PNG COS FY24 Appendix A: Responses to All Questions across All Respondents (N=219)
What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only
Q1 % selected
1 response)
Government Institution: Employee of a Ministry /
Department / Project Implementation Unit / Independent 45.2%
Government Institution (e.g., Central Bank, Regulatory or
Oversight Agency) / Judiciary / State-Owned Enterprise
Bilateral or Multilateral Agency (e.g., embassy, development 21.0%
organization, development bank, UN Agency)
Private Sector: Private Company / Financial Sector
14.2%
Organization / Private Bank
Local Government (e.g., Provincial, District or Local Level
8.7%
Government Office or Staff)
Civil Society Organization: local and regional (NGO;
Community-Based Organization; Private Foundation;
5.5%
Professional / Trade association, Faith-Based Group, Youth
Group)
Media 2.3%
Academia / Research Centers 1.8%
Office of a Parliamentarian (National Parliament / Legislative
0.9%
body)
Office of the Prime Minister, Minister 0.5%
How familiar are you with the work of these organizations
Q2 N
in PNG?(1-Not familiar at all, 10-Very familiar)
1 World Bank Group 219
2 International Monetary Fund 219
3 United Nations 219
4 European Union 219
5 Asian Development Bank (ADB) 219
6 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) 219
Do you collaborate/work with the World Bank Group
Q3 % selected
(WBG) in PNG?
Yes 75.8%
No 24.2%
Which of the following WBG agencies do you
Q4 % selected
collaborate/work with in PNG? (Select ALL that apply)
World Bank (IBRD/IDA) 93.4%
International Finance Corporation (IFC) 18.1%
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 3.0%
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
0.0%
(ICSID)
How much do you trust each of the following institutions
A1 N
to do what is right for PNG? (1-Not at all, 10-Very much)
1 National government 216
2 Provincial government 216
3 District government 216
4 Local level government 212
5 Bank of PNG 197
6 World Bank Group 209
7 International Monetary Fund 186
8 United Nations 210
Regional development banks (e.g., Asian Development Bank
209
9 (ADB))
Bilateral development partners (e.g., Australian Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), New Zealand Ministry 215
10 of Foreign Affairs (MFAT))
11 Private sector 206
12 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 209
13 Faith-based institutions (e.g., churches) 213
14 Academia / research centers 205
15 Media 209
N
How effective is the World Bank Group (WBG) in helping
A2 200
PNG achieve development results?
N
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s
knowledge work make to development results in
A3 205
PNG?Knowledge work includes data resources, analytical
reports, policy notes, hands-on advice, and knowledge-
sharing workshops or training programs.
To what extent do you agree with the following
N
statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree)
The WBG currently plays a relevant role in development in
A4 211
PNG
The WBG’s work is aligned with what I consider the
A5 210
development priorities for PNG
The WBG has a positive influence on shaping development
A6 207
policy in PNG
A7 The WBG’s work helps end poverty in PNG 198
Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in PNG?
B1 % selected
(Select up to 2)
Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment
49.8%
lending, grants, trust funds)
Technical assistance and implementation support (incl.
41.9%
project design and implementation)
Capacity development and training 30.9%
Knowledge and analytical products (e.g., data, reports,
28.6%
policy notes)
Development partner coordination 16.1%
Convening / bringing together different groups of
10.1%
stakeholders
Mobilizing third party financial resources (incl. both public
9.7%
and private)
Other 0.9%
Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most
B2 % selected
impact on development results in PNG? (Select up to 5)
Agriculture / rural development 55.1%
Education 50.9%
Public sector governance 41.2%
Transport infrastructure 32.9%
Water / sanitation 30.6%
Health / pandemic preparedness 29.6%
Energy 25.0%
Environment / natural resource management 23.1%
Debt management 20.8%
Climate change 19.4%
Digital infrastructure development 19.0%
Private sector development 18.1%
Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men,
14.8%
boys and girls)
Food security 14.4%
Jobs 13.0%
Urban development 11.6%
Gender-based violence/ family and sexual violence 11.6%
Social protection 11.1%
Disaster risk management 9.3%
Land (i.e., land and property rights) 5.6%
Mining and extractives 2.8%
Other 2.3%
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving
development results in each of these areas of human
B3 N
development in PNG? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very
effective)
122
1 Education: more resilient and equitable education systems
Health: universal health coverage, primary health systems,
pandemic preparedness, eradicating infectious diseases, 131
2 improving nutrition
3 Social protection: social assistance, social safety nets 122
Social inclusion: increasing opportunities for youth, and 130
4 people with disabilities to participate fully in society
136
5 Gender equity: close gender gaps in economic opportunities
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving
development results in each of these areas of
B4 N
infrastructure and environmental sustainability in PNG? (1-
Not effective at all, 10-Very effective)
1 Transport: roads, bridges, sustainable transportation 126
2 Water supply and sanitation infrastructure 129
88
3 Extractives: governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources
Energy: access to energy, transition to cleaner energy
112
4 sources
Rural development: rural community infrastructure
134
5 identified through community driven development
Agriculture and food security: sustainable agriculture,
117
6 inclusive and efficient food systems
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving
development results in each of these areas of finance /
B5 N
institutions / economic growth in PNG? (1-Not effective at
all, 10-Very effective)
Public sector governance: efficiency, effectiveness,
accountability, and transparency of the government 138
1 institutions
Debt sustainability: management, relief, financing, and
118
2 transparency
3 Trade: access to markets 92
Private sector development: business regulation, access to
99
4 finance, improved competitiveness
Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills
116
5 development
Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, effective
102
6 tax administration, monetary policy
To what extent is the WBG an effective development
C1 partner in terms of the following? (1-To no degree at all, N
10-To a very significant degree)
1 Responsiveness to needs in PNG 174
2 Access to WBG staff and experts 177
3 Flexibility when circumstances change in PNG 156
4 Openness (sharing data and other information) 182
5 Being a long-term partner to PNG 182
To what extent is the WBG an effective development
partner in PNG, in terms of collaborating with the
C2 N
following groups?(1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very
significant degree)
1 National government 180
2 Provincial government 148
3 District government 134
4 Local government 129
5 Parliament / legislative branch 101
6 Private sector 115
7 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 122
Other donors and development partners (e.g., DFAT, Japan 153
8 International Cooperation Agency (JICA), UN Agencies, ADB)
9 Academia / research centers 108
In addition to its partnership with the national
government, which of the following should the WBG
C3 % selected
collaborate with more to have greater impact in PNG?
