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In Afghanistan, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group ’s k o ledge o k a d a ti ities : 1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree Significantly different between stakeholder groups 1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality Significantly different between stakeholder groups 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 10 6.20 3.79 6 7.67 3.83 36 5.44 2.66 35 6.71 3.21 21 7.19 2.93 43 5.56 3.22 35 7.06 3.33 23 6.83 2.61 Include appropriate level of stakeholder involvement during preparation 6 7.00 3.46 9 8.33 3.20 36 5.72 2.47 26 5.54 3.06 17 5.82 3.24 31 6.65 2.58 32 5.28 3.02 19 6.05 2.44 Lead to practical solutions 8 7.50 4.07 7 7.86 3.39 40 6.30 2.48 22 6.86 3.37 19 6.16 3.35 43 5.95 2.93 31 5.55 3.16 19 6.89 2.18 Are accessible well written and easy to understand 7 6.71 3.30 7 5.57 3.55 38 5.63 2.67 29 6.24 3.07 22 6.41 3.26 46 6.04 2.78 34 5.12 3.06 21 6.38 2.50 Are source of relevant information on global good practices 9 7.89 2.57 10 7.80 2.97 41 7.34 2.32 29 7.45 2.63 25 8.00 2.48 43 6.93 2.57 35 7.06 3.20 21 7.57 2.75 Are adequately disseminated 8 4.63 3.74 6 6.67 3.78 31 5.77 2.74 23 5.17 3.20 20 5.00 2.79 47 4.60 2.84 36 4.28 2.95 14 6.21 2.29 Are translated enough into local language 7 8.71 1.89 7 6.43 2.88 38 6.42 2.50 25 6.88 3.11 17 6.00 3.71 48 6.00 3.21 28 5.89 3.07 19 6.47 2.29 Are adaptable to Afghanistan’s specific development challenges and country circumstances 8 8.75 1.49 10 6.70 3.06 38 6.55 2.70 28 6.07 3.21 23 6.70 3.13 48 6.21 3.20 33 5.09 2.45 20 7.35 2.68 Which of the following best describes your current position? Office of PresidentCEO Minister Office of parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local governments Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media 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 Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? 15 7.40 3.48 7 6.29 3.68 54 8.26 1.94 51 8.57 2.36 30 8.37 1.97 56 7.64 1.99 47 6.72 2.81 33 8.36 1.83 Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Groups knowledge work and activities? 12 6.75 3.79 8 2.38 2.67 51 6.92 2.26 46 5.87 3.10 30 6.90 2.41 58 6.66 2.73 49 5.90 2.93 29 7.34 2.64 Which of the following best describes your current position? Office of PresidentCEO Minister Office of parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local governments Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other 106 F. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agreedisagree with the following statements? 1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree Significantly different between stakeholder groups 1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which of the following best describes the way the World Bank Group operates in Afghanistan? Select only ONE response Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other The World Bank Group takes too much risk in Afghanistan 16.7 6.2 5.3 23.5 11.9 5.0 7.7 The World Bank Group does not take enough risk in Afghanistan 16.7 16.7 38.5 17.5 35.3 19.4 40.0 15.4 The Wo ld Ba k G oup’s app oa h to isk is app op iate 44.4 25.0 20.0 45.6 20.6 17.9 15.0 17.9 Dont know 22.2 58.3 35.4 31.6 20.6 50.7 40.0 59.0 Significantly different between stakeholder groups Whi h of the follo i g est des i es the Wo ld Ba k G oup’s suppo t i Afghanistan? Select only ONE response Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other The World Bank Group is sufficiently selective and focuses on the most important development challenges