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o hat e te t do ou agree ith the follo i g state e ts a out the World Ba k’s ork i Afghanistan, on a ten point scale? 1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree To what extent is the World Bank an effective development partner in Afghanistan in terms of ..., on a ten point scale? 1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree; Significantly different between locations When World Bank assisted reform efforts fail or are slow to take place, which THREE of the following would you attribute this to? Choose no more than THREE Percentage of Respondents Responses Combined Kabul Outside Kabul The World Bank works too slowly 31.1 27.0 The Government works inefficiently 47.5 55.3 There is not an adequate level of citizencivil society participation 39.3 27.0 Poor donor coordination 24.6 18.4 The World Bank does not do adequate follow throughfollow-up 13.1 13.7 Lack ofinadequate levels of capacity in Government 39.3 36.2 Political pressures and obstacles 27.9 31.7 Reforms are not well thought out in light of country challenges 14.8 13.0 Ongoing conflict and instability 34.4 40.6 Inadequate funding 11.5 13.0 Other 1.6 1.0 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank currently plays a relevant role in development in Afghanistan 63 7.32 2.41 271 7.75 2.79 The World Bank’s work is aligned with what I consider the development priorities for this country 58 6.48 2.65 253 6.44 2.99 The World Bank supports programs and strategies that are realistic for Afghanistan 55 6.35 2.59 235 6.24 2.80 The World Bank treats clients and stakeholders in Afghanistan with respect 52 7.83 2.26 217 7.19 3.03 Which best represents your geographic location? Kabul Outside Kabul N Mean SD N Mean SD Follow up and follow through 50 6.16 2.57 206 5.97 3.16 Responsiveness 50 6.18 2.35 191 6.08 3.04 Flexibility in terms of the institution’s products and services 48 6.56 2.29 200 6.38 2.88 Flexibility in terms of changing country circumstances 45 6.24 2.08 184 6.17 2.84 Being inclusive 48 5.96 2.41 205 6.27 3.03 Openness sharing data and other information 51 7.06 2.36 186 6.09 2.95 Staff accessibility 51 6.12 2.53 193 5.53 3.19 Straightforwardness and honesty 48 6.88 2.40 190 6.61 2.98 Collaboration with groups outside of the Government 44 6.59 2.21 197 6.27 2.98 Collaboration with the Government 53 7.62 2.02 215 7.13 2.80 Collaboration with other donors 46 6.98 2.43 196 7.04 2.92 Which best represents your geographic location? Kabul Outside Kabul 100

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