This Learning Curves summarizes the country assistance program evaluation for the Kyrgyz Republic which assesses ADB’s country strategies and program from 1994 until 2010. ADB support was rated satisfactory, although major constraints and risks remain. 

The Asian Development Bank reformed its technical assistance (TA) policy in 2008. Since then, TA performance has shown signs of improvement. The success rates of TA completion reports have improved since 2009, although these are self-evaluations and need to be interpreted with caution. More of ADB’s external stakeholders perceived ADB as an excellent source of knowledge on development issues

Validates the completion report’s assessment of the project which aims to provide improved water supply and sanitation services through a community-based approach to support the government’s poverty reduction and decentralization programs in Nepal. IED overall assessment: Successful

This Learning Curves summarizes the key findings and recommendations of the real-time evaluation of ADB’s multi-tranche financing facility. It examines the cost and benefits associated with the modality, by considering efficiency gains or cost reductions as well as gains in development effectiveness. It reviews whether the lessons or initial outcomes before the modality was mainstreamed led to any changes in policy for the facility or operating requirements to improve its effectiveness. It also provides insights into the future design of multi-tranche financing facility interventions.