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FY15 Sao Tome and Principe Country Opinion Survey Report Summary

Core Content

This report presents the findings of the FY15 Sao Tome and Principe Country Opinion Survey conducted by the World Bank Group (WBG) Public Opinion Research Group (PORG). The survey aimed to understand how stakeholders in Sao Tome and Principe perceive the WBG's work, focusing on general issues, overall attitudes, sectoral importance, WBG operations, knowledge and instruments, and the future role of the WBG in the country.

Main Objectives

• Assess stakeholder perceptions of the WBG’s work in Sao Tome and Principe.
• Explore general issues facing the country.
• Evaluate overall attitudes toward the WBG.
• Analyze the importance and effectiveness of WBG’s sectoral support.
• Understand how the WBG operates and its knowledge and financial instruments.
• Identify the future role and expectations for the WBG in the country.

Methodology

• The survey was conducted from April to May 2015.
• 361 stakeholders were invited, with 290 participating (80% response rate).
• Respondents were from various sectors including government, private sector, civil society, and others.
• The data was weighted to ensure comparability with the FY12 survey (response rate: 63%, N=125).
• The report includes aggregated results for the WBG's annual Corporate Scorecard.

Demographics of the Sample

• Respondents were grouped into categories:
  • Government (President, Prime Minister, Ministers, PMUs, etc.)
  • Private sector (financial institutions, organizations)
  • CSO (Civil Society Organizations: NGOs, faith-based groups, etc.)
  • Other (academia, judiciary, etc.)
• A total of 259 respondents were included in the analysis for the main questions.
• Stakeholder groups showed different levels of familiarity and perceptions of the WBG’s effectiveness.

General Issues Facing Sao Tome and Principe

• Headed in the Right Direction: Respondents in FY15 were significantly more likely to believe the country is moving in the right direction than those in FY12.
• Development Priorities: The most important priorities identified were:
  • Education
  • Rural development
  • Health
  • Economic growth
• Poverty Reduction: The top contributors to poverty reduction were:
  • Economic growth
  • Education
  • Water and sanitation
• Shared Prosperity: The two most effective ways to achieve shared prosperity were:
  • Economic growth
  • Equity (implied through social inclusion and development)

Overall Attitudes Toward the WBG

• Effectiveness Rating: The WBG was rated as moderately effective in FY15 (mean: 5.4) compared to FY12.
• Development Results: The WBG was seen as contributing to development results, though the level of effectiveness varied across stakeholder groups.
• Staff Preparedness: Respondents rated the WBG staff as moderately prepared to address development challenges (mean: 5.9).
• Collaboration with IFC: Stakeholders who worked with both the World Bank and IFC viewed their collaboration positively.
• CSO Perceptions: CSO respondents gave significantly lower ratings for WBG effectiveness and value.
• Greatest Value: The WBG was perceived as providing:
  • Financial resources (59%)
  • Technical assistance (33%)
• Most Effective Instruments: The most effective tools for poverty reduction were:
  • Investment lending (57%)
  • Capacity development (47%)

Sectoral Importance and Effectiveness

• The WBG was seen as important in the following areas:
  • Natural resource management
  • Climate change
  • Public sector governance
• Key drivers of effectiveness included:
  • Natural resource management
  • Economic growth
  • Health
• Respondents rated the WBG's effectiveness in sectoral areas as:
  • Higher in FY15 compared to FY12
  • Significantly different between collaborators and non-collaborators

How the WBG Operates

• Institutional Capacity: Respondents in FY15 showed higher agreement that working with the WBG increases institutional capacity.
• Prompt Disbursement: FY15 respondents were less likely to agree that the WBG disburses funds promptly compared to FY12.
• Collaboration: Collaborators had higher levels of agreement with WBG statements than non-collaborators.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Respondents rated the WBG's ability to measure and correct its work in real time as moderate (mean: 5.9).

WBG's Knowledge and Instruments

• Knowledge Consultation Frequency: FY15 respondents were less likely to consult WBG knowledge work monthly than FY12.
• Meeting Knowledge Needs: The WBG was seen as meeting the country’s knowledge needs, with higher ratings in FY15.
• Technical Quality: The technical quality of WBG knowledge work was rated positively (mean: 6.2).
• Financial Instruments: Respondents believed the WBG's financial instruments meet the country's needs, though this perception varied by stakeholder group.

Future Role of the WBG

• Local Presence: Stakeholders believed the WBG should increase its local presence in Sao Tome and Principe.
• Selectivity of Support: There was a call for more targeted support based on the country's needs.
• Future Value: To increase its value, the WBG should:
  • Reduce the complexity of obtaining financing
  • Improve the quality of its experts related to STP's specific challenges
• Collaboration Needs: Stakeholders suggested the WBG should collaborate more with:
  • NGOs
  • Local government
  • Private sector
• Sectoral Focus: The top areas for resource focus were:
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Health
  • Infrastructure
  • Environmental sustainability

Key Findings

• Stakeholder perceptions of the WBG have evolved since FY12.
• The WBG is generally viewed as effective, though with room for improvement in areas like political sensitivity and financial disbursement speed.
• CSO groups were less favorable in their ratings of the WBG.
• The WBG is seen as a key player in poverty reduction and development, particularly through investment lending and capacity development.
• Future roles emphasize collaboration with local actors and a more targeted approach to support.