FY 2024 Georgia Country Opinion Survey Report

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the World Bank Group's activities in Georgia Core Insights - The World Bank Group (WBG) is perceived to have significantly improved its effectiveness in Georgia, with high ratings for its role in development and alignment with local priorities [17][52][134] - Stakeholders express a desire for the WBG to enhance collaboration with the private sector, civil society, and local government to increase its impact [141][176] - Education remains the top priority for WBG's focus, followed by regional development and climate change, indicating a shift in stakeholder priorities compared to previous years [110][172] Summary by Sections Objectives - The survey aims to understand stakeholder perceptions of the WBG's effectiveness, relevance, and alignment with Georgia's development priorities [7] Methodology Overview - The survey was conducted from November 2023 to January 2024, with a total of 226 respondents participating, yielding a 26% response rate [8][9] Overall Context - Respondents indicated that the WBG could improve effectiveness by engaging more with local communities and tailoring solutions to specific needs [17] Key Indicators - Familiarity with the WBG increased from a mean rating of 6.9 in FY21 to 7.8 in FY24, with higher familiarity among those collaborating with the WBG [19][20] - Trust ratings for the WBG improved, with local government and government institutions showing the highest levels of trust [38][46] Development Priorities - Education is the most important area for WBG focus, with 62% of respondents prioritizing it, followed by regional development at 46% [110][172] Engagement on the Ground - Stakeholders expressed the need for more intensive engagement with civil society and the private sector to enhance project effectiveness [131][176] Financial Instruments and Knowledge Work - Respondents rated the WBG's financial instruments positively, with a mean rating of 8.6 for meeting Georgia's needs [153][154] Future Role of the World Bank Group - Stakeholders suggest that the WBG should prioritize targeted investments in key sectors and strengthen capacity-building initiatives [169][172] Communication and Outreach - Events and direct contact are preferred methods for stakeholders to receive communications from the WBG [180]