World Bank Group Country Survey FY 2024 – Nigeria The World Bank Group serves as a strategic partner to Nigeria in navigating a path to achieving its development objectives, especially in its bid to lift 100 million people out of poverty. The Bank provides large-scale financing and technical advisory across different sectors that include human capital development, the power sector, infrastructure, and others. The World Bank Group seeks your insights regarding our engagement and activities in Nigeria. Our goal is to refine our country program to achieve greater impact and tangible results. As an integral partner, leader, and decision-maker, your perspective is invaluable. We deeply value your participation in this crucial consultation. Your honest feedback will not only shape the future of our work in Nigeria but also foster better development outcomes for the country. We are committed to sharing the findings of this survey with you, ensuring that your voice drives our initiatives forward. To maintain the integrity and confidentiality of this process, we have engaged a reputable local firm to manage the survey logistics. Your responses will remain anonymous, and no feedback will be linked to any specific individual. Please click the arrow below to begin the survey. By starting the survey, you indicate that you have read the purpose of the survey and voluntarily agree to participate. The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 1 of 11 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1. What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response) 1 Office of the President, Prime Minister, Minister 2 Office of a Parliamentarian (National Assembly) Government Institution: Employee of a Ministry / Ministerial Department / Project Implementation Unit / 3 Independent Government Institution (e.g., Central Bank, Regulatory or Oversight Agency) / Judiciary / State-Owned Enterprise 4 Local Government Office or Staff 5 Bilateral or Multilateral Agency (e.g., embassy, development organization, development bank, UN Agency) Civil Society Organization: local and regional (NGO; Community-Based Organization; Private Foundation; 6 Professional / Trade association, Faith-Based Group, Youth Group) 7 Private Sector: Private Company / Financial Sector Organization / Private Bank 8 Academia / Research Centers 9 Media 10 Other (please specify): ____________________________ 2. How familiar are you with the work of these organizations in Nigeria? Not familiar Very at all familiar 1 World Bank Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 International Monetary Fund 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 United Nations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 European Union 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 African Union 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 African Development Bank (AfDB) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Do you collaborate/work with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Nigeria? 1 Yes 2 No 4. Which of the following WBG agencies do you collaborate/work with in Nigeria? (Select ALL that apply) 1 World Bank (IBRD/IDA) 2 International Finance Corporation (IFC) 3 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) 4 International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 2 of 11 SECTION A: OVERALL ATTITUDES TOWARD THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN NIGERIA A1. How much do you trust each of the following institutions to do what is right for Nigeria? Don't Not at all Very much know 1 National government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  2 State government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  3 Local government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  4 Parliament / legislative branch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  5 Nigeria’s Central Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  6 World Bank Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  7 International Monetary Fund 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  8 United Nations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Regional development banks (African Development 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Bank, Development Bank of Nigeria) 10 Private sector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  11 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  12 Academia / research centers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  13 Media 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  A2. How effective is the World Bank Group (WBG) in helping Nigeria achieve development results? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not effective at Very effective Don't know all A3. How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Nigeria? Knowledge work includes data resources, analytical reports, policy notes, hands-on advice, and knowledge-sharing workshops or training programs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Not significant at all Very significant Don't know To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The WBG currently plays a relevant role in development A4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  in Nigeria The WBG’s work is aligned with what I consider the A5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  development priorities for Nigeria The WBG has a positive influence on shaping A6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  development policy in Nigeria A7 The WBG’s work helps end poverty in Nigeria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 3 of 11 SECTION B: WORLD BANK GROUP’S WORK AND EFFECTIVENESS IN NIGERIA B1. Which WBG instruments do you VALUE the most in Nigeria? (Select up to 2) 1 Knowledge and analytical products (e.g., data, reports, policy notes) 2 Capacity development and training 3 Donor coordination 4 Technical assistance and implementation support (incl. project design and implementation) 5 Mobilizing third party financial resources (incl. both public and private) 6 Convening / bringing together different groups of stakeholders 7 Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending, grants, trust funds) 8 Other (please specify): ________________________ B2. Which areas should the WBG prioritize to