in Afghanistan 55.6 50.0 35.4 56.1 63.6 28.4 35.0 51.3 The World Bank Group is not sufficiently selective in Afghanistan, and it is involved in too many areas of development 11.1 33.3 32.3 12.3 21.2 26.9 23.3 20.5 Do ’t k o 33.3 16.7 32.3 31.6 15.2 44.8 41.7 28.2 Significantly different between stakeholder groups 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 dis burs es funds prom ptly 8 7.25 3.96 4 6.50 .58 51 7.02 2.68 30 5.17 2.87 22 6.41 3.39 37 5.49 2.46 38 5.21 2.65 23 6.57 2.19 The World Bank Group effectively m onitors and evaluates the projects and program s it s upports 12 9.25 1.22 6 4.50 3.08 54 6.11 2.67 39 6.69 2.87 22 6.41 2.81 50 6.56 2.48 41 5.63 2.87 27 7.11 2.75 The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a tim ely fas hion 11 6.55 3.86 8 6.38 2.00 47 6.38 2.52 39 6.82 2.44 20 6.35 2.74 37 5.32 2.54 34 5.32 2.33 21 6.38 2.56 The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are reasonable 5 9.60 .55 7 5.43 2.57 42 6.55 2.35 32 7.03 3.26 26 6.19 2.80 40 6.78 2.92 39 6.10 2.68 20 7.10 2.20 The World Bank Group’s conditions on its lending are reas onable 9 6.56 3.78 8 4.13 2.80 49 5.53 2.85 43 5.60 2.81 22 5.64 3.14 43 5.63 2.87 41 5.34 2.99 24 6.88 2.15 The World Bank Group takes decis ions quickly in Afghanis tan 8 5.63 3.70 9 6.78 2.49 49 5.82 3.05 37 6.08 3.32 24 5.38 2.48 46 4.89 2.82 43 5.70 2.74 27 5.63 2.88 Working with the World Bank Group increases Afghanistan’s institutional capacity 13 7.54 3.41 9 7.33 2.12 45 7.04 2.75 40 7.28 2.80 26 7.42 2.80 51 7.39 2.44 42 6.17 2.61 28 7.68 1.63 Where country s ys tem s are adequate, the World Bank Group m akes appropriate us e of them 13 8.31 2.87 7 6.86 3.39 51 6.73 2.66 39 7.38 3.01 20 6.80 2.98 40 7.30 2.11 38 6.42 2.88 22 7.05 2.24 The World Bank Group provides effective im plem entation s upport 9 9.56 .73 9 7.22 3.67 46 7.24 2.73 42 7.36 2.71 27 8.07 1.94 48 7.19 2.30 42 6.83 2.30 25 6.08 2.50 Local governm ents Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Which of the following bes t des cribes your current pos ition? Office of Pres identCEO Minis ter Office of parliam entarian Em ployee of a Minis try Cons ultant PMU N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find s olutions that prom ote private public partners hips in Afghanis tan? 10 9.70 .67 7 2.71 2.14 53 7.11 2.78 44 6.95 2.68 24 7.71 2.58 54 7.56 2.07 49 6.59 2.71 24 6.79 2.40 Other Which of the following bes t des cribes your current pos ition? Office of Pres identCEO Minis ter Office of parliam entarian Em ployee of a Minis try Cons ultant PMU Local governm ents Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media 107 G. Recent Trends and the Future Role of the World Bank Group in Afghanistan Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Afghanistan? Choose no more than TWO Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other P o ide o e ade uate datak o ledgestatisti sfigu es o Afgha ista ’s economy 50.0 27.3 8.3 24.1 23.3 29.0 29.6 21.1 Ensure greater selectivity in its work 27.8 27.3 23.3 6.9 23.3 21.7 14.8 21.1 Offer more innovative financial products 11.1 27.3 41.7 24.1 33.3 14.5 25.9 21.1 Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets 0.0 36.4 1.7 6.9 13.3 2.9 3.7 2.6 Reach out more to groups outside of Government 0.0 0.0 5.0 3.4 0.0 0.0 13.0 0.0 Work faster 5.6 9.1 3.3 12.1 23.3 17.4 14.8 15.8 Improve the quality of its e pe ts as elated to Afgha ista ’s spe ifi halle ges 16.7 18.2 11.7 19.0 6.7 18.8 14.8 5.3 Offer more innovative knowledge services 0.0 0.0 1.7 3.4 0.0 8.7 1.9 2.6 Collaborate more effectively with Government