World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea FY 2019 Guinea Country Opinion Survey Report THE WORLD BANK GROUP Public Opinion Research Group 1 July 2019 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea Acknowledgements The Guinea 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, Antonina Redko, and Yulia Danilina oversaw design, reporting, and analysis. Dania Mendoza, Noreen Wambui, and Irina Popova provided data support. PORG acknowledges the significant contribution from Guinea country team and the independent fielding agency STATVIEW. In particular, PORG is grateful for the support from Lydie Sankara (Operations Officer) and Mamadou Bah (Communications Officer) who coordinated the survey related activities from Conakry, Guinea. 1 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea Table of Contents I. Objectives ...................................................................................3 II. Methodology ...............................................................................3 III. Demographics of the Sample.......................................................4 IV. General Issues Facing Guinea ......................................................8 V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group .......................15 VI. Sectoral Effectiveness................................................................21 VII. How the World Bank Group Operates .......................................24 VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments .....................30 IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Guinea.................34 X. Communication and Outreach ..................................................38 XI. Appendices ................................................................................42 GUINEA 2 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea I. Objectives This survey was designed to assist the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Guinea perceive the WBG. The survey explored: ▪ General Issues Facing Guinea ▪ 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 Guinea ▪ Communication and Information Sharing ▪ Background Information II. Methodology From February to March 2019, 395 stakeholders of the WBG in Guinea 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; the financial sector/private banks; private foundations; NGOs and community-based organizations; the media; independent government institutions; trade unions; faith-based groups; youth groups; academia/research institutes/think tanks; judiciary branch; and other organizations. A total of 306 stakeholders participated in the survey (77% response rate). Respondents completed the questionnaire 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’16 (response rate was 78%, N=384). Data were weighted to reach the same stakeholder composition in two years, which allows for year comparisons. Stakeholder groups which were not present in both fiscal years were not included in the comparison. Respondents who belonged to the “other” stakeholder category were not included either. As a result, mean ratings, percentages of respondents, and the total number of respondents in both years are slightly different from those of the original data reported in the FY’16 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 91). Note that the body of the report presents data on selected questions of the survey questionnaire. Please refer to Appendices A and B for data on all survey questions. Appendices C, D, E, and F present data on selected questions. Additional data breakdowns are available upon request. 3 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea III. Demographics of the Sample Current Position ▪ For further analyses, employees of ministries/ministerial departments/implementation agencies were combined with respondents from PMUs, and consultants working on WBG projects; respondents from bilateral agencies were combined with those from multilateral agencies; respondents from the financial sector/private banks were combined with those from private sector organizations; respondents from private foundations, NGOs/ community-based organizations, trade unions, faith-based groups, and youth groups were combined in the “CSO” category; and the small number of respondents from the Office of the President/Prime Minister, office of minister, and academia/research institutes/think tanks were included in the “Other” category. 4 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Area of Primary Specialization 5 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Geographic Locations Exposure to Agencies within the World Bank Group 6 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Familiarity with the World Bank Group ▪ Impact of Familiarity: Respondents’ ratings of familiarity with the WBG were strongly, significantly correlated with their ratings for the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Guinea and their agreement that the WBG plays a relevant role in Guinea’s development. Also, respondents’ ratings of familiarity with the WBG were moderately, significantly correlated with their ratings of the extent to which the WBG’s work helps to achieve development results in Guinea. 7 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IV. General Issues Facing Guinea Optimism for the Future of Guinea Perceptions of Economic Opportunity 8 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IV. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) Perceptions of Improvement and Decline in Specific Areas 9 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IV. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) Development Priority ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that the most important development priorities in Guinea were “public sector governance/ reform” (32%), “energy” (24%), and “private sector development” (21%). ▪ Specialization: Respondents who identified their primary specialization of work as “education” (15% of the sample) were significantly more likely to indicate that “education” was the most important development priority in Guinea, compared to the rest of respondents in other areas of work (education specialists = 87%; others = 50%).1 1When 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 the development priorities in the country. 10 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IV. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) What Would Contribute Most to Reducing Poverty ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that the biggest contributors to poverty reduction in Guinea were “agricultural development” (28%), “public sector governance/reform” (22%), “rural development” (21%), and “economic growth” (20%). ▪ Specialization: Respondents who identified their primary specialization of work as “education” (15% of the sample) were significantly more likely to indicate that “education” would contribute the most to poverty reduction in Guinea compared to the rest of respondents in other areas of work (education specialists = 43%; others = 24%).2 2When 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 of development contribute most to poverty reduction in the country. 11 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IV. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) The Impact of Global Challenges on Guinea 12 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IV. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) Trust in Institutions 13 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IV. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) Trust in the Private Sector Civil Society Engagement 14 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Attributions for Slow/Failed Reform Efforts 15 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) The World Bank Group’s Overall Effectiveness3 (Indicator Question) Achieving Development Results (Indicator Question) 3 Means presented in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 16 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Influence on Guinea’s Development Agenda (Indicator Question) WBG Staff Preparedness4 4 Means presented in this chart were calculated based on weighted data. 17 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Overall Ratings for Indicator Questions by Stakeholder Groups ▪ Stakeholder groups: Respondents from the office of a parliamentarian had the highest mean ratings for the aggregated responses to the twenty-eight COS indicator questions, whereas respondents from CSO and the private sector/financial sector/private banks had significantly lower mean ratings. Responses for individual indicator questions by stakeholder groups can be found in Appendix B (page 60). ▪ 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 = 7.2) compared to respondents who do not collaborate with the WBG (mean rating = 6.0). Responses for individual indicator questions by exposure to the WBG can be found in Appendix F (page 96). 18 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Value ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that the WBG’s greatest values to Guinea were its “financial resources” (35%) and “capacity development” (30%). 19 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Weakness ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that the WBG’s greatest weaknesses in its work in Guinea was its being “too influenced by developed countries” (32%) and the “World Bank Group’s processes too complex” (27%). 20 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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. See Appendix E for details. 21 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VI. Sectoral Effectiveness (continued) Effectiveness of WBG’s Support in Sectoral Areas: Collaboration6 6Note in the Appendix on the sectoral effectiveness (Appendix A, page 43) 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. 22 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VI. Sectoral Effectiveness (continued) Helping the Poorest7 The WBG’s Human Capital Investment 7 Percentages presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 23 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VII. How the World Bank Group Operates The World Bank Group’s Work in Guinea: Year Comparison8 The World Bank Group’s Work in Guinea: Collaboration 8 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 24 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Year Comparison9 9 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 25 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Collaboration 26 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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. 27 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The WBG as an Effective Development Partner: Collaboration 28 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Effectiveness of WBG’s Support Effectiveness of WBG’s Support for Management of Crisis Related Risks 29 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments Frequency of Consulting WBG Knowledge Work and Activities 30 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Guinea’s Knowledge Needs11 (Indicator Question) Contribution of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question) Technical Quality of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question) 11 Means in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 31 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Qualities of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities12 12 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 32 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Guinea’s Needs for Financial Instruments13 (Indicator Question) Familiarity with WBG’s New Financial Instruments 13 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 33 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Guinea Making the World Bank Group of Greater Value ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that the WBG should “reach out more to groups outside of Government” (26%), “increase the level of capacity development in the country” (26%), “reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing” (26%), and “offer more innovative financial products” (25%) to make itself of greater value in Guinea. 34 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Guinea (continued) The World Bank Group Should Collaborate More with … ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that the WBG should work more with “private sector” (48%) and “NGOs/community-based organizations” (41%) to ensure better development results in Guinea. 35 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Guinea (continued) Where the World Bank Group Should Focus its Resources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that the WBG should focus its resources on “agricultural development” (25%), “public sector governance/reform” (23%), and “education” (23%). ▪ Specialization: Respondents who identified their primary specialization of work as “education” (15% of the sample) were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should focus most of its resources on “education,” compared to the rest of respondents in other areas of work (education specialists = 72%; others = 39%).14 14When 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 most of its resources on. 36 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Guinea (continued) Future Combination of the WBG Services 37 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea X. Communication and Outreach Note: When considering the World Bank Group’s future outreach with key constituencies, please see Appendix B (page 60) for all responses by stakeholder groups. General Information Sources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that they got most of their information about economic and social development issues in Guinea from the “Internet” (47%) and “local radio” (36%). 38 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea X. Communication and Outreach (continued) Preferred Information Sources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’16 Country Survey indicated that they would prefer to receive information from the WBG through “WBG’s seminars/ workshops/conferences” (59%) and “World Bank Group’s website” (38%). 39 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea X. Communication and Outreach (continued) Devices used to access WBG Website WBG Interaction Frequency 40 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea X. Communication and Outreach (continued) Frequency of Specific WBG Interactions 41 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea XI. Appendices A. Responses to All Questions across All Respondents...................... 43 B. Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups ...................... 60 C. Responses to Indicator Questions by Geographic Location .......... 82 D. Responses to Selected Questions by Levels of Collaboration with the World Bank Group .......................................................... 85 E. Responses to Select Questions by Year......................................... 91 F. Indicator Questions as a Function of Exposure to the WBG .......... 96 G. Guinea FY 2019 COS Questionnaire .............................................. 97 GUINEA 42 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea Appendix A: Responses to All Questions across All Respondents (N=306) 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 Guinea Percentage of Respondents 1. When you think about the future in Guinea, are you … ? (N=306) Very pessimistic 9.2% Somewhat pessimistic 10.5% Somewhat optimistic 34.0% Very optimistic 45.4% Not sure 1.0% Percentage of Respondents 2. Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Guinea is … ? (N=306) Increasing 43.8% Decreasing 28.1% Staying about the same 28.1% 43 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) 3. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Guinea. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development Percentage of Respondents priorities in Guinea. (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=306) Education 55.2% Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 35.3% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Agriculture and rural development 29.4% Energy 20.6% Infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 19.6% Private sector development 18.0% Food security 16.3% Health 15.0% Job creation/employment 12.7% Anti-corruption 12.4% Water and sanitation 11.8% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 11.1% Local governance and institutions 7.2% Judiciary reform 5.9% Poverty reduction 4.6% Social cohesion 4.2% Natural resource management 3.6% Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) 2.3% Crime and violence 2.3% Urban development 2.0% Information and communications technology 2.0% Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) and decentralization 2.0% Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1.6% Economic diversification and growth 1.3% Pollution 1.3% Global/regional integration 1.0% Trade and exports 0.7% Financial markets 0.0% Disaster risk management 0.0% 44 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) 4. 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 Guinea? