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World Bank Group Country Survey 2023

Jamaica, 2023
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Data collected using the 2023 Jamaica World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY23). Dataset covers the following themes:
-Overall Context
-World Bank Group’s Support for Development Areas
-Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group
-World Bank Group’s Work and Engagement on the Ground
-World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities
-The Future Role of the WBG in Jamaica
-Communications and Outreach
-Sample Demographics

Cases: 140
Variables: 224

Variables

id
mode
Q1
Which of the following best describes your current affiliation?
Q2_1
The World Bank (IBRD)
Q2_2
The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q2_3
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Q2_4
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Q2_5
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Q2_6
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Q2_7
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
Q2_8
The United Nations (UN)
Q2_9
European Union (EU)
Q2_10
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK department for international development)
Q2_11
Global Affairs Canada (Canadian department for international development)
Q3
Currently, do you professionally collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) in your country?
Q4
Which, if any, of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily collaborate/work within Jamaica?
A1
In general, would you say that Jamaica is headed in ... ?
A2_1
The National Government
A2_2
Local government
A2_3
Parliament/legislative branch
A2_4
Bank of Jamaica
A2_5
The World Bank Group (World Bank (IBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID))
A2_6
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
A2_7
United Nations (UN)
A2_8
Regional development banks (Inter-American Development Bank, Caribbean Development Bank)
A2_9
Private sector
A2_10
Civil society (e.g., non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations)
A2_11
Academia / think tanks / research institutions
A2_12
Media
A3_1
The World Bank Group (IBRD)
A3_2
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID)
A3_3
Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
A3_4
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
A3_7
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK department for international development)
A3_8
Global Affairs Canada (Canadian department for international development)
A3_9
A3_10
A4
The World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development in Jamaica.
A5
The World Bank Group’s work is well aligned with what I consider the development priorities for Jamaica.
A6
The World Bank Group’s work helps end extreme poverty in Jamaica.
A7
To what extent does the World Bank Group influence the development agenda in Jamaica?
A8
How significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in Jamaica?
B1_1
Private sector development: business regulation, access to finance, improved competitiveness
B1_2
Digital Development: digital infrastructure, digital services, digital skills development, digital entrepreneurship
B1_3
Water supply and sanitation infrastructure
B1_4
Regional integration: promote common policies and physical and institutional infrastructure
B1_5
Transport and Connectivity: roads, bridges, sustainable transportation
B1_6
Debt sustainability: management, relief, financing, and transparency
B1_7
Public sector governance: government effectiveness, transparency, and accountability
B1_8
Agriculture and food security: sustainable agriculture, inclusive and efficient food systems
B1_9
Education: more resilient and equitable education systems
B1_10
Climate change: mitigation, adaptation, disaster preparedness and management, and transition to a low-carbon economy
B1_11
Gender equity: general equality, close gender gaps in health, education, social protection, economic opportunities, and voice and agency
B1_12
Tourism Development
B1_13
Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, effective tax administration, monetary policy
B1_14
Social Inclusion: increasing opportunities for marginalized people to participate fully in markets, services, and society
B1_15
Crime and violence: violence prevention and law enforcement
B1_16
Energy / Extractives: access to energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, transition to cleaner energy sources; governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources
B1_17
Environment Protection / Natural resource management: air/water quality, sustainable land and aquatic resource management, fisheries, biodiversity
B1_18
Urban development: urban planning, services, and institutions
B1_19
Trade: access to markets, tariffs, customs, exports
B1_20
Social protection: pensions, social assistance, social safety nets
