As a flagship report of the Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Annual Evaluation Review (AER) provides ADB Board, Management, and other stakeholders in the development arena with an independent, high-level perspective on ADB’s development…
This evaluation assesses ADB’s contribution to education for poverty reduction and inclusive growth from 2011 to 2023. It argues that ADB should adopt a systems-based approach to address education challenges more effectively. To be more transformative, ADB should prioritize learning quality,…
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…