The Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) at the African Development Bank (AfDB) conducted a comparative study on the operating models of six Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), notably, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, the InterAmerican…
In 2023, IDEV remained committed to its triple mandate: fostering learning, accountability, and an evaluation culture within the Bank and its Regional Member Countries. IDEV delivered 14 evaluation products that contributed to the work of the AfDB by providing insights on what worked well and…
This report covers IEO activities through end-August 2023. Since the 2022 Annual Report, the IEO has launched the IEO@20 book highlighting the IEO’s work and contribution to the Fund during its second decade of operation, reflecting on experience over the past decade, and anticipating what…
The year 2022 marked the first year of execution of IDEV’s 2022-2024 work program, with a number of evaluations remaining from the previous work program. IDEV continued to fulfil its three-pronged mandate: to promote learning, accountability, and an evaluation culture in the Bank and its…
The year has been one of exceptional coordination between IDEV and African Development Bank Management to achieve the timely delivery of evaluative evidence.
Our 13 evaluation reports delivered in 2021 cover a wide spectrum of Bank activities, including policies, strategies and…