clients 33.3 18.2 28.3 25.9 6.7 20.3 35.2 34.2 Increase the level of capacity development in the country 11.1 27.3 15.0 27.6 33.3 29.0 13.0 21.1 Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 11.1 0.0 13.3 5.2 13.3 8.7 7.4 5.3 Continue to encourage donors to use ARTF as vehicle to finance on-budget support 16.7 0.0 20.0 34.5 3.3 23.2 13.0 28.9 I ease the le el of Wo ld Ba k G oup staffi g i Afgha ista ’s offi e 0.0 0.0 6.7 3.4 6.7 2.9 0.0 2.6 Other 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 3.3 0.0 3.7 0.0 When considering the combination of services that the World Bank Group offers in Afghanistan, 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 Afghanistan? Select only ONE response Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Financial services 43.8 54.5 35.1 22.8 36.7 28.1 29.6 24.3 Knowledge products 12.5 9.1 19.3 8.8 30.0 21.9 18.5 13.5 Convening services 0.0 18.2 5.3 14.0 10.0 7.8 14.8 10.8 None of the above 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.7 0.0 3.7 0.0 The combination is appropriate for Afghanistan 25.0 9.1 36.8 50.9 16.7 29.7 24.1 48.6 Dont know 18.8 9.1 3.5 3.5 0.0 12.5 9.3 2.7 Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which THREE areas below would benefit most from the World Bank Group playing a leading role among international partners in Afghanistan? Choose no more than THREE Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Social safety nets 22.2 12.5 31.3 25.6 11.1 22.4 15.7 11.4 Public financial management 55.6 62.5 45.8 83.7 37.0 44.8 47.1 65.7 Access to justice systems 11.1 12.5 25.0 9.3 37.0 17.2 27.5 22.9 Conflict resolution mechanisms 11.1 0.0 6.3 9.3 14.8 5.2 9.8 5.7 Access to basic services 16.7 37.5 39.6 37.2 29.6 15.5 15.7 20.0 Capacity of state institutions 66.7 37.5 33.3 34.9 18.5 44.8 25.5 40.0 Jobs 50.0 37.5 58.3 53.5 37.0 48.3 54.9 42.9 Improving livelihoods 22.2 50.0 20.8 23.3 29.6 39.7 37.3 34.3 Social cohesion 22.2 12.5 6.3 9.3 22.2 22.4 19.6 2.9 Significantly different between stakeholder groups 108 G. Recent Trends and the Future Role of the World Bank Group in Afghanistan continued Which THREE areas below would benefit most from other donors in Afghanistan? Choose no more than THREE Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Social safety nets 18.2 57.1 23.9 36.4 20.8 27.8 10.6 8.3 Public financial management 9.1 28.6 26.1 18.2 16.7 25.9 6.4 22.2 Access to justice systems 27.3 28.6 30.4 36.4 20.8 14.8 29.8 30.6 Conflict resolution mechanisms 36.4 0.0 13.0 22.7 29.2 18.5 14.9 25.0 Access to basic services 0.0 14.3 23.9 38.6 25.0 37.0 34.0 25.0 Capacity of state institutions 27.3 14.3 17.4 9.1 20.8 20.4 25.5 36.1 Jobs 9.1 14.3 37.0 36.4 50.0 24.1 27.7 36.1 Improving livelihoods 27.3 28.6 60.9 54.5 25.0 40.7 59.6 27.8 Social cohesion 54.5 71.4 19.6 18.2 20.8 35.2 21.3 27.8 Significantly different between stakeholder groups H. Communication and Information Sharing How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Afghanistan? Choose no more than TWO Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Periodicals 0.0 8.3 8.6 7.4 9.7 3.2 10.9 2.6 International newspapers 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 3.2 1.6 3.6 7.7 Local radio 27.8 33.3 8.6 11.1 19.4 19.0 12.7 15.4 International radio 44.4 16.7 31.0 38.9 22.6 25.4 32.7 20.5 Local television 44.4 33.3 32.8 24.1 12.9 20.6 18.2 28.2 International television e.g., BBC Persian, Ashna TV 22.2 50.0 17.2 27.8 22.6 14.3 14.5 30.8 Local newspapers 0.0 0.0 10.3 14.8 25.8 6.3 20.0 23.1 Internet 50.0 33.3 48.3 44.4 64.5 60.3 50.9 35.9 Social media