FY 2024 Papua New Guinea Country Opinion Survey Report

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the World Bank Group (WBG) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) Core Insights - The WBG is increasingly perceived as an effective partner in PNG, with respondents rating its collaboration and responsiveness positively compared to previous years [51][72] - Familiarity with the WBG has significantly improved, with a mean rating of 7.1 in FY24 compared to 6.1 in FY21 [12][13] - Stakeholders expressed a desire for the WBG to focus on agriculture/rural development, education, and transport infrastructure as key development priorities [43][45] Summary by Sections Objectives - The survey aimed to understand stakeholder perceptions of the WBG, focusing on familiarity, effectiveness, and development priorities [6] Methodology Overview - The survey was conducted with 632 potential participants, achieving a 35% response rate with 219 completed surveys [7][8] Overall Context - Respondents emphasized the need for the WBG to be culturally and contextually aware of PNG's diverse dynamics to tailor its programs effectively [10] Overall Attitudes Toward the WBG - Trust in the WBG has improved, with a mean rating of 7.4, indicating a positive shift in stakeholder perceptions [16][18] Key Performance Indicators - Ratings for the WBG's alignment with PNG's development priorities and its effectiveness in achieving results have significantly increased, with mean scores of 7.6 and 7.2 respectively [22][27] Development Areas for WBG Focus - Agriculture/rural development remains the top priority, followed by education, which saw a notable increase in importance from previous years [43][45] Financial Instruments and Knowledge Work - Respondents value the WBG's financial resources and technical assistance, with 50% highlighting financial resources as the greatest value [67][70] Collaboration Effectiveness - The WBG is perceived to collaborate more effectively with national government and civil society compared to FY21, indicating improved stakeholder engagement [57][60]