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FY15 Kenya Country Opinion Survey Report Summary

Core Content

This report presents the findings of the FY15 Kenya Country Opinion Survey (COS), conducted by the World Bank Group's Public Opinion Research Group (PORG). The survey aimed to assess stakeholder perceptions of the WBG's work in Kenya, including general issues facing the country, attitudes toward the WBG, sectoral importance and effectiveness, and the WBG's communication and operations.

Main Points

I. Objectives

• To understand how stakeholders in Kenya perceive the World Bank Group (WBG).
• To evaluate the WBG's effectiveness and impact on development outcomes.
• To assess the relevance of WBG's work in Kenya.
• To identify the greatest value and weaknesses of the WBG's operations.
• To compare results with the FY12 COS and provide insights into stakeholder interactions and familiarity.

II. Methodology

• Conducted between March and April 2015.
• 646 stakeholders were invited to participate, with a response rate of 86% (558 participants).
• Stakeholders included government officials, project implementers, private sector entities, NGOs, academia, and others.
• The survey included both open-ended and closed-ended questions, with a focus on indicator questions for the WBG's annual Corporate Scorecard.
• Data were weighted for statistical reliability and year comparisons.

III. Demographics of the Sample

• Collaboration with the WBG: 47% of respondents were currently collaborating with the WBG, compared to 78% in FY12.
• Familiarity with the WBG: The weighted mean familiarity rating was 6.9 in FY15, slightly higher than FY12's 6.8.
• Stakeholder Groups: Respondents from NGOs/CBOs, PMUs/Consultants, and academia had the highest familiarity ratings, while faith-based groups had significantly lower ratings.
• Collaboration Impact: Respondents who collaborated with the WBG generally rated the WBG more favorably on effectiveness and other indicators.
• Exposure to WBG Agencies: The majority of respondents engaged with the International Development Association (IDA), followed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

IV. General Issues Facing Kenya

• Direction of Kenya: 90% of respondents believed Kenya was headed in the right direction, up from 84% in FY12.
• Development Priorities: Respondents listed agriculture/rural development, education, transport, poverty, and job creation as the top priorities.
• Poverty Reduction Factors: Agriculture/rural development, economic growth, job creation, and education were seen as the most significant contributors to poverty reduction.
• Shared Prosperity: Respondents identified inclusive growth and equitable distribution of resources as the two main factors contributing to shared prosperity.
• Income Gap: A majority of respondents perceived the income gap between the rich and poor as a very serious or moderately serious problem.
• Climate Change: Most respondents viewed global climate change as a very serious or somewhat serious problem.

V. Overall Attitudes Toward the World Bank Group

• Effectiveness of the WBG: FY15 respondents rated the WBG's overall effectiveness at 7.0, compared to 6.5 in FY12.
• Collaboration Impact: Collaborators gave higher effectiveness ratings (7.2) than non-collaborators (6.8).
• Greatest Value: Financial resources were seen as the greatest value, followed by technical assistance and training/capacity building.
• Effectiveness in Poverty Reduction: Investment lending was the most effective instrument for poverty reduction, followed by capacity development and technical assistance.
• Capacity Building: NGOs/CBOs and independent government institutions rated the WBG's capacity building work as most effective, while other groups gave lower ratings.
• Greatest Weaknesses: The WBG was perceived as too bureaucratic, influenced by developed countries, and too slow and complex in its processes.

VI. Sectoral Importance and Effectiveness

• Importance of WBG's Support: The office of the President/Minister, local government, and the financial sector rated the WBG's involvement in development areas as most important.
• Effectiveness in Sectoral Areas: NGOs/CBOs and trade unions rated the WBG's effectiveness highest, while other groups gave lower ratings.
• Key Drivers of Effectiveness: The WBG's effectiveness in public sector governance, devolution, regional integration, job creation, and anti-corruption was strongly correlated with overall effectiveness ratings.
• Development Results: Effectiveness in environmental sustainability, foreign direct investment, social protection, and education was most closely linked to perceptions of the WBG's ability to help achieve development results.

VII. How the World Bank Group Operates

• Relevance in Development: Respondents from the office of the President/Minister had the highest agreement that the WBG plays a relevant role in development.
• Alignment with Country Priorities: PMUs/Consultants and NGOs/CBOs rated the WBG as most aligned with national priorities.
• Respect for Stakeholders: Academia had the highest levels of agreement that the WBG treats stakeholders with respect.
• Operational Effectiveness: There were significant differences in stakeholder perceptions of the WBG's operational effectiveness, with NGOs/CBOs and PMUs/Consultants having the most positive views.
• Year Comparison: The WBG was generally seen as more effective in FY15 compared to FY12, particularly in areas like public sector governance and regional integration.

Key Information

• Response Rate: 86% for FY15, compared to 62% for FY12.
• Collaboration Trends: Current collaboration with the WBG decreased significantly from FY12.
• Familiarity with the WBG: Overall, stakeholders were somewhat familiar with the WBG, with notable differences among groups.
• Sectoral Ratings: There were significant variations in how different stakeholder groups perceived the importance and effectiveness of the WBG in various sectors.
• Correlation Analysis: Perceptions of effectiveness in specific areas were strongly correlated with overall effectiveness and development results ratings.
• Indicator Questions: Used to assess the WBG's performance and were aggregated for the annual Corporate Scorecard.

Conclusion

The FY15 Kenya Country Opinion Survey provides a comprehensive overview of stakeholder perceptions of the WBG's role, effectiveness, and operations in Kenya. It highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of the WBG's engagement and underscores the importance of collaboration and alignment with national priorities. The survey also identifies key areas of concern, such as the income gap and climate change, and suggests that the WBG's capacity building and technical assistance efforts are well-regarded by many stakeholders.