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=306) Agriculture and rural development 64.4% Education 27.1% Anti-corruption 24.2% Economic diversification and growth 23.9% Job creation/employment 21.6% Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 20.3% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Energy 18.3% Infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 18.0% Social cohesion 11.4% Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) and decentralization 11.1% Private sector development 7.5% Natural resource management 7.2% Information and communications technology 6.9% Health 6.5% Food security 5.2% Judiciary reform 4.9% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 4.2% Crime and violence 3.9% Trade and exports 3.6% Water and sanitation 3.3% Local governance and institutions 2.3% Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) 1.0% Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1.0% Urban development 0.7% Financial markets 0.3% Global/regional integration 0.3% Disaster risk management 0.0% Pollution 0.0% 45 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) 5. When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Guinea, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more Percentage of Respondents than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=306) Political pressures and obstacles 44.4% Corruption 33.7% Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 29.4% Poor management of public resources and inadequate level of deconcentration 25.2% Inadequate level of government accountability 17.0% Inadequate level of capacity in the government 11.4% Inadequate level of citizen/civil society participation 10.1% Poor coordination within the government 9.5% Inadequate level of private sector involvement and/or influence 8.5% Inadequate level of donor coordination 6.5% Poor level of economic diversification 4.2% Other 0.0% 6. To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? Degree (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 1. The national government 301 5 6.40 2.75 2. Bilateral organizations (e.g., DFID, JICA, GIZ, USAID, AFD) 294 12 6.37 2.36 3. Local leaders (e.g., religious leaders, village chiefs) 293 13 5.30 2.53 4. The World Bank Group* 298 8 6.81 2.20 5. The International Monetary Fund 293 13 6.12 2.47 6. UN 291 15 5.89 2.39 7. Regional development banks (e.g., AfDB) 295 11 6.53 2.18 8. Guinea’s Central Bank 292 14 6.30 2.59 9. International private sector 285 21 5.97 2.29 10. Domestic private sector 296 10 6.59 2.19 11. International civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 287 19 5.70 2.20 12. Domestic civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 299 7 5.82 2.30 13. Faith-based institutions 274 32 4.84 2.39 14. Domestic traditional media and their web presence (e.g., newspapers, TV 299 7 6.45 2.20 stations, radio) 15. International media and their web presence 297 9 5.98 2.22 16. Web based media (i.e., blogs, social media, other web-based news and 297 9 5.97 2.13 information sources) 46 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) Direction Getting Getting Getting Getting 7. Please describe the direction Guinea is moving much somewhat Staying somewhat much in, when considering … ? worse worse the same better better 1. Human development (e.g., health, education, 6.4% 2.8% 18.6% 49.4% 5.2% and social protection) 2. Equal opportunity for girls and boys, men and 4.6% 14.1% 36.9% 41.5% 2.9% women 3. Growing Guinea’s economy in a way that 13.1% 20.3% 27.1% 35.9% 3.6% leads to jobs and employment 4. The gap between the rich and the poor 40.8% 27.5% 20.9% 9.5% 1.3% 5. Making government more effective 14.4% 15.0% 27.8% 39.9% 2.9% 6. Anti-corruption and improving judicial system 25.8% 16.3% 24.5% 30.4% 2.9% 7. Enabling private sector and attracting new 5.2% 10.1% 20.6% 53.9% 10.1% sources of foreign investment 8. Protecting the environment 21.9% 23.5% 27.8% 24.5% 2.3% 9. Citizen engagement 11.4% 16.7% 31.7% 33.0% 7.2% 8. Listed below are global challenges. Which do you think have the most serious Percentage of Respondents impact on Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=306) Jobs/employment 46.1% Climate change 43.1% Migrants and refugees 28.1% Environmental degradation 22.9% Access to international finance constraints 20.9% Geo political uncertainty 18.6% The gap between the rich and the poor 12.1% Trade constraints 3.9% Terrorism 2.6% Technology based disruption 1.0% 9. When thinking about development efforts in Guinea, do you think that civil Percentage of Respondents society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) should … ? (N=306) Engage significantly less 1.0% Engage somewhat less 4.6% Engage somewhat more 22.2% Engage significantly more 63.1% Engage at the same level it does currently 7.5% Don't know 1.6% 10. To what extent do you trust domestic private sector to engage in public Percentage of Respondents service delivery in Guinea? (N=306) To a very low degree 4.6% To a somewhat low degree 10.8% To a somewhat high degree 28.4% To a very high degree 54.2% Don't know 2.0% 47 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues Facing Guinea (continued) 11. To what extent do you trust international private sector to engage in public Percentage of Respondents service delivery in Guinea? (N=306) To a very low degree 7.5% To a somewhat low degree 10.8% To a somewhat high degree 38.6% To a very high degree 39.9% Don't know 3.3% 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 Guinea? 306 n/a 6.31 2.62 (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 293 13 6.84 2.23 in Guinea.* (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Staff Preparedness N DK Mean SD 3. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Guinea solve its most complicated 285 21 7.21 2.17 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 48 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 4. When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Guinea, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge Percentage of Respondents services) in Guinea? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=306) Energy 45.8% Education 43.8% Agriculture and rural development 32.0% Health 31.7% Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 19.3% management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) Water and sanitation 19.0% Job creation/employment 17.6% Local governance and institutions 16.3% Infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 14.1% Judiciary reform 9.8% Poverty reduction 9.5% Anti-corruption 8.5% Private sector development 7.2% Economic diversification and growth 6.2% Food security 3.6% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 2.3% Natural resource management 2.3% Social cohesion 2.0% Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 2.0% Pollution 1.6% Information and communications technology 1.3% Urban development 1.3% Financial markets 1.0% Trade and exports 0.7% Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) and decentralization 0.3% Crime and violence 0.3% Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and girls) 0.0% Global/regional integration 0.0% Disaster risk management 0.0% 49 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Percentage of Respondents (N=306) 5. When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which Second activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which Greatest Greatest activity is of second greatest value in Guinea? Value Value Combined Capacity development related to World Bank Group 34.3% 16.7% 51.0% supported projects Technical assistance and training 18.6% 13.4% 32.0% Financial resources 13.1% 12.7% 25.8% Mobilizing third party financial resources 7.8% 16.3% 24.2% Implementation support 2.0% 11.1% 13.1% Bringing together different groups of stakeholders 9.8% 3.3% 13.1% Policy advice, studies, analyses 4.9% 6.9% 11.8% Promoting knowledge sharing 3.3% 6.5% 9.8% Donor coordination 0.0% 9.5% 9.5% Data and statistics 0.7% 2.9% 3.6% Other 0.7% 0.3% 1.0% 6. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest Percentage of Respondents WEAKNESSES in its work in Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=306) Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform efforts in the country 31.7% World Bank Group’s processes too slow and complex 24.8% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Guinea 18.0% Too influenced by developed countries 16.0% Staff too inaccessible 15.4% Not collaborating enough with private sector 15.0% Not enough public disclosure of its work 14.1% Not aligned with country priorities 13.4% Not collaborating enough with civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 10.8% Not adequately flexible 8.5% Inadequate World Bank Group’s staffing in Guinea 8.2% Not collaborating enough with partners such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust 6.2% funds, UN Don’t know 5.2% Not sufficiently focused on sustainable results 4.2% Arrogant in its approach 1.6% Other 1.0% 50 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 7. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and Percentage of Respondents support help the poorest in Guinea? (Select only ONE response) (N=306) To a fully sufficient degree 8.8% To a somewhat sufficient degree 40.8% To a somewhat insufficient degree 34.3% To a very insufficient degree 13.7% Don’t know 2.3% 8. From your perspective, which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s current emphasis on investing in human capital ( e.g., education, Percentage of Respondents health, social protection)? (N=306) Increased its emphasis recently 37.9% Decreased its emphasis recently 10.8% Emphasis has remained pretty consistent over time 37.3% Don’t know 14.1% 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=306) Beneficiaries 48.0% Local government 33.0% Private sector 32.0% NGOs/Community Based Organizations 31.7% Youth/university groups 18.3% Academia/think tanks/research institutes 13.1% Media 6.2% Donor community 5.9% Parliament 5.2% Foundations 2.0% Don’t know 1.3% Other 0.7% To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Level of Agreement Bank Group’s work in Guinea? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 10. Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development 297 9 6.99 2.21 in Guinea* 11. The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the 288 18 6.61 2.20 development priorities for Guinea* 51 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Degree Guinea, 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* 278 28 5.74 2.03 13. Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 256 50 5.32 2.02 14. Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 270 36 5.62 1.92 15. Being inclusive* 238 68 6.05 2.27 16. Openness (sharing data and other information)* 263 43 6.36 2.21 17. Collaboration with the Government* 290 16 7.71 1.78 18. The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 278 28 6.26 2.06 19. Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of 279 27 6.77 2.05 investment projects* 20. Collaboration with civil society* 262 44 5.53 2.17 21. Staff accessibility* 269 37 5.26 2.57 22. Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 222 84 6.47 2.16 23. Collaboration with the private sector* 240 66 5.70 2.22 24. Straightforwardness and honesty* 246 60 7.19 2.20 25. Treating clients and stakeholders in Guinea with respect* 241 65 6.72 2.08 26. Being a long-term partner* 277 29 8.40 1.69 52 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results 1. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work Effectiveness it does in the following areas of development in Guinea? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) N DK Mean SD 1. Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 206 100 5.26 2.31 2. Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men, and boys and 242 64 5.95 2.04 girls) 3. Private sector development 240 66 5.61 2.14 4. Education 285 21 6.96 1.82 5. Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government effectiveness, public 268 38 6.68 1.95 financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform) 6. Global/regional integration 223 83 6.41 1.95 7. Food security 253 53 6.16 2.01 8. Energy 262 44 6.08 2.06 9. Water and sanitation 262 44 5.77 2.17 10. Job creation/employment 262 44 5.07 2.10 11. Health 274 32 6.64 1.88 12. Financial markets 182 124 5.81 2.04 13. Infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 275 31 6.46 1.99 14. Agriculture and rural development 275 31 6.40 2.06 15. Trade and exports 175 131 4.83 2.07 16. Natural resource management 223 83 5.51 2.04 17. Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 224 82 5.29 2.12 18. Poverty reduction 285 21 6.13 2.11 19. Anti-corruption 257 49 5.19 2.26 20. Judiciary reform 241 65 5.39 2.30 21. Economic diversification and growth 247 59 5.91 1.98 22. Disaster risk management 206 100 4.97 2.11 23. Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) and decentralization 236 70 5.67 2.04 24. Information and communications technology 224 82 5.66 2.10 25. Local governance and institutions 251 55 5.95 1.90 Achieving Development Results N DK Mean SD 2. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Guinea?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant 273 33 6.55 1.92 degree) Influencing the Development Agenda N DK Mean SD 3. To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development 274 32 6.64 1.96 agenda in Guinea?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Guinea? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 4. The World Bank Group’s financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loan, Trust Funds, Program-for-Results, etc.) meet the 260 46 6.30 2.11 needs of Guinea* 5. The World Bank Group meets Guinea’s needs for knowledge services (e.g., 262 44 6.09 2.15 research, analysis, data, technical assistance)* 53 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) 6. As part of IDA18, the World Bank Group has expanded (or developed) a number of financial instruments to respond to challenges in IDA countries. These include the Crisis Response Window (CRW), Pandemic Emergency Finance Facility (PEF), Catastrophe Deferred Draw Down Option (CAT-DDO), and the Private Sector Window (PSW). In general, how familiar are you with these new or expanded financial instruments in Guinea? (Select only ONE Percentage of Respondents response) (N=306) Very familiar 8.5% Somewhat familiar 20.9% Somewhat unfamiliar 29.1% Very unfamiliar 26.1% Don’t know 15.4% How effectively does the World Bank Group support Guinea’s efforts … ? Effectiveness (1-Not effectively at all, 10-Very effectively) N DK Mean SD 7. To build stronger domestic resource mobilization systems in the Government 228 78 5.75 2.17 (e.g., tax collection) 8. To develop better and stronger data collection/analytics systems within the 247 59 6.25 2.05 Government 9. To strengthen the country’s crisis preparedness 244 62 5.94 2.16 10. To identify and monitor risks 228 78 5.74 2.13 Systematic Country Diagnosis and Country Partnership Framework Activities N DK Mean SD 11. How effectively does the World Bank Group’s SCD and CPF activities support Guinea’s efforts to manage crisis related risks? (1-Not effectively at all, 10-Very 162 144 6.09 2.14 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=306) Weekly 11.4% Monthly 21.9% A few times a year 24.8% Rarely 28.4% Never 13.4% In Guinea, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s Degree knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 2. Are timely 287 19 7.08 2.01 3. Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 254 52 6.32 2.11 4. Lead to practical solutions 267 39 6.33 1.99 5. Are source of relevant information on global good practices 263 43 6.96 2.00 6. Are adequately disseminated 268 38 5.77 2.25 7. Are translated enough into local language 246 60 3.43 2.28 8. Are adaptable to Guinea’s specific development challenges and country 271 35 6.60 2.12 circumstances* 54 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) Overall Evaluations N DK Mean SD 9. Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your 283 23 7.11 1.98 country?* (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant) 10. Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities?* (1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high 286 20 7.16 1.98 technical quality) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? Level of Agreement (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 1. The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 269 37 4.23 2.48 2. The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and 294 12 7.70 1.91 programs it supports 3. The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 268 38 5.94 2.18 4. The World Bank Group’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements 242 64 6.51 2.01 are reasonable 5. The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are reasonable 224 82 5.95 2.42 6. The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Guinea* 239 67 5.17 2.30 7. Working with the World Bank Group increases Guinea’s institutional capacity 292 14 7.21 2.04 8. Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are 256 50 7.43 1.97 adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them* F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Guinea 1. