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F. Working with the World Bank

To what extent do you agreedisagree with the following statements, on a ten point scale? 1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree Significantly different between stakeholder groups 1- To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree

G. The Future Role of the World Bank in Afghanistan

1-Not a significant role at all, 10-Very significant role N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank disburses funds promptly 4 1.25 0.50 7 5.00 3.42 13 3.85 2.79 34 6.21 3.16 36 5.64 2.75 12 4.75 2.77 15 6.73 2.09 61 5.56 3.22 53 5.74 3.13 12 4.33 2.61 20 7.35 2.48 The World Bank effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports 3 3.67 1.53 6 7.00 2.37 12 5.00 3.30 36 6.75 2.90 41 4.98 3.06 12 4.17 2.52 20 6.75 2.43 66 4.58 2.84 58 5.16 3.16 13 5.31 3.38 26 6.23 2.73 The World Bank’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 3 3.67 2.89 5 5.00 1.87 13 5.00 2.77 38 7.24 2.65 35 5.14 3.07 13 5.54 3.15 17 6.82 2.77 54 5.83 2.91 52 5.62 2.90 11 5.18 3.46 22 8.05 1.56 The World Bank’s Safeguard Policy requirements are reasonable 3 2.67 2.08 5 6.40 1.95 12 4.58 2.94 31 7.55 2.47 39 5.92 2.87 11 6.73 2.90 17 8.29 2.05 58 5.86 2.97 55 6.16 3.01 10 5.80 1.87 22 7.32 2.93 Working with the World Bank increases Afghanistans institutional capacity 2 9.00 1.41 6 8.67 1.03 12 6.08 3.09 39 7.79 2.68 46 7.07 3.07 12 6.83 2.69 21 8.29 2.05 66 7.82 2.41 59 7.42 2.95 15 6.60 3.04 27 7.74 2.36 The World Bank ensures consistency and continuity through staff changes 4 7.75 4.50 4 6.50 3.87 12 5.58 2.71 35 7.11 3.00 40 6.90 2.62 12 7.08 2.47 17 7.88 2.50 56 6.77 2.87 51 6.86 3.05 11 7.36 2.66 28 7.39 2.31 The World Bank’s teams and visits are well coordinated 3 9.33 0.58 5 5.60 2.61 10 4.60 2.50 35 7.23 2.60 38 5.58 3.25 10 5.60 2.95 17 6.94 1.92 53 5.60 2.98 49 5.29 3.08 10 6.50 3.21 24 7.13 2.63 Where country systems e.g., procurement, financial management, etc. are adequate , the World Bank makes appropriate use of them 2 7.50 3.54 5 7.80 1.92 11 6.00 3.29 38 7.63 2.55 41 7.15 3.18 10 6.80 2.97 18 7.11 2.61 57 7.25 2.95 62 6.90 2.83 14 7.43 2.50 26 7.42 2.97 The World Bank provides effective implementation support i.e., supervision of projects 4 9.00 2.00 5 7.20 2.17 14 6.00 2.91 38 7.63 2.68 39 6.74 2.90 10 7.60 2.32 21 7.24 2.83 61 6.62 2.96 60 6.57 3.09 15 7.13 2.95 28 7.07 2.64 Civil Society Organization Office of Minister National Assembly Employee of MinistryMinisterial Dep. Implementation Agency Local Government office staff BilateralMultilateral Agency Private sector organizationFinancial sectorPrivate Bank Media AcademiaResearch InstituteThink tank Other Which of the following best decribes your position? Office of the President N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank is adequately staffed in Afghanistan? 2 8.50 2.12 3 9.00 1.00 5 7.80 2.68 30 7.07 3.13 26 7.04 2.55 13 6.92 2.72 15 8.00 2.07 49 6.92 3.01 38 6.66 2.99 9 7.11 2.80 18 6.67 2.93 Which of the following best decribes your position? Media AcademiaResearch InstituteThink tank Other Civil Society Organization Office of the President Office of Minister National Assembly Employee of MinistryMinisterial Dep. Implementation Agency Local Government office staff BilateralMultilateral Agency Private sector organizationFinancial sectorPrivate Bank N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD How significant a role do you believe the World Bank SHOULD play in Afghanistan’s development throughout the transition period? 4 8.50 3.00 7 8.00 3.32 15 6.80 3.14 40 8.68 2.08 49 8.37 2.40 11 7.00 2.53 20 9.05 1.64 68 8.03 2.53 72 8.32 2.37 16 8.06 2.02 31 8.94 1.46 Which of the following best decribes your position? Office of the President Office of Minister National Assembly Employee of MinistryMinisterial Dep. Implementation Agency Local Government office staff BilateralMultilateral Agency Private sector organizationFinancial sectorPrivate Bank Civil Society Organization Media AcademiaResearch InstituteThink tank Other 87

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