e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr 0.0 25.0 27.6 25.9 19.4 25.4 16.4 17.9 Other 0.0 0.0 6.9 0.0 0.0 6.3 3.6 0.0 Significantly different between stakeholder groups How would you prefer to receive information from the World Bank Group? Choose no more than TWO Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Direct contact with World Bank Group 10.5 20.0 9.7 18.9 6.3 14.5 3.3 13.5 e-Newsletters 36.8 30.0 29.0 18.9 15.6 21.7 31.7 18.9 Wo ld Ba k G oup’s se i a s o kshops o fe e es 36.8 40.0 45.2 62.3 43.8 46.4 46.7 29.7 Wo ld Ba k G oup’s pu li atio s a d othe itte ate ials 47.4 30.0 17.7 26.4 18.8 14.5 18.3 32.4 Wo ld Ba k G oup’s e site 21.1 20.0 38.7 35.8 37.5 34.8 43.3 40.5 Social media e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr 15.8 30.0 30.6 9.4 40.6 40.6 28.3 32.4 Mobile phones 15.8 20.0 3.2 11.3 12.5 4.3 1.7 8.1 Other 0.0 0.0 3.2 3.8 6.3 1.4 1.7 0.0 Significantly different between stakeholder groups Are you aware of the World Bank Groups Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not a list of exceptions? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Yes 50.0 44.4 41.8 25.0 48.4 39.1 41.8 37.1 No 50.0 55.6 58.2 75.0 51.6 60.9 58.2 62.9 109 H. Communication and Information Sharing continued Have you requested information from the World Bank Group on its activities in the past year? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Yes 11.1 28.6 30.6 4.1 25.9 29.0 17.3 13.9 No 88.9 71.4 69.4 95.9 74.1 71.0 82.7 86.1 Significantly different between stakeholder groups Were you able to obtain this information? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Yes 50.0 14.3 30.6 35.3 62.5 52.2 35.5 31.6 No 50.0 85.7 69.4 64.7 37.5 47.8 64.5 68.4 Do you have access to the Internet? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Yes 80.0 75.0 94.8 66.7 89.7 73.4 88.5 82.4 No 20.0 25.0 5.2 33.3 10.3 26.6 11.5 17.6 Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do you usehave used the World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Yes 41.7 22.2 50.9 34.7 65.5 45.6 46.4 48.5 No 58.3 77.8 49.1 65.3 34.5 54.4 53.6 51.5 Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Yes 33.3 12.5 49.1 21.6 58.1 40.3 45.5 30.3 No 66.7 87.5 50.9 78.4 41.9 59.7 54.5 69.7 Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which Internet connection do you use primarily when visiting a World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other High speedWiFi 50.0 100.0 71.2 62.2 56.0 76.8 68.1 60.0 Dial-up 50.0 0.0 28.8 37.8 44.0 23.2 31.9 40.0 Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. 1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree Significantly different between stakeholder groups N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD I find the World Bank Group’s websites eas y to navigate. 8 6.75 3.99 5 3.60 3.58 44 6.84 2.85 26 5.88 3.80 20 7.25 2.86 40 7.13 3.07 33 5.64 3.02 16 7.94 1.69 I find the inform ation on the World Bank Group’s websites useful. 8 8.75 1.83 4 4.50 4.12 40 6.65 2.32 25 7.68 3.11 20 8.20 2.40 45 7.04 2.71 29 6.83 2.70 18 8.17 2.12 The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable s ources of inform ation about the ins titution 8 6.38 4.07 1 7.00 40 6.05 2.94 22 6.64 3.62 18 7.56 2.55 37 5.62 3.19 32 6.41 2.94 13 7.23 2.13 When I need inform ation from the World Bank Group I know how to find it 7 9.00 1.73 2 7.50 2.12 39 6.10 2.55 26 6.00 3.57 16 6.81 2.69 39 6.59 2.84 31 4.87 3.34 15 6.67 2.92 The World Bank Group is res pons ive to m y inform ation reques ts and inquiries 8 8.13 3.23 4 10.00 0.00 38 6.03 3.05 22 