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In Afghanistan , to hat e te t do ou elie e that the Wo ld Ba k G oup’s knowledge work and activities: 1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree Degree N DK Mean SD 2. Are timely 225 138 6.46 3.13 3. Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 188 133 5.86 2.92 4. Lead to practical solutions 204 111 6.25 2.99 5. Are accessible well written and easy to understand 223 95 5.99 2.91 6. Are source of relevant information on global good practices 232 99 7.35 2.73 7. Are adequately disseminated 205 117 5.02 2.97 8. Are translated enough into local language 207 112 6.35 3.02 9. A e adapta le to Afgha ista ’s spe ifi de elop e t halle ges and country circumstances 223 106 6.40 2.95 Overall Evaluations N DK Mean SD 10. O e all, ho sig ifi a t a o t i utio do ou elie e the Wo ld Ba k G oup’s knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? 1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant 324 63 7.84 2.45 11. Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities? 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality 308 84 6.38 2.86

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To what extent do you agreedisagree with the following statements? 1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree Level of Agreement N DK Mean SD 1. The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 235 130 6.01 2.83 2. The WBG effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports 272 85 6.40 2.82 3. The Wo ld Ba k G oup’s app o als a d e ie s a e do e i a ti el fashio 235 110 6.00 2.62 4. The Wo ld Ba k G oup’s “afegua d Poli e ui e e ts a e easo a le 227 106 6.61 2.77 5. The Wo ld Ba k G oup’s o ditio s o its le di g a e easo a le 258 84 5.59 2.93 6. The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Afghanistan 264 79 5.56 2.95 7. Working with the WBG i eases Afgha ista ’s i stitutio al apa it 272 76 7.07 2.65 8. Where country systems are adequate, the WBG makes appropriate use of them 246 94 6.94 2.73 9. The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support 268 80 7.16 2.61 WBG Promoting PPP in Afghanistan N DK Mean SD 10. To hat e te t do ou elie e that the Wo ld Ba k G oup’s o k helps to fi d solutions that promote private public partnerships in Afghanistan? 1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree 291 98 7.07 2.63 11. Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in Afghanistan? Select only one response Percentage of Respondents N=395 The World Bank Group takes too much risk in Afghanistan 10.1 The World Bank Group does not take enough risk in Afghanistan 26.1 The Wo ld Ba k G oup’s app oa h to isk is app op iate 22.5 Dont know 41.3

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Afghanistan? Select only one response Percentage of Respondents N=391 The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the most important development challenges in Afghanistan 42.2 The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Afghanistan, and it is involved in too many areas of development 22.3 Do ’t k o 35.5 87

G. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Afghanistan