(Select up to 2)
Private sector 35.4%
Provincial government 34.8%
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 28.3%
Other donors and development partners 26.3%
Local government 22.7%
District government 18.7%
Parliament / legislative branch 13.1%
Academia / research centers 12.1%
Other 3.0%
To what extent do you agree with the following
C4 N
statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree)
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, 146
1 grants, trust funds) meet the needs of PNG
The conditions of the WBG’s financing are reasonable
116
2 compared to markets
The WBG insists on accountability through its lending (e.g., 146
3 performance-based financing, resources tied to results)
The WBG’s Environmental and Social Framework
134
4 requirements are reasonable
The WBG effectively monitors and evaluates the projects it
154
5 supports in PNG
Have you ever used the WBG’s knowledge work, including
C5 % selected
participating in workshops or training programs?
Yes 67.7%
No 32.3%
To what extent do you agree with the following
C6 N
statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree)
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work
147
1 in PNG
Working with the WBG increases PNG’s institutional
155
2 capacity
The WBG brings global expertise to PNG as part of its
163
3 knowledge work
151
4 The WBG’s knowledge work is tailored to PNG’s context
When I need to consult the WBG’s knowledge work, I know
147
5 how to find it
152
6 The WBG’s publications are adequately disseminated
How would you prefer to receive communication from the
E1 % selected
WBG? (Select up to 2)
Direct contact with staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone,
54.9%
email)
e-Newsletters 47.7%
Event / conference / seminar / workshop (in person or
46.6%
online)
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) 16.1%
Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) 15.0%
Other 0.5%
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG
E2 % selected
recently?
Yes 79.3%
No 20.7%
If you answered “Yes�? for E2, where do you recall seeing
E3 % selected
or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply)
Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually,
60.8%
phone, email)
Newspapers (print or online) 39.9%
Event / conference / seminar (in person or online) 37.9%
Social media 31.4%
WBG websites 30.7%
Television (TV) 22.9%
Radio 14.4%
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) 11.8%
Other 8.5%
e-Newsletters 7.8%
Blogs 3.9%
Podcasts 1.3%
If you answered “Yes�? for E2, what topics were included in
E4 what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? % selected
(Select ALL that apply)
Human capital (education, health) 48.0%
WBG economic forecasts 39.5%
Ending poverty in developing countries 33.6%
Women empowerment 32.2%
Climate change 30.3%
Food security 25.0%
Debt relief for developing countries 23.7%
Youth development 21.7%
Job creation / employment 21.7%
Pandemic preparedness 17.8%
Changes to the WBG financial and operational model 16.4%
Other 13.2%
Digital economy 12.5%
Oceans and the blue economy 9.2%
How concerned are you about the following potential
E5 N
impacts of climate change in PNG?
