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FY15 Djibouti Country Opinion Survey Report Summary

Core Content

This report presents the findings of the FY15 Djibouti Country Opinion Survey conducted by the World Bank Group's Public Opinion Research Group (PORG). The survey aimed to assess how stakeholders in Djibouti perceive the World Bank Group's (WBG) work, effectiveness, and future role in the country.

Main Objectives

• To understand stakeholders' perceptions of the WBG's work in Djibouti.
• To explore general issues facing Djibouti.
• To evaluate overall attitudes toward the WBG.
• To analyze the importance and effectiveness of WBG's sectoral support.
• To assess the WBG's knowledge work and instruments.
• To determine the future role of the WBG in Djibouti.
• To examine communication and outreach preferences.

Methodology

• Conducted from February to May 2015.
• Invited 304 stakeholders, including government officials, consultants, NGOs, private sector entities, and others.
• 191 stakeholders participated, resulting in a 63% response rate.
• The survey included 25 indicator questions that will be aggregated for the WBG's annual Corporate Scorecard.
• Data were weighted to allow for comparison with the FY12 survey (54%, N=118), although some stakeholder groups were excluded due to lack of representation in both years.

Key Findings

Demographics of the Sample

• Respondents were grouped into categories: government offices, civil society organizations (CSO), private sector, and others.
• The sample included stakeholders from various sectors such as the President/Prime Minister's office, ministries, consultants, NGOs, private foundations, media, and judiciary.
• The "Other" category had fewer respondents, and private foundations were not included.

General Issues Facing Djibouti

• Stakeholders identified "poverty reduction," "education," "health," and "governance and anti-corruption" as the most important development priorities.
• The top contributors to poverty reduction were "job creation/employment" and "education."
• The most effective ways to achieve "Shared Prosperity" were seen as improving economic growth and equity, particularly for the poorest populations.

Overall Attitudes Toward the WBG

• Respondents generally rated the WBG as effective, with a mean effectiveness rating of 6.9 in FY15.
• The WBG's overall effectiveness was significantly higher in FY15 than in FY12.
• The highest ratings were given to the WBG's effectiveness in communicable/non-communicable diseases, environmental sustainability, disaster management, and agricultural development.
• Key drivers for the WBG's effectiveness included global/regional integration, law and justice, information and communications technology, and anti-corruption.
• Stakeholders who collaborated with the WBG had higher ratings of effectiveness and responsiveness than those who did not.

Sectoral Importance and Effectiveness

• The WBG's support in various sectors was considered important and effective, with notable areas being poverty reduction, education, health, and governance.
• Collaboration with the WBG was linked to higher perceived effectiveness.
• The WBG was seen as effective in promoting private-public partnerships and helping the poorest populations.

How the WBG Operates

• The WBG was rated as more aligned with Djibouti's development priorities in FY15 compared to FY12.
• Respondents gave higher ratings for the WBG's responsiveness and flexibility in its services.
• The WBG was seen as more effective in monitoring and evaluating projects and programs.
• However, there was a lower rating for the WBG's use of existing country systems in FY15.

Knowledge and Instruments of the WBG

• The frequency of consulting the WBG's knowledge work and activities was higher in FY15.
• The WBG's knowledge work was perceived as more adequately disseminated and accessible, but less timely.
• The WBG's financial instruments were seen as meeting Djibouti's needs, with a mean level of agreement of 6.9.
• Stakeholders believed the WBG should focus on poverty reduction, education, and health in the future.

Future Role of the WBG

• The WBG should increase its local presence and improve the complexity of obtaining financing.
• Respondents suggested the WBG should collaborate more with NGOs and the private sector.
• The most impactful areas for the WBG to focus its resources were poverty reduction, education, and health.

Communication and Outreach

• The primary sources of information about Djibouti's development issues were the Internet and local newspapers.
• Preferred information sources from the WBG were its website and seminars/workshops/conferences.
• There was a clear preference for more accessible and timely communication from the WBG.

Key Information

• The survey included 25 indicator questions for the WBG's annual Corporate Scorecard.
• Stakeholder groups, particularly those in government offices, had higher ratings of the WBG's effectiveness.
• The WBG's overall effectiveness and ability to help achieve development results were positively correlated with its effectiveness in specific areas.
• The WBG's local presence and collaboration with key stakeholders were seen as important for its effectiveness.
• Communication preferences indicated a need for more accessible and timely information delivery.

Summary of Key Ratings

Conclusion

The FY15 Djibouti Country Opinion Survey highlights the WBG's continued relevance and effectiveness in the country, with stakeholders generally expressing positive views on its work. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the WBG's local presence, collaboration with government, and the timeliness of its knowledge dissemination. The survey underscores the importance of the WBG's role in poverty reduction, education, health, and governance, and emphasizes the need for enhanced communication and outreach strategies to better engage stakeholders and improve the impact of its interventions.