B1_21
Health: universal health coverage, primary health systems, pandemic preparedness, eradicating infectious diseases
B1_22
Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills development, labor market systems
B1_23
Other
B2_1
Education: more resilient and equitable education systems
B2_2
Health: universal health coverage, primary health systems, pandemic preparedness, eradicating infectious diseases
B2_3
Social protection: pensions, social assistance, social safety nets
B2_4
Social Inclusion: increasing opportunities for marginalized people to participate fully in markets, services, technologies, and society
B2_5
Gender equity: general equality, close gender gaps in health, education, social protection, economic opportunities, and voice and agency
B3_1
Transport and Connectivity: roads, bridges, sustainable transportation
B3_2
Water supply and sanitation infrastructure
B3_3
Digital Development: digital infrastructure, digital services, digital skills development, digital entrepreneurship
B3_4
Urban development: urban planning, services, and institutions
B3_5
Energy / Extractives: access to energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, transition to cleaner energy sources; governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources
B4_1
Public sector governance: government effectiveness, transparency, and accountability
B4_2
Debt sustainability: strengthening capacity to manage debt
B4_3
Trade: access to markets, tariffs, customs administration, exports
B4_4
Private sector development: business regulation, access to finance, improved competitiveness
B4_5
Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills development, labor market systems
B4_6
Tourism Development
B4_7
Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, effective tax administration, monetary policy
B4_8
Regional integration: promote common policies and physical and institutional infrastructure
B5_1
Environment Protection / Natural resource management: air/water quality, sustainable land and aquatic resource management, fisheries, biodiversity
B5_2
Climate change: mitigation, adaptation, disaster preparedness and management, and transition to a low-carbon economy
B5_3
Agriculture and food security: sustainable agriculture, inclusive and efficient food systems
B6_1
Forest fires
B6_2
Decreased crop yields/food insecurity
B6_3
Climate-driven migration
B6_4
More frequent and severe floods
B6_5
More frequent and severe droughts / heatwaves
B6_6
Effects on public health
B6_7
Air pollution
B6_8
Extinction of plant/animal species
B6_9
Land and forest degradation
B6_10
Loss of jobs
B6_11
Increase in natural disasters (for example, hurricanes, cyclones, or sea-level surges)
B6_12
Increase erosion of shoreline
B6_13
Unsafe drinking water
B6_14
Diminished water supply for people and the economy
C1_1
Bringing together different groups of stakeholders
C1_2
Capacity development related to World Bank Group supported projects
C1_3
Technical assistance
C1_4
Formal policy advice, studies, analyses
C1_5
Informal advice that World Bank Group’s staff provides (e.g., memos, short evidence notes, informal discussions and emails)
C1_6
Global advocacy
C1_7
Financial resources
C1_8
Data and statistics
C1_9
Global knowledge sharing
C1_10
Implementation support
C1_11
Mobilizing third party financial resources
C1_12
Development partners’ coordination
C1_13
Other
C2
Responsiveness to needs
C3
Access to WBG staff and experts
C4
Flexibility when circumstances change
C5
Being a long-term partner
C6
Collaboration on key activities and in key sectors
C7
Openness (sharing data and other information)
C8
Treating clients and stakeholders in Jamaica with respect
C9
Straightforwardness and honesty
C10_1
The National Government
C10_2
Local government authorities
C10_3
Parliament/legislative branch
C10_4
Regional development banks (Inter-American Development Bank, Caribbean Development Bank)
C10_5
Private sector
C10_6
Civil society (e.g., non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations)
C10_7
Other donors and development partners
C10_8
Academia/think tanks/research institutions
C10_9
Media
C10_10
Other
C11_1
The national/federal government
C11_2
Local government authorities
C11_3
Parliament/legislative branch
C11_4
Regional development banks (Inter-American Development Bank, Caribbean Development Bank)
C11_5
Private sector
C11_6
Civil society (e.g., non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations)
C11_7
Other donors and development partners
C11_8
Academia/think tanks/research institutions
C11_9
Media
C12_1
The WBG’s financial instruments meet the needs of Jamaica (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loan, Trust Funds).
C12_2
The conditions of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to markets.
C12_3
The WBG insists on accountability through its lending (e.g., performance-based financing, resources tied to results).
