The provision of a Technical Assistance Cluster (C-TA) for Developing Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Approaches, and Capacities in Selected Developing Member Countries (DMCs) in an aggregate amount not exceeding $4.5 million equivalent aims to improve the development effectiveness of ADB-designed projects responsive to the development needs of DMCs. The outcome will be that impact evaluation is mainstreamed in ADB operations through each subproject resulting in well-designed and monitored ADB projects in DMCs.
| Project Name | Developing Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Approaches, and Capacities in Selected Developing Member Countries (Subproject 2) | ||||
| Project Number | 46185-003 | ||||
| Country | Regional |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Public sector management / Economic affairs management |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Some gender elements | ||||
| Description | The provision of a Technical Assistance Cluster (C-TA) for Developing Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Approaches, and Capacities in Selected Developing Member Countries (DMCs) in an aggregate amount not exceeding $4.5 million equivalent aims to improve the development effectiveness of ADB-designed projects responsive to the development needs of DMCs. The outcome will be that impact evaluation is mainstreamed in ADB operations through each subproject resulting in well-designed and monitored ADB projects in DMCs. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | This is to start implementing subproject 2 with a total amount of $1.50 million in line with the TA design. | ||||
| Impact | The impact will be improved development effectiveness of ADB-designed projects responsive to the development needs of the DMCs. | ||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Impact evaluation is mainstreamed in ADB operations through each subproject resulting in well-designed and monitored ADB projects in the DMCs. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | As of March 2018, a total of 17 projects in ADB incorporated impact evaluation in project design and implemented in collaboration with project executing agencies in the DMCs. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Impact evaluation studies adopting appropriate methodology with effective technical support conducted Impact Evaluation awareness-raising seminars and capacity building workshops for ADB staff and DMC officials Reports and dissemination workshops on lessons learned from review of methodologies and conduct of pilot studies |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | 1) Seven impact evaluation studies are conducted covering 5 sectors (education, energy, finance, social protection and transport) across 4 DMCs ( India, Papua New Guinea, People's Republic of China and the Philippines). Of the 7 studies, 2 were completed baseline while the rest are at various stages of implementation. 2) Eight seminars were conducted where methodologies and results of impact evaluation studies in various sectors/themes (e.g., energy, finance, poverty reduction and social development, social protection, transport, climate change and disaster risk management, and rural development and food security) were presented. Resource persons include reputable experts in their respective field. 3.a) The Impact Evaluation (IE) portal, a repository of IE information, materials, and activities within ADB, was launched in 2017 and continuously updated and improved since then. It is intended for bankwide dissemination of IE materials (approved proposals, status of implementation, financial status, evaluation reports, survey instruments, etc.) and was made possible by a cross-departmental undertaking led by ERCD. 3.b) A pilot study that analyzes the impact of the introduction of IT on customer acquisition and retention under off-grid roof-top solar power business in rural India is being implemented through close collaboration between ERCD and PSOD. |
| Geographical Location | Regional |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Involuntary Resettlement | |
| Indigenous Peoples | |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | RDs were consulted in identifying potential projects in which to do impact evaluation studies for funding under the TA. |
| During Project Implementation | Each study supported by the TA was/is being conducted in close collaboration with project executing agencies in the DMCs, e.g., district agricultural offices, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Transportation, etc. For instance, the Impact Evalution of the Pilot Graduation Program of SERD is being conducted in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippine Government. Established in 2013, the Impact Evaluation Committee (IEC), in which representatives from the 5 regional departments (RDs) sit as members, provides overall guidance and oversight for the cluster TA (C-TA 0012), and reviews/approves proposals (impact evaluation studies) submitted by RDs for funding under the TA. IEC meetings are conducted, as needed, to discuss relevant issues relating to the implementation of the impact evaluation studies funded under the TA. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | All consultants will be engaged by ADB in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2013, as amended from time to time). |
| Procurement | ADB, whenever necessary, will procure equipment in accordance with its Procurement Guidelines (2015, as amended from time to time). Procurement will be coordinated with relevant departments whenever necessary. Upon TA completion, procured equipment will be disposed of and/or transferred to the implementing agencies in accordance with the project administration instruction on administering grant-financed technical assistance projects. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Yamano, Takashi |
| Responsible ADB Department | Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Economic Analysis and Operations Support Division |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 28 Oct 2015 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 28 Mar 2018 |
TA 8993-REG
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 28 Oct 2015 | - | 28 Oct 2015 | 31 Mar 2017 | 09 Oct 2020 | - |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 1,500,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,500,000.00 | 28 Oct 2015 | 1,224,177.24 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Developing Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Approaches, and Capacities in Selected Developing Member Countries (Subproject 2): Subproject Proposal | TA Subproject Proposal | Oct 2015 |
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Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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Related Publications
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Geographic Information (GIS) Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 09 Apr 2020 | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Research Associate for Impact Evaluation | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 05 Dec 2019 | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Research Associate for Impact Evaluation | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 06 Apr 2019 | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Developing Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Approaches, and Capacities in Selected Developing Member Countries (Subproject 2)-Survey Team Leader | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 09 Sep 2017 | 15 Sep 2017 |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Contractor Address | Executing Agency | Contract Description | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| Research and Development | Technical Assistance 8993 | 11 Jul 2017 | Tebbutt Research(AUSTRALIA) | Commercial suite 30605, Tower 3, 9 Lawso Southport, Australia, QLD 4215 Australia | Asian Development Bank | 140,000.00 | — | |
| Research and Developme | Technical Assistance 8993 | 07 Apr 2017 | Graduate School of Education, Peking University (China, People's Republic of) | 5 Yiheyuan Road Haidian District, Beijing China, People'S Republic Of | Asian Development Bank | 101,876.00 | — | |
| Research and Developme | Technical Assistance 8993 | 07 Apr 2017 | Graduate School of Education, Peking University (China, People's Republic of) | 5 Yiheyuan Road Haidian District, Beijing China, People'S Republic Of | Asian Development Bank | 101,876.00 | — | |
| Research and Development | Technical Assistance 8993 | 07 Apr 2017 | Graduate School Of Education, Peking University (China, People's Rep.Of) | 5 Yiheyuan Road Haidian District, Beijing China, People'S Republic Of | Ministry of Road and Transportation | 101,876.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
None currently available.