20 4.29 4.25 4.23 needs of Sudan The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for knowledge 5.14 5.95 5.60 5.05 5.43 5.52 5.38 5.66 5.24 5.69 5.47 5.45 services The World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities are adaptable to Sudan’s specific development challenges and 5.87 7.02 6.67 5.96 6.51 6.47 6.29 6.95 6.07 6.91 6.58 6.29 country circumstances Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to 6.31 7.38 6.83 6.94 6.93 6.73 6.65 7.36 6.55 7.17 7.07 6.33 development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 6.44 7.48 7.07 6.68 6.97 6.98 6.76 7.46 6.75 7.20 7.12 6.61 Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Sudan 4.08 4.94 4.64 4.46 4.54 4.69 4.45 4.91 4.65 4.55 4.53 4.78 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank 6.69 7.75 7.22 7.19 7.30 7.04 7.00 7.67 7.02 7.38 7.35 6.78 Group makes appropriate use of them Yellow highlight indicates significant difference between Yes and No means. 108 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan Appendix G: Sudan FY18 COS Questionnaire World Bank Group Country Survey FY 2018 – Sudan The World Bank Group is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in Sudan or who observe activities related to social and economic development. The following survey will give the World Bank Group’s team that works in Sudan, greater insight into how the Bank’s work is perceived. This is one tool the World Bank Group uses to assess the views of its stakeholders, and to develop more effective strategies that support development in Sudan. A local independent firm has been hired to oversee the logistics of this survey. This ensures anonymity and confidentiality. We hope you’ll be candid. Finally, the survey relates to the World Bank Group’s work. The World Bank Group consists of IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID. When responding to the survey, please consider the area of the World Bank Group with which you are most familiar. To complete the survey, please circle/check the response that most accurately reflects your opinion. If you prefer not to answer a question, please leave it blank. If you feel that you do not have an adequate amount of information on a subject, please check “Don’t know”. PLEASE NOTE: IN SOME CASES THE SURVEY WILL ASK FOR A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF RESPONSES. PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE ANY MORE THAN REQUESTED. IF MORE RESPONSES ARE CHOSEN, DATA CANNOT BE INCLUDED IN ANALYSIS. 109 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES FACING SUDAN A1. In general, would you say that Sudan is headed in ... ? 1 The right direction 2 The wrong direction 3 Not sure A2. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Sudan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Sudan. (Choose no more than THREE) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 1 18 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) assistance) Gender equity (closing the gap between women 2 19 Agriculture and rural development and men, and boys and girls) 3 Private sector development 20 Trade and exports 4 Education 21 Crime and violence 5 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 22 Social cohesion Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, 6 effectiveness, public financial management, public 23 mining) expenditure, fiscal system reform) 7 Global/regional integration 24 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 8 Food security 25 Poverty reduction 9 Urban development 26 Anti-corruption 10 Energy 27 Judiciary reform 11 Water and sanitation 28 Economic growth 12 Regional conflict and tensions 29 Local governance and institutions 13 Pollution 30 Disaster risk management 14 Job creation/employment 31 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) 15 Health 32 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 16 Financial markets 33 Information and communications technology 17 Gender based violence 34 Debt relief and access to finance 110 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A3. Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Economic growth 18 Water and sanitation 2 Disaster risk management 19 Pollution 3 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) 20 Job creation/employment 4 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 21 Health 5 Local governance and institutions 22 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 6 Information and communications technology 23 Financial markets Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 7 24 effectiveness, public financial management, public assistance) expenditure, fiscal system reform) Gender equity (closing the gap between women 8 Agriculture and rural development 25 and men, and boys and girls) 9 Trade and exports 26 Private sector development 10 Crime and violence 27 Education 11 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 28 Global/regional integration 12 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 29 Food security 13 Social cohesion 30 Regional conflict and tensions 14 Energy 31 Urban development 15 Anti-corruption 32 Gender based violence 16 Judiciary reform Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, 33 17 Debt relief and access to finance mining) 111 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A4. The World Bank Group’s “Shared Prosperity” goal captures two key elements, economic growth and equity. It will seek to foster income growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country’s population. Improvement in the Shared Prosperity Indicator requires growth and well-being of the less well-off. When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity” in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 2 Better entrepreneurial opportunities (i.e., to start small and medium sized businesses) 3 A growing middle class 4 Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 5 Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 6 Consistent economic growth 7 More reliable social safety net 8 Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 9 Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 10 Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 11 Better quality public services 12 Better natural resource management 13 Better employment opportunities for young people 14 Better employment opportunities for women 15 Debt relief and access to finance 16 Other (please specify):_____________________________________ A5. When considering the characteristics of a fragile state, please identify which of the following best illustrate fragility in Sudan. (Choose no more than TWO) 1 None. I do not consider Sudan a fragile state. 