C12_4
The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner.
C12_5
The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and programs it supports
C12_6
Working with the World Bank Group increases Jamaica’s institutional capacity
C13
Have you used the WBG’s advisory services and analytics in the past?
C14_1
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s advisory services and analytical work in Jamaica.
C14_2
The WBG’s advisory services and analytical work are timely.
C14_3
The WBG’s analytical work is adequately disseminated.
C14_4
The WBG brings global expertise to Jamaica as part of its advisory services and analytical work.
C14_5
The WBG’s advice and recommendations are tailored to Jamaica’s context.
C14_6
I anticipate using the WBG's advisory services and analytical work in the future.
E1_1
Television (TV)
E1_2
Radio
E1_3
Newspapers (Print or online)
E1_4
Social media
E1_5
Research papers / Official statistics
E1_6
Blogs
E1_7
Podcasts
E1_8
e-Newsletters
E1_9
Other
E2_1
Publications and other written materials
E2_2
e-Newsletters
E2_3
Direct contact with staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email)
E2_4
Blogs
E2_5
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
E2_6
Podcasts
E2_7
Website
E2_8
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)
E2_9
Event/conference/ seminar/workshop (in person or online)
E2_10
Interviews and press conferences
E2_11
Other
E3
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG in the last 30 days?
E4_1
Television (TV)
E4_2
Radio
E4_3
Newspapers (Print or online)
E4_4
Social media
E4_5
Research papers / Official statistics
E4_6
Blogs
E4_7
Podcasts
E4_8
e-Newsletters
E4_9
Direct message
E4_10
Other
E5_1
Facebook
E5_2
Instagram
E5_3
Twitter
E5_4
LinkedIn
E5_5
YouTube
E5_6
WhatsApp
E5_7
Other
E6_1
WBG work or research on climate change (mitigation, adaptation)
E6_2
WBG work or research on food insecurity
E6_3
WBG work to provide debt relief for developing countries
E6_4
WBG global economic forecasts
E6_5
WBG work or research on macroeconomic stability in Jamaica
E6_6
WBG work or research in support for education systems in developing countries
E6_7
WBG work or research on energy (increasing energy supply, reducing dependence of fossil fuels)
E6_8
WBG work or research on improvement of gender equity and empowerment of women and girls
E6_9
WBG work or research on strengthening the business environment
E6_10
WBG work or research on strengthening social protection systems and services
E6_11
Other
E7_1
The WBG helps address the current food crisis and enables greater preparedness to future food security crises
E7_2
The WBG supports countries to ensure transition to more diversified and cleaner sources of energy
E7_3
The WBG helps countries boost climate resilience and mitigate the effects of climate challenge
E7_4
The WBG provides support to improve access and quality of education in developing countries.
E7_5
The WBG is committed to comprehensive debt solutions that bring significant benefits to people in poor countries
E7_6
The WBG is committed to strengthening the business environment to create value chains, access to markets, promote investment and create jobs.
E7_7
The WBG provides support to strengthen the social protection systems and services
E7_8
The WBG supports Jamaica’s macroeconomic stability / resilience to promote economic growth
E7_9
The WBG is improving gender equity and inclusion for women and girls
E8_1
Read or heard a story about the WBG in national or local media (newspaper, TV, radio)
E8_2
Read or heard a story about the WBG in international media (newspaper, TV, radio)
E8_3
Read a WBG post / tweet on social media
E8_4
Visited a WBG website (e.g., read a blog, used its data)
E8_5
Attended a WBG event/conference/seminar/workshop (in person or online)
E8_6
Read some, or all, of a WBG research paper or publication
E8_7
Had an exchange with WBG staff, in person, virtually, or by phone/email/text
E8_8
Read a WBG e-newsletter
F1
Which, if any, of the following is the primary specialization of your work?
F2
Within your organization, would you describe yourself as ….
F3
What’s your gender?
F4
What’s your age?
F5
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 224
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