FY 2024 Burkina Faso Country Opinion Survey Report

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the World Bank Group's activities in Burkina Faso Core Insights - The World Bank Group (WBG) is perceived as a relevant development partner in Burkina Faso, with positive ratings for its effectiveness and alignment with local development priorities [31][49][56] - Stakeholders express a desire for the WBG to focus on addressing fragility, conflict, and violence, with education and transport infrastructure also highlighted as key priorities [57][60] - Familiarity with the WBG correlates with more positive perceptions of its effectiveness and trustworthiness [46][34] Summary by Sections Objectives - The survey aims to understand stakeholder perceptions of the WBG in Burkina Faso, focusing on familiarity, trust, effectiveness, and development priorities [4] Methodology Overview - Conducted from March to April 2024, the survey had a response rate of 81% with 407 participants [5][6] Overall Context - Stakeholders emphasize the need for the WBG to align its efforts with local priorities and to support infrastructure development [10][15] Overall Attitudes Toward the WBG - Trust in the WBG is higher than in other multinational institutions, with a mean rating of 6.2 [13][35] Key Performance Indicators - Ratings for the WBG's relevance, effectiveness, and influence on development policy are positive, with significant improvements noted since FY19 [31][32] World Bank Group's Support for Development Areas - Addressing fragility and education are top priorities for stakeholders, with a notable increase in the emphasis on transport infrastructure [57][60] Financial Instruments and Knowledge Work - Respondents value the WBG's financial instruments and knowledge work, with a significant portion reporting positive experiences [76][82] Communication and Outreach - Stakeholders prefer more engagement with local governments and civil society to enhance the WBG's effectiveness [73][66] Future Role of the World Bank Group in Burkina Faso - The WBG is seen as needing to adapt its strategies to better meet the evolving needs of Burkina Faso [60][74]