How the World Bank Group can aim for transformative change in the lives of women and girls
The World Bank Group has been supporting countries to create equal opportunities and promoting equal rights for women and men, boys and girls. By enhancing how it measures the outcomes of these efforts, the Bank Group…
Making procurement work: three lessons from the World Bank’s procurement reform
In 2016, the World Bank revamped the procurement system used by its clients to align with international best practices and reduce project delays affecting performance. A recent report from the Independent Evaluation…
Results and Performance of the World Bank Group 2024
The 2024 Results and Performance of the World Bank Group report – also known as the RAP– is the fourteenth annual report in the series.
Making Waves: Can the blue economy deliver ocean health and prosperity for all?
An evaluation of World Bank support for the blue economy offers insights for more holistic and integrated approaches that protect ocean health while promoting sustainable use of this vital resource for economic growth,…
Early-Stage Evaluation of International Finance Corporation Platforms Approach
In December 2022, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) redefined platforms as a mechanism for scaling new business development. This is an early-stage evaluation assessing IFC’s platforms approach through the…