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of Percentage of Respondents greater value in Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=306) Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 28.8% Engage more directly with beneficiaries 22.9% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) 22.2% Offer more innovative knowledge services 21.9% Increase the level of capacity development in the country 19.9% Engage more effectively with civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 16.7% Engage more effectively with private sector 11.8% Offer more innovative financial products 10.8% Work faster 10.1% Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of World Bank 9.5% Group projects Engage more effectively with partners such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust 9.2% funds, UN Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Guinea’s economy 6.9% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Guinea’s specific challenges 5.6% Ensure greater selectivity in its work 3.3% Other 0.3% 55 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Guinea (continued) 2. When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Guinea, and taking into account its limited level of resources, which ONE of the following do you believe the World Bank Group should offer more Percentage of Respondents of in Guinea? (Select only ONE response) (N=306) Financial services 35.0% The combination is appropriate for Guinea 28.1% Knowledge products 17.0% Convening services 17.0% Don't know 2.3% None of the above 0.7% G. Communication and Information Sharing Percentage of Respondents 1. How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Guinea? (N=306) Never 31.7% Less than once a year 19.0% Once a year to a few times a year 21.6% Less than once a month 8.5% At least once a month 12.1% At least once a week 7.2% 2. How do you get most of your information about economic and social Percentage of Respondents development issues in Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=306) Local radio 46.1% Internet 40.5% Local television 26.1% Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 25.8% International radio 16.3% International newspapers 9.8% Local newspapers 9.2% International television 8.8% Periodicals 5.9% Other 3.9% Local leaders (e.g., religious leaders, village chiefs) 3.6% 3. How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=306) World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 54.9% Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions) 39.9% e-Newsletters 38.2% World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 35.0% World Bank Group’s website 19.3% Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 11.4% Percentage of Respondents 4. What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? (N=292) Computer 62.0% Phone 38.0% 56 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) 5. Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did Percentage of Respondents (N=306) you do any of the following related to the World Bank Every few Every few Every few Group (WBG)? days weeks months Not at all Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in local media 12.4% 18.3% 48.7% 20.6% (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio) Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in global 12.1% 25.5% 39.5% 22.9% media (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio) Interacted with the WBG on Social Media, Social Network, (e.g., read a post or tweet, liked, commented, shared, 3.9% 8.5% 21.2% 66.3% retweeted) Visited a WBG website (e.g. read a blog, used data) 7.2% 14.1% 26.5% 52.3% Attended an event/conference hosted by the WBG 1.3% 6.2% 34.6% 57.8% Watched a webinar or online event hosted by the WBG 2.0% 8.2% 18.3% 71.6% Read some or all of a WBG research paper or publication 2.9% 15.0% 40.5% 41.5% Met professionally with WBG staff 4.6% 9.8% 26.1% 59.5% H. Background Information 1. Which of the following best describes your current position? (Select only ONE Percentage of Respondents response) (N=306) PMU overseeing implementation of project/Consultant/Contractor working on 17.3% World Bank Group supported project/program Media (press, radio, TV, web, etc.) 16.3% Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department or Implementation Agency 11.8% Independent Government Institution (i.e., Regulatory Agency, Central 8.8% Bank/oversight institution) Local Government Office or Staff 8.5% Financial Sector/Private Bank 7.5% Bilateral Agency 6.2% Judiciary Branch 5.6% Office of Parliamentarian 4.9% Trade Union 2.9% Private Foundation 2.6% Private Sector Organization 1.6% Faith-Based Group 1.3% Youth Group 1.3% Multilateral Agency 1.0% Office of the President, Prime Minister 0.7% Office of Minister 0.7% NGO/Community Based Organization 0.3% Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 0.3% Other 0.3% 57 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea H. Background Information (continued) 2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. (Select only ONE Percentage of Respondents response) (N=306) Education 15.0% Transport and ICT 9.8% Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 9.5% Governance 9.2% Urban, rural, and social development 6.5% Environment and natural resources 6.2% Health, nutrition, and population 5.6% Agriculture 5.2% Other 4.9% Trade and competitiveness 4.2% Finance and markets 4.2% Macroeconomics and fiscal management 3.9% Public-private partnerships 3.3% Energy and extractives 3.3% Social protection and labor 2.3% Fragility, conflict and violence 2.3% Water 2.0% Jobs 2.0% Gender 0.7% Poverty 0.0% Climate change 0.0% 3. Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group (IDA, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country? (N=306) Yes 40.2% No 59.8% 4. If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you Percentage of Respondents primarily collaborate/ work with in Guinea? (Select only ONE response) (N=123) The World Bank (IDA) 87.0% The International Finance Corporation (IFC) 11.4% The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 0.8% International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) 0.8% Percentage of Respondents 5. Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? (N=306) Yes 23.9% No 76.1% 6. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group in Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=306) Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.) 49.7% Collaborate as part of my professional duties 38.2% Use World Bank Group reports/data 32.0% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 27.1% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 19.3% 58 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea H. Background Information (continued) Percentage of Respondents 7. What’s your gender? (N=306) Female 12.4% Male 87.6% Percentage of Respondents 8. What’s your age? (N=306) 25 and under 0.7% 26-35 14.4% 36-45 21.2% 46-55 63.7% 56 and above 0.0% Percentage of Respondents 9. Which best represents your geographic location? (N=306) Lower Guinea 43.8% Upper Guinea 25.5% Middle Guinea 20.3% Forest Guinea 10.5% 59 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea Appendix B: Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups  Office of Parliamentarian N= 15  Employee of a Ministry/PMU/Consultant on WBG Project N= 89  Local Government N=26  Bilateral/Multilateral Agency N=22  Private Sector/Financial Sector/Private Bank N=28  CSO N=26  Media N=50  Independent Government Institution N=27  Judiciary Branch N=17  Other N=6 A. General Issues facing Guinea When you think about the future in Guinea, are you … ?* Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Very pessimistic 13.3% 4.5% 3.8% 13.6% 3.6% 11.5% 18.0% 7.4% 17.6% 0.0% Somewhat pessimistic 6.7% 5.6% 3.8% 4.5% 14.3% 11.5% 16.0% 22.2% 17.6% 0.0% Somewhat optimistic 26.7% 23.6% 57.7% 36.4% 35.7% 30.8% 42.0% 44.4% 23.5% 16.7% Very optimistic 53.3% 66.3% 34.6% 40.9% 46.4% 46.2% 24.0% 22.2% 41.2% 66.7% Not sure 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 16.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Guinea is … ? * Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Increasing 73.3% 66.3% 38.5% 40.9% 25.0% 26.9% 26.0% 29.6% 35.3% 66.7% Decreasing 20.0% 9.0% 34.6% 22.7% 42.9% 46.2% 46.0% 40.7% 17.6% 0.0% Staying about the same 6.7% 24.7% 26.9% 36.4% 32.1% 26.9% 28.0% 29.6% 47.1% 33.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 60 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues facing Guinea (continued) Listed below are a number of development priorities in Guinea. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Guinea. (Choose no more than THREE) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Social protection 6.7% 6.7% 19.2% 9.1% 14.3% 19.2% 12.0% 11.1% 11.8% 0.0% Gender equity 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 6.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development 13.3% 16.9% 7.7% 13.6% 21.4% 23.1% 20.0% 11.1% 41.2% 16.7% Education* 73.3% 42.7% 57.7% 36.4% 57.1% 73.1% 60.0% 59.3% 76.5% 50.0% Public sector governance/reform 26.7% 30.3% 53.8% 31.8% 32.1% 34.6% 36.0% 44.4% 23.5% 66.7% Global/regional integration 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Food security* 13.3% 23.6% 23.1% 36.4% 7.1% 7.7% 8.0% 7.4% 11.8% 16.7% Urban development 0.0% 2.2% 3.8% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% Energy* 46.7% 27.0% 7.7% 9.1% 21.4% 30.8% 10.0% 14.8% 23.5% 16.7% Water and sanitation 20.0% 18.0% 19.2% 9.1% 7.1% 3.8% 6.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% Pollution 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 6.7% 14.6% 15.4% 22.7% 3.6% 11.5% 16.0% 3.7% 11.8% 16.7% Health 13.3% 18.0% 3.8% 22.7% 10.7% 30.8% 14.0% 11.1% 0.0% 16.7% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 0.0% 5.6% 7.7% 18.2% 3.6% 0.0% 14.0% 3.7% 11.8% 0.0% Infrastructure 13.3% 21.3% 15.4% 27.3% 32.1% 23.1% 8.0% 29.6% 0.0% 33.3% Agriculture and rural development 33.3% 30.3% 23.1% 18.2% 39.3% 15.4% 36.0% 25.9% 35.3% 33.3% Trade and exports 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Crime and violence 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 3.8% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 6.0% 0.0% 17.6% 0.0% Climate change 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 11.8% 0.0% Poverty reduction 13.3% 7.9% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Anti-corruption 20.0% 12.4% 11.5% 4.5% 10.7% 7.7% 10.0% 33.3% 5.9% 0.0% Judiciary reform* 0.0% 1.1% 15.4% 9.1% 17.9% 0.0% 8.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% Economic diversification and growth 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% Disaster risk management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity and decentralization 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 4.5% 3.6% 3.8% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Social cohesion 0.0% 2.2% 11.5% 9.1% 3.6% 3.8% 4.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 3.7% 0.0% 16.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 61 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues facing Guinea (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 Guinea? (Choose no more than THREE) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Economic diversification and growth 26.7% 28.1% 19.2% 27.3% 7.1% 34.6% 18.0% 29.6% 23.5% 16.7% Disaster risk management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity and decentralization 0.0% 12.4% 3.8% 18.2% 7.1% 15.4% 8.0% 25.9% 5.9% 0.0% Social cohesion 0.0% 11.2% 15.4% 22.7% 10.7% 23.1% 10.0% 0.0% 11.8% 0.0% Information and communications technology* 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 15.4% 14.0% 7.4% 0.0% 33.3% Social protection 6.7% 7.9% 11.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Agriculture and rural development 73.3% 71.9% 53.8% 54.5% 71.4% 73.1% 52.0% 66.7% 58.8% 50.0% Trade and exports 6.7% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 3.8% 6.0% 0.0% 11.8% 0.0% Crime and violence 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 4.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% Climate change 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Infrastructure 6.7% 15.7% 26.9% 27.3% 25.0% 11.5% 16.0% 14.8% 17.6% 33.3% Energy 20.0% 13.5% 23.1% 9.1% 39.3% 15.4% 16.0% 18.5% 29.4% 0.0% Anti-corruption 13.3% 18.0% 30.8% 22.7% 21.4% 23.1% 28.0% 40.7% 23.5% 33.3% Judiciary reform 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 4.5% 10.7% 3.8% 4.0% 7.4% 5.9% 33.3% Water and sanitation 13.3% 3.4% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% Pollution 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 26.7% 28.1% 23.1% 22.7% 14.3% 7.7% 18.0% 11.1% 41.2% 16.7% Health 26.7% 5.6% 7.7% 9.1% 7.1% 3.8% 2.0% 7.4% 5.9% 0.0% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/reform 6.7% 12.4% 30.8% 27.3% 14.3% 19.2% 34.0% 22.2% 11.8% 33.3% Local governance and institutions 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 2.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development 6.7% 4.5% 11.5% 4.5% 7.1% 3.8% 14.0% 7.4% 11.8% 0.0% Education 53.3% 29.2% 34.6% 13.6% 35.7% 15.4% 28.0% 14.8% 17.6% 33.3% Global/regional integration 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Food security 6.7% 4.5% 3.8% 9.1% 0.0% 3.8% 10.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% Urban development* 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Natural resource management 0.0% 11.2% 0.0% 13.6% 10.7% 0.0% 8.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 62 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues facing Guinea (continued) When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Guinea, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than TWO) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Political pressures and obstacles 60.0% 42.7% 42.3% 36.4% 50.0% 46.2% 40.0% 37.0% 76.5% 16.7% Inadequate level of private sector involvement 6.7% 10.1% 11.5% 4.5% 10.7% 11.5% 8.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% and/or influence Inadequate level of citizen/civil society 0.0% 11.2% 3.8% 4.5% 7.1% 3.8% 22.0% 14.8% 5.9% 0.0% participation Inadequate level of donor coordination 0.0% 7.9% 7.7% 13.6% 7.1% 15.4% 2.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Reforms are not well thought out in light of 53.3% 30.3% 34.6% 31.8% 25.0% 30.8% 22.0% 25.9% 17.6% 50.0% country challenges Poor coordination within the government 20.0% 10.1% 11.5% 9.1% 10.7% 3.8% 10.0% 7.4% 5.9% 0.0% Inadequate level of government accountability* 0.0% 11.2% 19.2% 22.7% 7.1% 34.6% 12.0% 25.9% 35.3% 33.3% Inadequate level of capacity in the government 13.3% 7.9% 7.7% 9.1% 21.4% 19.2% 10.0% 14.8% 5.9% 16.7% Corruption 33.3% 33.7% 38.5% 27.3% 35.7% 15.4% 46.0% 40.7% 5.9% 50.0% Poor level of economic diversification 0.0% 4.5% 7.7% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 2.0% 3.7% 17.6% 0.0% Poor management of public resources and 13.3% 30.3% 15.4% 40.9% 17.9% 19.2% 26.0% 25.9% 17.6% 33.3% inadequate level of deconcentration Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 63 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues facing Guinea (continued) To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/ Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The national government* 14 7.71 2.34 89 7.33 2.54 26 7.08 2.13 21 7.52 2.82 26 5.04 2.58 26 5.00 2.25 50 5.52 2.94 27 5.52 2.61 17 6.18 2.86 5 6.80 2.86 Bilateral organizations (e.g., DFID, JICA, GIZ, 14 7.36 2.65 85 6.21 2.36 24 6.58 1.82 21 7.38 1.75 27 5.33 2.76 24 6.08 2.36 50 6.68 2.41 27 6.19 2.56 17 6.12 2.15 5 6.80 1.10 USAID, AFD) Local leaders* 15 6.73 2.49 84 5.29 2.60 24 4.62 2.37 21 6.48 2.60 26 4.58 2.52 26 4.27 2.20 50 5.44 2.40 26 5.19 2.50 16 6.44 2.42 5 4.40 1.34 The World Bank Group 15 7.13 2.59 85 6.71 2.13 25 7.32 1.89 22 7.82 1.79 27 6.15 2.28 26 6.81 1.94 49 7.16 2.32 27 6.22 2.31 17 6.06 2.56 5 6.60 1.52 The International Monetary Fund 14 6.71 2.64 85 6.25 2.48 24 5.83 2.18 21 7.10 2.10 26 5.19 2.55 26 6.12 2.20 49 6.33 2.76 27 5.89 2.41 16 5.38 2.60 5 5.80 2.17 UN* 15 7.20 2.04 84 5.69 2.37 24 5.54 1.84 20 7.05 2.04 25 4.68 2.55 26 6.46 2.20 49 6.31 2.49 27 5.44 2.62 16 5.19 2.11 5 6.00 2.45 Regional development banks (e.g., AfDB)* 15 7.27 2.25 86 6.60 2.04 25 7.00 2.31 22 7.45 1.54 26 4.92 2.54 26 6.42 2.30 48 6.69 2.14 25 6.16 1.97 17 6.29 2.17 5 6.80 1.64 Guinea’s Central Bank* 14 7.64 2.71 84 6.85 2.56 23 6.39 2.45 20 7.00 2.79 26 5.08 2.56 26 5.35 2.61 50 5.98 2.77 27 6.04 1.95 17 6.59 1.66 5 5.40 3.21 International private sector* 15 7.60 1.77 81 5.78 2.50 24 5.08 2.15 21 7.00 1.41 27 5.56 2.39 26 5.62 2.08 45 6.53 2.32 26 5.42 1.98 15 5.93 2.37 5 6.00 2.12 Domestic private sector 15 7.40 2.50 84 6.60 2.10 26 6.19 2.23 22 7.27 1.45 26 6.88 2.12 26 6.08 2.15 49 6.29 2.32 27 6.74 2.49 16 6.75 2.24 5 6.20 2.59 International civil society* 14 6.36 2.10 81 5.62 2.16 25 5.76 2.19 22 6.32 1.62 24 4.38 2.12 26 5.58 2.28 48 6.48 2.23 26 5.27 2.18 16 5.13 2.28 5 5.60 2.07 Domestic civil society 15 6.60 2.53 87 5.80 2.27 26 5.88 2.22 22 5.82 2.11 25 5.48 2.24 26 5.04 2.38 50 6.40 2.30 27 5.41 2.53 16 5.87 2.09 5 5.60 2.61 Faith-based institutions* 14 6.50 2.31 77 4.65 2.54 25 4.68 2.27 20 6.25 1.59 25 3.76 2.45 25 4.76 2.33 46 5.35 2.32 21 4.29 2.15 16 4.25 2.05 5 3.60 1.67 Domestic traditional media and their web 14 6.57 2.53 86 6.42 2.21 26 5.38 2.17 22 7.05 1.68 28 5.93 2.37 26 6.35 2.23 49 7.04 2.25 27 7.04 1.89 16 5.94 2.08 5 5.80 1.92 presence International media and their web presence* 15 6.67 2.29 86 5.81 2.30 25 5.56 1.73 22 6.91 1.57 26 4.42 1.98 26 6.69 2.07 48 6.71 2.11 27 6.15 2.21 17 4.76 2.51 5 5.60 