2 Policy inconsistency 3 Weak social cohesion 4 Weak institutional capacity 5 Food insecurity 6 High levels of corruption 7 Weak accountability 8 Lack of security (i.e., conflict and violence) 9 Political uncertainty 10 Lack of access to development finance 11 Other (please specify):_____________________________________ 112 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B1. How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Not familiar at all Extremely familiar B2. Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Sudan. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not effective at 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 Sudan 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 Sudan, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Sudan? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Energy 18 Judiciary reform 2 Water and sanitation 19 Economic growth 3 Pollution 20 Disaster risk management 4 Job creation/employment 21 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) 5 Health 22 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 6 Regional conflict and tensions 23 Local governance and institutions 7 Financial markets 24 Information and communications technology Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 8 25 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) assistance) Gender equity (closing the gap between women 9 26 Agriculture and rural development and men, and boys and girls) 10 Private sector development 27 Trade and exports 11 Education 28 Crime and violence Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, 12 effectiveness, public financial management, public 29 mining) expenditure, fiscal system reform) 13 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 30 Social cohesion 14 Global/regional integration 31 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 15 Food security 32 Poverty reduction 16 Urban development 33 Anti-corruption 17 Gender based violence 34 Debt relief and access to finance 113 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B5. When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Sudan? Greatest Value Second Greatest Value (Choose only ONE) (Choose only ONE) 1 Bringing together different groups of stakeholders   Capacity development related to World Bank Group 2   supported projects 3 Technical assistance   4 Policy advice, studies, analyses   5 Financial resources   6 Data and statistics   7 Promoting knowledge sharing   8 Implementation support   9 Mobilizing third party financial resources   10 Donor coordination   11 Strategy formulation (e.g., PRSP assistance)   12 Other (please specify): ________________________   B6. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country 2 Staff too inaccessible 3 Not collaborating enough with private sector 4 Not adequately collaborating with organizations such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN agencies 5 Not aligned with country priorities 6 Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Sudan 7 Too influenced by developed countries 8 World Bank Group’s processes too slow 9 World Bank Group’s processes too complex 10 Not exploring alternative policy options 11 Not sufficiently focused on results 12 Not in it for the long term 13 Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving 14 Not collaborating enough with civil society (including NGOs, CBOs, beneficiary representatives) 15 Not enough public disclosure of its work 16 Arrogant in its approach 17 Inadequate World Bank Group’s staffing in Sudan 18 The credibility of its knowledge/data 19 Not focused enough on issues that are unique to post-conflict countries 20 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 21 Don’t know 114 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B7. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) 1 To a fully sufficient degree 2 To a somewhat sufficient degree 3 To a somewhat insufficient degree 4 To a very insufficient degree 5 Don’t know B8. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the following World Bank Group’s instruments are in supporting the Sudan Government’s efforts to reduce poverty? (If you have NO exposure to/experience with the instruments listed below, please select “N/A”) Not effective Very N/A at all effective 1 Analytical services and products 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  2 Technical assistance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  3 Capacity building 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  4 Trust funds and grants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  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 Beneficiaries 9 Foundations 2 Youth/university groups 10 Media 3 Private sector 11 UN and regional peace keeping forces 4 Local government 12 Emerging donors 5 Donor community 13 UN agencies 6 NGOs/Community Based Organizations 14 Regional organizations (e.g., African Union) 7 Academia/think tanks/research institutes 15 Other (please specify): _____________________ 8 Parliament 16 Don’t know To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Sudan? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a B10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  relevant role in development in Sudan The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I B11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  consider the development priorities for Sudan 115 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Sudan, in terms of each of the following? To no degree To a very significant Don't at all degree know 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 Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to B19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  implementation of investment projects 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 Collaboration with the UN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B25 Straightforwardness and honesty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Treating clients and stakeholders in Sudan with B26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  respect B27 Being a long-term partner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B28. To what extent does the World Bank Group partner with the right people to support work on the ground in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) 1 Nearly never 2 Rarely 3 Sometimes 4 Nearly always 5 Don’t know 6 Prefer not to answer 116 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B29. Which TWO organizations do you think it is most valuable for the World Bank Group to collaborate with to tackle fragility in Sudan? (Select no more than TWO) 1 World Food Program (WFP) 2 World Health Organization (WHO) 3 United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 4 United Nations Peacekeeping 5 Save the Children 6 The Red Cross 7 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) 8 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 9 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) 10 None. I don’t believe the World Bank Group needs to partner with the UN organizations. 11 Don’t know B30. 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 THREE) 1 The World Bank Group does not provide the government with consistent support throughout the reform effort 2 Political pressures and obstacles 3 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 4 Poor coordination within the Government 5 There is an inadequate level of private sector participation and support 6 Poor donor coordination 7 The World Bank Group is not sensitive enough to political/social realities on the ground 8 Lack of/inadequate levels of capacity in Government 9 There is not an adequate level of citizen/civil society participation 10 Corruption 11 Poor coordination within the World Bank Group 12 Ongoing conflict and instability 13 Inadequate funding 14 Other (please specify): ________________________________________ 117 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C1. In Sudan, to what extent do the World Bank Group’s financial resources, advice, and knowledge influence policy related to … ? To no degree To a very significant Don't at all degree know Gender (i.e., closing the gap between women and 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  men, and boys and girls) 2 The impact of climate change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  118 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C2. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Sudan? (If you have NO exposure to/experience in working in any of the sectors listed below, please respond “Don’t know”) Not effective Very Don't at all effective know Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  assistance) Gender equity (closing the gap between women and 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  men, and boys and girls) 3 Private sector development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  4 Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 5 effectiveness, public financial management, public 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  expenditure, fiscal system reform) 6 Global/regional integration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  7 Food security 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  8 Urban development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  9 Energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  10 Water and sanitation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  11 Pollution 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  12 Job creation/employment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  13 Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  14 Financial markets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  15 Transport (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  16 Agriculture and rural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  17 Trade and exports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  18 Crime and violence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  19 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  20 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  21 Poverty reduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  22 Anti corruption 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  23 Judiciary reform 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  24 Economic growth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  25 Disaster risk management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  26 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  27 Communicable/non-communicable diseases 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  28 Information and communications technology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  29 Gender based violence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  30 Security/stabilization/reconstruction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  31 Regional conflict and tensions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  32 Local governance and institutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  33 Social cohesion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  34 Debt relief and access to finance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  119 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very Don't know all significant degree C4. To what extent does the World Bank Group help to build/strengthen existing country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very Don't know all significant degree To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Sudan? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The World Bank Group’s financial instruments C5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  (i.e., Trust Funds, etc.) meet the needs of Sudan The World Bank Group meets Sudan’s needs for C6 knowledge services (e.g., research, analysis, data, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  technical assistance) C7. How effectively does the World Bank Group help Sudan to mobilize finance for development from private sector sources? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not effectively at Very effectively Don't know all 120 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION D: THE WORLD BANK GROUP’S KNOWLEDGE WORK AND ACTIVITIES (i.e., ANALYSIS, STUDIES, RESEARCH, DATA, REPORTS, CONFERENCES) D1. How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? 