The importance of monitoring and evaluation for World Bank project performance in eight graphs
This is the second of a series of blogs presenting some of the key findings from the 2023 Results and Performance of the World Bank Group (RAP) report, the latest annual review of the World Bank Group’s development…
Navigating challenges: Examining the resilience of World Bank Group projects amid the pandemic
This is the first of a series of blogs presenting some of the key findings and lessons from the 2023 Results and Performance of the World Bank Group (RAP) report, the latest annual review of the World Bank Group’s…
Results and Performance of the World Bank Group 2023
This report, also known as the RAP, is the 2023 annual review of the World Bank Group’s development effectiveness. It examines the evolution of project-level results and performance of the World Bank Group, project…
Fulfilled Promises: Using GPT for Analytical Tasks
In our previous blog, we set the stage for the nine experiments we conducted to test out the promises and the perils of GPT and generative artificial intelligence (AI) for evaluation practice. In this entry, we’ll share…
Results and Performance of the World Bank Group (RAP) 2023 (Concept Note)
The Results and Performance of the World Bank Group (RAP) report is the annual review of evidence from the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) evaluation and validation work on the development effectiveness of the World…
World Bank – a ‘Knowledge Bank’ or a ‘Report Bank’?
Through Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA) the World Bank provides countries with tailored analysis drawn from its wealth of expertise and global experience. However, without a deliberate focus on the use and…
Results and Performance of the World Bank Group 2022
This report, also known as the RAP, is the 2022 annual review of the World Bank Group’s development effectiveness. As a new contribution, this 12th edition of the RAP analyzes outcomes and performance at the country…
The World Bank and the legacy of the Wapenhans report
Thirty years ago, the Wapenhans report sounded the alarm over the World Bank’s worsening portfolio quality and sparked changes in how the Bank manages the quality of its projects. This blog, the second of a two-part…
Measuring development outcomes of private sector investments: results, risks and outcome types
The private sector plays a critical role in promoting sustainable and inclusive development across the world. In view of its importance, a range of actors invest now in promoting the private sector in developing…
Results and Performance of the World Bank Group (RAP) 2022 (Concept Note)
The Results and Performance of the World Bank Group (RAP) report 2022 presents an annual review of evidence from IEG evaluations and validation work on the development effectiveness of the World Bank Group. This year’s…