1.67 Web based media* 15 6.47 2.50 85 5.93 2.12 26 5.38 2.21 21 6.43 1.47 27 4.44 2.03 25 6.56 2.10 49 6.39 2.00 27 6.89 1.99 17 5.06 1.82 5 5.40 2.07 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 64 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues facing Guinea (continued) Please describe the direction Guinea is moving in, when considering … ? (1-Getting much worse, 5-Getting much better) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean Human development* 15 3.47 89 3.57 26 3.00 22 3.45 28 3.18 26 3.04 50 2.88 27 2.89 17 3.18 6 3.83 Equal opportunity for girls and 15 3.47 89 3.61 26 3.19 22 3.05 28 3.00 26 2.92 50 3.02 27 2.96 17 3.29 6 3.67 boys, men and women* Growing Guinea’s economy in a way that leads to jobs and 15 3.00 89 3.24 26 2.77 22 3.14 28 2.54 26 3.08 50 2.58 27 2.89 17 3.18 6 3.67 employment* The gap between the rich and the 15 2.27 89 2.30 26 1.77 22 2.00 28 1.75 26 1.46 50 1.98 27 2.00 17 2.18 6 2.50 poor* Making government more effective* 15 3.47 89 3.40 26 2.69 22 3.05 28 2.50 26 2.81 50 2.58 27 3.04 17 3.35 6 3.50 Anti-corruption and improving 15 2.67 89 3.10 26 2.73 22 2.73 28 2.14 26 2.31 50 2.24 27 2.56 17 3.18 6 3.17 judicial system* Enabling private sector and attracting new sources of foreign 15 3.93 89 3.80 26 3.65 22 3.32 28 3.36 26 3.38 50 3.30 27 3.33 17 3.35 6 3.83 investment* Protecting the environment* 15 3.00 89 2.91 26 2.88 22 3.23 28 1.96 26 2.04 50 2.32 27 2.41 17 2.71 6 2.67 Citizen engagement 15 2.87 89 3.07 26 3.31 22 3.41 28 2.43 26 3.00 50 3.24 27 3.07 17 3.18 6 3.33 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Listed below are global challenges. Which do you think have the most serious impact on Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Climate change 53.3% 51.7% 42.3% 50.0% 28.6% 42.3% 30.0% 37.0% 47.1% 66.7% Terrorism 13.3% 2.2% 3.8% 0.0% 3.6% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Migrants and refugees 13.3% 24.7% 30.8% 36.4% 35.7% 19.2% 32.0% 37.0% 17.6% 33.3% Jobs/employment* 13.3% 44.9% 46.2% 72.7% 28.6% 61.5% 54.0% 33.3% 47.1% 50.0% Trade constraints 0.0% 7.9% 3.8% 4.5% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% The gap between the rich and the poor 20.0% 16.9% 7.7% 9.1% 7.1% 7.7% 6.0% 22.2% 5.9% 16.7% Environmental degradation 20.0% 23.6% 19.2% 9.1% 21.4% 15.4% 26.0% 37.0% 35.3% 0.0% Access to international finance constraints 13.3% 18.0% 19.2% 13.6% 32.1% 30.8% 26.0% 11.1% 17.6% 33.3% Technology based disruption 6.7% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Geo political uncertainty* 46.7% 7.9% 26.9% 4.5% 32.1% 11.5% 26.0% 22.2% 23.5% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 65 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea A. General Issues facing Guinea (continued) When thinking about development efforts in Guinea, do you think that civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) should … ? * Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Engage significantly less 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% Engage somewhat less 6.7% 2.2% 0.0% 4.5% 14.3% 0.0% 4.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% Engage somewhat more 20.0% 27.0% 11.5% 13.6% 14.3% 15.4% 12.0% 44.4% 47.1% 16.7% Engage significantly more 53.3% 57.3% 80.8% 72.7% 71.4% 76.9% 76.0% 33.3% 41.2% 50.0% Engage at the same level it does currently 20.0% 10.1% 3.8% 4.5% 0.0% 7.7% 6.0% 7.4% 0.0% 33.3% Don't know 0.0% 3.4% 3.8% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you trust domestic private sector to engage in public service delivery in Guinea? Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other To a very low degree 6.7% 5.6% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 11.5% 4.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% To a somewhat low degree 0.0% 12.4% 7.7% 9.1% 14.3% 7.7% 16.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% To a somewhat high degree 26.7% 29.2% 34.6% 31.8% 14.3% 46.2% 22.0% 25.9% 29.4% 33.3% To a very high degree 66.7% 51.7% 57.7% 50.0% 64.3% 30.8% 58.0% 55.6% 58.8% 66.7% Don't know 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 4.5% 7.1% 3.8% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% To what extent do you trust international private sector to engage in public service delivery in Guinea? Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other To a very low degree 0.0% 7.9% 3.8% 0.0% 10.7% 7.7% 6.0% 14.8% 17.6% 0.0% To a somewhat low degree 6.7% 7.9% 3.8% 4.5% 21.4% 11.5% 16.0% 11.1% 5.9% 33.3% To a somewhat high degree 53.3% 38.2% 42.3% 40.9% 39.3% 42.3% 38.0% 25.9% 29.4% 50.0% To a very high degree 33.3% 44.9% 50.0% 54.5% 25.0% 34.6% 36.0% 37.0% 41.2% 16.7% Don't know 6.7% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 3.8% 4.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World 15 7.33 2.16 89 6.63 2.45 26 8.42 1.21 22 6.18 2.89 28 5.43 2.82 26 5.38 2.74 50 5.50 2.74 27 5.89 2.56 17 6.41 2.53 6 7.00 1.90 Bank Group in Guinea?* (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 66 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the 15 7.40 1.55 86 7.23 2.18 25 8.24 1.17 22 7.14 2.34 25 5.80 2.29 25 6.00 1.53 47 6.28 2.68 25 6.28 2.03 17 7.00 2.42 6 7.00 1.90 World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Guinea.* (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Guinea solve its most complicated development 15 7.80 2.24 80 7.61 1.97 26 8.04 1.51 21 7.38 2.38 24 6.46 2.54 25 6.44 1.96 46 6.76 2.32 25 6.68 2.36 17 7.29 2.11 6 7.67 1.86 challenges?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 67 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Guinea? (Choose no more than THREE) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Energy 53.3% 52.8% 46.2% 59.1% 35.7% 50.0% 46.0% 22.2% 35.3% 33.3% Water and sanitation 20.0% 18.0% 23.1% 22.7% 14.3% 26.9% 20.0% 14.8% 5.9% 33.3% Pollution 0.0% 3.4% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Local governance and institutions 20.0% 12.4% 23.1% 22.7% 7.1% 23.1% 18.0% 22.2% 11.8% 0.0% Job creation/employment* 0.0% 27.0% 3.8% 31.8% 10.7% 11.5% 16.0% 11.1% 11.8% 50.0% Health 26.7% 32.6% 34.6% 36.4% 28.6% 53.8% 22.0% 25.9% 35.3% 16.7% Financial markets 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Social protection 6.7% 1.1% 7.7% 4.5% 3.6% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development* 0.0% 7.9% 3.8% 4.5% 25.0% 3.8% 4.0% 0.0% 17.6% 0.0% Education* 73.3% 37.1% 26.9% 27.3% 50.0% 53.8% 44.0% 55.6% 58.8% 33.3% Public sector governance/reform 20.0% 14.6% 26.9% 18.2% 25.0% 19.2% 22.0% 14.8% 11.8% 50.0% Global/regional integration 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Food security 0.0% 7.9% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Urban development 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% Judiciary reform 13.3% 2.2% 7.7% 9.1% 17.9% 11.5% 16.0% 14.8% 11.8% 0.0% Economic diversification and growth 6.7% 5.6% 3.8% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 12.0% 7.4% 5.9% 16.7% Disaster risk management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity and decentralization 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Social cohesion 0.0% 2.2% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Infrastructure 13.3% 18.0% 15.4% 13.6% 17.9% 7.7% 4.0% 22.2% 11.8% 16.7% Agriculture and rural development 40.0% 36.0% 34.6% 36.4% 25.0% 3.8% 36.0% 25.9% 41.2% 50.0% Trade and exports 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 0.0% 2.2% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 7.4% 5.9% 0.0% Climate change 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 2.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% Poverty reduction 6.7% 11.2% 7.7% 4.5% 10.7% 3.8% 12.0% 14.8% 5.9% 0.0% Anti-corruption 0.0% 3.4% 7.7% 4.5% 10.7% 11.5% 12.0% 22.2% 11.8% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 68 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Guinea? Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Greatest Value Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Bringing together different groups of stakeholders 6.7% 7.9% 0.0% 22.7% 3.6% 23.1% 14.0% 7.4% 5.9% 0.0% Capacity development related to World Bank 53.3% 40.4% 34.6% 50.0% 21.4% 26.9% 32.0% 18.5% 41.2% 0.0% Group supported projects Technical assistance and training 13.3% 14.6% 7.7% 18.2% 39.3% 11.5% 24.0% 14.8% 23.5% 33.3% Policy advice, studies, analyses 6.7% 5.6% 11.5% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 14.8% 0.0% 0.0% Financial resources 13.3% 13.5% 19.2% 0.0% 7.1% 26.9% 12.0% 3.7% 17.6% 33.3% Data and statistics 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Promoting knowledge sharing 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 4.5% 3.6% 0.0% 4.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% Implementation support 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 2.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Mobilizing third party financial resources 6.7% 10.1% 11.5% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 6.0% 11.1% 5.9% 33.3% Donor coordination 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent 2nd Greatest Value Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Bringing together different groups of stakeholders 0.0% 3.4% 3.8% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 4.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% Capacity development related to World Bank 20.0% 12.4% 23.1% 22.7% 17.9% 11.5% 18.0% 14.8% 11.8% 50.0% Group supported projects Technical assistance and training 0.0% 19.1% 11.5% 9.1% 7.1% 19.2% 14.0% 3.7% 23.5% 0.0% Policy advice, studies, analyses 0.0% 5.6% 15.4% 9.1% 10.7% 3.8% 10.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Financial resources* 20.0% 6.7% 23.1% 31.8% 10.7% 19.2% 8.0% 18.5% 0.0% 0.0% Data and statistics 6.7% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 4.0% 3.7% 5.9% 16.7% Promoting knowledge sharing 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 11.5% 6.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% Implementation support* 40.0% 7.9% 11.5% 18.2% 14.3% 19.2% 2.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% Mobilizing third party financial resources* 6.7% 20.2% 7.7% 9.1% 3.6% 7.7% 20.0% 18.5% 41.2% 33.3% Donor coordination 6.7% 15.7% 3.8% 0.0% 10.7% 7.7% 12.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 69 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Not willing to honestly criticize policies and reform 20.0% 14.6% 38.5% 31.8% 32.1% 53.8% 40.0% 59.3% 23.5% 16.7% efforts in the country* Staff too inaccessible 13.3% 16.9% 11.5% 22.7% 7.1% 26.9% 18.0% 7.4% 0.0% 33.3% Not collaborating enough with private sector* 0.0% 14.6% 7.7% 4.5% 46.4% 23.1% 4.0% 11.1% 35.3% 0.0% Not collaborating enough with partners such as 0.0% 5.6% 11.5% 22.7% 14.3% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN* Not aligned with country priorities 6.7% 13.5% 0.0% 9.1% 14.3% 19.2% 20.0% 18.5% 11.8% 0.0% Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities 46.7% 16.9% 11.5% 22.7% 14.3% 15.4% 16.0% 18.5% 17.6% 16.7% in Guinea Too influenced by developed countries 20.0% 23.6% 3.8% 9.1% 10.7% 11.5% 16.0% 11.1% 23.5% 16.7% World Bank Group’s processes too slow and 53.3% 28.1% 30.8% 22.7% 14.3% 3.8% 10.0% 33.3% 47.1% 50.0% complex* Not adequately flexible 13.3% 13.5% 15.4% 9.1% 3.6% 11.5% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% Not sufficiently focused on sustainable results 0.0% 5.6% 7.7% 0.0% 7.1% 3.8% 4.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Not collaborating enough with civil society* 0.0% 1.1% 7.7% 4.5% 7.1% 7.7% 42.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% Not enough public disclosure of its work 26.7% 18.0% 11.5% 4.5% 14.3% 3.8% 18.0% 11.1% 11.8% 0.0% Arrogant in its approach 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 3.7% 5.9% 16.7% Inadequate World Bank Group’s staffing in Guinea 0.0% 10.1% 19.2% 13.6% 0.0% 7.7% 4.0% 7.4% 5.9% 16.7% Other 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 0.0% 6.7% 11.5% 9.1% 7.1% 3.8% 2.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Guinea? (Select only ONE response) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other To a fully sufficient degree 6.7% 12.4% 11.5% 22.7% 7.1% 0.0% 6.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% To a somewhat sufficient degree 40.0% 43.8% 50.0% 22.7% 21.4% 50.0% 38.0% 40.7% 47.1% 83.3% To a somewhat insufficient degree 33.3% 31.5% 30.8% 40.9% 35.7% 34.6% 38.0% 40.7% 29.4% 16.7% To a very insufficient degree 20.0% 9.0% 7.7% 13.6% 32.1% 15.4% 18.0% 7.4% 11.8% 0.0% Don't know 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 11.8% 0.0% 70 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) From your perspective, which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s current emphasis on investing in human ca pital (e.g., education, health, social protection)?* Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Increased its emphasis recently 46.7% 46.1% 69.2% 54.5% 14.3% 23.1% 32.0% 7.4% 41.2% 50.0% Decreased its emphasis recently 13.3% 6.7% 3.8% 13.6% 17.9% 11.5% 14.0% 14.8% 0.0% 33.3% Emphasis has remained pretty consistent over 33.3% 29.2% 19.2% 13.6% 60.7% 57.7% 40.0% 48.1% 52.9% 16.7% time Don't know 6.7% 18.0% 7.7% 18.2% 7.1% 7.7% 14.0% 29.6% 5.9% 0.0% *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) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Beneficiaries 40.0% 58.4% 57.7% 59.1% 32.1% 34.6% 46.0% 37.0% 35.3% 66.7% Youth/university groups 20.0% 22.5% 7.7% 18.2% 25.0% 7.7% 18.0% 11.1% 35.3% 0.0% Private sector* 33.3% 30.3% 42.3% 4.5% 57.1% 42.3% 22.0% 33.3% 35.3% 16.7% Local government* 40.0% 38.2% 38.5% 59.1% 32.1% 19.2% 26.0% 18.5% 17.6% 50.0% Donor community 0.0% 5.6% 7.7% 4.5% 10.7% 15.4% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 16.7% NGOs/Community Based Organizations* 33.3% 18.0% 26.9% 36.4% 10.7% 46.2% 58.0% 33.3% 35.3% 33.3% Academia/think tanks/research institutes* 6.7% 7.9% 3.8% 18.2% 14.3% 26.9% 16.0% 3.7% 35.3% 16.7% Parliament* 20.0% 10.1% 7.7% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Foundations 0.0% 1.1% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 2.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Media* 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 48.1% 0.0% 0.0% Other 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Guinea? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a 15 8.07 1.94 86 7.62 2.12 26 8.00 1.72 21 7.71 2.00 27 5.48 1.85 25 5.64 1.82 47 6.62 2.41 27 6.41 2.28 17 6.65 1.84 6 7.33 1.86 relevant role in development in Guinea* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for 15 7.33 2.50 83 7.05 2.22 26 8.08 1.90 19 6.95 1.93 26 5.38 2.48 24 5.37 1.58 45 6.42 2.02 27 6.07 1.90 17 6.12 2.18 6 6.83 1.47 Guinea* *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 71 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Guinea, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs* 14 6.00 1.96 81 6.26 2.00 24 6.63 1.88 20 6.20 2.19 25 5.20 2.10 22 4.59 1.89 46 5.54 2.00 25 5.16 1.75 16 5.13 1.78 5 4.80 1.79 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products 14 5.43 1.99 72 5.85 2.19 24 6.04 1.78 17 6.24 1.79 24 4.04 1.85 22 4.23 1.54 43 5.51 1.99 20 4.65 1.73 15 4.80 1.57 5 4.60 1.67 and services)* Flexibility (in terms of changing country 15 5.73 1.94 75 6.07 1.93 25 6.04 1.97 18 5.94 1.73 23 4.30 2.16 22 4.68 1.39 48 5.69 1.86 23 5.65 1.64 16 5.50 1.97 5 5.00 1.87 circumstances)* Being inclusive* 14 6.50 1.99 69 6.49 2.30 22 7.00 2.33 17 7.06 2.08 19 5.16 2.22 17 4.53 1.51 44 5.61 2.16 19 5.42 2.61 12 6.25 1.77 5 5.40 1.95 Openness (sharing data and other information)* 15 7.60 1.81 72 6.69 2.07 23 7.35 1.95 17 7.18 2.27 21 5.43 2.40 21 5.38 1.56 47 5.96 2.22 26 5.96 2.41 15 5.53 2.33 6 6.83 2.32 Collaboration with the Government* 15 7.93 2.09 83 7.96 1.76 25 8.24 1.27 22 8.14 1.61 26 6.73 1.95 23 6.70 1.87 46 7.98 1.72 27 7.70 1.94 17 7.12 1.11 6 7.67 1.03 The speed in which it gets things 15 6.53 2.20 79 6.77 2.06 26 6.88 1.56 20 7.65 1.81 22 5.09 1.74 25 5.68 1.80 46 6.11 2.17 24 5.13 2.03 15 5.20 1.70 6 6.67 1.03 accomplished on the ground* Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision 14 7.36 2.34 79 7.24 1.88 26 7.92 1.26 19 7.16 1.89 24 5.75 1.65 25 5.60 2.04 44 6.39 2.32 25 6.40 2.08 17 6.82 2.16 6 6.33 1.86 to implementation of investment projects* Collaboration with civil society 10 6.60 2.07 70 5.77 2.34 23 5.91 1.93 20 5.95 2.33 27 5.33 2.22 21 4.38 1.47 47 5.60 2.34 26 5.15 1.71 12 5.17 1.90 6 5.00 2.53 Staff accessibility* 15 6.60 1.88 70 5.87 2.37 26 7.19 1.96 21 4.86 3.04 26 4.92 2.38 20 3.95 2.14 46 4.67 2.57 24 3.63 2.55 15 5.00 2.42 6 5.17 2.32 Collaboration with other donors and 13 6.85 1.82 66 6.91 2.24 22 7.23 1.66 12 7.58 1.56 21 5.90 2.07 16 4.88 2.19 37 6.00 2.33 18 5.83 2.18 11 6.91 1.81 6 6.17 0.98 development partners* Collaboration with the private sector* 10 6.60 2.22 69 6.32 2.25 20 6.00 1.92 15 6.47 2.07 25 4.96 2.32 17 4.29 1.72 42 5.67 2.13 24 4.92 1.86 12 4.83 2.86 6 6.17 1.47 Straightforwardness and honesty* 13 8.38 1.66 66 7.64 2.05 22 8.23 1.11 17 7.47 1.91 22 6.32 1.84 21 6.76 2.41 42 6.86 2.33 21 5.86 2.87 16 7.06 2.32 6 7.17 2.14 Treating clients and stakeholders in Guinea 15 7.67 1.59 70 7.24 1.81 23 7.65 1.50 15 7.53 1.73 22 5.23 2.09 14 5.36 2.02 41 6.34 2.01 21 6.24 2.26 14 6.14 2.88 6 7.00 1.55 with respect* Being a long-term partner* 14 9.36 1.39 78 8.73 1.52 24 8.88 1.19 21 8.48 1.66 25 7.68 2.04 25 8.32 1.28 46 8.09 1.76 25 8.08 2.02 13 8.08 1.89 6 