Gambia, The - World Bank Country Survey 2012

The World Bank is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in The Gambia 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 The Gambia, 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 The Gambia. The World Bank commissioned an independent consultant to oversee the logistics of this effort in The Gambia.The survey was designed to achieve the following objectives: - Assist the World Bank in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in The Gambia perceive the Bank; - Obtain systematic feedback from stakeholders in The Gambia regarding: · Their views regarding the general environment in The Gambia; · Their perceived overall value of the World Bank in The Gambia; · Overall impressions of the World Bank as related to programs, poverty reduction, personal relationships, effectiveness, knowledge base, collaboration, and its day-to-day operation; · Perceptions of the World Bank's future role in The Gambia; and · Perceptions of the World Bank's communication and outreach in The Gambia. - Use data to help inform The Gambia country team's strategy.