Independent Evaluation
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Advancing South–South Learning in Asia to Tackle Development Challenges — Seoul Conference
The latest thinking on intensifying South–South cooperation from Asia’s perspective, particularly for knowledge sharing, was presented at an international conference on Advancing South–South Learning in Asia in Seoul on 4 July. Read more
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Policy-Based Lending 2008–2017: Performance, Results, and Issues of Design
This evaluation assesses policy-based lending (PBL) at ADB between 2008 and 2017. ADB financed $27 billion through 181 operations, approximately 21% of its overall sovereign operations. ADB needs to improve PBL design to strengthen its influence in shaping the region’s policy agenda for inclusive growth.
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IFIs Reaffirm Commitment to Coordinate Results Management and Independent Evaluation for Better Development Results
At a high-level meeting held at the ADB headquarters, panelists discussed ways to promote synergies and constructive engagement between the results management and independent evaluation for international financial institutions (IFIs).
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Leading Factors of Success and Failure in Asian Development Bank Urban Sanitation Projects
This paper contributes to the stock of knowledge on the factors affecting the success or failure of ADB urban sanitation projects. It identifies factors of success and failure from completed and evaluated projects implemented between 2003 to 2016.
The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) independently and systematically evaluates ADB policies, strategies, operations, and special concerns that relate to organizational and operational effectiveness. By doing so, it contributes to achieving development effectiveness of ADB operations by providing evaluation feedback on performance, and generating and disseminating evaluation lessons.
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Advancing South–South Learning in Asia to Tackle Development Challenges — Seoul Conference
Asian countries have a vital role to play in advancing South–South cooperation and much to gain from closer interaction. Links across the global south in trade, finance, and technology are not only getting stronger but expanding... -
Advancing South-South Learning in Asia – Marvin Taylor-Dormond
Opening remarks by Marvin Taylor-Dormond, Director-General, Independent Evaluation Department, ADB, at the event on Advancing South-South Knowledge Sharing in Asia, 4 Juy 2018, Korea Development Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea -
IFIs Reaffirm Commitment to Coordinate Results Management and Independent Evaluation for Better Development Results
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (30 May 2018) — Results management and independent evaluation must work hand in hand for international financial institutions (IFIs) to improve their performance and deliver significant development results on the ground, according to... -
Assessing Performance – Boosting Results in MDBs – Takehiko Nakao
Opening remarks by ADB President Takehiko Nakao at the ECG-MfDR Working Group Joint Meeting on 30 May 2018 at ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines -
To Fulfill its Mission, ADB Must Prioritize Sustainability
Asia is rapidly evolving as are its development needs. To keep pace with these changing needs and to ensure that solutions MDBs like ADB bring are effective, thorough assessment of their operations is crucial. -
This book offers guidance on the principles, methods, and practice of impact evaluation. It contains material for a range of audiences, from those who may use or manage impact evaluations to applied researchers.
Impact Evaluation of Development Interventions: A Practical Guide
Evaluation Documents
- Annual Evaluation Reviews
- Country Assistance Program Evaluations
- Sector Assistance Program Evaluations
- Corporate and Thematic Evaluation Studies
- Impact Evaluation Studies
- Project/Program Performance Evaluations
- Technical Assistance Performance Evaluation Reports
- Validations of Project Completion Reports
- Validations of Country Partnership Strategy Final Review
- Topical Papers
- Working Papers