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This report presents findings, conclusions and recommendations from IDEV’s Evaluation of Quality at Entry (QaE) of the Operations of the African Development Bank Group (“the Bank”). It covers all sovereign and non-sovereign operations (NSOs) approved between 2013 and 2017. The main objectives…
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The EBRD has long conducted transactions with state-owned enterprises to encourage reform and transition, through a blend of finance and analytical and advisory work. This evaluation examines EBRD transactions with these enterprises in the power and energy and transport sectors from 2000 to…
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This study evaluates projects in the Russian rail sector conducted between 1996 and 2013. The portfolio represents €1.8 billion in EBRD investments supported by €6 million in technical cooperation initiatives. The projects are examined for their relevance to the EBRD's mandate,…
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The EBRD’s use of subsidies in projects has increased substantially over the past decade. Key drivers of growth include the financial crisis and the Bank’s expansion into new areas. The role of subsidies is likely to increase further under the Bank’s current strategic direction. Phase 1 of…
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The Small Business Support Programme (SBS) has been the EBRD’s main programme to support development of small and medium enterprises since its inception in the mid-1990s. This evaluation focuses primarily on the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the 2011 to 2015 SBS Strategic Plan.…
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With a new strategic and capital framework for 2016 to 2020 in place and an operational effectiveness and efficiency initiative underway it is timely for the Bank to take stock of its field presence system. This evaluation identifies major challenges and opportunities for the Bank.…