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Summary of the World Bank Group Country Survey for Papua New Guinea (FY 2014)

Core Content

The World Bank Group (WBG) conducted a Country Opinion Survey in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in FY 2014 to understand stakeholders' perceptions of the WBG's role and effectiveness in the country. The survey aimed to provide insights into the general development environment, attitudes toward the WBG, its effectiveness in various sectors, and its future role. The survey included 150 participants with a 32% response rate, representing a diverse range of stakeholder groups, including government officials, bilateral and multilateral agencies, private sector organizations, NGOs, and others.

Main Objectives

• Gain a better understanding of how stakeholders in PNG perceive the WBG.
• Obtain systematic feedback on the following:
  • General issues facing PNG.
  • Overall attitudes toward the WBG.
  • Perceptions of the WBG's effectiveness and results.
  • Views on the WBG's knowledge work and activities.
  • Collaboration with the WBG.
  • Sectoral focus of the WBG in PNG.
  • Future role of the WBG in PNG.
  • Communication and information sharing practices of the WBG.

Methodology

• The survey was conducted from April to May 2014.
• 463 stakeholders were invited to participate, but only 150 responded.
• Participants were selected from various stakeholder groups, including government, private sector, NGOs, and multilateral agencies.
• Responses were collected through questionnaires either completed in person or returned via courier.
• The survey included both open-ended and structured questions.
• Responses were compared with those from the FY 2003 survey where possible.

Key Findings

Demographics of the Sample

• Respondents were categorized into stakeholder groups, including government, CSO (Civil Society Organizations), and others.
• A majority of respondents were located in Port Moresby (National Capital District).
• There were no respondents from CBOs (Community-Based Organizations) or trade unions.
• Respondents were asked about their current position, specialization, and level of collaboration with the WBG.

General Issues Facing PNG

• A majority of respondents believed PNG is headed in the right direction.
• "Education" was consistently rated as the most important development priority across all stakeholder groups.
• There were differences in views on "public sector governance/reform," with government employees more likely to consider it a top priority.
• Stakeholders had similar views on the top contributors to poverty reduction, including education, health, and job creation.
• Views on economic growth contributors varied, with respondents outside Port Moresby more likely to emphasize "reduced crime and violence" and "foreign direct investment."
• Respondents who do not professionally collaborate with the WBG were more likely to highlight "public sector governance/reform" as a key contributor to economic growth.

Overall Attitudes Toward the WBG

• Stakeholders generally had similar perceptions of the WBG's overall effectiveness and relevance to PNG's development.
• "Health" was the most commonly suggested sector for the WBG to focus its resources.
• Media and government employees rated the WBG's staffing levels most positively, while bilateral/multilateral agencies had lower ratings.
• There were significant differences in ratings of the WBG's effectiveness across stakeholder groups, with government employees giving the highest ratings and PMUs and consultants giving the lowest.
• The WBG's overall effectiveness was strongly correlated with its effectiveness in specific areas, such as information and communications technology, energy, regulatory framework, crime and violence, local governance, and domestic private sector development.

Sectoral Effectiveness

• The WBG's effectiveness was rated highest in "regulatory framework" and "transport" by respondents in Port Moresby.
• There were significant differences in ratings for "regulatory framework" and "public sector governance/reform," with government employees and media giving the highest ratings.
• Respondents who collaborated with the WBG gave significantly higher ratings for the WBG's effectiveness in most development areas compared to those who did not.

How the WBG Operates

• Stakeholders generally had similar levels of agreement with the WBG's work in PNG.
• The WBG's effectiveness in building and strengthening country systems was highest among media and government employees, and lowest among PMUs and consultants.
• Respondents across geographic locations and collaboration levels had similar views on the WBG's operations.

Communication and Openness

• Respondents were asked about their awareness of the WBG's Access to Information policy and their usage of the WBG's websites.
• There was a moderate correlation between familiarity with the WBG and perceptions of its effectiveness and relevance.

Future Role of the WBG in PNG

• Respondents were asked about the WBG's future role and the services it should offer more.
• There was a call for increased collaboration with the UN and more effective communication and information sharing.

Key Information

• The survey included 27 indicator questions that are used for the WBG's annual Corporate Scorecard.
• Respondents who professionally collaborate with the WBG were more likely to rate the WBG's effectiveness positively.
• The survey highlighted the importance of capacity building, local presence, and collaboration with other organizations.
• The WBG's effectiveness in specific sectors such as transport, regulatory framework, and domestic private sector development was strongly linked to its overall effectiveness.
• The WBG's communication and information sharing practices were seen as important, though there was room for improvement.

Conclusion

The survey provides a comprehensive overview of stakeholder perceptions of the WBG in PNG. It highlights the need for continued focus on key sectors, improved communication, and greater collaboration with local and international organizations. The findings are crucial for informing the WBG's strategy and future operations in PNG.