FY 2024 Cambodia Country Opinion Survey Report

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the World Bank Group's activities in Cambodia Core Insights - The World Bank Group (WBG) is perceived as a long-term partner in Cambodia, with improved ratings for flexibility, openness, responsiveness, and staff accessibility compared to previous years [34][41] - Stakeholders from the private sector have more positive perceptions of the WBG, particularly regarding its effectiveness and influence [22][23] - Familiarity with the WBG has significantly increased among respondents, with a mean familiarity rating of 6.7 in FY24 compared to 5.8 in FY21 [15][18] Summary by Sections Overall Context - Stakeholders emphasize the need for the WBG to promote inclusive dialogue and shift its focus beyond poverty reduction as Cambodia transitions to an upper middle-income country [11] Key Indicators - The WBG's relevance to development in Cambodia received high ratings, with significant improvements noted in its perceived effectiveness in shaping development policy and achieving results [20] Development Priorities - In FY24, education, jobs, and agriculture/food security emerged as top priorities for WBG focus, with increased emphasis on climate change and social protection compared to FY21 [31] Engagement on the Ground - The WBG is seen as effectively collaborating with the national government and other development partners, with calls for increased collaboration with sub-national governments and the private sector [41][45] Financial Instruments and Knowledge Work - Respondents value the WBG's knowledge and analytical products highly, with 48% indicating these as the most valuable, followed closely by financial resources at 46% [50] Future Role of the World Bank Group - Stakeholders suggest that the WBG should align more closely with the Royal Government's strategies and expand support for sub-national government activities to address urban-rural poverty gaps [60] Communication and Outreach - There is a need for better communication channels and increased awareness of the WBG's work among the general population [61] Sample Demographics and Methodology - The survey included 410 potential participants, achieving a 45% response rate with a diverse representation from various sectors, including government institutions and civil society organizations [8][9]