1 Weekly 2 Monthly 3 A few times a year 4 Rarely 5 Never In Sudan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: To no degree To a very significant Don't at all degree know D2 Are timely 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Include appropriate level of stakeholder D3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  involvement during preparation D4 Lead to practical solutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Are accessible (well written and easy to D5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  understand) Are source of relevant information on global D6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  good practices D7 Are adequately disseminated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  D8 Are translated enough into local language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Are adaptable to Sudan’s specific D9 development challenges and country 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  circumstances D10. Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not significant at all Very significant Don't know D11. Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Very low technical Very high technical Don't know quality quality 121 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION E: WORKING WITH THE WORLD BANK GROUP E1. When working with the World Bank Group on programs, projects and other activities, do you believe that the team … ? (Select only ONE response) 1 Almost never has the right skills mix to tackle the challenges of fragility 2 Rarely has the right skills mix to tackle the challenges of fragility 3 Sometimes has the right skills mix to tackle the challenges of fragility 4 Almost always has the right skills mix to tackle the challenges of fragility 5 Don’t know 6 Prefer not to answer To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The World Bank Group disburses funds E2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  promptly The World Bank Group effectively monitors E3 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 reviews E4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  are done in a timely fashion The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” E5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  requirements are reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly E6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  in Sudan Working with the World Bank Group increases E7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Sudan’s institutional capacity Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are adequate, the E8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them E9. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group is adequately staffed in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To a very significant To no degree at all Don't know degree 122 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION E: WORKING WITH THE WORLD BANK GROUP E10. To what extent do you believe that the donor community is doing enough to support the government’s efforts related to refugees in Sudan? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very Don't know all significant degree E11. In which of the following areas do you believe the World Bank Group should provide most of its resources when it comes to providing support to the refugee crisis in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Education 2 Health 3 Supporting poor and marginalized local communities 4 Jobs 5 Business development 6 Infrastructure 7 Social cohesion 8 Public services 9 Macro issues (fiscal accounts, balance of payments, etc.) 10 Don’t know 11 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ E12. Please rate how you feel when you think about the impact of the refugees in regards to…. A very negative A somewhat A somewhat A very positive No impact impact negative impact positive impact impact at all 1 Sudan’s economy      2 Social cohesion      3 National security      4 Public service delivery      Sudan’s poor and 5      marginalized 123 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION F: THE FUTURE ROLE OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN SUDAN F1. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Offer more innovative knowledge services 2 Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) 3 Work faster 4 Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 5 Mobilize more financial resources through trust funds and partnerships 6 Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of World Bank Group projects 7 Collaborate more effectively with organizations such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN agencies 8 Offer more innovative financial products 9 Ensure greater selectivity in its work 10 Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Sudan’s economy 11 Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets (e.g., cost, timeliness, other terms) 12 Work more with civil society and beneficiary representatives 13 Increase the level of capacity development in the country 14 Leverage the private sector more (i.e., mobilize private sector development) 15 Improve the quality of its experts as related to Sudan’s specific challenges 16 Work more with private sector 17 Increase the level of World Bank Group staffing in Sudan’s office 18 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ F2. When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Sudan, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more of in Sudan? (Select only ONE response) 1 Financial services 2 Knowledge products 3 Convening services 4 None of the above 5 The combination is appropriate for Sudan 6 Don’t know F3. What should the World Bank Group do to improve collaboration with the UN in the field? