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The International Finance Corporation’s Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations: Results and Lessons
This report takes stock of available evidence regarding the effectiveness of IFC’s support in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS).
World Bank Group Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
This note synthesizes findings regarding Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and SME support from recent IEG evaluations, independent evaluations by other MDBs, and relevant World Bank Group research.
Building Urban Resilience: An Evaluation of the World Bank Group’s Evolving Experience (2007-2017)
This evaluation examines the World Bank Group’s evolving experience in building resilience in urban areas during the period 2007–17. The focus of this evaluation is the World Bank Group’s support to clients in building…
From what works to how, and for whom
How we can better connect evaluation and evidence to meaningful outcomes.
IEG Annual Report 2019: Transforming Evidence into Better Outcomes
In a year marked by change throughout the institution, IEG’s commitment to rigorous analysis, innovative methodological approaches, and the sharing of knowledge and lessons remains its foundation.
How to establish a nationwide social protection program: Five lessons from the Philippines
This brief captures the lessons from evaluating a World Bank project implemented in the Philippines—the Social Welfare and Development Reform Project (SWDRP).
Jamaica - Economic Stabilization and Foundations for GrowthDevelopment Policy Loan (DPL)
This Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) reviews the Economic Stabilization and Foundations for Growth Development Policy Loan (DPL), approved on December 12, 2013.
The objectives of the operation were to…
Conversations: Creating Markets, what are the drivers of success?
An expert panel discussion about the factors underlying the success of IFC's new corporate strategy.
Creating Markets: Drivers of Success
Join us for a conversation on the factors underlying the success of market creation activities as the IFC implements its new corporate strategy, and the contributing roles of the World Bank and MIGA to that strategy.
Measuring up: When “what works” doesn’t
What an essay about closing the achievement gap in US public schools tells us about “what works” in international development