More frequent and intense wild fires 186
Decreased crop yields / increased food insecurity 184
Climate-driven migration 186
More frequent and severe floods 187
More frequent and severe droughts 189
More frequent and severe heatwaves 184
Air pollution 184
Extinction of plant / animal species 182
Land and forest degradation 184
Loss of jobs 182
Increased erosion of shoreline 186
Coastal flooding due to sea level rise 188
Decreased water availability / quality 185
What is the primary specialization of your work? (Select
F1 % selected
only 1 response)
Education 17.3%
Generalist (specialize in multiple sectors) 15.7%
Public sector governance 11.0%
Private sector development / trade 8.9%
Energy 6.8%
Other 6.3%
Environment / natural resource management 5.8%
Health / pandemic preparedness 5.8%
Water / sanitation 4.2%
Macroeconomics, fiscal / debt management 3.7%
Transport 3.7%
Climate change 2.6%
Agriculture and food security 2.6%
Urban development 2.6%
Social protection 1.6%
Legal / human rights 0.5%
Gender equity 0.5%
Digital development 0.5%
F2 What is your gender? % selected
Male 61.3%
Female 38.7%
F3 What is your age? % selected
46-55 30.4%
36-45 29.3%
56 and above 28.8%
26-35 9.9%
Prefer not to specify 1.0%
25 or younger 0.5%
F4 Which best represents your geographic location? % selected
Port Moresby (National Capital District) 75.5%
Southern Region (excluding National Capital District) 8.0%
Highlands Region 7.4%
Momase Region 5.3%
Islands Region 3.7%
stions across All Respondents (N=219)
N
219
219
219
219
219
219
219
219
219
DK Mean SD
n/a 7.05 2.19
n/a 4.92 2.76
n/a 6.26 2.71
n/a 5.53 2.75
n/a 6.05 2.74
n/a 3.59 2.57
N
219
219
N
166
166
166
166
DK Mean SD
1 5.31 2.50
2 5.03 2.23
3 4.65 2.35
5 4.57 2.42
19 6.44 2.35
8 7.44 2.12
29 6.46 2.50
7 7.20 2.05
9 7.08 2.10
3 7.48 2.08
8 6.93 2.12
5 7.23 1.93
2 7.52 2.17
11 7.17 2.01
5 6.67 2.05
DK Mean SD
19 7.20 2.00
DK Mean SD
14 7.47 1.97
DK Mean SD
8 7.64 2.05
9 7.64 2.08
12 7.47 2.08
21 6.85 2.40
N
217
217
217
217
217
217
217
217
N
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
DK Mean SD
86 6.04 2.23
74 6.47 2.17
84 5.66 2.24
75 6.15 2.44
71 6.29 2.41
DK Mean SD
80 6.72 2.32
78 6.68 2.37
116 5.38 2.38
92 5.75 2.53
71 6.70 2.58
88 6.21 2.25
DK Mean SD
63 6.19 2.51
84 5.86 2.49
109 5.68 2.37
101 5.64 2.37
85 5.66 2.40
95 6.04 2.43
DK Mean SD
28 7.10 2.20
23 6.89 2.29
45 6.74 2.22
19 7.05 2.33
21 7.88 2.11
DK Mean SD
22 7.91 2.02
53 6.72 2.42
65 6.08 2.63
70 5.84 2.84
99 6.65 2.47
84 6.48 2.36
77 6.48 2.32
45 7.82 2.14
88 7.06 2.39
N
198
198
198
198
198
198
198
198
198
DK Mean SD
50 7.21 2.30
80 7.04 2.21
49 8.17 2.12
61 7.90 2.05
41 8.03 2.11
N
195
195
DK Mean SD
49 7.95 1.92
41 7.90 1.97
32 8.21 1.91
45 7.42 2.22
49 6.96 2.60
42 7.27 2.45
N
193
193
193
193
193
193
N
193
193
N
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
N
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
Not
A little Somewhat Very
concerned at NA
concerned concerned concerned
all
12.4% 19.4% 28.5% 31.7% 8.1%
1.6% 3.8% 27.7% 63.6% 3.3%
2.7% 9.7% 31.2% 51.6% 4.8%
1.6% 6.4% 23.0% 65.2% 3.7%
2.1% 7.9% 20.6% 65.6% 3.7%
2.7% 15.8% 30.4% 46.7% 4.3%
6.5% 21.7% 31.0% 37.0% 3.8%
1.6% 13.7% 31.9% 47.8% 4.9%
1.6% 2.2% 22.3% 70.1% 3.8%
2.2% 4.9% 25.3% 63.7% 3.8%
1.6% 4.8% 22.0% 67.2% 4.3%
1.1% 4.3% 21.8% 68.6% 4.3%
1.1% 8.6% 18.4% 69.2% 2.7%
N
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
N
191
191
N
191
191
191
191
191
191
N
188
188
188
188
188
Q1. Which of the following best describes your current Percentage in
Question Total N
affiliation? (Select only 1 response) sample
Q1_1 Office of the Prime Minister, Minister 0.5% 219
Q1_2 Office of a Parliamentarian (National Parliament / Legislative body) 0.9% 219
Q1_3 Implementation
Government Institution: Employee of a Ministry / Department / Project45.2% 219Unit / Indepe
Q1_4 8.7%
Local Government (e.g., Provincial, District or Local Level Government Office or Staff) 219
Q1_5 21.0%
Bilateral or Multilateral Agency (e.g., embassy, development organization, development 219bank, UN Age
Q1_6 5.5%
Civil Society Organization: local and regional (NGO; Community-Based Organization; 219 Foundatio
Private
Q1_7 14.2%
Private Sector: Private Company / Financial Sector Organization / Private Bank 219
Q1_8 Academia / Research Centers 1.8% 219
Q1_9 Media 2.3% 219
Regrouped as…
Insufficient sample to include in the stakeholder analysis 1
Insufficient sample to include in the stakeholder analysis 2
Government Institution 99
Local Government 19
Bilateral / Multilateral Agency 46
Broader Civil Society 12
Private Sector 31
Broader Civil Society 4
Broader Civil Society 5
Appendix B: Responses to Selected Questions by Stakeholder Groups
How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Government Local
Q2
PNG?(1-Not familiar at all, 10-Very familiar) Institutions Government
N Mean N
1 World Bank Group* 99 7.31 19
2 International Monetary Fund* 99 4.70 19
3 United Nations* 99 5.75 19
4 European Union* 99 5.29 19
5 Asian Development Bank (ADB)* 99 6.24 19
6 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) 99 3.60 19
Do you collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (WBG) Government Local
Q3
in PNG?* Institutions Government
N % N
1 Yes 90 90.9% 13
2 No 9 9.1% 6
Which of the following WBG agencies do you Government Local
Q4
collaborate/work with in PNG? (Select ALL that apply) Institutions Government
