Search | Independent Evaluation Group

VIDEO: World Bank Group's support for Early Childhood Development

Web Resource

Early development plays a major role in a childâs school performance, health, and socialization and future earnings. IEGâs evaluation of the World Bank Groupâs support for early childhood development examines the Bankâs design and implementation of operations that support interventions for young children and their families. Download the report World Bank Show MoreEarly development plays a major role in a childâs school performance, health, and socialization and future earnings. IEGâs evaluation of the World Bank Groupâs support for early childhood development examines the Bankâs design and implementation of operations that support interventions for young children and their families. Download the report World Bank Support to Early Childhood Development View the Infographics: Infographic: Early Childhood Interventions - Where are the Knowledge Gaps? Infographic: Impact of Interventions on Early Childhood Development Outcomes

IEG Insights: The Private Sector in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

Web Resource

This brief on ways to support fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) in fostering private sector development is based on an in-depth assessment of strategies and assistance programs by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) entitled, World Bank Group Assistance to Low-Income Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: An Independent Evaluation. The evaluation presents empirical evidence from three Show MoreThis brief on ways to support fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) in fostering private sector development is based on an in-depth assessment of strategies and assistance programs by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) entitled, World Bank Group Assistance to Low-Income Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: An Independent Evaluation. The evaluation presents empirical evidence from three country program evaluations; six case studies; portfolio analyses; human resources and budget data; secondary analysis of IEG evaluations; background studies on aid flows, gender, private sector development, and jobs; and surveys of Bank Group staff and stakeholders.

IEG Insights: Natural Resources in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

Web Resource

This brief on ways to support fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) in managing natural resources is based on a report by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) entitled World Bank Group Assistance to Low-Income Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: An Independent Evaluation. For an in-depth assessment of strategies and assistance programs in FCS countries, the evaluation draws on empirical Show MoreThis brief on ways to support fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) in managing natural resources is based on a report by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) entitled World Bank Group Assistance to Low-Income Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: An Independent Evaluation. For an in-depth assessment of strategies and assistance programs in FCS countries, the evaluation draws on empirical evidence from country program evaluations of Afghanistan, Liberia, and Timor-Leste and case studies of Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, and the Republic of Yemen.

IEG Insights: Women in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

Web Resource

This brief on how the World Bank Group can better meet the needs of women in fragile and conflict-affected states is based on a report by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) entitled World Bank Group Assistance to Low-Income Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: An Independent EvaluationThis brief on how the World Bank Group can better meet the needs of women in fragile and conflict-affected states is based on a report by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) entitled World Bank Group Assistance to Low-Income Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: An Independent Evaluation

VIDEO: Reducing Maternal and Child Mortality

Web Resource

Since 1990, maternal and childhood deaths have fallen by 47 percent globally. There are a lot of great ideas on how to reduce maternal and childhood mortality. Some of them have been effective, many have not been. Dr. Jeff Tanner, an economist at the World Bank Group shares the findings of a study that reviewed what interventions work. Download the reports: Show MoreSince 1990, maternal and childhood deaths have fallen by 47 percent globally. There are a lot of great ideas on how to reduce maternal and childhood mortality. Some of them have been effective, many have not been. Dr. Jeff Tanner, an economist at the World Bank Group shares the findings of a study that reviewed what interventions work. Download the reports: World Bank Support to Early Childhood Development Later Impacts of Early Childhood Interventions: A systematic Review View the Infographics: Infographic: Early Childhood Interventions - Where are the Knowledge Gaps? Infographic: Impact of Interventions on Early Childhood Development Outcomes

Video: World Bank Group Support to Financial Inclusion

Web Resource

Watch a short video summary of the findings of IEG's recent evaluation: Financial Inclusion - A Foothold on the Ladder toward Prosperity? Watch a short video summary of the findings of IEG's recent evaluation: Financial Inclusion - A Foothold on the Ladder toward Prosperity?

Video: World Bank Group Support to Electricity Access

Web Resource

Almost 1.1 billion people in the world still have no access to electricity. See what the Independent Evaluation Group recommends the World Bank Group do to support the global electricity access challenge. Almost 1.1 billion people in the world still have no access to electricity. See what the Independent Evaluation Group recommends the World Bank Group do to support the global electricity access challenge.

Infographic: Financial Inclusion - A foothold on the ladder to prosperity?

Web Resource

Find out what IEG recommends the World Bank Group do to reach the 2 billion people worldwide who lack access to financial services. Find out what IEG recommends the World Bank Group do to reach the 2 billion people worldwide who lack access to financial services.

INFOGRAPHIC: Do Nutrition Benefits Last Beyond the First 1,000 Days?

Web Resource

A vizualization of the importance of sustained nutrition throughout the First 1,000 days. A vizualization of the importance of sustained nutrition throughout the First 1,000 days.