7.67 2.16 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 72 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea? (1-Not effective at all, 10- Very effective) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch 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 Social protection* 9 4.89 2.76 60 5.67 2.32 17 5.41 2.09 11 7.45 2.12 18 5.11 2.11 22 4.64 1.94 35 4.94 2.13 20 4.40 2.50 10 5.40 2.59 4 4.00 2.16 Gender equity* 14 6.36 2.34 66 6.11 1.97 18 5.78 1.63 16 6.31 2.55 17 4.82 1.85 24 5.00 2.11 45 5.91 1.91 23 6.57 2.11 14 6.93 1.77 5 5.40 1.67 Private sector development* 11 6.00 2.83 71 6.39 2.15 17 5.71 1.49 14 6.57 2.07 22 4.45 1.82 22 4.27 1.45 45 5.58 1.76 19 5.58 2.41 13 4.15 2.51 6 5.83 1.33 Education* 15 8.13 1.64 80 7.39 1.81 25 7.16 1.60 22 7.64 1.87 26 5.69 1.32 25 5.92 1.63 46 6.91 1.94 24 6.71 1.73 16 6.75 1.53 6 6.83 1.17 Public sector governance/reform* 14 8.07 1.33 78 7.08 2.06 24 6.79 1.22 17 7.06 2.16 22 5.59 1.68 25 6.20 2.00 44 6.34 1.74 25 6.80 2.20 13 6.08 1.85 6 6.17 2.23 Global/regional integration* 14 7.21 1.48 66 6.83 1.83 18 5.28 1.67 16 7.00 1.93 18 5.89 2.08 19 5.47 2.01 38 6.37 1.90 17 6.47 2.40 13 6.54 1.76 4 5.75 1.71 Food security* 12 6.17 2.33 74 6.81 1.63 22 6.27 1.86 16 6.50 2.10 22 5.32 1.89 22 5.18 2.13 45 5.69 2.07 20 6.55 2.35 14 5.86 2.35 6 6.50 1.38 Energy* 14 7.00 2.54 73 6.27 1.94 25 6.68 1.84 18 6.61 1.98 21 5.62 1.75 26 5.04 2.29 45 5.62 2.06 22 6.36 1.94 12 5.92 2.50 6 6.50 1.38 Water and sanitation 14 6.36 2.56 71 6.04 2.15 25 6.16 1.84 20 6.10 2.02 20 5.15 2.25 25 4.80 1.98 44 5.39 2.35 23 6.09 2.31 14 5.86 2.07 6 5.83 1.33 Job creation/employment* 14 6.00 2.45 71 5.38 2.11 22 6.18 1.26 22 6.05 1.86 24 4.79 2.28 24 3.67 1.58 42 4.55 1.93 24 4.58 2.21 14 4.57 2.17 5 5.00 1.87 Health* 14 6.86 2.74 78 6.97 1.74 24 7.25 0.94 21 7.52 1.40 21 6.38 2.06 25 6.20 1.71 46 5.87 2.17 24 6.38 1.93 15 6.40 1.50 6 6.33 1.97 Financial markets 8 7.00 2.56 50 6.28 2.03 17 5.00 1.41 11 7.00 1.95 21 5.71 2.08 15 4.93 2.34 26 5.58 1.70 18 5.56 1.92 11 5.45 2.46 5 5.40 1.82 Infrastructure* 14 7.21 1.85 75 6.51 2.10 23 6.39 1.59 22 7.00 1.93 23 5.52 1.95 26 5.85 2.05 47 6.02 2.09 25 7.56 1.71 14 6.64 1.50 6 7.00 1.41 Agriculture and rural development* 14 7.43 1.60 80 6.80 2.00 25 7.24 1.54 21 6.19 1.75 20 5.50 2.16 24 5.83 2.20 45 5.93 2.02 25 6.24 2.47 15 5.87 2.26 6 6.50 1.64 Trade and exports* 8 4.63 2.07 49 5.39 2.01 15 4.80 1.82 10 6.80 1.99 17 4.71 2.44 14 4.21 1.85 31 4.35 1.89 17 4.53 1.84 10 3.50 1.58 4 4.75 3.30 Natural resource management* 12 6.25 2.42 63 6.10 1.97 20 5.55 1.70 10 6.90 1.91 20 5.00 1.89 21 4.24 2.10 40 5.32 1.82 19 5.53 2.09 14 4.57 1.95 4 4.50 2.38 Climate change* 11 5.36 1.86 58 5.72 1.95 18 5.22 1.70 13 6.77 1.83 15 3.87 2.39 24 4.38 2.08 42 5.40 2.15 22 5.18 2.30 15 5.13 2.00 6 5.33 2.73 Poverty reduction* 15 6.47 2.10 80 6.70 1.93 25 6.52 1.12 22 6.86 2.08 23 4.78 1.81 26 5.69 2.17 47 5.60 2.43 26 6.15 2.24 15 5.27 2.25 6 6.50 1.52 Anti-corruption* 12 5.50 2.61 73 5.82 2.21 21 6.24 1.34 16 5.75 2.70 24 3.96 2.24 24 4.50 1.45 44 4.75 2.43 23 4.91 2.04 15 4.60 2.23 5 5.20 2.86 Judiciary reform 12 6.00 2.56 67 6.01 2.25 16 5.56 1.50 17 4.88 3.02 21 4.90 2.63 24 4.87 1.80 44 4.82 2.13 19 5.53 2.12 15 5.20 2.48 6 6.00 2.90 Economic diversification and growth 15 6.80 2.21 68 6.35 1.83 20 5.75 1.52 15 6.27 1.62 22 5.23 2.16 22 5.27 1.72 42 5.40 2.20 21 6.24 1.90 16 5.94 2.32 6 5.50 2.17 Disaster risk management 13 5.08 2.22 56 5.36 1.97 17 5.53 1.81 17 5.71 2.54 18 4.39 2.28 18 4.56 1.79 34 4.24 1.99 15 5.07 2.28 13 4.92 2.36 5 4.20 1.92 Equality of opportunity and decentralization 13 6.08 2.53 65 5.92 1.89 20 6.15 1.39 15 5.93 2.02 21 5.10 2.23 19 4.58 1.90 43 5.28 2.06 21 6.00 2.30 14 6.43 1.99 5 5.00 2.24 Information and communications technology 12 6.33 2.43 62 5.90 2.07 17 6.12 1.80 16 6.44 2.07 20 5.15 2.08 17 5.24 1.56 41 5.61 1.99 21 4.48 2.34 12 5.67 2.43 6 5.67 2.25 Local governance and institutions* 14 7.29 1.94 73 6.41 1.82 20 6.40 1.47 20 6.30 1.87 19 5.21 1.32 21 4.95 1.72 43 5.56 1.91 22 6.00 2.20 13 5.00 1.87 6 5.17 1.94 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in 15 7.80 1.47 79 7.11 1.87 25 6.88 1.33 19 6.89 2.26 24 5.38 1.41 21 5.43 1.66 44 6.52 2.07 25 5.68 1.77 15 6.13 2.03 6 6.83 1.33 Guinea?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 73 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group 15 7.80 1.57 81 7.02 1.78 24 7.00 1.56 17 6.29 2.93 22 5.82 1.30 22 5.91 1.90 44 6.55 2.17 26 6.42 2.10 17 6.29 2.02 6 6.50 1.38 influence the development agenda in Guinea?* (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 Guinea? (1- Strongly disagree, 10- Strongly agree) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments 13 6.77 2.35 74 6.84 2.05 24 6.83 1.61 18 6.28 2.68 18 5.22 1.70 23 6.22 2.02 44 6.11 2.08 25 5.76 2.07 15 5.47 2.07 6 6.00 2.61 meet the needs of Guinea The World Bank Group meets Guinea’s needs 14 6.71 1.90 67 6.54 2.11 24 5.58 2.10 18 6.67 2.66 24 5.75 1.45 24 5.83 1.83 47 5.70 2.43 24 5.87 2.40 15 6.00 2.04 5 6.40 1.14 for knowledge services As part of IDA18, the World Bank Group has expanded (or developed) a number of financial instruments to respond to challenges in IDA countries. In general, how familiar are you with these new or expanded financial instruments in Guinea? Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Very familiar 6.7% 10.1% 15.4% 4.5% 3.6% 7.7% 10.0% 0.0% 11.8% 16.7% Somewhat familiar 40.0% 25.8% 38.5% 9.1% 14.3% 19.2% 14.0% 11.1% 11.8% 33.3% Somewhat unfamiliar 33.3% 25.8% 11.5% 40.9% 32.1% 30.8% 32.0% 37.0% 17.6% 50.0% Very unfamiliar 6.7% 24.7% 15.4% 31.8% 32.1% 26.9% 30.0% 37.0% 29.4% 0.0% Don’t know 13.3% 13.5% 19.2% 13.6% 17.9% 15.4% 14.0% 14.8% 29.4% 0.0% How effectively does the World Bank Group support Guinea’s efforts … ? (1-Not effectively at all, 10- Very effectively) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To build stronger domestic resource 11 5.64 2.62 55 6.58 2.06 21 5.00 1.64 16 7.06 2.82 22 4.59 1.84 23 5.04 1.72 42 5.81 2.20 22 5.27 1.86 11 5.55 1.97 5 6.20 2.59 mobilization systems in the Government* To develop better and stronger data collection/analytics systems within the 14 6.86 1.79 65 6.77 1.92 24 6.17 1.66 15 6.93 2.19 21 4.90 1.61 25 5.00 1.76 42 6.26 2.33 23 6.48 2.04 13 6.54 1.98 5 6.00 2.55 Government* To strengthen the country’s crisis 13 6.23 2.77 64 6.64 2.03 21 5.81 1.89 16 6.44 2.56 21 5.10 1.38 20 5.10 2.15 43 5.58 2.37 26 5.81 1.96 15 5.93 1.83 5 6.00 3.16 preparedness To identify and monitor risks* 13 5.54 2.26 58 6.47 1.95 19 5.37 1.50 14 5.93 2.76 21 4.81 1.29 17 4.59 2.35 42 5.69 2.11 23 5.83 2.37 16 5.81 2.20 5 6.20 2.86 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 74 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD How effectively does the World Bank Group’s SCD and CPF activities support Guinea’s 9 7.44 2.35 43 6.84 1.85 13 6.15 1.86 11 5.18 3.22 13 5.46 1.61 13 5.46 1.81 30 5.47 2.49 14 5.79 1.63 12 6.42 1.83 4 6.25 1.71 efforts to manage crisis related risks? (1-Not effectively at all, 10- Very effectively) 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?* Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Weekly 33.3% 12.4% 38.5% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 11.1% 11.8% 0.0% Monthly 20.0% 29.2% 23.1% 13.6% 7.1% 7.7% 22.0% 44.4% 5.9% 16.7% A few times a year 26.7% 20.2% 26.9% 27.3% 35.7% 34.6% 20.0% 7.4% 35.3% 66.7% Rarely 13.3% 22.5% 11.5% 45.5% 35.7% 38.5% 42.0% 29.6% 11.8% 16.7% Never 6.7% 15.7% 0.0% 9.1% 21.4% 19.2% 10.0% 7.4% 35.3% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups In Guinea, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely* 15 8.27 1.94 82 7.46 1.93 25 7.68 1.75 19 7.26 1.52 26 6.23 2.14 25 6.84 2.23 46 6.74 2.08 27 6.56 1.95 16 6.31 1.92 6 7.33 1.86 Include appropriate level of stakeholder 14 6.86 1.75 74 6.92 2.00 24 7.38 1.21 16 7.19 1.72 23 5.70 1.96 19 5.26 1.91 42 5.45 2.40 24 5.88 1.94 13 6.15 2.38 5 4.80 2.49 involvement during preparation* Lead to practical solutions* 14 6.64 2.37 77 6.74 2.16 25 6.96 1.43 18 6.94 2.01 25 5.56 1.71 18 5.67 1.46 42 6.14 2.14 27 5.78 1.45 15 6.00 2.10 6 5.50 2.51 Are source of relevant information on global 15 7.27 1.98 73 7.19 1.91 25 7.56 1.36 16 7.81 1.64 23 5.74 2.24 23 6.74 1.82 42 6.86 2.15 25 7.04 2.11 15 6.13 2.13 6 6.50 2.43 good practices* Are adequately disseminated 14 6.00 2.35 76 6.05 2.18 24 6.54 1.47 18 6.06 2.62 23 4.39 2.02 23 5.78 2.35 43 5.84 2.19 27 5.59 2.22 15 5.13 2.77 5 4.60 2.51 Are translated enough into local language 11 3.36 2.20 67 3.90 2.46 21 3.71 1.93 15 4.60 3.00 23 2.48 1.28 25 3.12 2.17 41 3.15 2.17 22 2.86 2.25 17 3.65 2.55 4 2.75 1.26 Are adaptable to Guinea’s specific development challenges and country 13 7.23 2.20 74 7.19 2.01 24 6.92 1.53 19 6.74 1.97 24 5.63 2.10 23 5.39 2.52 44 6.48 2.22 27 6.56 2.03 17 6.65 2.09 6 5.67 1.51 circumstances* *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 75 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development 15 7.80 2.18 80 7.69 1.95 25 7.68 1.77 21 7.76 1.81 26 6.42 1.33 24 6.13 1.96 46 6.89 2.18 25 6.28 1.65 15 6.40 2.06 6 7.00 1.41 results in your country?* Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge 14 8.50 1.56 78 7.51 2.01 26 7.85 1.54 21 7.43 1.72 25 6.64 1.52 25 6.68 1.77 49 6.82 2.20 27 6.48 1.99 15 6.53 2.56 6 7.17 1.72 work and activities?* (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) *Significantly different between stakeholder groups E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1- Strongly disagree, 10- Strongly agree) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant on Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Parliamentarian WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds 14 4.36 1.91 78 4.45 2.72 26 7.31 1.98 18 3.83 2.62 21 3.05 1.88 24 3.88 1.99 44 3.70 2.08 25 3.36 2.14 14 3.64 1.50 5 3.40 1.52 promptly* The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it 15 8.73 1.49 86 8.01 2.01 26 8.46 1.30 22 8.27 1.78 24 6.17 1.86 25 7.24 1.56 47 7.70 1.88 27 7.15 1.90 17 7.29 1.83 5 7.00 1.87 supports* The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews 15 6.47 2.39 81 6.62 2.21 26 7.15 1.71 17 6.35 2.32 20 4.25 1.80 23 5.70 2.20 42 5.52 1.95 24 4.96 1.71 15 4.67 1.63 5 5.40 2.07 are done in a timely fashion* The World Bank Group’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements are 14 5.79 2.26 72 7.04 2.05 25 7.84 1.49 15 6.00 2.42 21 5.48 1.40 20 5.80 1.51 39 6.18 1.78 19 6.42 2.22 12 6.67 2.23 5 5.60 1.82 reasonable* The World Bank Group’s conditions on its 11 6.00 2.72 68 6.88 2.15 22 7.77 1.45 17 5.29 3.18 18 4.89 2.00 20 4.90 2.61 36 5.22 2.10 16 5.00 2.31 11 5.45 1.75 5 4.80 2.78 lending are reasonable* The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly 15 6.60 2.06 75 5.57 2.45 21 6.52 1.78 16 4.69 2.77 19 4.58 1.50 20 3.90 2.20 38 4.74 2.14 17 4.29 1.99 13 4.85 1.82 5 5.20 2.39 in Guinea* Working with the World Bank Group increases 14 8.00 1.88 85 7.62 2.02 26 7.88 1.48 22 7.64 2.15 24 6.29 1.63 26 6.42 1.82 48 6.83 2.25 26 7.04 2.14 16 6.81 2.29 5 6.60 1.67 country’s institutional capacity* Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of 15 8.00 1.81 71 7.75 1.96 26 7.81 1.55 17 6.59 2.60 20 6.90 1.45 23 6.70 2.32 44 7.32 2.13 22 7.86 1.49 13 7.69 1.70 5 6.20 1.30 them *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 76 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Guinea Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Offer more innovative knowledge services 13.3% 25.8% 34.6% 18.2% 28.6% 19.2% 8.0% 22.2% 29.4% 16.7% Collaborate more effectively with Government 33.3% 29.2% 26.9% 40.9% 7.1% 26.9% 4.0% 22.2% 11.8% 33.3% clients* Work faster 13.3% 10.1% 3.8% 9.1% 10.7% 19.2% 6.0% 14.8% 11.8% 0.0% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank 60.0% 28.1% 26.9% 40.9% 28.6% 34.6% 16.0% 14.8% 35.3% 50.0% Group financing* Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to 6.7% 10.1% 7.7% 9.1% 0.0% 7.7% 12.0% 18.5% 5.9% 16.7% implementation of World Bank Group projects Engage more effectively with partners such as 0.0% 9.0% 15.4% 13.6% 0.0% 11.5% 6.0% 11.1% 17.6% 16.7% bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN Offer more innovative financial products 13.3% 3.4% 7.7% 4.5% 25.0% 19.2% 16.0% 11.1% 5.9% 16.7% Ensure greater selectivity in its work 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 4.5% 7.1% 0.0% 6.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Guinea’s 13.3% 7.9% 0.0% 4.5% 3.6% 15.4% 8.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% economy Engage more effectively with civil society* 6.7% 10.1% 11.5% 9.1% 7.1% 11.5% 56.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% Increase the level of capacity development in the 20.0% 27.0% 38.5% 4.5% 17.9% 19.2% 16.0% 7.4% 5.9% 33.3% country* Engage more directly with beneficiaries 0.0% 23.6% 11.5% 22.7% 28.6% 7.7% 32.0% 33.3% 29.4% 16.7% Improve the quality of its experts as related to 20.0% 4.5% 7.7% 9.1% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 17.6% 0.0% Guinea’s specific challenges* Engage more effectively with private sector* 0.0% 7.9% 3.8% 9.1% 32.1% 7.7% 14.0% 14.8% 23.5% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Guinea, 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 Guinea? (Select only ONE response) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Financial services 33.3% 39.3% 42.3% 27.3% 17.9% 61.5% 34.0% 18.5% 29.4% 33.3% Knowledge products 13.3% 13.5% 19.2% 13.6% 17.9% 11.5% 18.0% 25.9% 23.5% 33.3% Convening services 20.0% 15.7% 3.8% 18.2% 17.9% 11.5% 24.0% 25.9% 17.6% 0.0% None of the above 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% The combination is appropriate for Guinea 33.3% 28.1% 30.8% 36.4% 35.7% 15.4% 22.0% 29.6% 29.4% 33.3% Don't know 0.0% 2.2% 3.8% 4.5% 7.1% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 77 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea G. Communication and Information Sharing How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Guinea?* Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Never 6.7% 32.6% 0.0% 50.0% 32.1% 50.0% 28.0% 37.0% 41.2% 50.0% Less than once a year 13.3% 12.4% 0.0% 22.7% 28.6% 19.2% 42.0% 7.4% 17.6% 16.7% Once a year to a few times a year 20.0% 24.7% 11.5% 9.1% 25.0% 7.7% 20.0% 40.7% 23.5% 33.3% Less than once a month 20.0% 6.7% 19.2% 9.1% 14.3% 7.7% 6.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% At least once a month 33.3% 14.6% 34.6% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 4.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% At least once a week 6.7% 9.0% 34.6% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 5.9% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Local radio* 53.3% 43.8% 23.1% 63.6% 32.1% 80.8% 42.0% 44.4% 47.1% 50.0% International radio 13.3% 21.3% 3.8% 22.7% 10.7% 15.4% 18.0% 14.8% 11.8% 16.7% Social media 13.3% 19.1% 38.5% 27.3% 28.6% 34.6% 30.0% 33.3% 11.8% 16.7% International newspapers 13.3% 14.6% 3.8% 9.1% 10.7% 7.7% 8.0% 3.7% 11.8% 0.0% Local television 46.7% 28.1% 42.3% 31.8% 17.9% 15.4% 24.0% 14.8% 17.6% 33.3% Internet* 20.0% 38.2% 46.2% 22.7% 57.1% 23.1% 40.0% 63.0% 52.9% 33.3% Periodicals 20.0% 5.6% 3.8% 4.5% 3.6% 3.8% 8.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% International television 13.3% 6.7% 11.5% 4.5% 14.3% 7.7% 4.0% 7.4% 17.6% 33.3% Local newspapers 6.7% 7.9% 7.7% 9.1% 7.1% 7.7% 14.0% 7.4% 11.8% 16.7% Local leaders 0.0% 2.2% 3.8% 4.5% 3.6% 3.8% 8.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Other 0.0% 6.7% 11.5% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other World Bank Group’s publications and other written 46.7% 43.8% 23.1% 40.9% 39.3% 42.3% 20.0% 18.5% 41.2% 33.3% materials e-Newsletters 33.3% 42.7% 46.2% 13.6% 39.3% 26.9% 36.0% 44.4% 52.9% 33.3% World Bank Group’s 46.7% 53.9% 65.4% 77.3% 32.1% 61.5% 60.0% 55.6% 23.5% 83.3% seminars/workshops/conferences* Direct contact with World Bank Group 53.3% 30.3% 30.8% 45.5% 32.1% 34.6% 60.0% 44.4% 35.3% 50.0% World Bank Group’s website 13.3% 19.1% 23.1% 4.5% 35.7% 7.7% 16.0% 25.9% 35.3% 0.0% Social media 6.7% 10.1% 11.5% 18.2% 10.7% 23.1% 8.0% 11.1% 11.8% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 78 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website?* Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Percentage of Respondents Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Phone 53.3% 40.2% 7.7% 60.0% 35.7% 65.4% 34.8% 33.3% 23.5% 0.0% Computer 46.7% 59.8% 92.3% 40.0% 64.3% 34.6% 65.2% 66.7% 76.5% 100.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Read, viewed or heard a story about Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary the WBG in local media* Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Every few days 46.7% 43.8% 23.1% 40.9% 39.3% 42.3% 20.0% 18.5% 41.2% 33.3% Every few weeks 33.3% 42.7% 46.2% 13.6% 39.3% 26.9% 36.0% 44.4% 52.9% 33.3% Every few months 46.7% 53.9% 65.4% 77.3% 32.1% 61.5% 60.0% 55.6% 23.5% 83.3% Not at all 53.3% 30.3% 30.8% 45.5% 32.1% 34.6% 60.0% 44.4% 35.3% 50.