N % N
1 World Bank (IBRD/IDA)* 89 98.9% 12
2 International Finance Corporation (IFC) * 15 16.7% 0
3 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 4 4.4% 1
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
0 0.0% 0
4 (ICSID)
How much do you trust each of the following institutions to Government Local
A1
do what is right for PNG? (1-Not at all, 10-Very much) Institutions Government
N Mean N
1 National government* 99 6.01 18
2 Provincial government* 97 5.45 19
3 District government 98 4.88 19
4 Local level government 95 4.79 19
5 Bank of PNG* 94 6.97 16
6 World Bank Group* 94 7.83 19
7 International Monetary Fund 83 6.54 16
8 United Nations* 95 7.32 16
Regional development banks (e.g., Asian Development Bank
97 7.54 17
9 (ADB))*
Bilateral development partners (e.g., Australian Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), New Zealand Ministry of 97 7.73 18
10 Foreign Affairs (MFAT))*
11 Private sector * 96 7.02 16
12 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) * 96 7.15 14
13 Faith-based institutions (e.g., churches) 97 7.79 17
14 Academia / research centers 96 7.22 15
15 Media 93 6.53 18
Government Local
N Mean N
How effective is the World Bank Group (WBG) in helping PNG
A2 94 7.53 18
achieve development results?*
Government Local
N Mean N
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s
knowledge work make to development results in
A3 PNG?Knowledge work includes data resources, analytical 95 7.82 18
reports, policy notes, hands-on advice, and knowledge-sharing
workshops or training programs. *
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Government Local
(1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Institutions Government
N Mean N
The WBG currently plays a relevant role in development in
A4 96 7.98 19
PNG*
The WBG’s work is aligned with what I consider the
A5 97 7.95 19
development priorities for PNG*
The WBG has a positive influence on shaping development
A6 97 7.85 17
policy in PNG*
A7 The WBG’s work helps end poverty in PNG* 89 7.17 19
Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in PNG? Government Local
B1
(Select up to 2) Institutions Government
N % N
1 Development partner coordination 12 12.2% 5
Knowledge and analytical products (e.g., data, reports, policy
18 18.4% 3
2 notes)*
3 Capacity development and training* 39 39.8% 10
13 13.3% 0
4 Convening / bringing together different groups of stakeholders
Technical assistance and implementation support (incl. project
51 52.0% 7
5 design and implementation)
Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending,
46 46.9% 10
6 grants, trust funds)
Mobilizing third party financial resources (incl. both public and
6 6.1% 0
7 private)
8 Other 1 1.0% 0
Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most Government Local
B2
impact on development results in PNG? (Select up to 5) Institutions Government
N % N
1 Agriculture / rural development* 63 64.9% 13
2 Water / sanitation 36 37.1% 6
3 Debt management 20 20.6% 2
4 Mining and extractives 0 0.0% 1
5 Health / pandemic preparedness 30 30.9% 8
6 Transport infrastructure 34 35.1% 5
7 Gender-based violence/ family and sexual violence 10 10.3% 3
8 Energy 23 23.7% 2
9 Land (i.e., land and property rights) 5 5.2% 0
10 Food security 16 16.5% 1
11 Urban development 16 16.5% 1
12 Digital infrastructure development 23 23.7% 2
13 Private sector development 12 12.4% 3
14 Public sector governance 41 42.3% 8
15 Education* 53 54.6% 14
16 Environment / natural resource management 22 22.7% 4
17 Climate change* 19 19.6% 1
Gender equity (closing the gap between women and men,
11 11.3% 4
18 boys and girls)
19 Social protection* 6 6.2% 1
20 Jobs 9 9.3% 0
21 Disaster risk management 10 10.3% 1
22 Other* 1 1.0% 3
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development
Government Local
B3 results in each of these areas of human development in PNG?
Institutions Government
(1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective)
N Mean N
52 6.42 7
1 Education: more resilient and equitable education systems*
Health: universal health coverage, primary health systems,
pandemic preparedness, eradicating infectious diseases, 58 6.93 7
2 improving nutrition*
3 Social protection: social assistance, social safety nets* 53 6.17 8
Social inclusion: increasing opportunities for youth, and people 57 6.77 11
4 with disabilities to participate fully in society*
5 Gender equity: close gender gaps in economic opportunities* 64 6.89 10
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development
results in each of these areas of infrastructure and Government Local
B4
environmental sustainability in PNG? (1-Not effective at all, Institutions Government
10-Very effective)
N Mean N
1 Transport: roads, bridges, sustainable transportation* 59 7.29 11
2 Water supply and sanitation infrastructure* 62 7.44 15
34 5.79 6
3 Extractives: governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources
42 6.40 7
4 Energy: access to energy, transition to cleaner energy sources
Rural development: rural community infrastructure identified
60 7.43 13
5 through community driven development*
Agriculture and food security: sustainable agriculture, inclusive
51 6.98 8
6 and efficient food systems*
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development