have the most impact on development results in Nigeria? (Select up to 5) 1 Agriculture / food security 10 Gender equity 2 Debt management 11 Energy 3 Water / sanitation 12 Private sector development 4 Health / pandemic preparedness 13 Environment / natural resource management 5 Digital infrastructure development 14 Social protection 6 Public sector governance 15 Jobs 7 Economic stability and growth 16 Transport infrastructure 8 Urban development 17 Education Other (please specify): 9 Climate change 18 _________________________________ The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 4 of 11 SECTION B: WORLD BANK GROUP’S WORK AND EFFECTIVENESS IN NIGERIA Listed below are development areas where the WBG is engaged in Nigeria, organized by major thematic clusters. How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of human development in Nigeria? (If you have NO exposure to/experience in working in any of these areas, please respond “Don’t know”) Not effective Very Don't B3. Human Development: at all effective know 1 Education: access to quality basic education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Health: universal health coverage, improved 2 primary healthcare, pandemic preparedness, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  support for Nigeria’s COVID-19 response Social protection: increase coverage and 3 effectiveness of social assistance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  programs Social inclusion: increasing opportunities for 4 marginalized people to participate fully in markets, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  services, technologies, and society Gender equity: close gender gaps in health, 5 education, social protection, economic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  opportunities, and voice and agency How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of infrastructure in Nigeria? (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 B4. Infrastructure: at all effective know Transport: roads, bridges, sustainable 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  transportation 2 Water supply and sanitation infrastructure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Digital development: digital infrastructure, digital 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  services, digital skills development Urban development: urban planning, services, and 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  institutions Energy / extractives: access to energy, transition to 5 cleaner energy sources; governance of oil, gas, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  mineral resources The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 5 of 11 SECTION B: WORLD BANK GROUP’S WORK AND EFFECTIVENESS IN NIGERIA How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of finance / institutions / economic growth in Nigeria? (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 B5. Finance / Institutions / Economic growth: at all effective know Public sector governance: efficiency, effectiveness, 1 accountability, and transparency of the government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  institutions Debt sustainability: management, relief, financing, 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  and transparency 3 Trade: access to markets, tariffs, customs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Private sector development: business regulation, 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  access to finance, improved competitiveness Job creation / employment: labor policies, skills 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  development Macroeconomic stability: sustainable fiscal policy, 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  effective tax administration, monetary policy Regional integration: promote common physical 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  and institutional infrastructure How EFFECTIVE has the WBG been at achieving development results in each of these areas of environmental sustainability in Nigeria? (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 B6. Environmental Sustainability: at all effective know Environment / natural resource management: land 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  erosion and watershed management 2 Climate change: transition to a low-carbon economy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Agriculture and food security: sustainable 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  agriculture, inclusive and efficient food systems The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 6 of 11 SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION IN NIGERIA C1. To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in terms of the following? To no degree To a very significant Don't at all degree know 1 Responsiveness to needs in Nigeria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  2 Access to WBG staff and experts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  3 Flexibility when circumstances change in Nigeria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  4 Openness (sharing data and other information) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  5 Being a long-term partner to Nigeria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  C2. To what extent is the WBG an effective development partner in Nigeria, in terms of collaborating with the following groups? To no degree To a very significant Don't at all degree know 1 National government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  2 Local government 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  3 Parliament / legislative branch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  4 Private sector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  5 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Other donors and development partners (United Nations, European Union, US Agency for International 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Development, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) 7 Academia / research centers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  C3. In addition to its partnership with the national government, which of the following should the WBG collaborate with more to have greater impact in