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Read, viewed or heard a story about Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary the WBG in global media* Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Every few days 26.7% 19.1% 26.9% 4.5% 7.1% 3.8% 4.0% 14.8% 0.0% 0.0% Every few weeks 33.3% 21.3% 26.9% 13.6% 3.6% 11.5% 6.0% 33.3% 23.5% 33.3% Every few months 20.0% 38.2% 30.8% 59.1% 60.7% 61.5% 60.0% 48.1% 64.7% 66.7% Not at all 20.0% 21.3% 15.4% 22.7% 28.6% 23.1% 30.0% 3.7% 11.8% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Interacted with the WBG on Social Media, Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Social Network* Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Every few days 20.0% 2.2% 11.5% 0.0% 7.1% 3.8% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% Every few weeks 20.0% 6.7% 26.9% 0.0% 10.7% 3.8% 4.0% 11.1% 0.0% 16.7% Every few months 13.3% 23.6% 19.2% 22.7% 14.3% 30.8% 20.0% 14.8% 29.4% 16.7% Not at all 46.7% 67.4% 42.3% 77.3% 67.9% 61.5% 76.0% 70.4% 70.6% 66.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Visited a WBG website* Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Every few days 26.7% 6.7% 11.5% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 6.0% 18.5% 0.0% 0.0% Every few weeks 6.7% 13.5% 30.8% 4.5% 21.4% 3.8% 8.0% 29.6% 11.8% 0.0% Every few months 26.7% 21.3% 30.8% 4.5% 35.7% 46.2% 22.0% 22.2% 35.3% 66.7% Not at all 40.0% 58.4% 26.9% 90.9% 39.3% 50.0% 64.0% 29.6% 52.9% 33.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 79 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Attended an event/conference hosted Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary by the WBG* Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Every few days 13.3% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Every few weeks 20.0% 5.6% 23.1% 0.0% 7.1% 3.8% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% Every few months 40.0% 39.3% 42.3% 18.2% 21.4% 38.5% 20.0% 48.1% 41.2% 66.7% Not at all 26.7% 55.1% 30.8% 81.8% 67.9% 57.7% 80.0% 44.4% 58.8% 33.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Watched a webinar or online event Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary hosted by the WBG* Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Every few days 13.3% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% Every few weeks 26.7% 6.7% 23.1% 4.5% 0.0% 3.8% 4.0% 18.5% 0.0% 0.0% Every few months 20.0% 20.2% 19.2% 9.1% 14.3% 34.6% 12.0% 11.1% 23.5% 33.3% Not at all 40.0% 73.0% 53.8% 86.4% 82.1% 61.5% 82.0% 70.4% 70.6% 66.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Read some or all of a WBG research Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary paper or publication* Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Every few days 13.3% 1.1% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 11.1% 5.9% 0.0% Every few weeks 26.7% 12.4% 38.5% 9.1% 7.1% 0.0% 14.0% 29.6% 11.8% 0.0% Every few months 20.0% 40.4% 34.6% 27.3% 53.6% 50.0% 42.0% 29.6% 52.9% 66.7% Not at all 40.0% 46.1% 23.1% 63.6% 39.3% 50.0% 42.0% 29.6% 29.4% 33.3% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary Met professionally with WBG staff* Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Every few days 13.3% 4.5% 26.9% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Every few weeks 20.0% 10.1% 26.9% 9.1% 7.1% 3.8% 0.0% 3.7% 23.5% 16.7% Every few months 46.7% 32.6% 30.8% 13.6% 35.7% 30.8% 10.0% 18.5% 23.5% 16.7% Not at all 20.0% 52.8% 15.4% 72.7% 57.1% 65.4% 90.0% 77.8% 52.9% 66.7% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 80 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea H. Background Information Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Independent Percentage of Respondents Office of PMU/Consultant Local Multilateral Financial Sector/ Government Judiciary (Responses combined) Parliamentarian on WBG Project Government Agency Private Bank CSO Media Institution Branch Other Observer* 26.7% 47.2% 7.7% 81.8% 46.4% 80.8% 62.0% 48.1% 41.2% 16.7% Use World Bank Group reports/data 40.0% 28.1% 23.1% 27.3% 25.0% 38.5% 40.0% 44.4% 11.8% 66.7% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored 40.0% 24.7% 15.4% 27.3% 32.1% 11.5% 32.0% 48.1% 17.6% 16.7% events/activities Collaborate as part of my professional duties* 46.7% 50.6% 92.3% 27.3% 21.4% 38.5% 12.0% 11.1% 47.1% 33.3% Use World Bank Group website for information, 6.7% 7.9% 15.4% 4.5% 32.1% 15.4% 24.0% 44.4% 35.3% 50.0% data, research, etc.* *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 81 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea Appendix C: Responses to Indicator Questions by Geographic Location  Middle Guinea N=62  Upper Guinea N=78  Lower Guinea N=134  Forest Guinea N=32 A. General Issues Facing Guinea Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you trust the World Bank Group to 56 6.70 1.95 78 6.59 2.29 132 6.96 2.18 32 6.94 2.49 do what is right? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World 62 6.73 2.13 77 7.04 2.17 123 6.69 2.32 31 7.16 2.21 Bank Group’s effectiveness in Guinea. (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Guinea? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a 62 6.68 2.27 76 7.45 2.02 127 6.81 2.30 32 7.22 2.03 relevant role in development in Guinea The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I 61 6.21 2.18 75 6.80 2.22 122 6.60 2.30 30 7.00 1.70 consider the development priorities for Guinea 82 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Guinea, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs 59 5.83 2.07 71 5.69 1.96 118 5.75 2.14 30 5.63 1.73 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and 53 5.15 2.04 67 5.42 2.03 111 5.44 1.98 25 4.92 2.22 services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country 55 5.51 2.00 72 5.72 1.94 115 5.64 1.93 28 5.46 1.80 circumstances) Being inclusive 43 6.28 2.20 61 6.33 2.10 109 5.77 2.37 25 6.20 2.33 Openness (sharing data and other information) 52 6.06 2.13 68 6.19 2.25 116 6.48 2.17 27 6.85 2.45 Collaboration with the Government 58 7.29 1.89 76 7.79 1.68 126 7.78 1.80 30 8.03 1.63 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 55 6.31 2.21 72 5.96 1.95 121 6.43 2.04 30 6.23 2.13 ground Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to 54 6.54 2.16 73 6.95 2.10 125 6.78 1.90 27 6.74 2.40 implementation of investment projects Collaboration with civil society 54 5.28 2.18 65 5.51 2.41 112 5.66 2.08 31 5.58 1.98 Staff accessibility 52 5.17 2.53 69 5.04 2.41 119 5.30 2.62 29 5.72 2.90 Collaboration with other donors and development 43 6.14 2.32 58 6.48 2.01 93 6.58 2.14 28 6.61 2.32 partners Collaboration with the private sector 51 5.59 2.07 62 5.71 2.24 100 5.77 2.27 27 5.59 2.34 Straightforwardness and honesty 49 7.04 2.36 66 7.23 2.12 102 7.33 2.09 29 6.86 2.53 Treating clients and stakeholders in Guinea with 51 6.65 2.12 61 6.85 2.02 104 6.73 2.05 25 6.52 2.31 respect Being a long-term partner 54 8.43 1.71 73 8.32 1.78 123 8.50 1.65 27 8.15 1.61 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work 55 6.20 1.89 70 7.09 1.90 119 6.42 1.91 29 6.41 1.90 help to achieve development results in Guinea?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between geographic locations Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group influence 55 6.31 1.96 75 6.80 2.04 112 6.59 1.95 32 7.03 1.77 the development agenda in Guinea? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Guinea? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet 49 6.02 2.06 69 6.33 2.32 113 6.38 2.08 29 6.41 1.76 the needs of Guinea The World Bank Group meets Guinea’s needs for 51 5.63 2.11 68 6.10 2.11 113 6.26 2.18 30 6.20 2.14 knowledge services 83 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Guinea, 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) Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Are adaptable to Tunisia’s specific development 55 6.15 2.35 71 6.82 2.04 115 6.63 2.06 30 6.77 2.06 challenges and country circumstances Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea 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 activities 59 7.07 1.97 74 7.35 1.97 119 7.00 2.01 31 7.06 1.93 make to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and 58 7.09 1.99 74 7.08 1.95 122 7.16 2.00 32 7.50 2.00 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) Middle Guinea Upper Guinea Lower Guinea Forest Guinea N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in 47 4.85 2.45 66 5.21 2.18 98 5.36 2.38 28 4.96 2.03 Guinea Where country systems are adequate, the World 50 7.34 1.94 69 7.51 1.96 110 7.35 2.01 27 7.78 1.91 Bank Group makes appropriate use of them 84 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea Appendix D: Responses to Selected Questions by Level of Collaboration with the World Bank Group Note that this appendix presents comparative analysis of the data from those respondents who collaborate with the WBG vs. those respondents who do not collaborate with the WBG and covers the following selected questions from the FY19 Guinea 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 Guinea, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Guinea?” Collaborating with the WBG N=123 Not collaborating with the WBG N=183 A. General Issues Facing Guinea To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? (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 The national government* 121 7.1 2.52 180 5.93 2.80 Bilateral organizations (e.g., DFID, JICA, GIZ, USAID, AFD)* 118 6.73 2.23 176 6.13 2.42 Local leaders* 118 5.71 2.44 175 5.03 2.56 The World Bank Group* 121 7.25 2.03 177 6.51 2.26 The International Monetary Fund* 118 6.59 2.27 175 5.79 2.56 UN 118 6.14 2.24 173 5.72 2.47 Regional development banks (e.g., AfDB)* 120 7.06 1.99 175 6.17 2.23 Guinea’s Central Bank* 115 6.84 2.53 177 5.95 2.57 International private sector* 113 6.36 2.30 172 5.71 2.26 Domestic private sector 119 6.74 2.15 177 6.50 2.21 International civil society 119 5.88 2.10 168 5.57 2.26 Domestic civil society 120 6.05 2.28 179 5.67 2.31 Faith-based institutions 108 5.16 2.43 166 4.63 2.35 Domestic traditional media and their web presence 119 6.45 2.27 180 6.45 2.16 International media and their web presence 120 6.00 2.14 177 5.97 2.28 Web based media 121 5.94 2.17 176 5.98 2.10 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 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 Guinea?* 123 7.63 2.01 183 5.43 2.61 (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 effectiveness in Guinea.* 118 7.94 1.73 175 6.10 2.22 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 85 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Guinea solve its most complicated 117 7.98 1.82 168 6.67 2.23 development challenges?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Guinea, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Guinea? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Collaborating with Not collaborating (Responses combined) the WBG with the WBG Energy 40.7% 49.2% Water and sanitation 18.7% 19.1% Pollution 3.3% 0.5% Local governance and institutions 17.1% 15.8% Job creation/employment 17.1% 18.0% Health* 25.2% 36.1% Financial markets 0.8% 1.1% Social protection 3.3% 1.6% Gender equity 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development 9.8% 5.5% Education 42.3% 44.8% Public sector governance/reform* 25.2% 15.3% Global/regional integration 0.0% 0.0% Food security 4.1% 3.3% Urban development 0.0% 2.2% Judiciary reform 6.5% 12.0% Economic diversification and growth 8.1% 4.9% Disaster risk management 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity and decentralization 0.0% 0.5% Social cohesion 3.3% 1.1% Information and communications technology 1.6% 1.1% Infrastructure 14.6% 13.7% Agriculture and rural development 38.2% 27.9% Trade and exports 0.8% 0.5% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.5% Natural resource management 3.3% 1.6% Climate change 1.6% 2.2% Poverty reduction 8.9% 9.8% Anti-corruption 5.7% 10.4% *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Guinea? (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 120 8.01 1.93 177 6.30 2.12 development in Guinea* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Guinea* 119 7.75 1.91 169 5.81 2.04 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 86 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Guinea, 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* 115 6.33 1.99 163 5.32 1.96 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 109 5.97 1.97 147 4.84 1.93 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 114 6.09 1.91 156 5.28 1.87 Being inclusive* 103 6.75 2.18 135 5.52 2.20 Openness (sharing data and other information)* 111 7.08 1.98 152 5.84 2.22 Collaboration with the Government* 120 8.20 1.62 170 7.36 1.80 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 120 6.98 1.95 158 5.72 1.98 Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects* 120 7.43 1.99 159 6.28 1.96 Collaboration with civil society* 101 6.02 2.19 161 5.23 2.10 Staff accessibility* 114 6.37 2.24 155 4.44 2.50 Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 103 7.23 1.93 119 5.82 2.14 Collaboration with the private sector* 101 6.43 2.17 139 5.17 2.11 Straightforwardness and honesty* 103 7.95 1.95 143 6.64 2.22 Treating clients and stakeholders in Guinea with respect* 105 7.45 1.86 136 6.16 2.07 Being a long-term partner* 114 8.88 1.45 163 8.07 1.76 *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 87 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea? (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 77 5.49 2.42 129 5.12 2.24 Gender equity 92 6.12 1.88 150 5.85 2.14 Private sector development* 96 6.27 2.26 144 5.17 1.93 Education* 116 7.47 1.68 169 6.62 1.83 Public sector governance/reform* 109 7.07 1.86 159 6.42 1.96 Global/regional integration 96 6.68 1.93 127 6.20 1.94 Food security* 106 6.51 1.85 147 5.91 2.09 Energy* 102 6.49 1.98 160 5.83 2.08 Water and sanitation* 107 6.19 2.08 155 5.48 2.20 Job creation/employment* 106 5.73 2.10 156 4.62 1.99 Health* 107 7.01 1.86 167 6.40 1.86 Financial markets 71 6.11 2.07 111 5.62 2.01 Infrastructure 108 6.57 2.13 167 6.38 1.90 Agriculture and rural development* 112 6.92 2.01 163 6.04 2.02 Trade and exports* 71 5.23 2.10 104 4.57 2.02 Natural resource management* 98 6.01 1.98 125 5.11 2.01 Climate change 91 5.49 2.00 133 5.16 2.20 Poverty reduction* 114 6.51 1.93 171 5.87 2.18 Anti-corruption* 102 5.70 2.26 155 4.86 2.20 Judiciary reform 90 5.62 2.27 151 5.25 2.31 Economic diversification and growth* 105 6.27 1.88 142 5.65 2.03 Disaster risk management* 87 5.32 2.14 119 4.71 2.05 Equality of opportunity and decentralization* 101 6.00 1.87 135 5.42 2.14 Information and communications technology* 89 6.15 2.13 135 5.33 2.02 Local governance and institutions* 101 6.42 1.84 150 5.64 1.88 *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 117 7.25 1.70 156 6.02 1.91 achieve development results in Guinea?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *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 influence the 115 7.13 1.71 159 6.29 2.05 development agenda in Guinea?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 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 113 6.96 2.01 147 5.80 2.05 Guinea* The World Bank Group meets Guinea’s needs for knowledge services* 107 6.47 2.11 155 5.83 2.14 (1- Strongly disagree, 10- Strongly agree) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 88 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) How effectively does the World Bank Group support Guinea’s efforts … ? (1-Not effectively at all, 10-Very effectively) Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To build stronger domestic resource mobilization systems in the Government 92 6.07 2.15 136 5.54 2.17 To develop better and stronger data collection/analytics systems within the Government* 103 6.69 1.87 144 5.93 2.11 To strengthen the country’s crisis preparedness* 103 6.53 2.08 141 5.51 2.13 To identify and monitor risks* 96 6.16 1.97 132 5.43 2.19 *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’s SCD and CPF activities support Guinea’s efforts to manage crisis related 72 6.82 1.94 90 5.51 2.13 risks?* (1-Not effectively at all, 10-Very effectively) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Guinea, 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* 116 7.86 1.74 171 6.54 2.01 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation* 110 7.25 1.75 144 5.61 2.09 Lead to practical solutions* 113 7.00 1.83 154 5.83 1.97 Are source of relevant information on global good practices* 111 7.42 1.77 152 6.62 2.09 Are adequately disseminated* 112 6.60 1.94 156 5.17 2.27 Are translated enough into local language* 91 4.10 2.36 155 3.05 2.15 Are adaptable to Guinea’s specific development challenges and country circumstances* 113 7.05 1.83 158 6.27 2.26 *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 117 8.02 1.68 166 6.48 1.93 development results in your country?* (1- Not significant at all, 10- Very significant) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators Collaborating with the WBG Not collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities?* 120 7.93 1.70 166 6.60 1.98 (1- Very low technical quality, 10- Very high technical quality) *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 89 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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* 118 4.98 2.74 151 3.65 2.09 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports* 123 8.13 1.87 171 7.40 1.88 The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion* 118 6.65 2.19 150 5.37 2.02 The World Bank Group’s Environmental and Social Framework 108 7.10 1.98 134 6.04 1.92 requirements are reasonable* The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are 98 7.09 2.06 126 5.06 2.31 reasonable* The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Guinea* 108 5.94 2.28 131 4.54 2.12 Working with the World Bank Group increases country’s institutional capacity* 121 7.85 1.82 171 6.75 2.08 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group 113 7.73 1.94 143 7.20 1.96 makes appropriate use of them* *Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators 90 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea Appendix E: Responses to Selected Questions by Year15 All data presented in this appendix are weighted. As a result, means of the FY 2019 data and the total number of respondents indicated will be slightly different from the aggregated responses in Appendix A. Similarly, responses from FY 2016 respondents and the total number of respondents indicated may differ from those reported in the FY 2016 COS report. FY 2016 Number of comparable respondents = 383 FY 2019 Number of comparable respondents = 305 By weighting, the FY 2016 and FY 2019 samples have the same stakeholder composition and thus are comparable. The weighted percentage of a stakeholder group is determined by the extent to which the World Bank Group interacts with them in the country and the percentage this group usually makes up in the past aggregated annual global data. The weighted stakeholder breakdown is presented below: Percentage of Respondents FY 2016 FY 2019 Office of the President/Prime Minister/Minister 2% 2% Office of Parliamentarian 4.5% 4.5% Government Institutions 40% 40% Local Government 7% 7% Bilateral/Multilateral Agencies 4.5% 4.5% Civil Society 19% 19% Private Sector 12% 12% Academia 1% 1% Media 10% 10% B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group FY 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Guinea? 380 6.20 2.17 305 6.20 2.63 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) FY 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank Group’s effectiveness in Guinea. 345 6.84 1.90 292 6.71 2.15 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Guinea solve its most complicated 168 6.09 1.89 178 5.73 2.19 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 15Only those questions that were asked in the FY 2016 and FY 2019 country opinion surveys, with similar response scales/options, are presented in this appendix. 91 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea?* (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents FY 2016 FY 2019 To a fully sufficient degree 13.1% 7.5% To a somewhat sufficient degree 28.5% 41.6% To a somewhat insufficient degree 23.3% 34.4% To a very insufficient degree 30.6% 14.1% Don’t know 4.5% 2.3% *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2019 To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Guinea? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role 352 6.62 2.10 296 6.77 2.20 in development in Guinea The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider 315 6.33 2.17 287 6.41 2.20 the development priorities for Guinea To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Guinea, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) FY 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness to needs 273 5.68 1.98 274 5.57 2.04 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 261 5.94 1.88 256 5.12 2.01 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 266 6.18 2.05 266 5.46 1.92 Being inclusive* 247 6.70 2.10 230 5.86 2.25 Openness (sharing data and other information)* 292 6.64 2.02 259 6.23 2.17 Collaboration with the Government 348 7.40 2.01 287 7.54 1.82 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground 285 6.28 1.95 277 6.13 2.02 Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of investment projects ' 280 6.58 2.07 Collaboration with civil society* 304 5.80 2.05 259 5.37 2.12 Staff accessibility 253 5.48 2.10 264 5.12 2.53 Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 261 6.92 2.12 219 6.29 2.18 Collaboration with the private sector 281 5.58 1.91 237 5.51 2.21 Straightforwardness and honesty 254 7.18 2.10 245 7.08 2.24 Treating clients and stakeholders in Guinea with respect* 261 7.06 1.90 232 6.54 2.12 Being a long-term partner* 300 7.51 2.13 278 8.35 1.68 *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2019 ' Only FY 2019 questionnaire had this response option . 92 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD Social protection* 204 5.67 1.77 213 5.13 2.25 Gender equity* 163 5.00 2.05 243 5.77 2.07 Private sector development* 262 5.90 2.06 242 5.39 2.11 Education 301 6.90 2.06 285 6.77 1.81 Public sector governance/reform 292 6.73 1.89 270 6.59 1.97 Global/regional integration* 190 5.80 1.75 222 6.28 1.97 Food security 243 6.20 1.99 252 6.04 2.03 Energy* 259 6.35 2.05 265 5.95 2.10 Water and sanitation* 288 6.38 2.05 263 5.63 2.16 Job creation/employment* 253 5.29 2.32 264 4.88 2.10 Health* 275 6.95 1.97 273 6.58 1.86 Financial markets 188 5.77 1.92 185 5.71 2.09 Infrastructure ' 276 6.36 2.00 Agriculture and rural development" 301 6.56 1.99 273 6.31 2.10 Trade and exports ' 176 4.75 2.07 Natural resource management* 219 5.82 1.88 225 5.32 2.09 Climate change ' 228 5.09 2.16 Poverty reduction* 303 6.67 2.27 285 6.04 2.09 Anti-corruption ' 259 5.04 2.19 Judiciary reform ' 244 5.32 2.26 Economic diversification and growth ' 248 5.82 1.97 Disaster risk management' 206 4.90 2.07 Equality of opportunity and decentralization ' 233 5.52 2.07 Information and communications technology* 253 6.65 2.10 220 5.59 2.06 Local governance and institutions* 258 6.23 2.05 248 5.82 1.89 *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2019 ' Only FY 2019 questionnaire had this response option. " In FY 2016, 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 was compared to FY 2019 “Agriculture and rural development” category. FY 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve 356 6.76 1.91 269 6.39 1.90 development results in Guinea?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2019 93 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the needs of 335 6.30 2.06 258 6.24 2.11 Guinea The World Bank Group meets Guinea’s needs for knowledge services 312 6.37 2.02 264 6.06 2.04 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 2016 FY 2019 Weekly 7.0% 9.8% Monthly 30.5% 20.0% A few times a year 32.6% 26.9% Rarely 23.7% 28.9% Never 6.3% 14.4% *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2019 In Guinea, 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 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely 301 6.79 1.84 288 7.01 2.04 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 266 6.16 1.87 251 6.18 2.10 Lead to practical solutions 274 5.91 1.85 261 6.20 1.95 Are source of relevant information on global good practices 278 6.67 1.93 264 6.85 2.00 Are adequately disseminated 256 5.41 2.10 267 5.67 2.27 Are translated enough into local language* 248 3.91 2.58 251 3.34 2.22 Are adaptable to Guinea’s specific development challenges and country circumstances 295 6.29 1.99 270 6.41 2.20 *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2019 FY 2016 FY 2019 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 333 6.98 1.88 282 6.97 1.96 development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? 329 7.01 1.85 285 7.09 1.94 (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) 94 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 2016 FY 2019 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 252 4.45 2.62 270 4.15 2.41 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports 335 7.74 2.02 293 7.56 1.91 The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 279 5.93 2.11 268 5.85 2.19 The World Bank Group’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements are reasonable ' 242 6.39 1.97 The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are reasonable 254 5.79 2.06 225 5.79 2.45 The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Guinea 273 5.33 2.13 239 5.03 2.29 Working with the World Bank Group increases country’s institutional capacity 328 7.00 1.95 292 7.08 2.00 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them 275 6.99 1.99 256 7.32 1.99 ' Only FY 2019 questionnaire had this response option. F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Guinea When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Guinea, 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 Guinea?* (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents FY 2016 FY 2019 Financial services 29.4% 37.4% Knowledge products 25.1% 17.0% Convening services 16.6% 16.1% None of the above 1.1% 0.7% The combination is appropriate for Guinea 21.3% 26.6% Don't know 6.5% 2.3% *Significantly different between FY2016 and FY2019 95 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea? collaborate/work with the World (Choose no more than TWO) Indicator Question Bank Group in your country? Observer Use WBG reports/data Engage in WBG activities Collaborate Use WBG website Not collaborating Collaborating No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean with the WBG with the WBG To what extent do you trust The World Bank Group to do 6.51 7.25 6.97 6.65 6.89 6.65 6.74 7.01 6.59 7.17 6.82 6.77 what is right? Overall, please rate your impression of the World Bank 6.10 7.94 7.52 6.14 6.92 6.66 6.66 7.33 6.17 7.89 6.95 6.39 Group’s effectiveness in Guinea. Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role 6.30 8.01 7.45 6.50 7.11 6.74 6.79 7.53 6.53 7.71 7.10 6.53 in development in Guinea The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I 5.81 7.75 7.03 6.15 6.74 6.34 6.42 7.13 6.02 7.52 6.75 6.05 consider the development priorities for Guinea Responsiveness to needs 5.32 6.33 6.01 5.44 5.87 5.47 5.58 6.16 5.28 6.40 5.89 5.08 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) 4.84 5.97 5.55 5.05 5.42 5.14 5.21 5.61 5.01 5.77 5.41 4.96 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 5.28 6.09 5.84 5.37 5.69 5.49 5.51 5.89 5.35 6.02 5.67 5.40 Being inclusive 5.52 6.75 6.53 5.50 6.04 6.07 5.90 6.46 5.44 7.04 6.28 5.11 Openness (sharing data and other information) 5.84 7.08 6.65 6.04 6.32 6.44 6.21 6.75 5.96 6.96 6.60 5.42 Collaboration with the Government 7.36 8.20 7.98 7.43 7.70 7.73 7.63 7.92 7.51 8.02 7.73 7.64 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 5.72 6.98 6.48 6.04 6.35 6.08 6.05 6.79 5.87 6.85 6.45 5.41 ground Helping to bring discipline/effective supervision to 6.28 7.43 6.97 6.56 6.89 6.54 6.75 6.83 6.35 7.39 6.86 6.40 implementation of investment projects Collaboration with civil society 5.23 6.02 5.83 5.22 5.75 5.07 5.40 5.88 5.17 6.12 5.65 5.09 Staff accessibility 4.44 6.37 5.94 4.51 5.33 5.10 5.14 5.56 4.53 6.39 5.53 4.17 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 5.82 7.23 6.90 5.97 6.61 6.21 6.34 6.82 5.99 7.15 6.57 6.05 Collaboration with the private sector 5.17 6.43 5.99 5.36 5.99 5.16 5.58 5.97 5.23 6.48 5.78 5.34 Straightforwardness and honesty 6.64 7.95 7.47 6.89 7.25 7.07 7.03 7.63 6.71 7.89 7.51 5.85 Treating clients and stakeholders in Guinea with respect 6.16 7.45 7.04 6.37 6.76 6.65 6.73 6.71 6.21 7.49 6.86 6.13 Being a long-term partner 8.07 8.88 8.62 8.18 8.44 8.34 8.34 8.58 8.22 8.69 8.48 8.09 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to 6.02 7.25 6.85 6.21 6.64 6.36 6.49 6.69 6.12 7.18 6.66 6.06 achieve development results in Guinea? To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the 6.29 7.13 6.85 6.41 6.65 6.62 6.59 6.76 6.38 7.05 6.77 6.12 development agenda in Guinea? The World Bank Group’s financial instruments meet the 5.80 6.96 6.38 6.22 6.36 6.20 6.30 6.31 5.92 6.87 6.49 5.59 needs of Guinea The World Bank Group meets Guinea’s needs for 5.83 6.47 6.16 6.02 6.15 5.95 6.05 6.19 5.86 6.45 6.24 5.53 knowledge services The World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities are adaptable to Guinea’s specific development challenges and 6.27 7.05 6.84 6.34 6.64 6.50 6.55 6.73 6.28 7.08 6.66 6.36 country circumstances Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to 6.48 8.02 7.42 6.79 7.20 6.93 6.92 7.62 6.78 7.62 7.26 6.54 development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 6.60 7.93 7.52 6.78 7.15 7.18 7.00 7.57 6.75 7.79 7.29 6.62 Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Guinea 4.54 5.94 5.50 4.79 5.29 4.94 5.09 5.39 4.72 5.83 5.25 4.82 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank 7.20 7.73 7.56 7.30 7.46 7.38 7.44 7.42 7.36 7.54 7.38 7.65 Group makes appropriate use of them Yellow highlight indicates significant difference between Yes and No means. 96 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea Appendix G: Guinea FY19 COS Questionnaire World Bank Group Country Survey FY 2019 – Guinea The World Bank Group is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in Guinea or who observe activities related to social and economic development. The following survey will give the World Bank Group’s team that works in Guinea, 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 Guinea. 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. 97 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES FACING GUINEA A1. When you think about the future in Guinea, are you … ? 1 Very pessimistic 2 Somewhat pessimistic 3 Somewhat optimistic 4 Very optimistic 5 Not sure A2. Do you think that economic opportunity for citizens in Guinea is … ? 1 Increasing 2 Decreasing 3 Staying about the same A3. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Guinea. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Guinea. (Choose no more than THREE) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 1 16 Infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) assistance) Gender equity (closing the gap between women 2 17 Agriculture and rural development and men, and boys and girls) 3 Private sector development 18 Trade and exports 4 Education 19 Crime and violence Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 5 effectiveness, public financial management, public 20 Natural resource management expenditure, fiscal system reform) 6 Global/regional integration 21 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 7 Food security 22 Poverty reduction 8 Urban development 23 Anti-corruption 9 Energy 24 Judiciary reform 10 Water and sanitation 25 Economic diversification and growth 11 Pollution 26 Disaster risk management Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) and 12 Job creation/employment 27 decentralization 13 Health 28 Social cohesion 14 Financial markets 29 Information and communications technology 15 Local governance and institutions 98 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A4. 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 Guinea? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Economic diversification and growth 15 Water and sanitation 2 Disaster risk management 16 Pollution Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) and 3 17 Job creation/employment decentralization 4 Social cohesion 18 Health 5 Information and communications technology 19 Financial markets Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 6 20 effectiveness, public financial management, public assistance) expenditure, fiscal system reform) 7 Agriculture and rural development 21 Local governance and institutions Gender equity (closing the gap between women 8 Trade and exports 22 and men, and boys and girls) 9 Crime and violence 23 Private sector development 10 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 24 Education 11 Infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 25 Global/regional integration 12 Energy 26 Food security 13 Anti-corruption 27 Urban development 14 Judiciary reform 28 Natural resource management A5. When economic and/or social reform efforts fail or are slow to take place in Guinea, which of the following would you attribute this to? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Political pressures and obstacles 2 Inadequate level of private sector involvement and/or influence 3 Inadequate level of citizen/civil society participation 4 Inadequate level of donor coordination 5 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 6 Poor coordination within the government 7 Inadequate level of government accountability 8 Inadequate level of capacity in the government 9 Corruption 10 Poor level of economic diversification 11 Poor management of public resources and inadequate level of deconcentration 12 Other (please specify): ________________________________________ 99 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A6. To what extent do you trust each of the following groups to do what is right? To no degree To a very significant Don't at all degree know 1 The national government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bilateral organizations (e.g., DFID, JICA, GIZ, USAID, 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AFD) 3 Local leaders (e.g., religious leaders, village chiefs) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 The World Bank Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 The International Monetary Fund 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 UN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 Regional development banks (e.g., AfDB) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 Guinea’s Central Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 International private sector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 Domestic private sector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 International civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Domestic civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 Faith-based institutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Domestic traditional media and their web presence 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (e.g., newspapers, TV stations, radio) 15 International media and their web presence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Web based media (i.e., blogs, social media, other 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 web-based news and information sources) A7. Please describe the direction Guinea is moving in, when considering … ? Getting Getting Staying Getting Getting much somewhat the somewhat much worse worse same better better Human development (e.g., health, education, and 1 social protection) 2 Equal opportunity for girls and boys, men and women Growing Guinea’s economy in a way that leads to jobs 3 and employment 4 The gap between the rich and the poor 5 Making government more effective 6 Anti-corruption and improving judicial system Enabling private sector and attracting new sources of 7 foreign investment 8 Protecting the environment 9 Citizen engagement 100 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A8. Listed below are global challenges. Which do you think have the most serious impact on Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Climate change 6 The gap between the rich and the poor 2 Terrorism 7 Environmental degradation 3 Migrants and refugees 8 Access to international finance constraints 4 Jobs/employment 9 Technology based disruption 5 Trade constraints 10 Geo political uncertainty A9. When thinking about development efforts in Guinea, do you think that civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) should … ? 