results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / Government Local
B5
economic growth in PNG? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very Institutions Government
effective)
N Mean N
Public sector governance: efficiency, effectiveness,
accountability, and transparency of the government 59 6.95 12
1 institutions*
Debt sustainability: management, relief, financing, and
46 6.24 10
2 transparency
3 Trade: access to markets 36 6.08 7
Private sector development: business regulation, access to
36 6.03 7
4 finance, improved competitiveness
51 6.20 14
5 Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills development*
Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, effective tax
42 6.57 7
6 administration, monetary policy
To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner
Government Local
C1 in terms of the following? (1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very
Institutions Government
significant degree)
N Mean N
1 Responsiveness to needs in PNG* 81 7.51 17
2 Access to WBG staff and experts* 80 7.44 17
3 Flexibility when circumstances change in PNG* 71 7.15 15
4 Openness (sharing data and other information)* 80 7.49 17
5 Being a long-term partner to PNG* 83 8.24 17
To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner
in PNG, in terms of collaborating with the following Government Local
C2
groups?(1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant Institutions Government
degree)
N Mean N
1 National government* 87 8.30 16
2 Provincial government 67 7.01 18
3 District government 61 6.20 18
4 Local government* 58 6.17 17
5 Parliament / legislative branch* 43 6.95 8
6 Private sector* 48 6.94 8
7 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 58 6.84 11
Other donors and development partners (e.g., DFAT, Japan 70 8.19 11
8 International Cooperation Agency (JICA), UN Agencies, ADB)*
9 Academia / research centers 52 7.27 9
In addition to its partnership with the national government,
Government Local
C3 which of the following should the WBG collaborate with
Institutions Government
more to have greater impact in PNG? (Select up to 2)
N % N
1 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)* 27 30.0% 1
2 Local government* 26 28.9% 11
3 Private sector* 25 27.8% 1
4 District government 19 21.1% 5
5 Other donors and development partners* 19 21.1% 5
6 Provincial government 37 41.1% 4
7 Parliament / legislative branch 12 13.3% 4
8 Academia / research centers* 9 10.0% 0
9 Other 3 3.3% 1
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Government Local
C4
(1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Institutions Government
N Mean N
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans,
69 7.61 13
1 grants, trust funds) meet the needs of PNG*
The conditions of the WBG’s financing are reasonable
58 7.10 10
2 compared to markets*
The WBG insists on accountability through its lending (e.g., 70 8.64 13
3 performance-based financing, resources tied to results)*
The WBG’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements
66 8.12 13
4 are reasonable*
The WBG effectively monitors and evaluates the projects it
75 8.44 16
5 supports in PNG*
Have you ever used the WBG’s knowledge work, including Government Local
C5
participating in workshops or training programs?* Institutions Government
N % N
1 Yes 70 79.5% 16
2 No 18 20.5% 2
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Government Local
C6
(1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly agree) Institutions Government
N Mean N
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work in
75 8.17 15
1 PNG
2 Working with the WBG increases PNG’s institutional capacity 78 8.13 16
The WBG brings global expertise to PNG as part of its
78 8.49 16
3 knowledge work
72 7.54 15
4 The WBG’s knowledge work is tailored to PNG’s context
When I need to consult the WBG’s knowledge work, I know
70 7.40 14
5 how to find it
6 The WBG’s publications are adequately disseminated 71 7.61 15
How would you prefer to receive communication from the Government Local
E1
WBG? (Select up to 2) Institutions Government
N % N
1 e-Newsletters 40 46.0% 3
Direct contact with staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone,
47 54.0% 12
2 email)
3 Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) 13 14.9% 4
4 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)* 17 19.5% 8
43 49.4% 5
5 Event / conference / seminar / workshop (in person or online)
6 Other 0 0.0% 0
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG Government Local
E2
recently? Institutions Government
N % N
1 Yes 70 80.5% 14
2 No 17 19.5% 3
If you answered “Yes�? for E2, where do you recall seeing or Government Local
E3
hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) Institutions Government
N % N
1 Television (TV) 18 25.7% 2
2 Radio 12 17.1% 3
3 Newspapers (print or online) 33 47.1% 4
4 Event / conference / seminar (in person or online) 33 47.1% 2
5 WBG websites 26 37.1% 5
6 Social media 23 32.9% 6
Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone,
48 68.6% 9
7 email)
8 Blogs 2 2.9% 2
9 Podcasts 1 1.4% 0
10 e-Newsletters 7 10.0% 0
11 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) 13 18.6% 2
12 Other 6 8.6% 2
If you answered “Yes�? for E2, what topics were included in
Government Local
E4 what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research?
