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This synthesis focuses on lessons from successful engagement of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in ADB-financed operations. The lessons were framed according to the various roles of CSOs and based on information extracted from project completion reports (self-evaluation) and independent evaluations.

CSOs have played varying and multiple roles in various phases of ADB’s operations. Effective engagement of CSOs depends on comparative advantages in the context of

• organizational and management capability,
• human resource skills,
• networks, and
• efforts to enhance their capacities.

Evaluation evidence has indicated that active involvement of CSOs in project planning/design, implementation and operations, or in monitoring and evaluation of projects/programs in appropriate contexts can help achieve efficient and effective implementation, with attainment of outcomes that are sustainable.

Successful Engagement with Civil Society Organizations by Independent Evaluation at Asian Development Bank