The World Bank is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in Ethiopia or who observe activities related to social and economic development. The World Bank Country Assessment Survey is meant to give the Bank's team that works in Ethiopia, more in-depth insight into how the Bank's work is perceived. This is one tool the Bank uses to assess the views of its critical stakeholders. With this understanding, the World Bank hopes to develop more effective strategies, outreach and programs that support development in Ethiopia. The World Bank commissioned an independent firm to oversee the logistics of this effort in Ethiopia.
The survey was designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Assist the World Bank in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Ethiopia perceive the Bank;
- Obtain systematic feedback from stakeholders in Ethiopia regarding:
· Their views regarding the general environment in Ethiopia;
· Their perceived overall value of the World Bank in Ethiopia;
· Overall impressions of the World Bank as related to programs, poverty reduction, personal relationships, effectiveness, knowledge base, collaboration, and its day-to-day operation; and
· Perceptions of the World Bank's communication and outreach in Ethiopia.
- Use data to help inform the Ethiopia country team's strategy.