Institutions Government
(Select ALL that apply)
N % N
1 Youth development 21 30.0% 4
2 Debt relief for developing countries 16 22.9% 5
3 Oceans and the blue economy 6 8.6% 0
4 Food security 23 32.9% 4
5 Digital economy 13 18.6% 0
6 WBG economic forecasts 28 40.0% 3
7 Changes to the WBG financial and operational model 9 12.9% 4
8 Ending poverty in developing countries 29 41.4% 6
9 Women empowerment* 26 37.1% 8
10 Job creation / employment* 18 25.7% 5
11 Human capital (education, health) 34 48.6% 7
12 Climate change* 28 40.0% 1
13 Pandemic preparedness 16 22.9% 2
14 Other 8 11.4% 3
akeholder Groups
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
6.74 46 7.48 21 5.81 31 6.68
3.37 46 5.17 21 5.14 31 5.90
4.32 46 7.89 21 6.76 31 6.19
3.68 46 6.59 21 5.90 31 5.39
3.95 46 6.39 21 5.86 31 6.23
2.11 46 3.50 21 4.10 31 4.00
Local Bilateral Broader Civil
Private Sector
Government /Multilateral Society
% N % N % N %
68.4% 38 82.6% 9 42.9% 14 45.2%
31.6% 8 17.4% 12 57.1% 17 54.8%
Local Bilateral Broader Civil
Private Sector
Government /Multilateral Society
% N % N % N %
92.3% 37 97.4% 9 100.0% 6 42.9%
0.0% 6 15.8% 1 11.1% 8 57.1%
7.7% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
4.94 45 5.40 21 4.57 30 3.57
4.47 45 5.53 21 4.38 31 3.77
4.32 44 5.20 21 4.00 31 3.81
4.00 43 5.21 21 4.10 31 3.84
5.88 33 5.94 20 6.10 31 5.81
7.58 44 7.66 20 5.90 29 6.90
5.75 33 7.15 20 5.50 31 6.45
6.63 46 7.80 21 6.67 29 6.59
6.12 42 7.52 20 6.10 30 6.17
6.50 46 8.00 21 6.81 30 7.03
5.19 40 6.70 20 7.80 31 7.32
5.86 45 7.60 20 7.85 31 7.35
6.65 45 7.22 20 8.30 31 7.16
6.60 41 7.27 20 8.05 30 6.67
6.50 43 6.88 21 7.52 31 6.26
Local Bilateral Broader Civil Private Sector
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
8.00 43 7.05 18 6.44 24 6.17
Local Bilateral Broader Civil Private Sector
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
8.67 43 7.30 20 6.50 26 6.50
Local Bilateral Broader Civil
Private Sector
Government /Multilateral Society
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
8.68 45 7.76 20 6.80 28 6.32
8.63 44 7.77 20 6.90 27 6.33
8.47 43 7.63 20 6.55 27 6.07
7.95 41 7.00 20 6.20 26 5.42
Local Bilateral Broader Civil
Private Sector
Government /Multilateral Society
% N % N % N %
26.3% 7 15.2% 5 23.8% 6 20.0%
15.8% 26 56.5% 6 28.6% 9 30.0%
52.6% 4 8.7% 1 4.8% 10 33.3%
0.0% 4 8.7% 1 4.8% 4 13.3%
36.8% 14 30.4% 8 38.1% 11 36.7%
52.6% 26 56.5% 13 61.9% 11 36.7%
0.0% 8 17.4% 4 19.0% 3 10.0%
0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 3.3%
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
% N % N % N %
68.4% 14 30.4% 10 47.6% 18 60.0%
31.6% 11 23.9% 5 23.8% 8 26.7%
10.5% 11 23.9% 4 19.0% 6 20.0%
5.3% 2 4.3% 0 0.0% 2 6.7%
42.1% 11 23.9% 6 28.6% 8 26.7%
26.3% 18 39.1% 7 33.3% 6 20.0%
15.8% 7 15.2% 3 14.3% 2 6.7%
10.5% 18 39.1% 4 19.0% 7 23.3%
0.0% 4 8.7% 0 0.0% 3 10.0%
5.3% 5 10.9% 2 9.5% 7 23.3%
5.3% 5 10.9% 1 4.8% 2 6.7%
10.5% 6 13.0% 2 9.5% 8 26.7%
15.8% 15 32.6% 3 14.3% 5 16.7%
42.1% 18 39.1% 11 52.4% 9 30.0%
73.7% 17 37.0% 12 57.1% 12 40.0%
21.1% 9 19.6% 4 19.0% 11 36.7%
5.3% 11 23.9% 1 4.8% 10 33.3%
21.1% 8 17.4% 4 19.0% 5 16.7%
5.3% 12 26.1% 2 9.5% 3 10.0%
0.0% 7 15.2% 5 23.8% 7 23.3%
5.3% 4 8.7% 3 14.3% 2 6.7%
15.8% 1 2.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
6.29 27 6.56 13 5.92 20 4.45
6.86 25 6.88 16 6.50 22 4.82
5.75 23 5.96 15 5.33 21 4.33
6.91 23 5.87 16 5.94 21 4.62
7.10 26 5.88 15 5.87 19 4.89
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
6.55 21 6.71 17 6.41 15 5.27
7.13 20 6.00 15 6.13 14 4.71
4.17 16 6.00 15 5.07 14 4.64
4.43 25 5.80 16 5.56 19 4.89
8.46 21 6.43 19 5.47 18 4.94
5.63 19 6.63 17 5.59 19 4.89
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
6.83 28 6.18 18 5.28 18 4.28
6.70 24 6.13 16 5.06 19 4.95
5.57 15 6.00 14 5.71 17 4.71
5.43 21 6.29 15 5.40 17 4.47
7.14 16 5.69 16 4.69 16 3.75
7.29 20 6.15 16 5.06 14 5.00
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
7.65 36 6.97 16 6.50 21 5.95
6.41 40 7.05 17 5.47 20 6.20
7.20 31 6.90 16 5.56 20 5.80
7.18 43 7.19 18 5.89 21 6.29
8.59 41 7.76 16 7.31 22 6.68
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
8.63 39 7.64 16 7.38 19 6.63
7.22 29 6.97 14 6.07 17 5.35
7.17 24 6.21 11 5.64 17 5.00
7.35 21 5.86 12 5.33 18 4.06
8.25 18 7.22 13 6.15 17 5.18
6.50 22 7.14 13 5.85 21 5.29
7.09 23 6.35 15 6.00 13 5.31
8.64 40 7.65 14 7.29 16 6.63
8.00 18 7.33 13 6.08 14 6.14
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
% N % N % N %
5.9% 10 23.8% 12 60.0% 5 19.2%
64.7% 3 7.1% 4 20.0% 1 3.8%
5.9% 21 50.0% 3 15.0% 19 73.1%
29.4% 2 4.8% 4 20.0% 6 23.1%
29.4% 18 42.9% 1 5.0% 9 34.6%
23.5% 15 35.7% 5 25.0% 6 23.1%
