World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador FY 2018 Ecuador Country Opinion Survey Report THE WORLD BANK GROUP Public Opinion Research Group 1 September 2018 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Acknowledgements The Ecuador Country Opinion Survey is part of the County Opinion Survey Program series of the World Bank Group. This report was prepared by the Public Opinion Research Group (PORG), led by Sharon Felzer (Senior Communications Officer, Head of PORG). Svetlana Markova, Jessica Cameron, and Antonina Redko oversaw design, reporting, and analysis. Dania Mendoza, Noreen Wambui, and Irina Popova provided data support. PORG acknowledges the significant contribution from the Ecuador country team and the independent fielding agency Ipsos Ecuador. In particular, PORG is grateful for the support from Cristina Medina (Communications Associate) who coordinated the survey related activities in Quito, Ecuador. 1 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Table of Contents I. Objectives ...................................................................................3 II. Methodology ...............................................................................3 III. Demographics of the Sample.......................................................4 V. General Issues Facing Ecuador ....................................................9 VI. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group .......................12 VII. Sectoral Effectiveness................................................................18 VIII. How the World Bank Group Operates .......................................22 IX. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments .....................28 X. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Ecuador ...............32 XI. Communication and Outreach ..................................................35 XII. Appendices ................................................................................38 ECUADOR 2 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador I. Objectives This survey was designed to assist the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Ecuador perceive the WBG. The survey explored: ▪ General Issues Facing Ecuador ▪ Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group ▪ World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results ▪ The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities ▪ Working with the World Bank Group ▪ The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Ecuador ▪ Communication and Information Sharing ▪ Background Information II. Methodology From May to June 2018, 195 stakeholders of the WBG in Ecuador were invited to provide their opinions on the WBG’s work in the country by participating in a Country Opinion Survey. Participants were drawn from the Office of the President, Prime Minister; office of a Minister; office of a Parliamentarian; ministries/ministerial departments/implementation agencies; Project Management Units (PMUs) overseeing implementation of WBG projects; consultants/ contractors working on WBG-supported projects/programs; local governments; bilateral and multilateral agencies; private sector organizations; private foundations; the financial sector/ private banks; NGOs and community-based organizations; the media; independent government institutions; trade unions; faith-based groups; youth groups; academia/research institutes/think tanks; the judiciary branch; and other organizations. A total of 138 stakeholders participated in the survey (71% response rate). Respondents received and returned the questionnaires via courier or email. Every country that engages in the Country Opinion Survey (COS) must include specific indicator questions that will be aggregated for the World Bank Group’s annual Corporate Scorecard. These questions are identified throughout the survey report. The results in this year’s Country Survey were compared to those in the Country Survey conducted in FY’15 (response rate was 60%, N=164). Data were weighted to reach the same stakeholder composition in both years, which allows for year comparisons. Stakeholder groups which were not present in both fiscal years were not included in the comparison. Respondents who belonged to the “other” stakeholder category were not included either. As a result, mean ratings, percentages of respondents, and the total number of respondents in both years are slightly different from those of the original data reported in the FY’15 COS report and the non- weighted data presented in appendices A, B, C, D and F. For the weighted stakeholder breakdown and year comparison results, please refer to Appendix E (page 76). 3 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador III. Demographics of the Sample Current Position ▪ For further analyses, respondents from the Office of the President/Prime Minister were combined with respondents from the office of a minister; employees of ministries/ ministerial departments/implementation agencies, PMUs, and consultants working on WBG projects were combined; respondents from the financial sector/private banks were combined with those from private sector organizations; respondents from NGOs/ community-based organizations and private foundations were combined in the “CSO” category; and the small number of respondents from the office of a parliamentarian, independent government institutions, and the judiciary branch were included in the “Other” category. There were no respondents from trade unions, faith-based groups, and youth groups. 4 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Area of Primary Specialization 5 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Geographic Locations ▪ Note: There were no respondents from Amazonia. Geographic location comparisons can be found in Appendix C (page 67). Exposure to Agencies within the World Bank Group 6 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Familiarity with the World Bank Group ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in this year’s Country Survey had significantly higher levels of familiarity with the WBG than respondents in the FY’15 Country Survey (weighted mean in FY’18 = 7.5; weighted mean in FY’15 = 6.7)1. ▪ Respondents’ levels of familiarity with the WBG were significantly, strongly correlated with their ratings of the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Ecuador, and significantly, moderately correlated with their ratings of the extent to which the WBG plays a relevant role in development in Ecuador, and the extent to which the WBG contributes to the country’s development results. 1 Please refer to Appendix E (page 76) for more details on weighting. The means in the chart were calculated based on un-weighted data. 7 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador III. Demographics of the Sample (continued) Familiarity with the WBG vs. Other Development Banks2 2 Means presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 8 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador IV. General Issues Facing Ecuador Development Priority ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the most important development priorities in Ecuador were “poverty reduction” (39%), “public sector governance/public administration” (25%), “education” (24%), and “job creation/employment” (21%). 9 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador IV. General Issues Facing Ecuador (continued) What Would Contribute Most to Reducing Poverty ▪ Year comparison: In the previous FY’15 Country Survey, respondents indicated that the greatest contributors to poverty reduction in Ecuador were “education” (53%), “job creation/employment” (40%), “economic growth” (34%), and “rural and agricultural development” (33%). 10 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador IV. General Issues Facing Ecuador (continued) Factors Contributing to “Shared Prosperity” ▪ Year comparison: In the previous FY’15 Country Survey, respondents indicated that shared prosperity in Ecuador can be best achieved through “education and training that better ensure job opportunity” (42%) and “consistent economic growth” (38%). 11 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group As noted in the “Methodology” section, the indicator questions referred to throughout the survey report are questions that are asked in every country that engages in the Country Opinion Survey. These will be aggregated for the World Bank Group’s annual Corporate Scorecard. Overall Effectiveness of the World Bank Group vs. Other Development Banks3 (Indicator Question) Achieving Development Results (Indicator Question) 3 Means presented in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 12 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) WBG Staff Preparedness4 The World Bank and the IFC Working Together ▪ Only those stakeholders who responded “Yes” to the question “Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC?” provided their views on the working relationship between the World Bank and the IFC. 4 Means presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 13 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Overall Ratings for Indicator Questions by Stakeholder Groups ▪ Collaboration: Respondents who collaborate with the WBG had significantly higher mean ratings for the aggregated responses to the twenty-five COS indicator questions (mean rating = 7.7) compared to respondents who do not collaborate with the WBG (mean rating = 6.7). Responses for individual indicator questions by exposure to the WBG can be found in Appendix F (page 82). 14 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Value ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the WBG’s greatest value to Ecuador was its “financial resources” (67%). 15 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) WBG’s Most Effective Instruments in Reducing Poverty Effectiveness of WBG’s Capacity Building Work5 5 Means presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 16 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador V. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Greatest Weakness ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the WBG’s greatest weakness in its work in Ecuador was “not enough public disclosure of its work” (38%). 17 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VI. Sectoral Effectiveness Effectiveness of WBG’s Support in Sectoral Areas: Year Comparison6 6 Means presented in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 18 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VI. Sectoral Effectiveness (continued) Effectiveness of WBG’s Support in Sectoral Areas: Collaboration7 7 Note in the Appendix on the sectoral effectiveness (Appendix A, page 39) that primarily informed stakeholders responded to this question. Respondents were given the option of “don’t know” if they did not have exposure to the WBG’s work in certain development areas. 19 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VI. Sectoral Effectiveness (continued) Drivers of Effectiveness To determine the key drivers of respondents’ ratings of the World Bank Group’s overall effectiveness and ratings of its ability to help achieve development results in Ecuador, bivariate correlational analyses were conducted using respondents’ ratings of the fifteen specific areas of effectiveness. Correlational analyses, however, are not able to tell us exactly what is causing respondents’ ratings of the World Bank Group’s overall effectiveness or ratings of its ability to help achieve development results. Rather, these analyses tell us that as ratings of effectiveness in one area increase, respondents’ ratings of the WBG’s overall effectiveness increase, or as ratings of effectiveness in one area increase, ratings of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results increase. Thus, it can be inferred that respondents’ perceptions of effectiveness in one specific area are related to, or drive, respondents’ perceptions of the WBG’s overall effectiveness or perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results. ▪ Overall Effectiveness: Those specific areas with the highest Pearson Product-Moment correlations were determined to be the most closely related to perceptions of the WBG’s overall effectiveness, suggesting that ratings of effectiveness in those specific areas are drivers of perceptions of the WBG’s overall effectiveness in Ecuador. The areas determined to be key drivers from these analyses were: ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at water and sanitation; and ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at poverty reduction. ▪ Achieving Development Results: Those specific areas with the highest Pearson Product- Moment correlations were determined to be the most closely related to perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results in Ecuador, suggesting that ratings of effectiveness in those specific areas are drivers of perceptions of the WBG’s ability to help achieve development results. The area determined to be key driver from these analyses was: ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at transport and public works; ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at equality of opportunity; ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at environmental sustainability and climate change; ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at health and nutrition; and ➢ The WBG’s effectiveness at urban development. 20 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VI. Sectoral Effectiveness (continued) The WBG Promoting Private Public Partnerships8 Helping the Poorest 8 Means and percentages presented in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 21 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VII. How the World Bank Group Operates The World Bank Group’s Work in Ecuador: Year Comparison9 9 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 22 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The World Bank Group’s Work in Ecuador: Collaboration 23 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Year Comparison10 10 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 24 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) Overall Perceptions: Collaboration 25 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The WBG as an Effective Development Partner: Year Comparison11 11 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 26 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VII. How the World Bank Group Operates (continued) The WBG as an Effective Development Partner: Collaboration 27 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments Frequency of Consulting WBG Knowledge Work and Activities12 ▪ Year comparison: This year’s respondents were significantly more likely to consult the WBG’s knowledge work and activities “a few times a year” compared to respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey. ▪ Stakeholder groups: This year, respondents from local government and employees of ministries/PMUs/consultants on WBG projects indicated more frequent usage of the WBG’s knowledge work and activities (“weekly/monthly”) compared to respondents from other stakeholder groups. 12 Percentages in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 28 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Ecuador’s Knowledge Needs13 (Indicator Question) Contribution of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question) Technical Quality of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities (Indicator Question) 13 Means in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 29 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Qualities of the WBG’s Knowledge Work and Activities14 LAC Flagship Report ▪ 16% of respondents in this year’s Country Survey indicated that they have read/consulted the most recent LAC Flagship Report “Better Neighbors: Toward a Renewal of Economic Integration in Latin America”. 14 Means in the chart were calculated based on weighted data. 30 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador VIII. World Bank Group’s Knowledge and Instruments (continued) Meeting Ecuador’s Needs for Financial Instruments15 (Indicator Question) Combination of the WBG Services in Ecuador 15 Means in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 31 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador IX. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Ecuador Making the World Bank Group of Greater Value ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the World Bank Group should “reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing” (25%) to make itself of greater value in Ecuador. ▪ Stakeholder groups: This year, respondents from the Office of the President/Prime Minister/Minister were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should “offer more innovative financial products”, whereas respondents from local government, CSOs, and the media were significantly more likely to indicate that the WBG should “reach out more to groups outside of Government” compared to other stakeholder groups. 32 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Ecuador (continued) Where the World Bank Group Should Focus its Resources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that the WBG should focus most of its resources in Ecuador on “poverty reduction” (33%) and “rural and agricultural development” (26%). 