This Country Program Evaluation report broadly assesses the relevance, effectiveness, and adaptability of the World Bank Group’s support to Nepal during fiscal years 2014–23. It provides an in-depth analysis of its support for reforms that have consistently been highlighted as critical for Nepal’s development, namely, federalism, private sector development and job creation, and resilience to natural and climate-related disasters.
It answers four specific questions:
- How relevant was the Bank Group–supported strategy to Nepal’s development needs, and how well did it evolve in response to changes in country context, major shocks, and emerging lessons?
- How effective has the Bank Group been in preparing for, and supporting, Nepal’s transition to
federalism? How effectively has the Bank Group adjusted to the new federal government structure, and how effective has it been as a convenor on federalism?
- How effective has the Bank Group been in its support to PSD and job creation in Nepal?
- How effective has the World Bank been in strengthening Nepal’s resilience to natural and climate-induced disasters?
The report offers three key lessons to inform the World Bank Group’s future engagement with the country.
