Regional: Developing Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Approaches, and Capacities in Selected Developing Member Countries (Subproject 3)

Sovereign Project | 46185-004

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, thus, resulting in well-designed and -monitored projects in ADB DMCs. The C-TA will comprise three subprojects, with each subproject covering 5 impact evaluation studies, for a total of 15 studies distributed over the five ADB regional departments.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Yamano, Takashi
    Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department
    Request for information
  • Country
    Regional
  • Sector
    • Public sector management

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Project Name Developing Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Approaches, and Capacities in Selected Developing Member Countries (Subproject 3)
Project Number 46185-004
Country Regional
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
China, People's Republic of
Project Status Active
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 9402-REG: Developing Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Approaches, and Capacities in Selected Developing Member Countries (Subproject 3)
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 1.50 million
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector

Public sector management / Economic affairs management
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, thus, resulting in well-designed and -monitored projects in ADB DMCs. The C-TA will comprise three subprojects, with each subproject covering 5 impact evaluation studies, for a total of 15 studies distributed over the five ADB regional departments.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy This is to start implementing subproject 3 with a total amount of $1.5 million in line with the C-TA design.
Impact The impact will be improved development effectiveness of ADB-designed projects responsive to the development needs of the DMCs.
Project Outcome
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 2 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) Two impact evaluation studies are being conducted covering two sectors (agriculture and natural resources, and water ) across two DMCs (Bangladesh and Nepal).

3) A pilot study that evaluates the effects of modernized irrigation infrastructure, volumetric water pricing, and water saving technology on water use efficieny in Bangladesh is being implemented through close collaboration between ERCD and SARD.
Geographical Location Bangladesh - Nation-wide; Bhutan - Nation-wide; China - Nation-wide; Nepal - Nation-wide; Pakistan - Nation-wide; Philippines - Nation-wide
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
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.

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
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
Executing Agencies
Asian Development Bank
6 ADB Avenue,
Mandaluyong City 1550, Philippines
Timetable
Concept Clearance -
Fact Finding 06 Sep 2017 to 06 Sep 2017
MRM -
Approval 12 Oct 2017
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 28 Mar 2018

TA 9402-REG

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
12 Oct 2017 - 12 Oct 2017 31 Mar 2019 31 May 2023 -
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
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 29 Sep 2021 604,804.44

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Project Coordinator Individual - Consulting Closed 15 Sep 2020 21 Sep 2020
CONDUCTING BASELINE, MID-LINE AND ENDLINE SURVEYS FOR THE IMPACT EVALUATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN BANGLADESH Firm - Consulting Closed 25 May 2019 18 Jun 2019
Impact Evaluation Advisor Individual - Consulting Closed 02 Feb 2019 08 Feb 2019
Survey Specialist Individual - Consulting Closed 07 Nov 2018 13 Nov 2018

Contracts Awarded

Contract Title Approval Number Contract Date Contractor | Address Executing Agency Total Contract Amount (US$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
Research and Developme Technical Assistance 9402 04 Nov 2020 Fiji Bureau of Statistics(FIJI) | MacArthur Street, Suva Suva 679 Fiji Asian Development Bank 109,996.00 —
Research and Development Technical Assistance 9402 15 Nov 2019 SRG Bangladesh Limited (BANGLADESH) | House 12, Road 2A (Chairmanbari), Banani, Dhaka 1213 Bangladesh Asian Development Bank 149,542.00 —

Procurement Plan

None currently available.