33 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador IX. The Future Role of the WBG in Ecuador (continued) Focus of the WBG’s Work in Ecuador16 Presence of the WBG in Ecuador International Development Cooperation in Ecuador 16 Means in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 34 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador X. Communication and Outreach Note: When considering the World Bank Group’s future outreach with key constituencies, please see Appendix B (page 51) for all responses by stakeholder groups. General Information Sources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that they got most of their information about economic and social development issues in Ecuador from “Internet” (65%) and “periodicals” (58%). 35 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador X. Communication and Outreach (continued) Preferred Information Sources ▪ Year comparison: Respondents in the previous FY’15 Country Survey indicated that they would prefer to receive information from the WBG through its “seminars/ workshops/conferences” (42%) and “e-Newsletters” (42%). 36 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador X. Communication and Outreach (continued) Access to Information17 The WBG Website Usage Use of the WBG’s Social Media Channels 17 Percentages presented in the charts on this page were calculated based on weighted data. 37 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador XI. Appendices A. Responses to All Questions across All Respondents...................... 39 B. Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups ...................... 51 C. Responses to Indicator Questions by Geographic Location........... 67 D. Responses to Selected Questions by Level of Collaboration with the World Bank Group .................................................................. 70 E. Responses to Selected Questions by Year ..................................... 76 F. Indicator Questions as a Function of Exposure to the WBG .......... 82 G. WBG Country Opinion Survey FY’18 – Ecuador Questionnaire .... 83 ECUADOR 38 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Appendix A: Responses to All Questions across All Respondents (N=138) All rating scale questions are presented with the total number of respondents that provided a rating (N), the number of respondents who indicated that they “Don’t know” (DK), the mean rating across all respondents (Mean), and the standard deviation of this mean (SD). Indicator questions are noted with an asterisk (*). A. General Issues Facing Ecuador 1. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Ecuador. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important Percentage of Respondents development priorities in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=135) Public sector governance/ Public administration (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, regulatory 40.0% framework) Job creation/employment 40.0% Poverty reduction 33.3% Economic growth 20.7% Education 20.0% Foreign direct investment 17.8% Private sector development and financial markets 17.0% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 15.6% Rural and agricultural development 14.1% Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity, gender equity) 14.1% Health and nutrition 14.1% Water and sanitation 10.4% Environmental sustainability and climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 9.6% Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 7.4% Trade and exports 5.9% Global/regional integration 5.2% Transport and public works (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 3.7% Urban development 3.0% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 3.0% Disaster management 3.0% Crime and violence 0.7% Information and communications technology 0.7% Energy 0.0% 39 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador A. General Issues Facing Ecuador (continued) 2. The World Bank Group has committed itself to twin goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing Percentage of Respondents poverty in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=138) Education 55.8% Economic growth 42.0% Job creation/employment 39.1% Rural and agricultural development 33.3% Water and sanitation 19.6% Public sector governance/ Public administration (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, regulatory 15.9% framework) Health and nutrition 15.9% Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity, gender equity) 15.2% Private sector development and financial markets 12.3% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 10.9% Foreign direct investment 8.0% Environmental sustainability and climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 5.1% Global/regional integration 4.3% Urban development 3.6% Trade and exports 3.6% Crime and violence 2.9% Information and communications technology 2.9% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 2.9% Transport and public works (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 1.4% Disaster management 1.4% Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 0.7% Energy 0.0% 40 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador A. General Issues Facing Ecuador (continued) 3. The World Bank Group’s “Shared Prosperity” goal captures two key elements, economic growth and equity. It will seek to foster income growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country’s population. Improvement in the Shared Prosperity Indicator requires growth and well-being of the less well-off. When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity” in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Ecuador? (Choose Percentage of Respondents no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=110) Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 42.7% Consistent economic growth 36.4% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 25.5% Better employment opportunities for young people 15.5% Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 14.5% Greater equity of fiscal policy 11.8% Better entrepreneurial opportunities 8.2% Better quality public services 8.2% Better employment opportunities for women 6.4% A growing middle class 6.4% More reliable social safety net 6.4% Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 4.5% Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 4.5% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 3.6% Other 2.7% B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Ecuador? Familiarity (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) N DK Mean SD 1. World Bank Group (WBG) 138 n/a 7.48 2.16 2. Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 135 n/a 7.50 2.04 3. Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 135 n/a 7.19 2.31 4. European Investment Bank 134 n/a 4.26 2.59 Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations Effectiveness in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Extremely effective) N DK Mean SD 5. World Bank Group (WBG)* 123 13 6.98 1.99 6. Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 121 13 7.12 1.81 7. Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 113 22 7.19 2.08 8. European Investment Bank 63 68 5.30 2.42 Staff Preparedness N DK Mean SD 9. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Ecuador solve its most complicated 117 17 8.06 1.71 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 41 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) 10. When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Ecuador, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge Percentage of Respondents services) in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) (Responses Combined; N=138) Public sector governance/ Public administration (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, regulatory 39.9% framework) Education 32.6% Poverty reduction 31.2% Rural and agricultural development 23.9% Job creation/employment 23.2% Economic growth 18.1% Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity, gender equity) 17.4% Private sector development and financial markets 15.2% Health and nutrition 10.9% Water and sanitation 10.9% Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 9.4% Foreign direct investment 9.4% Environmental sustainability and climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 9.4% Global/regional integration 8.7% Trade and exports 8.0% Urban development 5.8% Transport and public works 5.1% Information and communications technology 4.3% Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 3.6% Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 3.6% Disaster management 3.6% Crime and violence 1.4% Energy 0.0% 11. When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which Percentage of Respondents (N=131) activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is Greatest 2nd Greatest of second greatest value in Ecuador? Value Value Combined Financial resources 45.8% 17.7% 63.5% Policy advice, studies, analyses 21.4% 23.8% 45.2% Technical assistance 11.5% 26.9% 38.4% Mobilizing third party financial resources 6.9% 8.5% 15.3% Capacity development 6.9% 7.7% 14.6% Linkage to non-Bank expertise (i.e., South-South knowledge 0.8% 7.7% 8.5% sharing) Data 3.1% 3.8% 6.9% Convening/Facilitating 3.8% 1.5% 5.4% Donor coordination 0.0% 1.5% 1.5% Other 0.0% 0.8% 0.8% 42 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity Effectiveness building work it does in each of the following areas in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) N DK Mean SD 12. Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening) 100 38 7.66 1.60 13. Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into development) 66 70 6.00 2.29 14. Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve development goals) 83 54 7.00 1.84 15. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest Percentage of Respondents WEAKNESSES in its work in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=134) Not enough public disclosure of its work 43.3% World Bank Group’s processes too slow (e.g., too bureaucratic in its operational 25.4% policies and procedures) World Bank Group’s processes too complex 23.9% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political realities 14.9% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the Government 13.4% Too influenced by developed countries 13.4% Other 11.9% Staff too inaccessible 6.0% Don’t know 6.0% Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving 4.5% Not aligned with other donors’ work 4.5% Not aligned with country priorities 3.7% Arrogant in its approach 2.2% Not client focused 1.5% Lack of credibility of its knowledge/data 0.0% 16. Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST Percentage of Respondents effective in reducing poverty in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=135) Investment lending (financing specific projects) 74.1% Technical assistance (advice, best practice, international experience, etc.) 62.2% Capacity development 33.3% Knowledge products/services (analytical work, studies, surveys, etc.) 14.1% Trust Fund management 5.2% Don’t know 2.2% Other 0.7% 17. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and Percentage of Respondents support help the poorest in Ecuador? (Select only ONE response) (N=135) To a fully sufficient degree 2.2% To a somewhat sufficient degree 24.4% To a somewhat insufficient degree 43.7% To a very insufficient degree 11.1% Don't know 18.5% 43 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Level of Agreement Bank Group’s work in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 18. Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in development 127 8 6.31 2.05 in Ecuador* 19. The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the 125 10 6.99 1.98 development priorities for Ecuador* 20. The World Bank Group supports Ecuador’s efforts to reduce social exclusion 114 20 6.94 2.05 21. The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in Ecuador with 115 18 8.47 2.01 respect* 22. The World Bank Group is an organization that does not represent a particular 118 14 7.11 2.82 ideological perspective in Ecuador 23. The World Bank Group is an organization that is not overly influenced by any 112 21 6.26 2.60 particular country 24. The World Bank Group respects the positions, views and demands of the 116 19 7.53 2.13 government of Ecuador 25. The World Bank Group listens and takes into account your views 108 26 7.22 2.70 Current combination of WBG services meeting national development needs N DK Mean SD 26. When considering the national development needs in Ecuador, to what extent does the combination of financial, knowledge and convening services that the World Bank Group currently provides in Ecuador meet the national 124 10 6.68 1.83 development needs of Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Degree Ecuador, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 27. Responsiveness* 115 16 6.48 2.01 28. Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 108 25 6.28 1.98 29. Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 114 19 6.53 1.96 30. Being inclusive* 106 26 6.98 2.06 31. Openness (sharing data and other information)* 114 17 7.44 2.14 32. Staff accessibility* 119 13 7.46 2.31 33. Straightforwardness and honesty* 116 17 8.04 1.95 34. Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are making 113 19 7.18 2.61 decisions important to my work 35. Collaboration with civil society* 102 31 6.50 2.42 36. Collaboration with the Government* 115 19 7.84 1.78 37. Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 91 41 7.21 2.11 38. Collaboration with the private sector* 86 46 7.12 2.07 39. The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 107 25 6.02 2.16 40. Being a long-term partner* 112 22 7.78 2.08 41. To be a more effective development partner in Ecuador, do you believe that Percentage of Respondents the World Bank Group should have… ? (Select only ONE response) (N=136) More local presence 80.9% The current level of local presence is adequate 8.1% Less local presence 2.9% Don't know 8.1% 44 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results 1. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it Effectiveness does in the following areas of development in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) N DK Mean SD 1. Transport and public works (e.g., roads, bridges, transportation) 54 79 7.43 2.02 2. Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 27 104 5.44 2.29 3. Urban development 64 68 7.22 2.09 4. Environmental sustainability and climate change (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 80 51 7.21 2.19 5. Poverty reduction 100 32 7.12 1.99 6. Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity, gender equity) 78 51 6.76 2.25 7. Private sector development and financial markets 70 62 6.59 2.03 8. Water and sanitation 77 55 7.36 2.06 9. Disaster management 63 70 7.13 2.25 10. Public sector governance/ Public administration (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial management, public expenditure, fiscal system 79 52 6.87 2.00 reform, regulatory framework) 11. Job creation/employment 54 76 5.72 2.23 12. Health and nutrition 57 73 6.63 2.26 13. Rural and agricultural development 57 76 6.46 2.39 14. Education 69 60 6.97 2.08 15. Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social assistance) 49 82 6.08 2.71 Achieving Development Results* N DK Mean SD 2. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant 124 11 6.66 1.97 degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 3. The World Bank Group's financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, Development Policy Loan, Trust Funds, Program 4 Result, etc.) meet the needs 119 16 6.60 1.98 of Ecuador * 4. The World Bank Group meets Ecuador’s needs for knowledge services (e.g., 124 12 6.94 1.89 research, analysis, data, technical assistance)* D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities 1. How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and Percentage of Respondents activities in the work you do? (N=136) Weekly 8.8% Monthly 16.9% A few times a year 50.7% Rarely 22.1% Never 1.5% 45 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) In Ecuador, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s Degree knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) N DK Mean SD 2. Are timely 123 12 7.00 1.99 3. Lead to practical solutions 123 11 6.91 2.06 4. Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 122 13 7.34 1.84 5. Are translated enough into local language 114 20 7.61 2.06 6. Are adaptable to Ecuador’s specific development challenges and country 118 15 7.12 1.97 circumstances* Overall Evaluations N DK Mean SD 7. Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country?* 126 10 7.30 1.96 (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant) 8. Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities?* (1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high 128 8 7.93 1.65 technical quality) 9. Have you read/consulted the most recent LAC Flagship Report: [Better Percentage of Respondents Neighbors: Toward a Renewal of Economic Integration in Latin America]? (N=135) Yes 16.3% No 83.7% Flagship Reports N DK Mean SD 10. To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report raised substantive new information and insight that you were not aware of prior to reading? (1-To no 29 101 7.10 2.38 degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 11. To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report provided you with useful information in terms of the work you do? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very 29 100 7.28 2.09 significant degree) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? Level of Agreement (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 1. The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 90 47 6.66 2.21 2. The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the projects and 109 28 7.51 1.83 programs it supports 3. The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a timely fashion 90 46 6.96 1.75 4. The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are reasonable 68 69 6.84 2.16 5. The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Ecuador* 93 44 6.72 2.09 6. Working with the World Bank Group contributes to strengthening Ecuador’s 114 23 7.28 1.92 institutional capacity 7. Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are 67 70 7.00 1.93 adequate, the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them* 8. The World Bank Group provides effective implementation support (i.e., 99 38 7.45 1.80 supervision of projects) WBG Promoting PPP in Ecuador N DK Mean SD 9. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in Ecuador? (1-To no 98 37 6.90 1.82 degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 46 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador F. Recent Trends and The Future Role of The World Bank Group in Ecuador Focus of the World Bank Group’s Work N DK Mean SD 1. In the last three years, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group has moved in the right direction in terms of the focus of its work in 113 23 7.19 1.82 Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Role of International Development Cooperation N DK Mean SD 2. How significant a role do you believe that international development cooperation (e.g., range of donors and partners) SHOULD play in Ecuador’s 132 4 9.03 1.32 development in the near future? (1-Not a significant role at all, 10-Very significant role) 3. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of Percentage of Respondents greater value in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=137) Offer more innovative financial products 29.9% Reach out more to groups outside of Government 28.5% Increase the level of capacity development in the country 28.5% Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Ecuador’s economy 24.1% Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 20.4% Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) 16.1% Improve the quality of its experts as related to Ecuador’s specific challenges 13.1% Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets (e.g., cost, 10.2% timeliness, other terms) Offer more innovative knowledge services 7.3% Work faster 5.8% Ensure greater selectivity in its work 5.1% Other 4.4% Increase availability of Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) 2.9% G. Communication and Information Sharing 1. How do you get most of your information about economic and social Percentage of Respondents development issues in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO ) (Responses Combined; N=136) Periodicals 62.5% Internet 55.1% Local newspapers 23.5% Social media (e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 16.2% International newspapers 9.6% Other 8.1% Local television 3.7% Local radio 2.9% International television 2.2% International radio 0.0% 47 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) 2. How would you prefer to obtain information from the World Bank Group? Percentage of Respondents (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=137) e-Newsletters 47.4% World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 46.7% Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions) 34.3% World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 24.1% World Bank Group’s website 23.4% Social media (e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 14.6% Mobile phones 2.9% Other 0.0% 3. Are you aware of the World Bank Group’s Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not on Percentage of Respondents a list of exceptions? (N=131) Yes 18.3% No 81.7% Percentage of Respondents 4. Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? (N=132) Yes 84.1% No 15.9% 5. Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., Percentage of Respondents Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)? (N=132) Yes 37.1% No 62.9% Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. Level of Agreement (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) N DK Mean SD 6. When I need information from the World Bank Group I know how to find it 128 7 7.33 2.29 (e.g., whom to call, where to reach them, etc.) 7. The World Bank Group’s social media channels (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, 92 44 6.96 2.14 YouTube, Flickr) are valuable sources of information about the institution 8. The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests and inquiries 95 40 7.63 2.04 48 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador H. Background Information 1. Which of the following best describes your current position? Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=137) Office of Minister 16.1% Bilateral/Multilateral Agency 13.1% Private Sector Organization 11.7% Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department or Implementation Agency 10.2% Media (press, radio, TV, web, etc.) 9.5% Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 8.8% Local Government Office or Staff 7.3% PMU overseeing implementation of project/Consultant/Contractor working on 6.6% World Bank Group supported project/program Private Foundation 5.1% Office of Parliamentarian 2.9% Other 2.9% Financial Sector/Private Bank 2.2% Independent Government Institution (i.e., Regulatory Agency, Central 1.5% Bank/oversight institution) Office of the President, Prime Minister 0.7% NGO/Community Based Organization 0.7% Judiciary Branch 0.7% Trade Union 0.0% Faith-Based Group 0.0% Youth Group 0.0% 2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. Percentage of Respondents (Select only ONE response) (N=135) Other 23.7% Macroeconomics and fiscal management 11.1% Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 8.9% Education 8.1% Finance and markets 8.1% Water 4.4% Transport and ICT 4.4% Health, nutrition, and population 3.7% Trade and competitiveness 3.7% Urban, rural, and social development 3.7% Agriculture 3.7% Gender 3.0% Governance 3.0% Social protection and labor 2.2% Environment and natural resources 2.2% Jobs 2.2% Poverty 1.5% Public-private partnerships 0.7% Energy and extractives 0.7% Climate Change 0.7% Fragility, conflict and violence 0.0% 49 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador H. Background Information (continued) 3. Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group (IBRD/IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country? (Select only ONE Percentage of Respondents response) (N=132) I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 21.2% I have previously collaborated with the World Bank Group 34.1% Both of the above (I currently collaborate and previously have collaborated with 18.9% the World Bank Group) I have never collaborated with the World Bank Group 25.8% 4. Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily Percentage of Respondents engage with in Ecuador? (Select only ONE response) (N=128) The World Bank (IBRD) 84.4% The International Finance Corporation (IFC)  9.4% The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 0.0% Other 6.3% Percentage of Respondents 5. Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? (N=130) Yes 13.1% No 86.9% 6. If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Percentage of Respondents Ecuador? (N=17) The two institutions work well together 58.8% The way the two institutions work together needs improvement 29.4% The two institutions do not work well together 0.0% Don't know 11.8% 7. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Percentage of Respondents Group in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) (Responses Combined; N=133) Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 45.9% Use World Bank Group reports/data 40.6% Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. 26.3% Collaborate as part of my professional duties 25.6% Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.) 16.5% Percentage of Respondents 8. What’s your gender? (N=137) Female 35.0% Male 65.0% Percentage of Respondents 9. Which best represents your geographic location? (N=138) Sierra (Andean highlands) 79.7% Costa (Coastal lowlands) 20.3% Amazonía (Amazon) 0.0% 50 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Appendix B: Responses to All Questions by Stakeholder Groups 18 ● Office of President/Prime Minister/Minister N=23 ● Employee of a Ministry/PMU/Consultant on WBG Project N=23 ● Local Government N=10 ● Bilateral/Multilateral Agency N=18 ● Private Sector/Financial Sector/Private Bank N=19 ● CSO N=8 ● Media N=13 ● Academia N=12 ● Other N=11 A. General Issues facing Ecuador Listed below are a number of development priorities in Ecuador. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Social protection 17.4% 13.0% 20.0% 23.5% 5.3% 14.3% 25.0% 16.7% 9.1% Public sector governance/Public administration* 30.4% 21.7% 40.0% 52.9% 68.4% 0.0% 58.3% 41.7% 36.4% Global/regional integration 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% 8.3% 25.0% 0.0% Private sector development and financial markets 8.7% 13.0% 10.0% 17.6% 36.8% 28.6% 8.3% 33.3% 0.0% Foreign direct investment 8.7% 13.0% 20.0% 11.8% 31.6% 28.6% 25.0% 8.3% 27.3% Water and sanitation 8.7% 21.7% 20.0% 23.5% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 26.1% 21.7% 50.0% 41.2% 36.8% 85.7% 33.3% 50.0% 63.6% Rural and agricultural development 13.0% 17.4% 10.0% 23.5% 0.0% 14.3% 8.3% 25.0% 18.2% Urban development 13.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Equality of opportunity 21.7% 13.0% 10.0% 5.9% 5.3% 28.6% 8.3% 8.3% 36.4% Health and nutrition 4.3% 13.0% 10.0% 29.4% 10.5% 0.0% 33.3% 8.3% 18.2% Education 8.7% 30.4% 20.0% 5.9% 21.1% 57.1% 33.3% 8.3% 18.2% Poverty reduction 56.5% 43.5% 20.0% 35.3% 21.1% 14.3% 16.7% 16.7% 45.5% Energy 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Transport and public works* 0.0% 17.4% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Environmental sustainability and climate change 0.0% 21.7% 10.0% 11.8% 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 9.1% Trade and exports 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 10.5% 0.0% 8.3% 8.3% 9.1% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Economic growth* 52.2% 8.7% 40.0% 5.9% 15.8% 14.3% 16.7% 16.7% 9.1% Law and justice 4.3% 13.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.8% 14.3% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 8.7% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Disaster management 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% Information and communications technology 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 18 137 respondents provided the information about their current positions, thus only these respondents were included in the analysis presented in this appendix. 51 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador A. General Issues facing Ecuador (continued) The World Bank Group has committed itself to twin goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Water and sanitation* 21.7% 34.8% 30.0% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 23.1% 0.0% 36.4% Economic growth 47.8% 17.4% 40.0% 33.3% 63.2% 50.0% 46.2% 58.3% 36.4% Environmental sustainability and climate change 0.0% 4.3% 10.0% 11.1% 5.3% 0.0% 7.7% 8.3% 0.0% Global/regional integration 4.3% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 9.1% Equality of opportunity* 34.8% 4.3% 0.0% 16.7% 10.5% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 9.1% Rural and agricultural development 26.1% 30.4% 50.0% 27.8% 21.1% 12.5% 61.5% 33.3% 54.5% Urban development 4.3% 4.3% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% Social protection 13.0% 8.7% 10.0% 16.7% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 36.4% Law and justice 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Transport and public works 4.3% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Crime and violence 4.3% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 8.3% 0.0% Information and communications technology* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% Private sector development and financial markets 13.0% 8.7% 0.0% 27.8% 15.8% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 9.1% Foreign direct investment 4.3% 17.4% 20.0% 0.0% 10.5% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% Education 43.5% 60.9% 70.0% 44.4% 63.2% 75.0% 53.8% 75.0% 36.4% Energy 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Public sector governance/ Public administration 17.4% 21.7% 10.0% 22.2% 10.5% 12.5% 23.1% 0.0% 9.1% Natural resource management 4.3% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% Disaster management 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Health and nutrition 4.3% 21.7% 0.0% 22.2% 26.3% 0.0% 23.1% 16.7% 18.2% Job creation/employment 39.1% 39.1% 30.0% 33.3% 57.9% 75.0% 38.5% 25.0% 9.1% Trade and exports 4.3% 4.3% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 8.3% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 52 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador A. General Issues facing Ecuador (continued) The World Bank Group’s “Shared Prosperity” goal captures two key elements, economic growth and equity. It will seek to foster income growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country’s population. Improvement in the Shared Prosperity Indicator requires growth and well-being of the less well-off. When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity” in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Better employment opportunities for young people 29.4% 5.6% 30.0% 15.4% 7.1% 12.5% 20.0% 10.0% 11.1% Better employment opportunities for women* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 37.5% 10.0% 0.0% 33.3% Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 5.9% 22.2% 0.0% 30.8% 7.1% 12.5% 20.0% 20.0% 11.1% Greater voice and participation for citizens to help 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 10.0% 0.0% ensure greater accountability Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 5.9% 0.0% 10.0% 15.4% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Better entrepreneurial opportunities 5.9% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 25.0% 10.0% 20.0% 0.0% A growing middle class 11.8% 5.6% 10.0% 7.7% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural 29.4% 16.7% 20.0% 46.2% 21.4% 25.0% 10.0% 10.0% 55.6% areas Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 7.1% 12.5% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% areas Consistent economic growth* 23.5% 44.4% 50.0% 0.0% 57.1% 12.5% 60.0% 40.0% 44.4% More reliable social safety net 11.8% 11.1% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% Greater equity of fiscal policy 29.4% 5.6% 10.0% 15.4% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 11.1% Education and training that better ensure job 35.3% 44.4% 40.0% 30.8% 57.1% 62.5% 30.0% 50.0% 33.3% opportunity Better quality public services 5.9% 16.7% 20.0% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 5.9% 5.6% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Ecuador? Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD World Bank Group (WBG) 23 7.83 2.04 23 8.00 1.98 10 7.50 2.95 18 7.39 1.88 19 6.95 2.07 8 6.38 3.20 13 6.85 2.19 12 8.25 1.22 11 7.55 2.46 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 23 8.22 1.91 22 7.14 2.23 9 7.00 2.96 18 6.89 2.17 19 7.68 1.86 7 8.43 1.99 13 7.00 1.73 12 7.83 1.99 11 7.45 1.51 Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 23 7.30 2.32 22 6.36 2.57 9 7.33 3.16 18 6.39 2.43 19 7.89 1.45 8 8.00 2.62 13 7.46 1.51 12 7.92 1.68 10 6.80 2.97 European Investment Bank 22 4.32 2.97 22 3.68 2.28 9 5.67 3.39 18 4.83 2.73 19 3.79 2.02 8 4.50 3.25 13 5.23 2.42 12 3.25 2.30 10 3.90 2.08 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) 53 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Ecuador. Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD World Bank Group (WBG) 18 7.11 1.91 22 7.82 1.99 9 7.44 2.92 15 7.27 1.33 17 6.18 2.35 6 7.00 2.00 12 6.42 1.38 12 6.75 1.96 11 6.27 1.79 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 21 7.52 1.29 18 7.39 1.97 8 6.50 2.98 13 7.23 1.17 18 7.17 1.82 7 7.29 1.70 12 6.67 1.56 12 6.75 2.34 11 6.82 1.99 Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 19 7.58 1.35 16 6.75 2.67 9 6.56 3.24 11 7.45 1.86 18 7.39 1.79 7 7.86 2.41 12 6.92 1.73 11 6.91 2.43 9 7.11 1.76 European Investment Bank 10 6.30 1.77 11 5.73 2.90 6 6.67 3.56 7 5.29 1.50 7 4.00 1.63 5 4.40 3.29 8 5.25 1.67 5 4.20 2.68 3 4.33 3.06 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Extremely effective) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Ecuador solve its most 20 7.80 1.24 20 8.35 1.81 8 8.00 2.62 16 8.44 1.59 14 8.64 1.22 6 7.67 2.66 10 7.10 1.97 12 7.92 1.38 10 7.90 1.85 complicated development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 54 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Ecuador, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Social protection* 4.3% 8.7% 0.0% 27.8% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 27.3% Crime and violence 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% Transport and public works* 4.3% 21.7% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Global/regional integration 4.3% 0.0% 10.0% 11.1% 15.8% 0.0% 23.1% 8.3% 9.1% Equality of opportunity 26.1% 8.7% 10.0% 16.7% 15.8% 50.0% 7.7% 8.3% 18.2% Public sector governance/ Public administration 26.1% 26.1% 50.0% 61.1% 52.6% 25.0% 61.5% 33.3% 27.3% Health and nutrition 4.3% 13.0% 0.0% 5.6% 15.8% 0.0% 23.1% 8.3% 27.3% Rural and agricultural development 17.4% 26.1% 30.0% 22.2% 15.8% 25.0% 38.5% 16.7% 36.4% Foreign direct investment 8.7% 8.7% 10.0% 5.6% 5.3% 25.0% 23.1% 0.0% 9.1% Education 21.7% 47.8% 30.0% 11.1% 52.6% 25.0% 30.8% 50.0% 18.2% Energy 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 13.0% 13.0% 40.0% 16.7% 36.8% 37.5% 15.4% 33.3% 27.3% Urban development 17.4% 8.7% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Private sector development and financial markets 21.7% 13.0% 0.0% 5.6% 21.1% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 18.2% Water and sanitation 17.4% 21.7% 20.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% Environmental sustainability and climate change 4.3% 26.1% 10.0% 11.1% 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% Poverty reduction* 47.8% 21.7% 40.0% 55.6% 10.5% 12.5% 15.4% 25.0% 45.5% Trade and exports 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 5.3% 25.0% 15.4% 25.0% 0.0% Economic growth 17.4% 13.0% 20.0% 11.1% 26.3% 25.0% 23.1% 25.0% 9.1% Law and justice 4.3% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Natural resource management 8.7% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% Information and communications technology 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 16.7% 18.2% Disaster management 8.7% 4.3% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 55 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Ecuador? Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Greatest Value Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Convening/Facilitating 0.0% 8.7% 10.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Data 0.0% 8.7% 10.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Policy advice, studies, analyses 22.7% 21.7% 0.0% 35.3% 22.2% 12.5% 25.0% 20.0% 20.0% Financial resources 27.3% 43.5% 80.0% 47.1% 55.6% 50.0% 41.7% 20.0% 60.0% Capacity development 9.1% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 20.0% 10.0% Technical assistance 31.8% 8.7% 0.0% 5.9% 11.1% 0.0% 16.7% 10.0% 0.0% Mobilizing third party financial resources 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 5.6% 12.5% 16.7% 10.0% 10.0% Donor coordination 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ 2nd Greatest Value Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Convening/Facilitating 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Data 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 11.8% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Policy advice, studies, analyses 22.7% 17.4% 30.0% 17.6% 27.8% 14.3% 25.0% 20.0% 40.0% Financial resources 18.2% 26.1% 0.0% 11.8% 11.1% 14.3% 33.3% 0.0% 40.0% Capacity development* 4.5% 4.3% 0.0% 35.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 10.0% Technical assistance 22.7% 34.8% 40.0% 11.8% 27.8% 42.9% 25.0% 40.0% 10.0% Mobilizing third party financial resources 9.1% 0.0% 30.0% 11.8% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% Donor coordination 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Linkage to non-Bank expertise 22.7% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 14.3% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% Other* 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational 19 8.00 1.33 20 7.85 2.01 8 8.75 1.04 13 7.54 1.33 7 7.43 1.40 5 8.00 2.35 9 6.67 1.50 11 7.18 1.72 8 7.25 1.04 strengthening) Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into 12 6.42 2.07 12 6.58 2.19 6 6.67 3.44 8 6.38 1.51 4 5.50 3.42 6 4.67 2.66 6 5.00 0.63 10 5.90 2.47 2 5.00 2.83 development) Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve 16 7.31 1.45 16 7.44 2.03 6 7.17 2.64 10 7.30 2.16 8 7.13 1.89 3 6.67 1.53 9 5.89 1.54 9 6.56 1.94 6 6.67 1.37 development goals) 56 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Staff too inaccessible 0.0% 4.5% 10.0% 16.7% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 11.1% Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside 13.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 15.8% 75.0% 16.7% 16.7% 0.0% the Government* Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% practical problem solving Not enough public disclosure of its work 47.8% 31.8% 60.0% 22.2% 63.2% 37.5% 66.7% 25.0% 44.4% Arrogant in its approach 4.3% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% Not client focused 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Lack of credibility of its knowledge/data 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% World Bank Group’s processes too complex 34.8% 36.4% 20.0% 11.1% 31.6% 12.5% 16.7% 8.3% 22.2% Too influenced by developed countries 26.1% 13.6% 10.0% 11.1% 5.3% 0.0% 8.3% 25.0% 11.1% Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to 4.3% 13.6% 0.0% 16.7% 15.8% 37.5% 16.7% 16.7% 22.2% political realities World Bank Group’s processes too slow 26.1% 18.2% 30.0% 27.8% 26.3% 25.0% 16.7% 16.7% 44.4% Not aligned with other donors’ work* 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not aligned with country priorities 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 11.1% Other 0.0% 22.7% 10.0% 16.7% 0.0% 12.5% 16.7% 16.7% 22.2% Don’t know 8.7% 4.5% 10.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 8.3% 16.7% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Trust Fund management 8.7% 9.1% 0.0% 5.9% 5.3% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% Knowledge products/services 21.7% 13.6% 0.0% 29.4% 10.5% 0.0% 7.7% 25.0% 0.0% Investment lending 69.6% 72.7% 80.0% 64.7% 89.5% 75.0% 84.6% 58.3% 70.0% Technical assistance 56.5% 54.5% 90.0% 58.8% 68.4% 50.0% 69.2% 58.3% 70.0% Capacity development* 26.1% 45.5% 0.0% 23.5% 15.8% 75.0% 23.1% 50.0% 60.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Don’t know 4.3% 0.0% 10.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Ecuador? (Select only ONE re sponse) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other To a fully sufficient degree 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% To a somewhat sufficient degree 21.7% 47.8% 40.0% 29.4% 0.0% 12.5% 25.0% 8.3% 20.0% To a somewhat insufficient degree 43.5% 34.8% 10.0% 52.9% 52.6% 50.0% 50.0% 41.7% 60.0% To a very insufficient degree 8.7% 13.0% 20.0% 5.9% 10.5% 0.0% 8.3% 25.0% 10.0% Don’t know 26.1% 4.3% 20.0% 11.8% 31.6% 37.5% 16.7% 16.7% 10.0% 57 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant 20 6.15 1.66 21 6.90 2.26 8 7.00 2.56 16 6.56 2.03 19 5.68 1.97 8 5.63 2.20 12 6.25 1.66 12 6.33 1.97 10 6.00 2.58 role in development in Ecuador The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I 18 6.78 1.56 22 7.50 2.18 9 7.56 2.79 17 7.06 1.75 18 6.78 1.66 6 7.33 1.37 12 6.67 1.83 12 6.42 1.98 10 6.90 3.00 consider the development priorities for Ecuador The World Bank Group supports Ecuador’s efforts to 19 6.74 1.48 20 7.65 2.35 7 7.86 3.24 14 7.00 1.62 19 6.37 2.06 6 6.67 1.97 11 6.64 2.11 11 6.82 1.66 6 6.50 2.59 reduce social exclusion The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in 17 8.82 1.24 21 8.67 2.44 7 8.29 3.30 15 8.47 2.39 19 8.47 1.81 7 7.43 1.72 11 8.09 2.12 11 8.27 1.62 6 9.17 1.17 Ecuador with respect The World Bank Group is an organization that does not 15 6.80 2.91 21 7.57 2.87 8 8.75 3.15 16 6.44 3.14 18 8.17 1.95 8 7.38 2.67 11 6.45 2.25 12 6.42 2.68 8 5.13 3.31 represent a particular ideological perspective in Ecuador The World Bank Group is an organization that is not 17 6.41 2.60 18 6.78 3.14 7 7.29 3.30 16 5.63 2.78 15 6.87 2.10 7 5.71 0.76 11 4.91 1.92 12 6.08 2.91 8 6.38 2.67 overly influenced by any particular country The World Bank Group respects the positions, views and 18 7.89 1.32 22 7.95 2.42 7 8.00 3.32 13 7.23 2.52 15 7.53 2.00 8 7.50 1.51 12 6.58 2.11 12 7.50 1.51 9 7.22 2.73 demands of the government of Ecuador The World Bank Group listens and takes into account 18 7.67 2.00 21 8.24 2.55 8 8.13 3.09 12 6.17 3.16 14 7.86 2.18 8 6.38 3.02 9 6.33 2.18 10 6.00 2.67 8 6.50 3.66 your views Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD When considering the national development needs in Ecuador, to what extent does the combination of financial, knowledge and convening services that the 20 7.40 0.94 22 7.09 2.07 9 7.56 2.55 13 6.46 1.76 18 6.28 1.71 8 6.00 1.77 12 6.25 1.54 12 6.33 1.61 9 5.78 2.44 World Bank Group currently provides in Ecuador meet the national development needs of Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 58 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Ecuador, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness* 20 6.80 1.58 20 7.55 2.16 8 7.63 2.50 15 5.87 1.96 15 5.87 1.85 6 5.33 1.75 11 6.27 1.19 10 6.30 2.21 9 5.44 2.24 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and 19 6.00 1.80 20 7.35 2.03 8 7.13 2.30 14 5.64 1.95 14 5.86 1.66 4 5.50 1.73 10 5.70 1.42 11 6.18 1.94 7 6.29 2.81 services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 19 6.42 1.50 21 7.48 1.97 7 7.43 2.57 14 6.07 1.94 16 6.56 1.67 6 6.67 1.37 10 5.80 1.23 11 6.18 2.09 9 5.56 3.09 Being inclusive 17 7.24 1.48 18 7.89 2.17 8 7.75 2.87 13 6.92 1.89 13 7.15 1.63 7 6.00 2.52 10 6.00 1.49 11 6.18 2.27 8 6.38 2.33 Openness (sharing data and other information) 20 7.60 1.27 22 8.27 2.25 8 8.00 2.93 13 7.15 1.86 15 7.60 1.80 6 6.33 1.75 11 6.45 2.30 10 6.70 2.21 8 7.13 3.18 Staff accessibility 20 8.25 1.25 22 8.18 2.42 9 7.56 3.50 14 7.00 2.54 17 7.47 1.66 7 6.71 2.56 11 6.36 1.69 11 6.91 2.43 7 6.86 3.48 Straightforwardness and honesty 19 8.37 1.61 21 8.62 2.09 9 8.44 2.88 14 7.93 1.54 16 8.38 1.15 7 8.14 1.77 11 6.91 2.07 11 7.82 1.47 7 6.29 2.98 Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group 19 8.05 1.27 20 7.80 2.84 9 7.56 3.32 16 7.00 2.56 15 7.67 2.29 5 6.20 2.86 9 6.33 1.80 11 5.64 2.62 8 6.00 4.00 who are making decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 13 6.31 2.18 15 7.07 2.63 8 6.50 3.25 13 6.46 2.40 17 7.06 2.01 7 6.57 2.57 11 6.45 2.02 11 6.00 2.45 6 5.00 3.52 Collaboration with the Government 20 7.85 1.23 19 8.16 2.17 8 7.88 2.90 13 8.00 1.73 15 7.87 1.41 7 8.14 1.77 13 7.46 1.81 11 7.55 1.57 8 7.50 2.27 Collaboration with other donors and development 14 7.21 1.31 12 7.58 2.57 7 7.43 2.99 16 6.75 2.49 12 7.25 2.14 7 7.57 1.72 10 6.70 1.89 7 7.00 1.91 5 7.60 2.19 partners Collaboration with the private sector 8 6.88 2.03 9 7.11 2.47 8 7.38 2.56 9 7.56 1.67 19 6.74 2.56 7 6.57 2.07 12 7.67 1.50 9 7.44 1.42 5 6.60 2.30 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 17 6.24 2.02 16 6.69 2.41 9 7.56 2.40 12 6.08 1.83 16 5.38 2.19 7 6.00 1.83 12 5.50 2.07 9 5.33 2.12 9 5.33 2.12 ground Being a long-term partner 18 8.22 1.52 19 8.16 2.39 9 8.33 2.87 13 7.85 1.91 16 8.31 1.66 7 6.86 2.27 11 7.18 1.60 9 6.44 2.60 9 7.11 2.03 *Significantly different between stakeholder groups To be a more effective development partner in Ecuador, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have… ? (Select only ONE response) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other More local presence 69.6% 91.3% 50.0% 66.7% 89.5% 100.0% 84.6% 100.0% 80.0% The current level of local presence is adequate 13.0% 4.3% 30.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% Less local presence 0.0% 4.3% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 10.0% Don't know 17.4% 0.0% 10.0% 16.7% 10.5% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 59 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Transport and public works 6 7.50 1.38 10 8.10 2.69 8 7.75 2.43 6 8.00 .63 8 7.13 1.89 6 6.33 1.37 5 7.00 2.55 5 7.00 2.35 Law and justice 1 7.00 1 2.00 4 5.50 3.32 2 5.00 2.83 4 5.00 2.58 1 8.00 5 5.80 0.84 7 5.86 2.67 1 3.00 Urban development 7 7.86 0.69 7 6.86 2.79 8 8.00 2.39 9 7.44 1.59 6 7.00 2.76 2 9.00 1.41 10 6.60 2.01 10 6.90 2.42 5 6.60 1.82 Environmental sustainability and climate change 11 7.91 0.94 12 7.08 2.87 7 7.29 3.25 11 7.00 2.14 10 7.30 1.64 4 7.75 2.63 10 7.00 1.56 10 6.80 3.01 4 6.75 1.89 Poverty reduction 15 7.80 1.15 16 7.44 2.71 7 7.29 3.04 16 7.31 1.70 12 6.58 1.44 4 8.00 1.83 11 6.64 1.86 11 6.27 2.24 7 6.71 1.80 Equality of opportunity 10 7.70 2.11 10 6.90 3.31 6 6.50 3.15 11 6.55 2.38 10 6.80 1.62 3 7.00 3.00 10 6.80 1.62 11 6.27 2.05 6 6.00 2.00 Private sector development and financial markets 9 6.56 1.94 8 6.25 2.71 6 6.33 2.94 9 7.78 .83 12 6.08 2.02 5 6.20 2.05 8 6.50 1.60 10 7.10 2.23 3 5.67 1.53 Water and sanitation 10 7.90 1.85 11 7.55 2.50 5 7.40 3.78 13 7.54 1.81 8 7.25 2.05 2 6.00 2.83 11 7.64 1.69 11 6.91 2.21 6 6.67 0.82 Disaster management 7 8.00 1.41 12 7.25 2.86 6 7.17 3.31 8 7.00 2.14 6 6.83 1.83 2 6.50 2.12 9 6.78 2.17 7 7.43 2.23 5 6.20 2.17 Public sector governance/Public administration 12 7.42 1.93 13 7.23 2.45 6 7.17 2.71 11 7.55 1.92 9 6.78 1.39 5 6.20 2.17 8 6.13 1.89 10 6.80 1.48 4 4.50 1.29 Job creation/employment 8 5.63 2.67 7 5.14 2.85 4 5.50 3.11 7 7.00 1.83 5 6.40 1.82 1 9.00 7 4.57 1.51 8 6.13 2.10 6 5.00 1.79 Health and nutrition 9 7.11 2.47 9 6.56 2.70 4 5.50 3.11 7 7.00 2.52 4 6.50 1.91 2 8.50 0.71 9 6.78 1.64 8 6.50 2.39 5 5.60 2.19 Rural and agricultural development 7 7.29 2.36 8 5.38 2.83 5 5.80 3.11 7 7.57 2.37 7 6.57 1.13 3 8.33 0.58 9 6.78 1.64 8 5.50 2.83 3 5.33 3.51 Education 11 8.18 0.87 12 6.92 2.35 4 5.00 2.94 8 7.88 1.89 6 7.67 1.75 4 6.50 2.65 8 6.63 1.85 11 6.18 1.89 5 6.40 2.61 Social protection 8 7.38 2.45 8 6.50 3.55 4 4.75 2.99 8 8.00 2.27 2 5.00 0.00 1 9.00 7 5.14 1.68 8 5.00 2.20 2 3.00 1.41 Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help 18 6.89 1.57 22 7.27 2.12 9 6.78 2.54 16 6.69 1.74 19 6.26 1.69 5 6.80 2.59 12 6.33 1.67 12 6.25 2.26 10 6.20 2.62 to achieve development results in Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group's financial instruments meet the 20 7.10 1.12 21 7.05 2.22 9 7.67 2.69 15 6.53 1.30 17 6.12 1.83 4 4.75 2.99 13 6.15 1.91 11 6.00 2.28 8 6.50 2.27 needs of Ecuador The World Bank Group meets Ecuador’s needs for 18 7.78 1.00 22 7.09 2.18 8 7.25 2.66 17 6.71 1.57 17 7.12 1.62 7 5.43 2.23 13 6.54 1.71 12 6.33 1.97 9 7.11 2.37 knowledge services 60 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? * Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Weekly 4.3% 17.4% 20.0% 11.1% 5.3% 0.0% 7.7% 9.1% 0.0% Monthly 21.7% 26.1% 30.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 9.1% 40.0% A few times a year 65.2% 43.5% 30.0% 72.2% 42.1% 50.0% 46.2% 54.5% 40.0% Rarely 8.7% 13.0% 10.0% 5.6% 52.6% 50.0% 30.8% 27.3% 20.0% Never 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups In Ecuador, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/ Consultant on Bilateral/ Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely 21 7.05 1.53 23 7.57 1.90 8 7.50 1.77 17 6.94 2.11 13 6.08 2.06 8 7.00 2.20 12 6.75 2.09 11 6.91 1.87 9 6.67 2.92 Lead to practical solutions 22 7.23 1.31 23 7.57 2.06 8 7.13 1.73 16 7.00 2.00 15 6.33 2.32 8 6.88 2.17 10 6.90 1.91 11 6.00 2.41 9 6.11 3.10 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 22 7.86 1.13 23 7.65 1.99 9 7.11 1.90 16 7.25 1.65 13 7.08 1.38 7 5.86 2.79 12 6.92 2.31 10 7.50 1.72 9 7.44 2.35 Are translated enough into local language 21 7.95 1.02 22 7.59 2.30 7 7.43 2.64 15 8.00 2.48 11 7.45 2.02 7 6.43 3.10 11 6.91 2.39 10 7.80 1.48 9 7.78 1.39 Are adaptable to Ecuador’s specific development 21 7.52 1.25 22 7.68 1.84 8 7.25 2.12 14 7.29 1.86 14 6.71 2.33 7 6.29 2.87 11 6.82 2.04 11 6.18 2.14 9 7.22 2.17 challenges and country circumstances Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on Bilateral/Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make 22 7.41 1.59 22 7.55 2.04 9 7.22 2.11 16 7.94 1.77 18 6.56 2.12 6 7.67 1.86 13 7.23 1.88 10 6.60 2.27 9 7.33 2.45 to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? 23 8.17 0.83 23 8.17 1.83 9 7.78 2.33 16 8.00 1.67 15 8.33 1.05 8 7.13 1.64 12 7.83 2.08 11 6.73 1.90 10 8.20 1.69 (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) Have you read/consulted the most recent LAC Flagship Report: [Better Neighbors: Toward a Renewal of Economic Integration in Latin America]? Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Yes 8.7% 8.7% 20.0% 11.1% 10.5% 12.5% 38.5% 27.3% 33.3% No 91.3% 91.3% 80.0% 88.9% 89.5% 87.5% 61.5% 72.7% 66.7% 61 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on Bilateral/Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report raised substantive new information and insight that you were not 3 6.33 3.79 4 8.75 0.96 3 3.67 3.79 1 8.00 3 7.67 2.52 2 8.50 2.12 6 6.83 2.04 3 7.00 1.00 4 7.75 0.96 aware of prior to reading? To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report provided you with useful information in terms of the work 4 5.50 2.52 4 8.75 0.96 2 5.00 4.24 1 9.00 3 7.67 1.53 2 8.00 1.41 6 7.00 2.28 3 7.33 1.53 4 8.00 1.41 you do? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on Bilateral/Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 13 7.31 1.55 18 7.50 2.71 8 7.25 2.12 10 6.20 2.15 13 5.31 2.53 2 6.50 0.7 9 5.78 1.72 9 7.22 1.72 7 6.14 2.12 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and 17 7.41 1.42 18 8.39 1.72 9 7.78 2.39 13 7.92 1.85 15 7.33 1.63 4 7.25 2.22 12 6.67 2.74 11 6.91 1.38 9 7.44 1.13 evaluates the projects and programs it supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done 15 7.27 1.22 18 8.00 1.68 9 7.11 1.90 10 7.00 1.15 11 6.00 2.24 5 6.80 1.30 9 6.33 1.94 7 7.29 1.60 6 5.17 1.17 in a timely fashion* The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” 11 7.27 2.33 15 7.07 1.94 7 7.14 2.79 10 6.70 2.54 6 6.67 2.34 3 6.67 3.06 7 6.43 1.40 5 7.00 1.87 4 5.50 2.38 requirements are reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in 14 7.21 1.48 18 7.78 2.07 8 7.38 2.50 12 6.25 2.18 10 5.70 2.26 4 7.00 1.83 8 5.50 1.51 10 6.00 2.05 8 6.50 2.07 Ecuador Working with the World Bank Group contributes to 18 7.33 1.64 22 7.64 2.36 8 7.50 2.27 16 7.06 1.77 12 6.83 1.95 6 7.83 1.60 12 7.08 1.62 10 6.90 2.18 9 7.22 1.92 strengthening Ecuador’s institutional capacity Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank 15 7.33 1.45 13 7.38 2.10 5 7.20 3.03 7 5.57 2.51 5 7.20 0.45 5 7.40 1.34 6 5.67 2.16 6 7.50 2.17 5 7.20 0.84 Group makes appropriate use of them The World Bank Group provides effective implementation 17 7.65 1.66 17 7.88 2.06 8 8.00 2.20 13 7.00 2.38 11 7.27 1.27 6 7.50 1.87 9 6.78 2.17 10 7.40 1.43 8 7.38 0.52 support *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on Bilateral/Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private 16 7.44 0.81 18 7.39 2.33 9 6.67 2.24 11 6.64 2.42 10 6.90 1.60 5 7.20 1.10 11 6.36 0.92 10 6.90 2.13 7 5.71 1.89 public partnerships in Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 62 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador F. Recent Trends and the Future Role of the World Bank Group in Ecuador Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on Bilateral/Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD In the last three years, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group has moved in the right direction in 19 7.58 1.26 18 7.94 1.83 9 8.22 1.79 16 7.19 2.01 15 6.20 2.01 7 6.57 1.51 9 6.78 2.05 11 6.64 2.01 8 7.13 1.25 terms of the focus of its work in Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on Bilateral/Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD How significant a role do you believe that international development cooperation SHOULD play in Ecuador’s 23 9.35 0.78 21 9.19 1.40 8 9.50 0.76 18 8.72 1.36 18 9.17 0.92 8 9.50 0.76 13 8.85 1.82 12 8.42 2.02 10 8.50 1.58 development in the near future? (1-Not a significant role at all, 10-Very significant role) Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Provide more adequate data/knowledge/ 34.8% 8.7% 20.0% 33.3% 15.8% 12.5% 46.2% 33.3% 10.0% statistics/figures on Ecuador’s economy Ensure greater selectivity in its work 4.3% 13.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% Offer more innovative financial products 52.2% 30.4% 10.0% 33.3% 31.6% 37.5% 7.7% 8.3% 40.0% Improve the competitiveness of its financing 8.7% 8.7% 0.0% 5.6% 21.1% 0.0% 23.1% 0.0% 20.0% compared to markets Reach out more to groups outside of Government* 13.0% 13.0% 60.0% 11.1% 36.8% 50.0% 61.5% 25.0% 20.0% Work faster 4.3% 4.3% 10.0% 0.0% 15.8% 0.0% 7.7% 8.3% 0.0% Improve the quality of its experts as related to 8.7% 26.1% 0.0% 11.1% 10.5% 12.5% 7.7% 33.3% 0.0% Ecuador’s specific challenges Offer more innovative knowledge services 0.0% 8.7% 10.0% 5.6% 10.5% 0.0% 7.7% 16.7% 10.0% Collaborate more effectively with Government 0.0% 21.7% 20.0% 27.8% 10.5% 12.5% 15.4% 8.3% 40.0% clients Increase the level of capacity development in the 39.1% 30.4% 20.0% 44.4% 10.5% 50.0% 7.7% 33.3% 20.0% country Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank 21.7% 17.4% 40.0% 5.6% 26.3% 25.0% 7.7% 16.7% 40.0% Group financing Increase availability of Reimbursable Advisory 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Services (RAS) Other 4.3% 4.3% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 63 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador G. Communication and Information Sharing How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Periodicals 56.5% 69.6% 40.0% 52.9% 73.7% 25.0% 61.5% 91.7% 80.0% International newspapers 17.4% 21.7% 10.0% 5.9% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% Local radio 0.0% 8.7% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% International radio 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Local television 8.7% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% International television 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Local newspapers* 26.1% 8.7% 20.0% 29.4% 42.1% 0.0% 46.2% 0.0% 30.0% Internet* 39.1% 65.2% 70.0% 70.6% 36.8% 87.5% 30.8% 66.7% 50.0% Social media 26.1% 8.7% 10.0% 29.4% 21.1% 25.0% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% Other 13.0% 4.3% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 12.5% 7.7% 16.7% 20.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups How would you prefer to obtain information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Direct contact with World Bank Group* 30.4% 26.1% 90.0% 33.3% 31.6% 0.0% 46.2% 33.3% 30.0% e-Newsletters 60.9% 52.2% 30.0% 50.0% 52.6% 50.0% 46.2% 41.7% 10.0% World Bank Group’s 34.8% 60.9% 50.0% 50.0% 47.4% 37.5% 38.5% 58.3% 40.0% seminars/workshops/conferences World Bank Group’s publications and other written 43.5% 21.7% 10.0% 16.7% 26.3% 12.5% 7.7% 33.3% 30.0% materials World Bank Group’s website* 8.7% 26.1% 10.0% 22.2% 10.5% 37.5% 30.8% 25.0% 70.0% Social media* 21.7% 4.3% 0.0% 16.7% 21.1% 50.0% 15.4% 0.0% 10.0% Mobile phones 0.0% 4.3% 10.0% 0.0% 5.3% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Are you aware of the World Bank Group’s Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information i n its possession that is not on a list of exceptions? Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Yes 8.7% 34.8% 11.1% 27.8% 5.6% 0.0% 16.7% 18.2% 33.3% No 91.3% 65.2% 88.9% 72.2% 94.4% 100.0% 83.3% 81.8% 66.7% Do you use/have used the World Bank Group website? Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Yes 82.6% 91.3% 66.7% 83.3% 61.1% 85.7% 91.7% 100.0% 100.0% No 17.4% 8.7% 33.3% 16.7% 38.9% 14.3% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 64 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador G. Communication and Information Sharing (continued) Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)? Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Yes 60.9% 34.8% 22.2% 33.3% 27.8% 12.5% 33.3% 27.3% 55.6% No 39.1% 65.2% 77.8% 66.7% 72.2% 87.5% 66.7% 72.7% 44.4% Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on Bilateral/Multilateral Financial Sector/ Minister WBG Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD N Mean SD When I need information from the World Bank Group I 22 7.32 2.21 21 8.52 1.29 9 7.78 1.72 18 7.50 2.68 19 6.47 2.25 8 5.25 3.24 11 7.36 2.46 10 7.80 2.10 9 6.89 2.09 know how to find it* The World Bank Group’s social media channels are 19 6.58 2.43 15 8.07 1.75 8 5.88 1.55 10 7.20 2.04 10 8.00 1.63 6 4.83 1.72 9 6.67 2.12 7 6.71 2.43 7 7.43 2.23 valuable sources of information about the institution* The World Bank Group is responsive to my information 19 7.79 1.32 21 8.19 2.40 9 7.89 2.20 14 7.14 2.14 8 7.25 1.91 4 5.50 1.29 7 7.14 2.97 8 7.50 1.60 4 9.00 1.41 requests and inquiries *Significantly different between stakeholder groups H. Background Information Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group (IBRD/IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country?* (Select only ONE response) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 28.6% 39.1% 44.4% 11.1% 22.2% 0.0% 7.7% 8.3% 10.0% I have previously collaborated with the World Bank 28.6% 17.4% 0.0% 50.0% 27.8% 57.1% 30.8% 66.7% 50.0% Group Both of the above 23.8% 30.4% 22.2% 22.2% 22.2% 0.0% 7.7% 16.7% 0.0% I have never collaborated with the World Bank 19.0% 13.0% 33.3% 16.7% 27.8% 42.9% 53.8% 8.3% 40.0% Group *Significantly different between stakeholder groups Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Ecuador?* (Select only ONE response) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other The World Bank (IBRD) 95.5% 100.0% 88.9% 100.0% 35.3% 50.0% 91.7% 81.8% 90.0% The International Finance Corporation (IFC) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 52.9% 33.3% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Other 4.5% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 11.8% 16.7% 0.0% 18.2% 10.0% *Significantly different between stakeholder groups 65 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador H. Background Information (continued) Do your projects involve both the World Bank and IFC? Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Yes 0.0% 13.0% 22.2% 11.1% 22.2% 14.3% 8.3% 16.7% 25.0% No 100.0% 87.0% 77.8% 88.9% 77.8% 85.7% 91.7% 83.3% 75.0% If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Ecuador? (Select only ONE response) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other The two institutions work well together 0.0% 33.3% 50.0% 100.0% 25.0% 100.0% 100.0% 50.0% 100.0% The way the two institutions work together needs 0.0% 66.7% 50.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% improvement Don’t know 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ (Responses combined) Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Observer 18.2% 9.1% 22.2% 11.1% 27.8% 25.0% 0.0% 16.7% 30.0% Use World Bank Group reports/data* 40.9% 22.7% 33.3% 44.4% 22.2% 37.5% 76.9% 66.7% 30.0% Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored 59.1% 50.0% 44.4% 55.6% 38.9% 62.5% 15.4% 58.3% 20.0% events/activities Collaborate as part of my professional duties* 4.5% 40.9% 33.3% 44.4% 22.2% 0.0% 15.4% 16.7% 40.0% Use World Bank Group website for information, 27.3% 27.3% 11.1% 22.2% 22.2% 12.5% 61.5% 25.0% 20.0% data, research, etc. *Significantly different between stakeholder groups What’s your gender? Office of President/ Employee of a Ministry/ Bilateral/ Private Sector/ Prime Minister/ PMU/Consultant on WBG Multilateral Financial Sector/ Percentage of Respondents Minister Project Local Govt. Agency Private Bank CSO Media Academia Other Female 39.1% 30.4% 30.0% 50.0% 21.1% 50.0% 46.2% 16.7% 30.0% Male 60.9% 69.6% 70.0% 50.0% 78.9% 50.0% 53.8% 83.3% 70.0% 66 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Appendix C: Responses to Indicator Questions by Geographic Location19  Sierra (Andean highlands) N=110  Costa (Coastal lowlands) N=28 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Ecuador. (1-Not effective at all, 10-Extremely effective) Sierra (Andean highlands) Costa (Coastal lowlands) N Mean SD N Mean SD World Bank Group (WBG)' 99 6.88 2.01 24 7.38 1.91 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 97 7.03 1.85 24 7.50 1.64 Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 91 7.11 2.09 22 7.55 2.04 European Investment Bank 46 5.20 2.41 17 5.59 2.50 ' Indicator response option. Other three response options in this question are not indicators. To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Sierra (Andean highlands) Costa (Coastal lowlands) N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant 101 6.25 2.02 26 6.54 2.18 role in development in Ecuador The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I 100 6.94 1.97 25 7.20 2.04 consider the development priorities for Ecuador The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in 92 8.48 1.92 23 8.43 2.35 Ecuador with respect 19All 138 respondents provided information about their geographic location. There were no respondents from Amazonia (Amazon). 67 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Ecuador, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Sierra (Andean highlands) Costa (Coastal lowlands) N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness 92 6.35 1.97 23 7.00 2.13 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and 88 6.30 2.01 20 6.20 1.88 services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 93 6.47 2.01 21 6.76 1.76 Being inclusive 84 6.98 1.98 22 7.00 2.39 Openness (sharing data and other information) 90 7.49 2.06 24 7.25 2.45 Staff accessibility 94 7.39 2.36 25 7.72 2.15 Straightforwardness and honesty 93 8.01 1.89 23 8.17 2.21 Collaboration with civil society 82 6.35 2.48 20 7.10 2.13 Collaboration with the Government 89 7.82 1.69 26 7.92 2.10 Collaboration with other donors and development 71 7.30 2.06 20 6.90 2.31 partners Collaboration with the private sector 66 7.27 1.97 20 6.60 2.37 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 85 5.89 2.04 22 6.50 2.56 ground Being a long-term partner 89 7.74 2.10 23 7.91 2.04 C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results Sierra (Andean highlands) Costa (Coastal lowlands) N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help 101 6.62 1.97 23 6.83 2.01 to achieve development results in Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Sierra (Andean highlands) Costa (Coastal lowlands) N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group's financial instruments meet the 95 6.44 1.96 24 7.21 1.98 needs of Ecuador The World Bank Group meets Ecuador’s needs for 98 6.94 1.90 26 6.92 1.90 knowledge services D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Ecuador, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Sierra (Andean highlands) Costa (Coastal lowlands) N Mean SD N Mean SD Are adaptable to Ecuador’s specific development 95 7.06 1.96 23 7.35 2.04 challenges and country circumstances 68 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) Sierra (Andean highlands) Costa (Coastal lowlands) N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make 101 7.27 1.93 25 7.44 2.10 to development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the 103 7.87 1.66 25 8.16 1.62 World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Sierra (Andean highlands) Costa (Coastal lowlands) N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in 74 6.72 2.04 19 6.74 2.33 Ecuador Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank 50 6.88 1.85 17 7.35 2.18 Group makes appropriate use of them 69 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Appendix D: Responses to Selected Questions by Level of Collaboration with the World Bank Group20 This appendix presents comparative analysis of the data from those respondents who collaborate with the WBG vs. those respondents who do not collaborate with the WBG and covers the following selected questions from the FY 2018 Ecuador COS questionnaire: all 10-point scale questions and question B10 “When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Ecuador, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Ecuador?” The level of collaboration with the WBG was assessed using question H3 “Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, or MIGA) in your country?” Response options “I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group” and “Both of the above (I currently collaborate and previously have collaborated with the World Bank Group)” were combined as “Currently Collaborating with the WBG” for data comparisons in this appendix. Response options “I have previously collaborated with the World Bank Group” and “I have never collaborated with the World Bank Group” were combined as “Not Collaborating with the WBG.”  Currently Collaborating with the WBG N=53 Not Collaborating with the WBG N=79 B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Ecuador? Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD World Bank Group (WBG)* 53 7.96 1.66 79 7.15 2.38 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 51 7.43 1.93 78 7.53 2.14 Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 51 7.22 1.89 78 7.12 2.59 European Investment Bank 51 4.39 2.86 78 4.08 2.38 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between levels of collaboration Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Ecuador. Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD World Bank Group (WBG)* 48 7.58 1.90 71 6.54 1.96 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 45 7.36 1.79 72 6.92 1.84 Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 42 7.40 1.98 66 7.03 2.17 European Investment Bank* 24 6.21 2.38 36 4.58 2.30 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Extremely effective) *Significantly different between levels of collaboration Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Ecuador solve its most complicated 48 8.38 1.31 64 7.73 1.94 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 20132 respondents provided information about their levels of collaboration with the World Bank Group, thus only these respondents were included in the analysis presented in this appendix. 