23.5% 8 19.0% 0 0.0% 2 7.7%
0.0% 4 9.5% 7 35.0% 3 11.5%
5.9% 1 2.4% 1 5.0% 0 0.0%
Local Bilateral Broader Civil
Private Sector
Government /Multilateral Society
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
8.23 34 6.85 12 6.58 16 6.00
8.90 22 7.23 12 6.17 12 6.08
9.54 31 7.77 13 8.00 17 6.18
8.77 25 8.04 13 7.15 15 6.67
8.44 35 7.60 12 7.92 14 6.57
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
% N % N % N %
88.9% 29 70.7% 8 40.0% 9 34.6%
11.1% 12 29.3% 12 60.0% 17 65.4%
Local Bilateral Broader Civil
Private Sector
Government /Multilateral Society
Mean N Mean N Mean N Mean
8.47 31 7.84 11 6.64 14 7.50
8.13 31 7.45 13 7.46 16 7.75
8.13 37 7.97 14 7.79 17 7.94
7.60 35 7.37 13 7.15 15 6.80
6.57 31 6.77 13 5.85 17 7.00
7.93 33 6.82 15 6.33 16 7.31
Local Bilateral Broader Civil
Private Sector
Government /Multilateral Society
% N % N % N %
17.6% 22 53.7% 12 60.0% 13 50.0%
70.6% 27 65.9% 6 30.0% 13 50.0%
23.5% 4 9.8% 4 20.0% 4 15.4%
47.1% 3 7.3% 2 10.0% 1 3.8%
29.4% 14 34.1% 13 65.0% 14 53.8%
0.0% 0 0.0% 1 5.0% 0 0.0%
Local Bilateral Broader Civil
Private Sector
Government /Multilateral Society
% N % N % N %
82.4% 35 85.4% 15 75.0% 18 69.2%
17.6% 6 14.6% 5 25.0% 8 30.8%
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
% N % N % N %
14.3% 5 14.3% 4 26.7% 5 27.8%
21.4% 1 2.9% 3 20.0% 2 11.1%
28.6% 10 28.6% 8 53.3% 5 27.8%
14.3% 13 37.1% 3 20.0% 6 33.3%
35.7% 9 25.7% 2 13.3% 4 22.2%
42.9% 7 20.0% 5 33.3% 6 33.3%
64.3% 21 60.0% 6 40.0% 8 44.4%
14.3% 2 5.7% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
0.0% 1 2.9% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
0.0% 4 11.4% 0 0.0% 1 5.6%
14.3% 2 5.7% 0 0.0% 1 5.6%
14.3% 1 2.9% 2 13.3% 2 11.1%
Bilateral
Local Broader Civil
/Multilateral Private Sector
Government Society
Agency
% N % N % N %
28.6% 2 5.7% 2 13.3% 3 17.6%
35.7% 7 20.0% 2 13.3% 6 35.3%
0.0% 3 8.6% 4 26.7% 1 5.9%
28.6% 6 17.1% 1 6.7% 4 23.5%
0.0% 2 5.7% 2 13.3% 2 11.8%
21.4% 13 37.1% 8 53.3% 8 47.1%
28.6% 5 14.3% 3 20.0% 3 17.6%
42.9% 10 28.6% 3 20.0% 3 17.6%
57.1% 4 11.4% 2 13.3% 8 47.1%
35.7% 1 2.9% 2 13.3% 7 41.2%
50.0% 17 48.6% 11 73.3% 4 23.5%
7.1% 7 20.0% 3 20.0% 6 35.3%
14.3% 3 8.6% 5 33.3% 1 5.9%
21.4% 6 17.1% 1 6.7% 2 11.8%
Appendix C: Responses to Selected Questions by Year
How familiar are you with the work of these
Q2 organizations in PNG?(1-Not familiar at all, 10- FY21
Very familiar)
N Mean
1 World Bank Group* 59 6.14
2 International Monetary Fund NA
3 United Nations NA
4 European Union NA
5 Asian Development Bank (ADB) NA
6 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) NA
How much do you trust each of the following
A1 institutions to do what is right for PNG? (1-Not FY21
at all, 10-Very much)
N Mean
1 National government 59 4.63
2 Provincial government 58 4.40
3 District government* 57 3.93
4 Local level government 54 4.07
5 Bank of PNG 56 6.45
6 World Bank Group 56 7.14
7 International Monetary Fund 53 6.91
8 United Nations 54 6.83
Regional development banks (e.g., Asian
9 57 5.25
Development Bank (ADB))*
Bilateral development partners (e.g., Australian
10 54 7.07
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT),
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT))
11 Private sector * 58 6.31
12 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) * 53 6.42
13 Faith-based institutions (e.g., churches)* 53 6.43
14 Academia / research centers NA
15 Media* 58 5.89
FY21
N Mean
A2 How effective is the World Bank Group (WBG) in 57 6.48
helping PNG achieve development results?*
FY21
N Mean
How significant a contribution do you believe the
WBG’s knowledge work make to development
A3 results in PNG? Knowledge work includes data 44 6.52
resources, analytical reports, policy notes, hands-
on advice, and knowledge-sharing workshops or
training programs. *
To what extent do you agree with the following
statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly FY21
agree)
N Mean
The WBG currently plays a relevant role in
A4 55 6.96
development in PNG*
A5 The WBG’s work is aligned with what I consider 56 7.02
the development priorities for PNG*
The WBG has a positive influence on shaping
A6 56 6.48
development policy in PNG*
A7 The WBG’s work helps end poverty in PNG NA
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving
development results in each of these areas of
B3 FY21
human development in PNG? (1-Not effective at
all, 10-Very effective)
N Mean
Education: more resilient and equitable education
1 21 5.52
systems
Health: universal health coverage, primary health
2 21 5.76
systems, pandemic preparedness, eradicating
infectious diseases, improving nutrition
Social protection: social assistance, social safety