Nigeria? (Select up to 2) 1 Local government 2 Parliament / legislative branch 3 Private sector 4 Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs) Other donors and development partners (United Nations, European Union, US Agency for International 5 Development, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) 6 Academia / research centers 7 Other (please specify): ________________________ The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 7 of 11 SECTION C: WORLD BANK GROUP’S ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION IN NIGERIA The following questions ask about the WBG’s financial support to Nigeria. C4. To what extent do you agree with the following statements? (If you have NO exposure to, or experience with the WBG’s financing, please respond “Don’t know”) Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of Nigeria The conditions of the WBG’s financing are competitive 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  compared to markets 3 The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  The WBG insists on accountability through its lending 4 (e.g., performance-based financing, resources tied to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  results) The WBG’s Environmental and Social Framework 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  requirements are reasonable The WBG effectively monitors and evaluates the projects 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  it supports in Nigeria The following questions ask about the WBG’s knowledge work in Nigeria. Knowledge work is WBG’s non-lending activities that include data resources, analytical reports, policy notes, hands-on advice, and knowledge-sharing workshops or training programs. C5. Have you ever used the WBG’s knowledge work, including participating in workshops or training programs? 1 Yes 2 No C6. To what extent do you agree with the following statements? (If you have NO exposure to, or experience with the WBG’s knowledge work, please respond “Don’t know”) Strongly Strongly Don't disagree agree know I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  work in Nigeria Working with the WBG increases Nigeria’s institutional 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  capacity The WBG brings global expertise to Nigeria as part of its 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  knowledge work 4 The WBG’s knowledge work is tailored to Nigeria’s context 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  When I need to consult the WBG’s knowledge work, I 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  know how to find it The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 8 of 11 SECTION D: THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN NIGERIA GOING FORWARD D1. In your opinion, what is the most important thing the WBG could do to increase its effectiveness in Nigeria? (Please be specific) SECTION E: WORLD BANK GROUP’S COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING E1. How would you prefer to receive communication from the WBG? (Select up to 2) 1 e-Newsletters 4 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) Direct contact with staff (e.g., in person, virtually, Event / conference / seminar / workshop (in person 2 5 phone, email) or online) 3 Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) 6 Other (please specify): ______________________ E2. Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently? 1 Yes 2 No E3. Where do you recall seeing or hearing this information? (Select ALL that apply) Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, 1 Television (TV) 7 virtually, phone, email) 2 Radio 8 Blogs 3 Newspapers (print or online) 9 Podcasts 4 Event / conference / seminar (in person or online) 10 e-Newsletters 5 WBG websites 11 Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) 6 Social media 12 Other (please specify): ______________________ The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 9 of 11 SECTION E: WORLD BANK’S COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SHARING E4. What topics were included in what you saw or heard about WBG’s work or research? (Select ALL that apply) 1 Changes to the WBG financial and operational model 2 Youth development 3 Job creation / employment 4 Human capital (education, health) 5 Food security 6 Digital economy 7 Women empowerment 8 Climate change 9 Debt relief for developing countries 10 Ending poverty in developing countries 11 WBG economic forecasts 12 Pandemic preparedness 13 Other (please specify): ________________________ E5. How concerned are you about the following potential impacts of climate change in Nigeria? Not concerned A little Somewhat Very NA at all concerned concerned concerned 1 More frequent and intense wildfires      Decreased crop yields / increased food 2      insecurity 3 Climate-driven migration      4 More frequent and severe floods      5 More frequent and severe droughts      6 More frequent and severe heatwaves      7 Air pollution      8 Extinction of plant / animal species      9 Land and forest degradation      10 Loss of jobs      11 Increased erosion of shoreline      12 Coastal flooding due to sea level rise      13 Decreased water availability / quality      The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 10 of 11 SECTION F: ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION F1. What is the primary specialization of your work? (Select only 1 response) 1 Education 10 Macroeconomics, fiscal / debt management 2 Health / pandemic preparedness 11 Private sector development / trade 3 Social protection 12 Environment / natural resource management 4 Gender equity 13 Climate change 5 Transport 14 Agriculture and food security 6 Water / sanitation 15 Urban development 7 Digital development 16 Legal / human rights 8 Energy 17 Generalist (specialize in multiple sectors) 9 Public sector governance 18 Other (please specify): ____________________ F2. What is your gender? 1 Female 2 Male 3 Other 4 Prefer not to specify F3. What is your age? 1 25 or younger 2 26-35 3 36-45 4 46-55 5 56 and above 6 Prefer not to specify F4. Which best represents your geographic location? 1 North East 2 North West 3 North Central 4 South East 5 South West 6 South South Thank you for completing this survey! The World Bank Group Country Survey FY24 Nigeria page 11 of 11