世界银行-2023财年尼泊尔国家意见调查报告（英）-48页_1mb

Nepal Country Opinion Survey Report Summary (FY2023)

Introduction

This report summarizes findings from the World Bank Group (WBG) Nepal Country Opinion Survey conducted in June-August 2023, aiming to gauge stakeholder perceptions of WBG effectiveness in Nepal.

Methodology

• Conducted between June and August 2023 with 497 respondents (45% response rate).
• Compared to FY19 survey (65% response rate; 421 respondents).
• Involved quantitative surveys; key demographics include government, private sector, civil society, and academia.

Key Findings

Public Perception

• National Direction: Only 44% view Nepal's path as correct; government institutions (67%) are more optimistic, while the private sector (35%) is pessimistic.
• Familiarity and Trust: Familiarity with WBG improved (mean rating: 5.9 vs. 5.6 in FY19); trust levels increased overall, with local government respondents showing the highest trust (mean 7.8).

Development Priorities

• Stakeholders prioritize agriculture and food security, education, and job creation, with climate change seeing rising importance (26% in FY23 vs. <2% in FY19).
• Respondents from different groups (e.g., local governments vs. university students) vary in priority selection.

WBG Performance and Effectiveness

• Effectiveness Ratings: Transport received the highest rating, but education, public sector governance, and agriculture lagged.
• GRID Awareness: Half of respondents knew about the Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) agenda.
• Qualitative feedback emphasizes accountability, local context understanding, and inclusive projects to enhance effectiveness.

Financial Instruments

• Financial resources are WBG's greatest value to Nepal (63% agreement).
• Collaboration with private sector and leveraging federalism improved perceptions.

Communication and Outreach

• Information Sources: Newspapers and research papers are most used; WBG website and social media are preferred.
• Message Recall: Higher recall correlated with more positive perceptions of WBG; social media and direct contacts drive engagement.

Future Recommendations

• Stakeholders suggest WBG focus on job creation, private sector collaboration, and anti-corruption measures.
• Recommendations include increasing accountability, translating analytical works into local languages, and enhancing community-level outreach.

Conclusion

The survey highlights opportunities for WBG to improve effectiveness through better stakeholder engagement, localized approaches, and strategic focus on priority sectors. Comparative analysis with FY19 indicates evolving perceptions, influenced by collaboration and communication efforts.