5.45 3.53 21 7.81 2.52 42 7.19 2.69 37 6.35 3.34 15 6.67 3.46 Which of the following bes t des cribes your current pos ition? Office of Pres identCEO Minis ter Office of parliam entarian Em ployee of a Minis try Cons ultant PMU Local governm ents Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other 110 I. Background Information Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group in your country? Select only ONE response Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 11.8 8.3 29.8 3.9 7.4 8.1 5.3 8.8 I have previously collaborated with the World Bank Group 35.3 50.0 12.3 13.7 14.8 19.4 8.8 11.8 Both of the above I currently collaborate and previously have collaborated with the World Bank Group 11.8 0.0 17.5 2.0 7.4 6.5 12.3 2.9 I have never collaborated with the World Bank Group 41.2 41.7 40.4 80.4 70.4 66.1 73.7 76.5 Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Afghanistan? Select only ONE response Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other The World Bank IDA 40.0 54.5 50.9 31.0 36.0 39.1 43.5 50.0 The International Finance Corporation IFC 6.7 0.0 5.5 0.0 24.0 8.7 0.0 0.0 The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency MIGA 6.7 9.1 9.1 0.0 0.0 17.4 6.5 6.7 Other 46.7 36.4 34.5 69.0 40.0 34.8 50.0 43.3 Significantly different between stakeholder groups Do your projects involve both the World Bank and IFC? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Yes 55.6 36.4 69.6 45.5 27.6 22.6 27.5 19.4 No 44.4 63.6 30.4 54.5 72.4 77.4 72.5 80.6 Significantly different between stakeholder groups If yes, what was your view on the two institutions working together in Afghanistan? Select only ONE response Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other The two institutions work well together 60.0 25.0 36.8 44.4 25.0 25.0 35.7 50.0 The way the two institutions work together needs improvement 20.0 25.0 47.4 33.3 62.5 16.7 50.0 33.3 The two institutions do not work well together 20.0 0.0 13.2 0.0 12.5 25.0 0.0 0.0 Dont know 0.0 50.0 2.6 22.2 0.0 33.3 14.3 16.7 Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Afghanistan? Choose no more than TWO Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Observer 35.3 25.0 21.3 16.7 18.5 30.2 22.4 28.0 Use World Bank Group reportsdata 29.4 0.0 29.8 33.3 37.0 32.1 44.9 48.0 Engage in World Bank Group relatedsponsored eventsactivities 23.5 25.0 23.4 20.0 14.8 22.6 14.3 16.0 Collaborate as part of my professional duties 41.2 12.5 34.0 26.7 18.5 22.6 18.4 8.0 Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 17.6 50.0 25.5 40.0 48.1 41.5 36.7 36.0 What’s ou ge de ? Percentage of Respondents Office of PresidentCEOMinister Office of Parliamentarian Employee of a Ministry Consultant PMU Local Gov. Private Sector Financial Sector Private Bank CSO Media Other Female 5.3 45.5 4.8 12.3 12.1 21.7 12.1 14.6 Male 94.7 54.5 95.2 87.7 87.9 78.3 87.9 85.4 Significantly different between stakeholder groups 111 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2015: Afghanistan Appendix C: Responses to All Questions by Geographical Locations 14 A. General Issues facing Afghanistan In general, would you say that Afghanistan is headed in...? Percentage of Respondents Kabul Outside Kabul The right direction 33.3 33.3 The wrong direction 17.6 21.5 Not sure 49.0 45.1 Listed below are a number of development priorities in Afghanistan. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Afghanistan? Significantly different between geographic locations 14 Only 371 respondents provided the information about their current locations. Thus only these respondents were included in the geographical comparisons presented in this appendix. Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Kabul Outside Kabul Social protection 2.0 3.2 Food security 4.0 4.9 Securitystabilizationreconstruction 78.0 73.1 Public sector governance reform 16.0 13.9 Regional integration and cooperation 0.0 2.9 Gender equity 0.0 2.9 Private sector development 8.0 4.2 Foreign direct investment 6.0 4.2 Water and sanitation 0.0 2.6 Energy 18.0 16.2 Regional conflict and tensions 4.0 2.9 Job creationemployment 16.0 19.1 Rural development 4.0 5.5 Financial markets 0.0 2.9 Urban development 0.0 1.6 Environmental sustainability 0.0 1.0 Equality of opportunity 12.0 4.9 Health 2.0 4.9 Education 26.0 32.7 Poverty reduction 6.0 6.8 Transport 6.0 1.0 Social cohesion 4.0 3.9 Climate change 0.0 0.3 Agricultural development 4.0 9.4 Trade and exports 2.0 3.2 Crime and violence 2.0 1.0 Economic growth 24.0 15.2 Law and justice 18.0 12.6 Regulatory framework 2.0 0.3 Communicablenon-communicable diseases 0.0 0.3 Local governance and institutions 0.0 1.6 Natural resource management 2.0 12.0 Anti corruption 32.0 22.0 Disaster management 0.0 0.6 Information and communications technology 0.0 0.0 112 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2015: Afghanistan A. General Issues facing Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan? Choose no more than THREE Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Kabul Outside Kabul Water and sanitation 1.9 2.6 Equality of opportunity 7.7 7.0 Economic growth 36.5 33.9 Climate change 3.8 0.0 Regional conflict and tensions 3.8 1.6 Regional integration and cooperation 3.8 1.0 Gender equity 3.8 2.9 Rural development 7.7 4.8 Urban development 0.0 1.0 Regulatory framework 0.0 0.6 Local governance and institutions 1.9 2.2 Social protection 7.7 1.0 Law and justice 11.5 5.4 Transport 7.7 1.9 Crime and violence 0.0 1.9 Communicablenon-communicable diseases 0.0 0.0 Information and communications technology 0.0 1.3 Securitystabilizationreconstruction 38.5 45.0 Anti corruption 13.5 14.4 Private sector development 11.5 6.4 Foreign direct investment 9.6 4.8 Energy 3.8 6.1 Public sector governance reform 15.4 7.3 Social cohesion 3.8 1.3 Education 5.8 5.8 Natural resource management 7.7 11.5 Environmental sustainability 0.0 0.0 Health 0.0 2.2 Agricultural development 7.7 16.0 Disaster management 0.0 0.3 Job creationemployment 23.1 24.6 Financial markets 1.9 1.3 Trade and exports 7.7 2.9 Food security 3.8 1.9 Significantly different between geographic locations Whe thi ki g a out the idea of sha ed p ospe it i ou ou t , hi h of the follo i g TWO est illust ate ho this would be achieved in Afghanistan? Choose no more than TWO Percentage of Respondents Responses combined Kabul Outside Kabul Better employment opportunities for all Afghans 56.3 54.6 Better employment opportunities for women 4.2 7.0 Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 6.3 10.6 Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 12.5 1.8 Better entrepreneurial opportunities 10.4 8.5 Better opportunity for the poor across the country 14.6 9.5 Better opportunity for women 0.0 2.5 Consistent economic growth 33.3 43.7 More reliable social safety net 12.5 7.4 Greater equity of fiscal policy 2.1 8.8 Education and vocational training that better ensure job opportunity 33.3 23.6 Better quality public services 10.4 17.3 Other 0.0 2.1 Significantly different between geographic locations 113 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2015: Afghanistan

B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group