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FY 2016 Egypt Country Opinion Survey Report Summary

Core Content

This report presents the findings of the FY 2016 Egypt Country Opinion Survey conducted by the World Bank Group's Public Opinion Research Group (PORG). The survey aimed to assess how stakeholders in Egypt perceive the WBG's work, focusing on general issues, overall attitudes, sectoral effectiveness, operational methods, knowledge and instruments, and future collaboration opportunities.

Main Objectives

• To understand stakeholders' perceptions of the WBG's work in Egypt.
• To evaluate the WBG's effectiveness and contribution to development results.
• To identify the most effective instruments for poverty reduction.
• To explore the WBG's role in the future and its communication strategies.

Methodology

• The survey was conducted from April to June 2016.
• 600 stakeholders were invited, with a 46% response rate (278 participants).
• Participants were drawn from a wide range of sectors including government, private sector, NGOs, media, and academia.
• Respondents completed an online questionnaire on an independent platform.
• The survey included indicator questions for the WBG's annual Corporate Scorecard.

Demographics of the Sample

• Respondents from the financial sector and private sector organizations were grouped together.
• Private foundations, NGOs/CBOs, trade unions, and youth groups were categorized as "CSO."
• Stakeholders from the office of the President/Prime Minister, ministries, and local governments were grouped into "Other."
• No respondents from faith-based groups were included.

General Issues Facing Egypt

• Poverty Reduction: Stakeholders identified education (38.6%), economic growth (26.4%), anti-corruption (24.9%), and job creation (23.5%) as the top areas contributing to poverty reduction.
• Shared Prosperity: Education and training for job opportunities (32.8%) and consistent economic growth (14.8%) were the most cited factors for achieving shared prosperity in Egypt.

Overall Attitudes Toward the World Bank Group

• Familiarity with WBG: Stakeholders from bilateral/multilateral agencies and ministries were more familiar with the WBG than others.
• Effectiveness Rating: The mean effectiveness rating was 5.89 (on a 1–10 scale).
• Staff Preparedness: The mean rating for staff preparedness was 6.53.
• Collaboration Differences: Respondents who collaborated with the WBG had higher overall ratings (mean = 6.5) than non-collaborators (mean = 5.6).
• Greatest Weaknesses: Commonly cited weaknesses included lack of collaboration with non-government stakeholders (13.4%), complex processes (8.6%), and slow processes (7.5%).

Sectoral Effectiveness

• The WBG's effectiveness in poverty reduction, equality of opportunity, and agricultural development were key drivers of overall effectiveness ratings.
• For achieving development results, poverty reduction, communicable/non-communicable diseases, and social protection were the most significant contributors.

How the WBG Operates

• Respondents were asked to rate statements on the WBG's operations, with a focus on collaboration and effectiveness as a development partner.
• Collaboration with the WBG was linked to higher effectiveness perceptions.

WBG's Knowledge and Instruments

• Knowledge Work and Activities: The mean rating for the WBG meeting Egypt's knowledge needs was 5.9.
• Contribution to Development: The mean significance rating for the WBG's knowledge work was 5.9.
• Technical Quality: The mean technical quality rating was 6.4.
• Financial Instruments: Stakeholders rated the effectiveness of the WBG's financial instruments (e.g., investment lending, trust funds) as the greatest value, followed by capacity development and technical assistance.

Future Role of the WBG in Egypt

• Stakeholders suggested that the WBG should collaborate more with NGOs/CBOs (20.1%), the private sector (19.8%), and academia (16.4%).
• CSOs were more likely to suggest that the WBG should reach out more to non-government groups to increase its value.

Communication and Outreach

• Stakeholders primarily obtained information about development issues from the media (24.5%), government sources (19.3%), and the WBG itself (18.5%).
• Preferred information sources included the WBG's website and social media.
• Only 0% of respondents had access to the Internet, and no one was aware of the WBG's Access to Information Policies.

Key Findings and Insights

• Collaboration Matters: Stakeholders who worked with the WBG rated its effectiveness higher than those who did not.
• Knowledge and Instruments: The WBG's knowledge work and financial instruments were perceived as highly valuable.
• Perceptions of Weaknesses: Lack of collaboration, complex and slow processes, and insufficient stakeholder engagement were the main weaknesses.
• Communication Gaps: Limited awareness of the WBG's policies and access to information were noted.
• Sectoral Focus: Poverty reduction, equality, and agricultural development were identified as critical areas for the WBG's impact.

Appendices

• Appendix A: All responses across all respondents.
• Appendix B: Responses by stakeholder groups.
• Appendix C: Responses by geographic location.
• Appendix D: Responses by level of collaboration.
• Appendix E: Indicator questions based on exposure to the WBG.

This survey provides a comprehensive overview of stakeholder perceptions and offers insights for the WBG to improve its operations and communication in Egypt.