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Early-Stage Evaluation of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach

Early-Stage Evaluation of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach

This evaluation reviews the performance of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) based on the expectations established at its inception. 
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Future Agrifood systems: Insights from the World Bank's support on use of technology and innovation in agriculture

As the global demand for food continues to rise and the challenges posed by climate change become more pressing, the need for advanced agricultural technologies has never been more critical. A new Evaluation Insight…
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Making Procurement Work Better: An Evaluation of the World Bank’s Procurement System

Making Procurement Work Better

This evaluation assesses the results, successes, and challenges of the World Bank 2016 procurement reform. 
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Burkina Faso and Ghana : First Phase of the Inter-Zonal Transmission Hub Project of the West Africa Power Pool (APL3) Program

In June 2005, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors endorsed the application of an adaptable program loan instrument to support the West African Power Pool (WAPP) initiative…
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2024: Independent Evaluation Group Validation of the Management Action Record

The Management Action Record (MAR) system tracks follow-up to IEG evaluations. This document validates management’s self-assessment covering FY19-23.
Evaluation
An Evaluation of World Bank and International Finance Corporation Engagement for Gender Equality over the Past 10 Years

An Evaluation of World Bank and International Finance Corporation Engagement for Gender Equality over the Past 10 Years

This evaluation assesses World Bank Group support to address gender inequalities between fiscal years 2012 and 2023.
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Evaluation Insight Note: Agricultural Innovation and Technology in World Bank Projects

Evaluation Insight Notes (EIN) offer new insights from existing evidence on important strategic and operational issues. This EIN is focused on how World Bank agriculture and irrigation projects use technologies, and…
Evaluation
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Back to Basics: Lessons for Confronting the Learning Crisis

Education is critical for individual wellbeing and national growth, yet a global learning crisis is failing children and widening inequalities. A new report from the Independent Evaluation Group assesses the World Bank’…
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Confronting the Learning Crisis: Lessons from World Bank Support for Basic Education, 2012–22

Confronting the Learning Crisis

This evaluation assesses the World Bank’s contribution to improving learning outcomes in basic education over the 2012–22 decade.  
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Learning from the past for a brighter future: strategic priorities for evaluation

High quality evaluations that promote accountability, learning and evidence-based decisions have a vital role in today’s complex development landscape. The Independent Evaluation Group aims to increase the value and…
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