How can the World Bank help address institutional capacity development needs in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Addressing institutional capacity is like running through a labyrinth. It often involves navigating unclear processes, shifting objectives, and trial and error. World Bank projects show results in institutional capacity development but lack an overarching framework to guide efforts.
In the absence of a defined framework, the World Bank has often usefully applied the Institutional Change Assessment Method (ICAM) to diagnose and address institutional capacity needs in projects and country programs (See ICAM dimensions in Box 1).