World Bank Group Survey Romania Systematic Country Diagnostic Update 2023

1.

Please rank the importance of the following factors in fostering a fast and sustainable economic growth that benefits every Romanian:

(Please use a scale where 1 = not important at all, and 5 = a highly important priority)

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2.

Which of the following do you feel are most important for building a predictable institutional and economic environment in Romania? (select one or more)

(Required.)

Establish medium- and long-term strategic and spending priorities

Improve citizen's trust in the state by strengthening the accountability of the institutions through citizen engagement and feedback mechanisms, and other policies

Ensure fiscal sustainability by adopting medium-term fiscal consolidation measures, including improving tax administration and pay policy

Other (please specify)

3.

Which of the following do you feel are most important for improving the quality of public services, such as infrastructure and social services? (select one or more)

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Enhance public sector human resource management to improve public service delivery

Increase effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery at central and local level through policies such as results based/programmatic budgeting and decentralization, transfer of public assets, and creation of own-source revenue opportunities for local government

Improve access to quality public services (social assistance and social services) targeting the poor and vulnerable

Other (please specify)

4.

Which of the following do you feel are most important for boosting human capital development such as health and education? (select one or more)

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Improve health outcomes and provide equitable access to healthcare services in both urban and rural areas

Provide access to quality education for all (for example, affordable and integrated early childhood education and care, better teaching in secondary schools across the country, etc.)

Strengthen life-long learning and skills formation (for example, job training, vocational programs, etc.)

Other (please specify)

5.

Which of the following do you feel are most important for bringing better jobs in the private sector? (select one or more)

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Improve infrastructure for domestic and international connectivity (for example, better roads, railways, etc.)

Increase financial intermediation and inclusion (better access to banking and other financial services and products across the country)

Enhance the competitive environment and foster innovation (for example, by reducing regulations and supporting digitalization)

Other (please specify)

6.

Which of the following do you feel are most important for mitigating and adapting climate changes and managing natural disasters? (select one or more)

(Required.)

Accelerate decarbonization and ensure energy security (for example, by increasing energy production from renewables)

Reduce environmental degradation (water, land, air)

Improve preparedness, response, and recovery from natural disasters (for example, by consolidating buildings vulnerable to earthquakes)

Boost public and private financial resilience to natural disasters (for example, through insurance products)

Safeguard water security and better prevention of and protection from water-related disasters

Other (please specify)