ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Raising Development Impact through Evaluation
Independent Evaluation
Evaluation is central to good corporate governance. ADB continually reviews its operations to assess their effectiveness, learn from past experience, and improve the development of future policies, strategies, programs, and projects.
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In the Spotlight
ADB Helps Connect Central Asian Countries — Independent Evaluation Report
ADB has helped advance transport and energy connectivity among member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
ADB Independent Review Cites Effective Appraisal, Better Risk Management and Due Diligence in Project Cycle Vital for Project Performance
The success rate of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) public sector operations declined during 2016–2022, primarily among infrastructure projects in the relatively new areas of the transport and energy sectors. The success rate of private sector projects remained stable, according to the 2023 Annual Evaluation Review prepared by ADB’s Independent Evaluation Department
ADB’s Procurement Reforms Aim to Deliver Better Quality and Value for Money – Independent Evaluation Report
ADB Procurement Policy Framework is laying the foundation for the organization to modernize its procurement system and harmonize with those of other multilateral development banks, says an independent evaluation report released recently.
Post-COVID-19 Recovery an Opportunity to Build Resilient Financial Systems in Asia and the Pacific
Developing countries in Asia and the Pacific should take the opportunity to build resilient financial systems as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, says an Independent Evaluation report released by ADB.
Independent Evaluation at ADB
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.
There are two levels of evaluation in ADB:
- self-evaluation, conducted by those responsible for designing and implementing a country strategy, program, or project
- independent evaluation undertaken by IED
Evaluations
Completed Evaluations
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Pakistan: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program
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Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC Distribution Network Rehabilitation, Efficiency Improvement, and Augmentation Project (Armenia) Loan 3540
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| Evaluation Document
Evaluation of ADB Support for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program, 2011–2022
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| Evaluation Document
Pakistan: Promoting Investments and Economic Growth through International Trade
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| Evaluation Document
Kyrgyz Republic: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program
Ongoing Evaluations
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| Evaluation Document
Validation of Cambodia Country Partnership Strategy Final Review, 2019–2023
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| Evaluation Document
Validation of Armenia Country Partnership Strategy Final Review, 2019–2023
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| Evaluation Document
Validation of Azerbaijan Country Partnership Strategy Final Review, 2019–2023
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| Evaluation Document
Validation of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Country Partnership Strategy Final Review, 2017–2022
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| Evaluation Document
Strategy 2030 Evaluation
What's New
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| News Releases, IED News Release
ADB Helps Connect Central Asian Countries — Independent Evaluation Report
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| News Releases, IED News Release
ADB Independent Review Cites Effective Appraisal, Better Risk Management and Due Diligence in Project Cycle Vital for Project Performance
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| Event
Webinar on Digital Technology and Data in the Transport Infrastructure of India
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T20 Associated Event on Women as Active Participants and Propellers of Economic Growth: Focus on Livelihoods, Care, and Infrastructure
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ADBI Symposium on Poverty and Livelihood Strategies Among Indigenous Communities in Asia (Asian Society of Agricultural Economists International Conference 2023)
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| News Releases, IED News Release
ADB’s Procurement Reforms Aim to Deliver Better Quality and Value for Money – Independent Evaluation Report
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| IED News Release
Post-COVID-19 Recovery an Opportunity to Build Resilient Financial Systems in Asia and the Pacific
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| IED News Release
Efficient Management of Water Resources Critical for Asia and the Pacific: Independent Evaluation
Contact
Independent Evaluation Department
Asian Development Bank
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines
Information request
Emmanuel JIMENEZ (Mr)
Director General
+63 2 8632 4100
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Sona SHRESTHA (Ms)
Deputy Director General
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Joanne ASQUITH (Ms)
Director, Thematic and Country Division
+63 2 8632 4119
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Nathan SUBRAMANIAM (Mr)
Director, Sector and Projects Division
+63 2 8632 6710
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