70 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Ecuador, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) Percentage of Respondents Currently Collaborating Not Collaborating with (Responses combined) with the WBG the WBG Social protection 5.7% 12.7% Crime and violence 1.9% 1.3% Transport and public works* 11.3% 1.3% Global/regional integration 5.7% 10.1% Equality of opportunity 15.1% 19.0% Public sector governance/ Public administration 37.7% 43.0% Health and nutrition 7.5% 12.7% Rural and agricultural development 24.5% 22.8% Foreign direct investment 5.7% 12.7% Education 35.8% 31.6% Energy 0.0% 0.0% Job creation/employment 17.0% 27.8% Urban development* 13.2% 0.0% Private sector development and financial markets 13.2% 15.2% Water and sanitation 17.0% 7.6% Environmental sustainability and climate change* 17.0% 5.1% Poverty reduction 34.0% 27.8% Trade and exports 5.7% 8.9% Economic growth 17.0% 19.0% Law and justice 1.9% 5.1% Natural resource management 5.7% 2.5% Information and communications technology 1.9% 6.3% Disaster management 5.7% 2.5% *Significantly different between levels of collaboration How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening)* 46 8.09 1.35 50 7.22 1.75 Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into 27 6.81 2.04 36 5.36 2.31 development)* Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve 35 7.49 1.72 44 6.55 1.91 development goals)* *Significantly different between levels of collaboration 71 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in 52 6.96 1.81 71 5.83 2.05 development in Ecuador* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider the 51 7.55 1.74 70 6.53 2.06 development priorities for Ecuador* The World Bank Group supports Ecuador’s efforts to reduce 49 7.57 1.65 61 6.34 2.20 social exclusion* The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in 46 9.22 1.03 66 7.92 2.36 Ecuador with respect* The World Bank Group is an organization that does not 48 7.98 2.51 68 6.50 2.87 represent a particular ideological perspective in Ecuador* The World Bank Group is an organization that is not overly 42 7.07 2.63 68 5.74 2.45 influenced by any particular country* The World Bank Group respects the positions, views and 45 8.38 1.34 67 6.90 2.37 demands of the government of Ecuador* The World Bank Group listens and takes into account your 49 8.41 1.62 56 6.09 3.02 views* *Significantly different between levels of collaboration Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD When considering the national development needs in Ecuador, to what extent does the combination of financial, knowledge and convening services that the World Bank Group currently 49 7.43 1.44 72 6.13 1.91 provides in Ecuador meet the national development needs of Ecuador?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between levels of collaboration To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Ecuador, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness* 50 7.18 1.91 61 5.82 1.94 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services)* 49 6.86 1.80 56 5.73 2.03 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances)* 48 7.15 1.68 62 5.97 2.05 Being inclusive* 45 7.76 1.63 58 6.31 2.18 Openness (sharing data and other information)* 52 8.02 1.55 59 6.88 2.48 Staff accessibility* 52 8.44 1.47 63 6.51 2.51 Straightforwardness and honesty* 50 8.48 1.52 62 7.58 2.18 Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are 49 8.37 1.56 60 6.05 2.83 making decisions important to my work* Collaboration with civil society* 43 7.26 2.05 56 5.80 2.48 Collaboration with the Government* 48 8.40 1.33 63 7.32 1.94 Collaboration with other donors and development partners* 39 7.82 1.52 50 6.66 2.38 Collaboration with the private sector* 32 7.66 1.43 51 6.67 2.32 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground* 43 6.81 1.79 60 5.33 2.22 Being a long-term partner* 45 8.44 1.56 63 7.22 2.29 *Significantly different between levels of collaboration 72 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Transport and public works* 20 8.30 1.56 31 6.81 2.17 Law and justice 6 5.83 2.56 20 5.25 2.29 Urban development* 24 8.04 1.73 37 6.68 2.22 Environmental sustainability and climate change 34 7.68 1.70 44 6.82 2.49 Poverty reduction* 38 7.84 1.46 59 6.58 2.15 Equality of opportunity 27 7.41 2.24 49 6.35 2.22 Private sector development and financial markets 24 7.13 1.45 45 6.29 2.25 Water and sanitation 25 7.96 1.54 49 7.00 2.25 Disaster management 26 7.69 1.59 36 6.69 2.58 Public sector governance/Public administration* 28 7.46 1.79 48 6.44 2.04 Job creation/employment* 18 6.50 1.89 35 5.23 2.25 Health and nutrition 20 7.10 1.94 34 6.18 2.41 Rural and agricultural development 22 7.00 1.57 33 5.97 2.77 Education 24 7.58 1.41 43 6.58 2.33 Social protection 14 7.07 2.16 33 5.52 2.82 *Significantly different between levels of collaboration Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to 50 7.26 1.70 70 6.23 2.06 achieve development results in Ecuador?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between levels of collaboration To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group's financial instruments meet the needs of 52 7.40 1.50 64 6.03 2.03 Ecuador* The World Bank Group meets Ecuador’s needs for knowledge 51 7.61 1.30 70 6.49 2.12 services* *Significantly different between levels of collaboration D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities In Ecuador, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely* 50 7.54 1.69 69 6.58 2.13 Lead to practical solutions* 49 7.51 1.79 70 6.44 2.16 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand)* 50 7.92 1.29 69 6.87 2.08 Are translated enough into local language* 47 8.17 1.59 64 7.16 2.28 Are adaptable to Ecuador’s specific development challenges and 47 7.53 1.85 68 6.79 2.03 country circumstances* *Significantly different between levels of collaboration 73 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to 51 7.67 1.97 71 7.00 1.96 development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 51 8.43 1.25 73 7.52 1.82 Bank Group's knowledge work and activities?* (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) *Significantly different between levels of collaboration Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report raised substantive new information and insight that you were not aware 7 7.43 2.88 22 7.00 2.27 of prior to reading? To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report provided you 6 8.33 1.37 23 7.00 2.17 with useful information in terms of the work you do? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly* 39 7.64 1.86 47 5.77 2.22 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the 47 7.91 1.41 58 7.07 2.05 projects and programs it supports* The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a 40 7.65 1.23 47 6.30 1.92 timely fashion* The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are 31 7.48 1.81 34 6.09 2.27 reasonable* The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Ecuador* 40 7.55 1.52 49 5.92 2.23 Working with the World Bank Group contributes to strengthening 45 7.82 1.53 65 6.85 2.09 Ecuador’s institutional capacity* Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group 27 7.70 1.27 37 6.35 2.15 makes appropriate use of them* The World Bank Group provides effective implementation 40 8.08 1.16 56 6.95 2.05 support* *Significantly different between levels of collaboration Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in 41 7.22 1.89 54 6.61 1.78 Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 74 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador F. Recent Trends and the Future Role of the World Bank Group in Ecuador Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD In the last three years, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group has moved in the right direction in terms of 47 7.89 1.36 62 6.63 1.99 the focus of its work in Ecuador?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between levels of collaboration Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD How significant a role do you believe that international development cooperation SHOULD play in Ecuador’s 53 9.21 1.17 75 8.88 1.44 development in the near future? (1-Not a significant role at all, 10-Very significant role) G. Communication and Information Sharing Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Currently Collaborating with the WBG Not Collaborating with the WBG N Mean SD N Mean SD When I need information from the World Bank Group I know 53 7.96 1.96 71 6.79 2.43 how to find it* The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable 35 7.17 2.15 53 6.75 2.19 sources of information about the institution The World Bank Group is responsive to my information requests 45 8.36 1.32 47 6.96 2.42 and inquiries* *Significantly different between levels of collaboration 75 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Appendix E: Responses to Select Questions by Year All data presented in this appendix are weighted. As a result, means of the FY 2018 data and the total number of respondents indicated will be slightly different from the aggregated responses in Appendix A. Similarly, responses from FY 2015 respondents and the total number of respondents indicated may differ from those reported in the FY 2015 COS report. Because the questionnaires for FY 2015 and FY 2018 were the same, all single-choice and all 10-point scale questions were compared. Multiple-choice questions are not compared in Appendix E.  FY 2015 Number of comparable respondents N=151  FY 2018 Number of comparable respondents N=133 By weighting, the FY 2015 and FY 2018 samples have the same stakeholder composition and thus are comparable. The stakeholder groups which do not have respondents in both years are not included in the comparison. The weighted stakeholder breakdown is presented below: Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Office of the President/Prime Minister/Minister 15% 15% Office of Parliamentarian 2% 2% Government Institutions 25% 25% Local Government 9% 9% Bilateral/Multilateral Agencies 12% 12% Civil Society/Academia/Media 25% 25% Private sector 12% 12% B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Ecuador? FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD World Bank Group (WBG)* 150 6.72 2.16 133 7.54 2.17 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 146 7.04 2.15 130 7.46 2.08 Latin American Development Bank (CAF)* 145 6.06 2.57 131 7.12 2.38 European Investment Bank* 143 3.66 2.58 130 4.29 2.59 (1-Not familiar at all, 10-Extremely familiar) *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Ecuador. FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD World Bank Group (WBG) 138 6.76 1.79 119 7.08 1.99 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 136 7.09 1.81 115 7.15 1.83 Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 122 6.80 1.92 107 7.15 2.17 European Investment Bank 70 5.09 2.49 62 5.41 2.47 (1-Not effective at all, 10-Extremely effective) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared to help Ecuador solve its most complicated 129 7.91 1.79 113 8.07 1.72 development challenges? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 76 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Project implementation (or other organizational strengthening) 106 7.39 1.75 100 7.67 1.65 Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices into 68 5.80 2.28 67 6.04 2.31 development) Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to achieve 90 6.93 1.82 82 7.04 1.86 development goals) To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Ecuador? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 To a fully sufficient degree 5.4% 2.3% To a somewhat sufficient degree 23.1% 26.9% To a somewhat insufficient degree 42.2% 41.5% To a very insufficient degree 10.2% 11.5% Don’t know 19.0% 17.7% To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role in 138 5.82 2.21 123 6.42 2.06 development in Ecuador* The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider 136 6.42 2.13 121 7.08 1.98 the development priorities for Ecuador* The World Bank Group supports Ecuador’s efforts to reduce 129 6.68 2.01 110 7.03 2.09 social exclusion The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in 133 8.03 1.94 113 8.47 2.08 Ecuador with respect The World Bank Group is an organization that does not 128 6.70 2.69 115 7.17 2.78 represent a particular ideological perspective in Ecuador The World Bank Group is an organization that is not overly 130 5.73 2.69 108 6.28 2.64 influenced by any particular country The World Bank Group respects the positions, views and 125 7.37 1.99 115 7.58 2.16 demands of the government of Ecuador The World Bank Group listens and takes into account your 109 7.04 2.54 106 7.35 2.67 views *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD When considering the national development needs in Ecuador, to what extent does the combination of financial, knowledge and convening services that the World Bank Group currently 126 6.53 1.65 120 6.77 1.81 provides in Ecuador meet the national development needs of Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 77 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group (continued) To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Ecuador, in terms of each of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Responsiveness 118 6.72 1.89 111 6.60 2.01 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) 119 6.30 1.88 106 6.38 2.00 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 118 6.49 1.85 110 6.66 1.95 Being inclusive 115 7.09 1.68 103 7.04 2.09 Openness (sharing data and other information) 127 7.33 1.87 112 7.48 2.17 Staff accessibility 127 7.34 2.00 117 7.50 2.36 Straightforwardness and honesty 120 7.91 1.83 114 8.13 1.93 Ease of access to the people at the World Bank Group who are 117 6.88 2.27 110 7.25 2.59 making decisions important to my work Collaboration with civil society 102 6.20 1.97 97 6.56 2.41 Collaboration with the Government* 120 7.12 1.91 112 7.91 1.81 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 96 7.00 2.08 86 7.17 2.14 Collaboration with the private sector 88 6.67 2.17 82 7.15 2.09 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the ground 111 6.11 1.97 104 6.13 2.15 Being a long-term partner 112 7.36 1.88 108 7.83 2.11 *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 To be a more effective development partner in Ecuador, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have… ? (Select only ONE response) Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 More local presence 71.7% 80.3% The current level of local presence is adequate 16.6% 8.3% Less local presence 1.4% 3.8% Don't know 10.3% 7.6% C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Ecuador? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Transport and public works 49 7.31 1.88 53 7.48 2.12 Law and justice 30 5.72 1.93 26 5.47 2.38 Urban development 64 7.09 1.86 62 7.22 2.15 Environmental sustainability and climate change 62 7.57 1.65 77 7.18 2.30 Poverty reduction 108 7.04 1.90 97 7.14 2.08 Equality of opportunity 92 7.00 1.80 74 6.72 2.35 Private sector development and financial markets 53 6.93 1.97 67 6.60 2.08 Water and sanitation 81 7.30 1.65 76 7.35 2.13 Disaster management 45 6.75 1.58 63 7.12 2.30 Public sector governance/Public administration 71 6.85 1.86 77 6.93 2.04 Job creation/employment 64 6.27 1.93 52 5.74 2.27 Health and nutrition 80 6.89 1.69 57 6.64 2.27 Rural and agricultural development* 62 7.13 1.64 56 6.36 2.42 Education 69 7.05 1.77 69 6.89 2.09 Social protection 58 6.99 1.66 48 6.16 2.74 *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 78 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador C. World Bank Group’s Effectiveness and Results (continued) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to 124 6.23 1.93 120 6.76 1.96 achieve development results in Ecuador?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Ecuador? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group's financial instruments meet the needs 120 6.44 1.80 115 6.68 2.04 of Ecuador The World Bank Group meets Ecuador’s needs for knowledge 125 6.71 1.86 120 6.98 1.92 services D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? * Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Weekly 7.3% 9.9% Monthly 15.2% 17.6% A few times a year 39.7% 50.4% Rarely 28.5% 20.6% Never 9.3% 1.5% *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 In Ecuador, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Are timely 129 6.75 1.89 120 7.10 1.96 Lead to practical solutions 125 6.69 2.02 119 7.01 2.04 Are accessible (well written and easy to understand) 131 7.21 1.80 119 7.38 1.85 Are translated enough into local language 125 7.25 2.04 111 7.57 2.09 Are adaptable to Ecuador’s specific development challenges 131 7.11 1.81 115 7.17 1.96 and country circumstances FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to 134 7.07 1.88 122 7.35 1.94 development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 135 7.88 1.60 123 7.92 1.68 Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? (1-Not significant at all, 10-Very significant; 1-Very low technical quality, 10-Very high technical quality) 79 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador D. The World Bank Group’s Knowledge Work and Activities (continued) Have you read/consulted the most recent LAC Flagship Report?* Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Yes 27.0% 16.0% No 73.0% 84.0% *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report raised substantive new information and insight that you were not 48 7.59 1.80 27 7.02 2.51 aware of prior to reading? To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report provided you 50 7.48 1.82 27 7.23 2.16 with useful information in terms of the work you do? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) E. Working with the World Bank Group To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD The World Bank Group disburses funds promptly 84 6.31 2.12 88 6.79 2.22 The World Bank Group effectively monitors and evaluates the 119 7.45 1.78 105 7.58 1.88 projects and programs it supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and reviews are done in a 98 6.95 1.85 90 7.04 1.79 timely fashion The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” requirements are 73 6.68 1.67 67 6.91 2.13 reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Ecuador 96 6.43 1.88 91 6.80 2.12 Working with the World Bank Group contributes to 120 7.04 1.96 111 7.34 1.94 strengthening Ecuador’s institutional capacity Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank Group 72 7.20 2.03 67 7.04 1.98 makes appropriate use of them The World Bank Group provides effective implementation 101 7.53 1.68 97 7.48 1.85 support FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public 98 6.58 1.96 96 6.99 1.82 partnerships in Ecuador? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) 80 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador F. Recent Trends and the Future Role of the World Bank Group in Ecuador FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD In the last three years, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group has moved in the right direction in terms of 123 6.75 1.78 109 7.27 1.85 the focus of its work in Ecuador?* (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree) *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD How significant a role do you believe that international development cooperation SHOULD play in Ecuador’s 150 8.50 1.50 126 9.06 1.33 development in the near future?* (1-Not a significant role at all, 10-Very significant role) *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 G. Communication and Information Sharing Are you aware of the World Bank Group’s Access to Information Policy under which the Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions? Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Yes 29.9% 20.5% No 70.1% 79.5% Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Yes 82.9% 84.3% No 17.1% 15.7% Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)?* Percentage of Respondents FY 2015 FY 2018 Yes 23.8% 36.2% No 76.2% 63.8% *Significantly different between FY 2015 and FY 2018 Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) FY 2015 FY 2018 N Mean SD N Mean SD When I need information from the World Bank Group I know 137 6.89 2.51 123 7.43 2.28 how to find it The World Bank Group’s social media channels are valuable 64 6.59 2.43 89 6.96 2.14 sources of information about the institution The World Bank Group is responsive to my information 89 7.29 2.30 96 7.68 2.11 requests and inquiries 81 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Appendix F: Indicator Questions as a Function of Exposure to the World Bank Group Which one of the following best Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group (IBRD/IDA, IFC, Observer Use WBG reports/data Engage in WBG activities Collaborate Use WBG website Indicator Question or MIGA) in your country? Currently Not collaborating Collaborating with No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean No Mean Yes Mean with the WBG the WBG Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of 6.54 7.58 7.16 6.35 6.97 7.14 6.92 7.18 6.89 7.48 6.99 7.20 these organizations in Ecuador --- World Bank Group (WBG) Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a relevant role 5.83 6.96 6.40 5.95 6.22 6.51 6.25 6.42 6.08 7.06 6.56 5.69 in development in Ecuador The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I consider 6.53 7.55 7.12 6.39 7.11 6.85 6.83 7.21 6.65 7.97 7.28 6.27 the development priorities for Ecuador The World Bank Group treats clients and stakeholders in 7.92 9.22 8.57 8.14 8.54 8.47 8.27 8.75 8.38 8.90 8.54 8.45 Ecuador with respect Responsiveness 5.82 7.18 6.63 5.45 6.44 6.64 6.53 6.51 6.24 7.22 6.61 6.24 Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and services) 5.73 6.86 6.49 5.25 6.37 6.32 6.25 6.44 6.06 7.14 6.44 6.08 Flexibility (in terms of changing country circumstances) 5.97 7.15 6.71 5.23 6.55 6.52 6.41 6.68 6.29 7.16 6.64 6.25 Being inclusive 6.31 7.76 7.11 6.38 7.08 6.93 6.96 7.08 6.79 7.69 7.15 6.68 Openness (sharing data and other information) 6.88 8.02 7.57 6.75 7.49 7.45 7.33 7.62 7.21 8.20 7.67 6.93 Staff accessibility 6.51 8.44 7.61 6.93 7.80 7.13 7.37 7.67 7.23 8.46 7.69 7.07 Straightforwardness and honesty 7.58 8.48 8.27 6.93 8.15 8.04 7.78 8.45 7.96 8.48 8.31 7.50 Collaboration with civil society 5.80 7.26 6.64 6.00 6.55 6.53 6.37 6.73 6.39 6.96 6.68 6.09 Collaboration with the Government 7.32 8.40 8.03 7.00 7.93 7.84 7.56 8.21 7.67 8.48 8.15 7.04 Collaboration with other donors and development partners 6.66 7.82 7.31 7.18 7.52 7.00 6.96 7.70 7.00 8.04 7.61 6.36 Collaboration with the private sector 6.67 7.66 7.28 6.55 7.11 7.28 7.02 7.38 7.05 7.57 7.19 7.15 The speed in which it gets things accomplished on the 5.33 6.81 6.24 4.93 6.00 6.17 5.86 6.31 5.87 6.61 6.23 5.59 ground Being a long-term partner 7.22 8.44 7.90 7.31 8.09 7.41 7.74 7.90 7.56 8.50 7.93 7.42 To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to 6.23 7.26 6.75 6.37 6.84 6.49 6.53 6.89 6.43 7.35 6.86 6.20 achieve development results in Ecuador? The World Bank Group's financial instruments meet the 6.03 7.40 6.67 6.41 6.73 6.49 6.44 6.85 6.41 7.23 6.81 6.13 needs of Ecuador The World Bank Group meets Ecuador’s needs for 6.49 7.61 7.07 6.47 6.97 7.00 6.90 7.07 6.85 7.32 7.03 6.84 knowledge services World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities are adaptable to Ecuador’s specific development challenges and 6.79 7.53 7.27 6.53 7.14 7.18 7.18 7.13 6.93 7.80 7.36 6.54 country circumstances Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to 7.00 7.67 7.49 6.53 7.17 7.57 7.25 7.45 7.09 8.06 7.46 7.03 development results in your country? Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World 7.52 8.43 8.10 7.26 8.05 7.87 7.89 8.07 7.79 8.55 8.11 7.59 Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly in Ecuador 5.92 7.55 6.88 5.00 6.76 6.64 6.44 6.98 6.27 7.85 6.98 6.04 Where country systems are adequate, the World Bank 6.35 7.70 7.05 6.50 6.95 7.04 7.03 6.93 6.72 7.81 7.19 6.47 Group makes appropriate use of them Yellow highlight indicates significant difference between Yes and No means. 82 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador Appendix G: Ecuador FY 2018 Questionnaire World Bank Group Country Survey FY18 – Ecuador The World Bank Group is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in Ecuador or who observe activities related to social and economic development. The following survey will give the World Bank Group’s team that works in Ecuador, greater insight into how the Bank’s work is perceived. This is one tool the World Bank Group uses to assess the views of its stakeholders, and to develop more effective strategies that support development in Ecuador. A local independent firm has been hired to oversee the logistics of this survey. This ensures anonymity and confidentiality. We hope you’ll be candid. Finally, the survey relates to the World Bank Group’s work. The World Bank Group consists of IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID. When responding to the survey, please consider the area of the World Bank Group with which you are most familiar. To complete the survey, please circle/check the response that most accurately reflects your opinion. If you prefer not to answer a question, please leave it blank. If you feel that you do not have an adequate amount of information on a subject, please check “Don’t know”. PLEASE NOTE: IN SOME CASES THE SURVEY WILL ASK FOR A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF RESPONSES. PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE ANY MORE THAN REQUESTED. IF MORE RESPONSES ARE CHOSEN, DATA CANNOT BE INCLUDED IN ANALYSIS. 83 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES FACING ECUADOR A1. Listed below are a number of development priorities in Ecuador. Please identify which of the following you consider the most important development priorities in Ecuador?(Choose no more than THREE) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 1 13 Poverty reduction assistance) Public sector governance/ Public administration (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 2 14 Energy management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, regulatory framework) Transport and public works (e.g., roads, bridges, 3 Global/regional integration 15 transportation) Environmental sustainability and climate change 4 Private sector development and financial markets 16 (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 5 Foreign direct investment 17 Trade and exports 6 Water and sanitation 18 Crime and violence 7 Job creation/employment 19 Economic growth 8 Rural and agricultural development 20 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 9 Urban development 21 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 10 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity, gender equity) 22 Disaster management 11 Health and nutrition 23 Information and communications technology 12 Education A2. The World Bank Group has committed itself to twin goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. Poverty reduction is a broad term that encompasses work in many different areas. Which THREE areas of development listed below do you believe would contribute most to reducing poverty in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) 1 Water and sanitation 12 Information and communications technology 2 Economic growth 13 Private sector development and financial markets Environmental sustainability and climate change 3 14 Foreign direct investment (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 4 Global/regional integration 15 Education 5 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity, gender equity) 16 Energy Public sector governance/ Public administration (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 6 Rural and agricultural development 17 management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, regulatory framework) 7 Urban development 18 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 8 19 Disaster management assistance) 9 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 20 Health and nutrition Transport and public works (e.g., roads, bridges, 10 21 Job creation/employment transportation) 11 Crime and violence 22 Trade and exports 84 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION A: GENERAL ISSUES A3. The World Bank Group’s “Shared Prosperity” goal captures two key elements, economic growth and equity. It will seek to foster income growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country’s population. Improvement in the Shared Prosperity Indicator requires growth and well-being of the less well-off. When thinking about the idea of “shared prosperity” in your country, which of the following TWO best illustrate how this would be achieved in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Better employment opportunities for young people 2 Better employment opportunities for women 3 Greater access to micro-finance for the poor 4 Greater voice and participation for citizens to help ensure greater accountability 5 Greater access to health and nutrition for citizens 6 Better entrepreneurial opportunities 7 A growing middle class 8 Better opportunity for the poor who live in rural areas 9 Better opportunity for the poor who live in urban areas 10 Consistent economic growth 11 More reliable social safety net 12 Greater equity of fiscal policy 13 Education and training that better ensure job opportunity 14 Better quality public services 15 Other (please specify):_____________________________________ 85 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Ecuador? Not familiar Extremely familiar at all B1 World Bank Group (WBG) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B2 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B3 Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B4 European Investment Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Overall, please rate your impression of the effectiveness of these organizations in Ecuador. Not effective Extremely Don't know at all effective B5 World Bank Group (WBG) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B6 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B7 Latin American Development Bank (CAF) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B8 European Investment Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B9. To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Ecuador solve its most complicated development challenges? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To a very significant To no degree at all Don't know degree B10. When thinking about how the World Bank Group can have the most impact on development results in Ecuador, in which sectoral areas do you believe the World Bank Group should focus most of its resources (financial and knowledge services) in Ecuador? (Choose no more than THREE) Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 1 13 Urban development assistance) 2 Crime and violence 14 Private sector development and financial markets Transport and public works (e.g., roads, bridges, 3 15 Water and sanitation transportation) Environmental sustainability and climate change 4 Global/regional integration 16 (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 5 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity, gender equity) 17 Poverty reduction Public sector governance/ Public administration (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 6 18 Trade and exports management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, regulatory framework) 7 Health and nutrition 19 Economic growth 8 Rural and agricultural development 20 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 9 Foreign direct investment 21 Natural resource management (e.g., oil, gas, mining) 10 Education 22 Information and communications technology 11 Energy 23 Disaster management 12 Job creation/employment 86 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B11. When thinking about the World Bank Group’s role, which activity do you believe is of greatest VALUE and which activity is of second greatest value in Ecuador? Greatest Value Second Greatest Value (Choose only ONE) (Choose only ONE) 1 Convening/Facilitating   2 Data   3 Policy advice, studies, analyses   4 Financial resources   5 Capacity development   6 Technical assistance   7 Mobilizing third party financial resources   8 Donor coordination   Linkage to non-Bank expertise (i.e., South-South 9   knowledge sharing) 10 Other (please specify): ________________________   How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the capacity building work it does in each of the following areas in Ecuador? Not effective Very Don't at all effective know Project implementation (or other organizational B12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  strengthening) Citizen engagement (incorporating citizens' voices B13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  into development) Policy design (for clarity and better incentives to B14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  achieve development goals) B15. Which of the following do you identify as the World Bank Group’s greatest WEAKNESSES in its work in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Staff too inaccessible 2 Not collaborating enough with stakeholders outside the Government 3 Its advice and strategies do not lend themselves to practical problem solving 4 Not enough public disclosure of its work 5 Arrogant in its approach 6 Not client focused 7 Lack of credibility of its knowledge/data 8 World Bank Group’s processes too complex 9 Too influenced by developed countries 10 Imposing technocratic solutions without regard to political realities 11 World Bank Group’s processes too slow (e.g., too bureaucratic in its operational policies and procedures) 12 Not aligned with other donors’ work 13 Not aligned with country priorities 14 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 15 Don’t know 87 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP B16. Which World Bank Group’s instruments do you believe are the MOST effective in reducing poverty in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Trust Fund management 2 Knowledge products/services (analytical work, studies, surveys, etc.) 3 Investment lending (financing specific projects) 4 Technical assistance (advice, best practice, international experience, etc.) 5 Capacity development 6 Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ 7 Don’t know B17. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work and support help the poorest in Ecuador? (Select only ONE response) 1 To a fully sufficient degree 2 To a somewhat sufficient degree 3 To a somewhat insufficient degree 4 To a very insufficient degree 5 Don’t know To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group’s work in Ecuador? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know Overall the World Bank Group currently plays a B18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  relevant role in development in Ecuador The World Bank Group’s work is aligned with what I B19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  consider the development priorities for Ecuador The World Bank Group supports Ecuador’s efforts to B20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  reduce social exclusion The World Bank Group treats clients and B21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  stakeholders in Ecuador with respect The World Bank Group is an organization that does B22 not represent a particular ideological perspective in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Ecuador The World Bank Group is an organization that is not B23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  overly influenced by any particular country The World Bank Group respects the positions, views B24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  and demands of the government of Ecuador The World Bank Group listens and takes into B25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  account your views B26. When considering the national development needs in Ecuador, to what extent does the combination of financial, knowledge and convening services that the World Bank Group currently provides in Ecuador meet the national development needs of Ecuador? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at all To a very significant degree Don't know 88 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION B: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP To what extent is the World Bank Group an effective development partner in Ecuador, in terms of each of the following? To no To a very significant Don't degree at all degree know B27 Responsiveness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Flexibility (in terms of the institution’s products and B28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  services) Flexibility (in terms of changing country B29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  circumstances) B30 Being inclusive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B31 Openness (sharing data and other information) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B32 Staff accessibility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B33 Straightforwardness and honesty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Ease of access to the people at the World Bank B34 Group who are making decisions important to my 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  work B35 Collaboration with civil society 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B36 Collaboration with the Government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Collaboration with other donors and development B37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  partners B38 Collaboration with the private sector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  The speed in which it gets things accomplished on B39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  the ground B40 Being a long-term partner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  B41. To be a more effective development partner in Ecuador, do you believe that the World Bank Group should have… ? (Select only ONE response) The current level of local More local presence Less local presence Don't know presence is adequate 89 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S EFFECTIVENESS AND RESULTS C1. How EFFECTIVE do you believe the World Bank Group is in terms of the work it does in the following areas of development in Ecuador? (If you have NO exposure to/experience in working in any of the sectors listed below, please respond “Don’t know”) Not effective Very Don't at all effective know Transport and public works (e.g., roads, bridges, 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  transportation) 2 Law and justice (e.g., judicial system) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  3 Urban development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Environmental sustainability and climate change 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  (e.g., mitigation, adaptation) 5 Poverty reduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  6 Equality of opportunity (i.e., equity, gender equity) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  7 Private sector development and financial markets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  8 Water and sanitation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  9 Disaster management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Public sector governance/ Public administration (i.e., government effectiveness, public financial 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  management, public expenditure, fiscal system reform, regulatory framework) 11 Job creation/employment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  12 Health and nutrition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  13 Rural and agricultural development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  14 Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Social protection (e.g., pensions, targeted social 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  assistance) C2. To what extent does the World Bank Group’s work help to achieve development results in Ecuador? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very significant Don't know all degree To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the World Bank Group in Ecuador? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The World Bank Group's financial instruments (i.e., investment lending, C3 Development Policy Loan, Trust Funds, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Program 4 Result, etc.) meet the needs of Ecuador The World Bank Group meets Ecuador’s C4 needs for knowledge services (e.g., research, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  analysis, data, technical assistance) 90 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION D: THE WORLD BANK GROUP’S KNOWLEDGE WORK AND ACTIVITIES (i.e., ANALYSIS, STUDIES, RESEARCH, DATA, REPORTS, CONFERENCES) D1. How frequently do you consult World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities in the work you do? 1 Weekly 2 Monthly 3 A few times a year 4 Rarely 5 Never In Ecuador, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s knowledge work and activities: To no degree at To a very Don't all significant degree know D2 Are timely 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  D3 Lead to practical solutions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Are accessible (well written and easy to D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  understand) D5 Are translated enough into local language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Are adaptable to Ecuador’s specific D6 development challenges and country 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  circumstances D7. Overall, how significant a contribution do you believe the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities make to development results in your country? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not significant at Very significant Don't know all D8. Overall, how would you rate the technical quality of the World Bank Group's knowledge work and activities? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Very low Very high technical Don't know technical quality quality D9. Have you read/consulted the most recent LAC Flagship Report: [Better Neighbors: Toward a Renewal of Economic Integration in Latin America]? 1 Yes 2 No D10. To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report raised substantive new information and insight that you were not aware of prior to reading? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very significant Don't know all degree D11. To what extent do you believe this Flagship Report provided you with useful information in terms of the work you do? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To no degree at To a very significant Don't know all degree 91 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION E: WORKING WITH THE WORLD BANK GROUP To what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The World Bank Group disburses funds E1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  promptly The World Bank Group effectively monitors E2 and evaluates the projects and programs it 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  supports The World Bank Group’s approvals and E3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  reviews are done in a timely fashion The World Bank Group’s “Safeguard Policy” E4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  requirements are reasonable The World Bank Group takes decisions quickly E5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  in Ecuador Working with the World Bank Group E6 contributes to strengthening Ecuador’s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  institutional capacity Where country systems (e.g., procurement, financial management, etc.) are adequate, E7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  the World Bank Group makes appropriate use of them The World Bank Group provides effective E8 implementation support (i.e., supervision of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  projects) E9. To what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group’s work helps to find solutions that promote private public partnerships in Ecuador? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  To a very significant To no degree at all Don't know degree 92 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION F: RECENT TRENDS AND THE FUTURE ROLE OF THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN ECUADOR F1. In the last three years, to what extent do you believe that the World Bank Group has moved in the right direction in terms of the focus of its work in Ecuador? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 To no degree at To a very significant Don't know all degree F2. How significant a role do you believe that international development cooperation (e.g., range of donors and partners) SHOULD play in Ecuador’s development in the near future? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not a significant Very significant role Don't know role at all F3. Which of the following SHOULD the World Bank Group do to make itself of greater value in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Provide more adequate data/knowledge/statistics/figures on Ecuador’s economy 2 Ensure greater selectivity in its work 3 Offer more innovative financial products 4 Improve the competitiveness of its financing compared to markets (e.g., cost, timeliness, other terms) 5 Reach out more to groups outside of Government 6 Work faster 7 Improve the quality of its experts as related to Ecuador’s specific challenges 8 Offer more innovative knowledge services 9 Collaborate more effectively with Government clients (e.g., national, state, local) 10 Increase the level of capacity development in the country 11 Reduce the complexity of obtaining World Bank Group financing 12 Increase availability of Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) 13 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ 93 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION G: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING G1. How do you get most of your information about economic and social development issues in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Periodicals 2 International newspapers 3 Local radio 4 International radio 5 Local television 6 International television 7 Local newspapers 8 Internet 9 Social media (e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 10 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ G2. How would you prefer to obtain information from the World Bank Group? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Direct contact with World Bank Group (i.e., face to face meetings/discussions) 2 e-Newsletters 3 World Bank Group’s seminars/workshops/conferences 4 World Bank Group’s publications and other written materials 5 World Bank Group’s website 6 Social media (e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) 7 Mobile phones 8 Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ Are you aware of the World Bank Group’s Access to Information Policy under which the G3 Yes No Bank will now disclose any information in its possession that is not on a list of exceptions? G4 Do you use/have you used the World Bank Group website? Yes No Do you currently consult the World Bank Group social media sites (e.g., Facebook, blogs, G5 Yes No Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)? Please rate how much you agree with the following statements. Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know When I need information from the World Bank Group I G6 know how to find it (e.g., whom to call, where to reach 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  them, etc.) The World Bank Group’s social media channels (e.g., G7 blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr) are valuable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  sources of information about the institution The World Bank Group is responsive to my information G8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  requests and inquiries 94 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION H: BACKGROUND INFORMATION H1. Which of the following best describes your current position? (Select only ONE response) 1 Office of the President, Prime Minister 11 NGO/Community Based Organization 2 Office of Minister 12 Media (press, radio, TV, web, etc.) Independent Government Institution (i.e., 3 Office of Parliamentarian 13 Regulatory Agency, Central Bank/oversight institution) Employee of a Ministry, Ministerial Department 4 14 Trade Union or Implementation Agency Project Management Unit (PMU) overseeing implementation of project/ 5 15 Faith-Based Group Consultant/Contractor working on World Bank Group supported project/program 6 Local Government Office or Staff 16 Youth Group 7 Bilateral/Multilateral Agency 17 Academia/Research Institute/Think Tank 8 Private Sector Organization 18 Judiciary Branch 9 Private Foundation 19 Other (please specify): ________________ 10 Financial Sector/Private Bank H2. Please identify the primary specialization of your work. (Select only ONE response) 1 Water 12 Gender 2 Social protection and labor 13 Transport and ICT 3 Fragility, conflict and violence 14 Urban, rural, and social development 4 Environment and natural resources 15 Governance 5 Public-private partnerships 16 Poverty 6 Education 17 Jobs 7 Health, nutrition, and population 18 Agriculture 8 Energy and extractives 19 Climate Change 9 Macroeconomics and fiscal management 20 Generalist (specialized in multiple sectors) 10 Trade and competitiveness 21 Other (please specify): ____________________ 11 Finance and markets H3. Which one of the following best describes your level of interaction with the World Bank Group (IBRD/IDA, IFC, or MIGA) in your country? (Select only ONE response) 1 I currently collaborate with the World Bank Group 2 I have previously collaborated with the World Bank Group 3 Both of the above (I currently collaborate and previously have collaborated with the World Bank Group) 4 I have never collaborated with the World Bank Group 95 World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey 2018: Ecuador SECTION H: BACKGROUND INFORMATION H4. Which of the following agencies of the World Bank Group do you primarily engage with in Ecuador? (Select only ONE response) 1 The World Bank (IBRD) 2 The International Finance Corporation (IFC)  3 The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 4 Other (please specify):___________________________ H5. Do your projects involve both the World Bank and the IFC? (If YES please go to Question H6; If NO please go to H7) 1 Yes 2 No H6. If yes, what was your view of how the two institutions work together in Ecuador? (Select only ONE response) 1 The two institutions work well together 2 The way the two institutions work together needs improvement 3 The two institutions do not work well together 4 Don’t know H7. Which of the following describes most of your exposure to the World Bank Group in Ecuador? (Choose no more than TWO) 1 Observer (i.e., follow in media, discuss in informal conversations, etc.) 2 Use World Bank Group reports/data 3 Engage in World Bank Group related/sponsored events/activities 4 Collaborate as part of my professional duties 5 Use World Bank Group website for information, data, research, etc. H8. What’s your gender? 1 Female 2 Male H9. Which best represents your geographic location? 1 Sierra (Andean highlands) 2 Costa (Coastal lowlands) 3 Amazonía (Amazon) Thank you for completing the survey! 96