This evaluation provides an in-depth assessment of the approach of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to gender equality, examining the strategic relevance of its strategies and policies, the effectiveness of their implementation, and ADB’s institutional readiness for supporting transformative…
This corporate evaluation prepared by the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Independent Evaluation Department (IED) assesses the relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the technical assistance (TA) operations in supporting ADB’s strategic objectives and the needs of its developing…
The corporate evaluation of ADB’s Private Sector Operations Strategic Approach and Results, 2019–2024, provides a comprehensive analysis of ADB’s efforts to scale up its private sector operations (PSO) in alignment with Strategy 2030. The report highlights the achievements and challenges since…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) prioritizes regional cooperation and integration (RCI) to achieve sustainable growth through connectivity, trade, investments, and regional public goods. This evaluation focuses on the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Program, the last in a…
This evaluation assesses the decision-making processes that guided the evolution of the application of the Fund's mandate, the criteria and principles used to operationalize engagement in newer policy areas, and the coherence of the Fund’s framework for engaging with partners.
Strategy 2030 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), approved in 2018, aims to achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific. It has seven operational priorities, including Operational Priority 5: Promoting Rural Development and Food Security (OP5) and its…