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Organize more joint meetings and missions with the UN Collaborate on analysis, assessments and planning, including on rapid assessments on emerging crisis and 2 changing circumstances when both institutions are engaged 3 Develop joint or complementary projects with the UN, leveraging each organization’s comparative advantages 4 Develop guidelines, framework and tools to facilitate operational cooperation and cross-financing 5 Share more information about the World Bank Group’s activities, products, and knowledge 6 Involve UN experts to a greater degree in World Bank Group activities 7 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ 124 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION F: THE FUTURE ROLE OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN SUDAN F4. Please answer the following questions: (Choose no more than THREE for each column) A. Which THREE areas below would B. Which THREE areas benefit most from the World Bank below would benefit most Group playing a leading role among from other donors in international partners in Sudan? Sudan? 1 Social cohesion   2 Public financial management   3 Reducing gender based violence   4 Crisis preparedness   5 Crisis response   6 Access to justice systems   7 Security mechanisms   8 Conflict resolution mechanisms   9 Support domestic resource mobilization   10 Access to basic services   11 Capacity of state institutions   12 Jobs   13 Improving livelihoods   14 Food security   15 Social safety nets   Stimulating dialogue to promote peace and 16   stability F5. To what degree does the World Bank Group support with its resources (financial, technical, knowledge and convening power)? To no degree To a very significant Don't Prefer not at all degree know to answer 1 Social cohesion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   2 Public financial management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   3 Reducing gender based violence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   4 Crisis preparedness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   5 Crisis response 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   6 Access to justice systems 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   7 Security mechanisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   8 Conflict resolution mechanisms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   Support domestic resource 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   mobilization 10 Access to basic services 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   11 Capacity of state institutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   12 Jobs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   13 Improving livelihoods 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   14 Food security 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   15 Social safety nets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   Stimulating dialogue to promote 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   peace and stability 125 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION G: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING G1. How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Sudan? 1 Never 2 Less than once a year 3 Once a year to a few times a year 4 Less than once a month 5 At least once a month 6 At least once a week G2. How much face-to-face access would you like to have with the World Bank Group in Sudan (i.e., discussions, meetings, conferences, workshops, training, etc.)? (Select only ONE response) 1 I prefer more frequent interactions with the World Bank Group I prefer the frequency of my interactions with the World Bank Group to be just about the same as they are 2 currently 3 I prefer less frequent interactions with the World Bank Group 4 I prefer to have no face to face interactions with the World Bank Group 5 Prefer not to answer G3. How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Local radio 6 Internet 2 International radio 7 Periodicals Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 3 8 International television YouTube, Flickr) 4 International newspapers 9 Local newspapers 5 Local television 10 Other (please specify): ____________________ G4. How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) World Bank Group’s publications and other written Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to 1 5 materials face meetings/discussions) 2 e-Newsletters 6 World Bank Group’s website World Bank Group’s Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 3 7 seminars/workshops/conferences YouTube, Flickr) 4 Mobile phones 8 Other (please specify): ____________________ Are you aware of the World Bank Group's Access to Information Policies under which the World G5 Yes No Bank Group discloses any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions? G6 Do you have reliable access to the Internet? Yes No G7 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, G8 Yes No Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr)? 126 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION G: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING G9. Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? 1 High speed/WiFi 2 Dial-up G10. How frequently do you consult the World Bank Group’s website and/or social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) for information/knowledge that you can use in your work? 1 Weekly 2 Monthly 3 A few times a year 4 Rarely 5 Never 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 127 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan 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 Department 4 14 Trade Union 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 in your country? 1 Yes 2 No H4. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Sudan? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.) 2 Use World Bank Group reports/data 3 Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 4 Collaborate as part of my professional duties 5 Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 128 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Sudan SECTION H: BACKGROUND INFORMATION H5. What’s your gender? 1 Female 2 Male H6. What’s your age? 1 25 and under 2 26-35 3 36-45 4 46-55 5 56 and above H7. Which best represents your geographic location? 1 Central Sudan (Khartoum, Gezira, Sennar, Blue Nile, and White Nile States) 2 Northern Sudan (Nile and Northern States) 3 Eastern Sudan (Gedarif, Kassala, and Red Sea States) Western Sudan (North Kordofan, West Kordofan, and South Kordofan States and North Darfur, South Darfur, 4 West Darfur, Central Darfur and East Darfur States) Thank you for completing the survey! 129