1 Engage significantly less 2 Engage somewhat less 3 Engage somewhat more 4 Engage significantly more 5 Engage at the same level it does currently 6 Don't know A10. To what extent do you trust domestic private sector to engage in public service delivery in Guinea? 1 To a very low degree 2 To a somewhat low degree 3 To a somewhat high degree 4 To a very high degree 5 Don't know A11. To what extent do you trust international private sector to engage in public service delivery in Guinea? 1 To a very low degree 2 To a somewhat low degree 3 To a somewhat high degree 4 To a very high degree 5 Don't know 101 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B1. How familiar are you with the work of the World Bank Group in Guinea? 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 Guinea. 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 Guinea 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 Guinea, in which sectors do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Guinea? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Energy 16 Judiciary reform 2 Water and sanitation 17 Economic diversification and growth 3 Pollution 18 Disaster risk management Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) and 4 Local governance and institutions 19 decentralization 5 Job creation/employment 20 Social cohesion 6 Health 21 Information and communications technology 7 Financial markets 22 Infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 8 23 Agriculture and rural development assistance) Gender equity (closing the gap between women 9 24 Trade and exports and men, and boys and girls) 10 Private sector development 25 Crime and violence 11 Education 26 Natural resource management Public sector governance/reform (i.e., government 12 effectiveness, public financial management, public 27 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) expenditure, fiscal system reform) 13 Global/regional integration 28 Poverty reduction 14 Food security 29 Anti-corruption 15 Urban development 102 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea? 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 and training 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 Other (please specify): ________________________ B6. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Guinea? (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 collaborating enough with partners such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN 5 Not aligned with country priorities 6 Not adequately sensitive to political/social realities in Guinea 7 Too influenced by developed countries 8 World Bank Group’s processes too slow and complex 9 Not adequately flexible 10 Not sufficiently focused on sustainable results 11 Not collaborating enough with civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 12 Not enough public disclosure of its work 13 Arrogant in its approach 14 Inadequate World Bank Group’s staffing in Guinea 15 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 16 Don’t know 103 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea? (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. From your perspective, which of the following best describes the World Bank Group’s current emphasis on investing in human capital (e.g., education, health, social protection)? 1 Increased its emphasis recently 2 Decreased its emphasis recently 3 Emphasis has remained pretty consistent over time 4 Don’t know B9. In addition to the regular relations with the national government, which TWO of the following groups should the World Bank Group collaborate with more in your country? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Beneficiaries 7 Academia/think tanks/research institutes 2 Youth/university groups 8 Parliament 3 Private sector 9 Foundations 4 Local government 10 Media 5 Donor community 11 Other (please specify): _____________________ 6 NGOs/Community Based Organizations 12 Don’t know To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Guinea? 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 Guinea 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 Guinea 104 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Guinea, 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 Straightforwardness and honesty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Treating clients and stakeholders in Guinea with B25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 respect B26 Being a long-term partner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 105 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C1. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Guinea? (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 Energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 Water and sanitation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 Job creation/employment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Financial markets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 Infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 Agriculture and rural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 Trade and exports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 Natural resource management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 Climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 Poverty reduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 Anti-corruption 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 Judiciary reform 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 Economic diversification and growth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 22 Disaster risk management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Equality of opportunity (i.e., social inclusion) and 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 decentralization 24 Information and communications technology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25 Local governance and institutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 106 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C2. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Guinea? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 To no degree at To a very Don't know all significant degree C3. To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Guinea? 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 Guinea? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The World Bank Group’s financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy C4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Loan, Trust Funds, Program-for-Results, etc.) meet the needs of Guinea The World Bank Group meets Guinea’s needs for C5 knowledge services (e.g., research, analysis, data, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 technical assistance) 107 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C6. As part of IDA18, the World Bank Group has expanded (or developed) a number of financial instruments to respond to challenges in IDA countries. These include the Crisis Response Window (CRW), Pandemic Emergency Finance Facility (PEF), Catastrophe Deferred Draw Down Option (CAT- DDO), and the Private Sector Window (PSW). In general, how familiar are you with these new or expanded financial instruments in Guinea? (Select only ONE response) 1 Very familiar 2 Somewhat familiar 3 Somewhat unfamiliar 4 Very unfamiliar 5 Don’t know How effectively does the World Bank Group support Guinea’s efforts … ? Not effectively Very Don't at all effectively know To build stronger domestic resource C7 mobilization systems in the Government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (e.g., tax collection) To develop better and stronger data C8 collection/analytics systems within the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Government C9 To strengthen the country’s crisis preparedness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C10 To identify and monitor risks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C11. How effectively does the World Bank Group’s SCD and CPF activities support Guinea’s efforts to manage crisis related risks? [Please only respond if you are familiar with the WBG’s Systematic Country Diagnosis (SCD) and Country Partnership Framework (CPF)] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Not effectively at Very effectively Don't know all 108 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea 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 Guinea, 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 source of relevant information on global D5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 good practices D6 Are adequately disseminated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 D7 Are translated enough into local language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Are adaptable to Guinea’s specific D8 development challenges and country 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 circumstances D9. 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 D10. 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 109 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION E: WORKING WITH THE WORLD BANK GROUP To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The World Bank Group disburses funds E1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 promptly The World Bank Group effectively monitors E2 and evaluates the projects and programs it 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews E3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 are done in a timely fashion The World Bank Group’s Environmental and E4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Social Framework requirements are reasonable The World Bank Group’s conditions on its E5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 lending are reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly E6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 in Guinea Working with the World Bank Group increases E7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Guinea’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 110 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION F: THE FUTURE ROLE OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN GUINEA F1. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Guinea? (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 Help to bring discipline/effective supervision to implementation of World Bank Group projects 6 Engage more effectively with partners such as bilaterals, multilaterals, trust funds, UN 7 Offer more innovative financial products 8 Ensure greater selectivity in its work 9 Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Guinea’s economy 10 Engage more effectively with civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 11 Increase the level of capacity development in the country 12 Engage more directly with beneficiaries 13 Improve the quality of its experts as related to Guinea’s specific challenges 14 Engage more effectively with private sector 15 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ F2. When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Guinea, 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 Guinea? (Select only ONE response) 1 Financial services 2 Knowledge products 3 Convening services 4 None of the above 5 The combination is appropriate for Guinea 6 Don’t know 111 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION G: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING G1. How frequently do you interact with the World Bank Group now in Guinea? 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 do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Guinea? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Local radio 6 Internet 2 International radio 7 Periodicals Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 8 International television 3 YouTube, Flickr) 9 Local newspapers 4 International newspapers 10 Local leaders (e.g., religious leaders, village chiefs) 5 Local television 11 Other (please specify): ____________________ G3. 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 4 materials face meetings/discussions) 2 e-Newsletters 5 World Bank Group’s website World Bank Group’s Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 3 6 seminars/workshops/conferences YouTube, Flickr) G4. What do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? 1 Phone 2 Computer G5. Over the past SIX MONTHS, on average how often did you do any of the following related to the World Bank Group (WBG)? Every few Every few Every few Not days weeks months at all Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in local media 1 (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio) Read, viewed or heard a story about the WBG in global media 2 (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio) Interacted with the WBG on Social Media, Social Network, (e.g., 3 read a post or tweet, liked, commented, shared, retweeted) 4 Visited a WBG website (e.g. read a blog, used data) 5 Attended an event/conference hosted by the WBG 6 Watched a webinar or online event hosted by the WBG 7 Read some or all of a WBG research paper or publication 8 Met professionally with WBG staff 112 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION H: BACKGROUND INFORMATION H1. Which of the following best describes your current affiliation? (Select only ONE response) 1 Office of the President, Prime Minister 11 Private Foundation 2 Office of Minister 12 NGO/Community Based Organization 3 Office of Parliamentarian 13 Media (press, radio, TV, web, etc.) Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department Independent Government Institution (i.e., Regulatory 4 14 or Implementation Agency Agency, Central Bank/oversight institution) Project Management Unit (PMU) overseeing implementation of project/ 5 15 Trade Union Consultant/Contractor working on World Bank Group supported project/program 6 Local Government Office or Staff 16 Faith-Based Group 7 Bilateral Agency 17 Youth Group 8 Multilateral Agency 18 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 9 Private Sector Organization 19 Judiciary Branch 10 Financial Sector/Private Bank 20 Other (please specify): ________________________ H2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. (Select only ONE response) 1 Water 12 Gender 2 Social protection and labor 13 Transport and ICT 3 Fragility, conflict and violence 14 Urban, rural, and social development 4 Environment and natural resources 15 Governance 5 Public-private partnerships 16 Poverty 6 Education 17 Jobs 7 Health, nutrition, and population 18 Agriculture 8 Energy and extractives 19 Climate change 9 Macroeconomics and fiscal management 20 Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 10 Trade and competitiveness 21 Other (please specify): ____________________ 11 Finance and markets H3. Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country? 1 Yes 2 No H4. If yes, which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/ work with in Guinea? (Select only ONE response) 1 The World Bank (IDA) 2 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) 3 The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 4 International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) 113 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2019: Guinea SECTION H: BACKGROUND INFORMATION H5. Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? 1 Yes 2 No H6. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Guinea? (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. H7. What’s your gender? 1 Female 2 Male H8. What’s your age? 1 25 and under 2 26-35 3 36-45 4 46-55 5 56 and above H9. Which best represents your geographic location? 1 Middle Guinea 2 Upper Guinea 3 Lower Guinea 4 Forest Guinea Thank you for completing the survey! 114