The evaluation will assess the performance of these eight projects, which aimed to strengthen governance, transparency, and public financial management in Zimbabwe. It will examine the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the projects. The evaluation will use mixed methods, including desk reviews, interviews, focus group discussions, and field visits, to triangulate findings. Various stakeholders including AfDB staff, Zimbabwean authorities and development partners, will be engaged in the process.
Ultimately, the evaluation seeks to draw lessons and formulate recommendations to guide the Bank's current and future engagement in Zimbabwe, particularly in light of the country’s ongoing arrears clearance and debt resolution process. The evaluation began in September 2024 and is expected to conclude by September 2025.