3 16 4.25
nets*
Social inclusion: increasing opportunities for
4 youth, and people with disabilities to participate 19 5.37
fully in society
Gender equity: close gender gaps in economic
5 21 5.62
opportunities
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving
development results in each of these areas of
B4 FY21
infrastructure and environmental sustainability
in PNG? (1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective)
N Mean
Transport: roads, bridges, sustainable
1 23 5.52
transportation*
2 Water supply and sanitation infrastructure 22 6.09
Extractives: governance of oil, gas, and mineral
3 17 4.65
resources
Energy: access to energy, transition to cleaner
4 22 6.18
energy sources
Rural development: rural community
5 infrastructure identified through community NA
driven development
6 Agriculture and food security: sustainable 28 6.29
agriculture, inclusive and efficient food systems
How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving
development results in each of these areas of
B5 FY21
finance / institutions / economic growth in PNG?
(1-Not effective at all, 10-Very effective)
N Mean
Public sector governance: efficiency,
1 30 5.63
effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of
the government institutions
Debt sustainability: management, relief, financing,
2 NA
and transparency
3 Trade: access to markets NA
4 Private sector development: business regulation, 33 5.85
access to finance, improved competitiveness
Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills
5 24 5.00
development
6 Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, NA
effective tax administration, monetary policy
To what extent is the WBG an effective
development partner in terms of the following?
C1 FY21
(1-To no degree at all, 10-To a very significant
degree)
N Mean
1 Responsiveness to needs in PNG* 43 5.58
2 Access to WBG staff and experts* 44 5.91
3 43 5.56
Flexibility when circumstances change in PNG*
4 48 6.15
Openness (sharing data and other information)*
5 Being a long-term partner to PNG 46 7.26
To what extent is the WBG an effective
development partner in PNG, in terms of
C2 FY21
collaborating with the following groups?(1-To no
degree at all, 10-To a very significant degree)
N Mean
1 National government* 47 6.51
2 Provincial government NA
3 District government NA
4 Local government NA
5 Parliament / legislative branch NA
6 Private sector 45 5.82
7 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)* 42 5.69
Other donors and development partners (e.g.,
8 44 6.14
DFAT, Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA), UN Agencies, ADB)*
9 Academia / research centers NA
To what extent do you agree with the following
C4 statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly FY21
agree)
N Mean
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget
1 support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the 41 6.39
needs of PNG*
The conditions of the WBG’s financing are
2 37 6.54
reasonable compared to markets
The WBG insists on accountability through its
3 lending (e.g., performance-based financing, NA
resources tied to results)
The WBG’s Environmental and Social Framework
4 36 6.42
requirements are reasonable*
The WBG effectively monitors and evaluates the
5 41 7.02
projects it supports in PNG*
To what extent do you agree with the following
C6 statements? (1-Strongly disagree, 10-Strongly FY21
agree)
N Mean
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s
1 NA
knowledge work in PNG
Working with the WBG increases PNG’s
2 45 6.78
institutional capacity *
The WBG brings global expertise to PNG as part of
3 37 6.84
its knowledge work*
The WBG’s knowledge work is tailored to PNG’s
4 39 6.38
context*
When I need to consult the WBG’s knowledge
5 NA
work, I know how to find it
The WBG’s publications are adequately
6 37 6.24
disseminated*
FY24
N Mean
219 7.05
219 4.92
219 6.26
219 5.53
219 6.05
219 3.59
FY24
N Mean
216 5.31
216 5.03
216 4.65
212 4.57
197 6.44
209 7.44
186 6.46
210 7.20
209 7.08
215 7.48
206 6.93
209 7.23
213 7.52
205 7.17
209 6.67
FY24
N Mean
200 7.20
FY24
N Mean
205 7.47
FY24
N Mean
211 7.64
210 7.64
207 7.47
198 6.85
FY24
N Mean
122 6.04
131 6.47
122 5.66
130 6.15
136 6.29
FY24
N Mean
126 6.72
129 6.68
88 5.38
112 5.75
134 6.70
117 6.21
FY24
N Mean
138 6.19
118 5.86
92 5.68
99 5.64
116 5.66
102 6.04
FY24
N Mean
174 7.10
177 6.89
156 6.74
182 7.05
182 7.88
FY24
N Mean
180 7.91
148 6.72
134 6.08
129 5.84
101 6.65
115 6.48
122 6.48
153 7.82
108 7.06
FY24
N Mean
146 7.21
116 7.04
146 8.17
134 7.90
154 8.03
FY24
N Mean
147 7.95
155 7.90
163 8.21
151 7.42
147 6.96
152 7.27