Development Effectiveness and Results

Development Effectiveness Review 2012 Report

The report found that the development effectiveness review process has led to improved performance in most areas of the results framework that measures ADB’s operational and organizational effectiveness. As a result, ADB has met an increasing number of its targets and expanded contributions to development in the region. Read More

Focus on Results

ADB proposes to pilot results-based financing programs to increase accountability and incentives to deliver development results. See the policy paper. Read More

Results-Based Public Sector Management: A Rapid Assessment Guide

This guide highlights the key features for a results-based public sector management system, and is a principle-based approach to identifying capacity development needs. Read More

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2012

Presents the latest key statistics on development issues concerning Asia and the Pacific economies to a wide audience. The publication includes analyses and statistical tables on the Millennium Development Goals. Read More

Overview

Providing the right development aid is not only about the size of the loan or the number of roads or schools built. It is about knowing the loan is improving people’s lives in a sustainable way.

It is about ensuring that the school educates children with skills to support a country’s economic future, or that when a new highway is built, it not only spurs growth and fosters trade but also brings tangible benefits to surrounding communities.

Focus on Results

41% (2011)
ADB projects with gender mainstreaming, higher than the 2012 target of 40%. More

52% (2011)
overall disbursement ratio for nonsovereign loans and equity, higher than the 2012 target of at least 50%. More

Spotlight

ADB Moves Towards Re-engagement in Myanmar
ADB and the Government of Myanmar have agreed on a new Interim Country Partnership Strategy that sets the stage for ADB’s re-engagement in the country.

Greater Focus on the Poor Key to Effectiveness of Microfinance in Asia and the Pacific
Microfinance needs to reach more of the poor in Asia and the Pacific, but do so in a financially sustainable way, says a new study from Independent Evaluation at ADB.