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Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
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The Independent Evaluation Department evaluates the policies, strategies, operations, and special concerns of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) relating to organizational and operational effectiveness. It contributes to development effectiveness by providing feedback on performance and through evaluation lessons.
Where to find Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank online
Videos
Why is Evaluation Important?
Staff of the Independent Evaluation Department at the Asian Development Bank offer different answers and views.
Series
Connecting the Dots for Greater Development Impact
Intense Climate-Related Natural Disasters in Asia and the Pacific
Sharpening the Operational Focus on Inclusive Growth
ADB’s Response to Natural Disasters and Disaster Risks
Participatory Irrigation Management
Books
Innovation and Learning in a Changing Asia: Highlights of the Evaluation Learning Event
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price:
Free!
Words: 7,870.
Language:
English.
Published: November 10, 2014
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development, Nonfiction » Social Science » Developing & Emerging Countries
This ebook documents a September 2014 learning event hosted by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which brought together thought leaders from different parts of the world to explore the vital links involving innovation, learning, and change in the context of development challenges facing Asia and the Pacific—inequality and environmental sustainability.
Supporting Inclusive Growth
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,240.
Language:
English.
Published: June 24, 2014
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Social Science » Poverty & Homelessness, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general
Poverty has plunged in some Asia and the Pacific countries over the last 20 years, but its elimination in the region is unfinished business. The Asian Development Bank introduced inclusive growth in 2008 as one of its complementary strategic agendas. Has this become an operational reality? What challenges remain and how can ADB further increase inclusion in its projects and programs?
Food Security in Asia: No Time for Complacency
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price:
Free!
Words: 3,900.
Language:
English.
Published: May 27, 2014
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Social Science » Agriculture & food, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general
What are the causes and consequences of the recent escalation and volatility of world food prices, and its implications for Asia? If agricultural productivity problems are not addressed, it is quite possible that food security will be a recurrent world and regional concern in the coming decades, potentially jeopardizing Asia’s economic growth.
Learning Lessons: Strategy 2020 at Mid-term: Raising the Asian Development Bank's Impact amid Heightened Development Challenges
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,470.
Language:
English.
Published: May 21, 2014
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / economic development, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development
This ebook focuses on the recommendations of an Independent Evaluation study of the Asian Development Bank's Strategy 2020 at Mid-Term. The study offers seven core focus areas for ADB and developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. The recommendations seek to address a triple bottom line of fostering simultaneously economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.
Enhancing the Contribution of the Private Sector to Inclusive and Environmentally Sustainable Growth
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,770.
Language:
English.
Published: April 24, 2014
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / economic development
The private sector is pivotal to creating economic opportunities that reduce poverty in Asia and the Pacific. How can private sector investments promote inclusive and environmentally sustainable growth—and do so at a profit?
Agricultural Value Chains for Development
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 3,510.
Language:
English.
Published: July 7, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general, Nonfiction » Social Science » Agriculture & food
Agricultural value chains, when the poor and other marginal groups participate in them, hold considerable promise for helping reduce poverty and promoting inclusive growth. Under the right conditions, value chains can move smallholder farmers from subsistence into commercial agriculture. This ebook focuses on crucial lessons for effective value chains based on Asian Development Bank experience.
Learning Lessons: Education Sector
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 18,170.
Language:
English.
Published: June 27, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Aims & objectives, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general
This ebook reviews and analyzes lessons drawn from evaluation of Asian Development Bank’s ADB support to the education sector over the last 10 years. It provides an expanded perspective of the risks that can reduce development effectiveness at the sector, program, and project levels.
Learning Lessons: Urban Water Supply Sector
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 10,180.
Language:
English.
Published: June 18, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Environmental / Water Supply, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general
How can lessons from evaluations of past projects augment ongoing efforts to mitigate risks in the urban water supply sector?
Learning Lessons in the Electricity Sector
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 16,290.
Language:
English.
Published: June 12, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Power Resources / Electrical
This study reviews the key lessons over the past 10 years drawn from Asian Development Bank assistance in the electricity and power sector, with inputs coming from more than 60 reports.
Improving Road Safety in Asia and the Pacific
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 3,540.
Language:
English.
Published: April 19, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » City planning, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development
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A safe system approach to road safety offers a holistic view of road transport systems, and considers interactions between several elements. This ebook offers lessons for improving road safety and shares good road safety practices by drawing on various publications.
Making Infrastructure Disaster-Resilient
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 3,130.
Language:
English.
Published: April 8, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Social Science » Disasters & Disaster Relief, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Environmental / General
This paper offers lessons for making infrastructure disaster-resilient based mainly on the experience of countries in Asia and the Pacific. It also shares practices associated with the multifaceted dimensions of resilience by drawing on publications from international organizations.
Supporting Good Governance in the Pacific
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,680.
Language:
English.
Published: March 5, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Social Science » Developing & Emerging Countries, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development
This brief distills key lessons from a 2011 special evaluation study that explored governance and development in the Pacific region, and assessed Asian Development Bank support for governance and public sector management in the past decade.
ADB's Emergency and Rehabilitation Assistance on Flood-Affected Areas
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,810.
Language:
English.
Published: March 1, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development, Nonfiction » Social Science » Disasters & Disaster Relief
The climate change phenomenon has contributed to severe weather disturbances over the past years, inflicting serious damage on vulnerable groups of people. This synthesis provides key lessons drawn from project evaluations and completion reports of Asian Development
Attaining Health Outcomes through Synergies of Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,530.
Language:
English.
Published: February 27, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development, Nonfiction » Social Science » Developing & Emerging Countries
Water and sanitation issues claims lives through diseases and associated illnesses. About 3.6 million people die each year from water-related diseases. This synthesis draws key lessons from evaluations and completion reports of Asian Development Bank-financed rural water supply and sanitation projects.
Managing for Development Results
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,120.
Language:
English.
Published: February 8, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development
The Asian Development Bank introduced the Managing for Development Results (MfDR) agenda in 1999 to boost development effectiveness under its overarching goal of poverty reduction. This edition of Learning Lessons highlights key lessons in mainstreaming that agenda, and makes recommendations for securing better development effectiveness using the agenda.
Lessons Learned from ADB's Response to the Global Economic Crisis of 2008-2009
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 3,240.
Language:
English.
Published: February 5, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / economic development, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general
This synthesis distills the lessons and key findings from a real-time evaluation study on the Asian Development Bank's response to the global economic crisis of 2008–2009.
Improving Project Success through Effective Communication and Participation
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,910.
Language:
English.
Published: January 27, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general, Nonfiction » Social Science » Developing & Emerging Countries
This synthesis provides key lessons on the importance of communication in facilitating development work, as reflected in the applications of participatory approaches in project preparation, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation in Asian Development Bank operations.
Successful Engagement with Civil Society Organizations
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 3,080.
Language:
English.
Published: January 18, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general, Nonfiction » Social Science » Developing & Emerging Countries
Civil society organizations have played different roles in Asian Development Bank operations, such as serving as partners in project implementation, providing assistance to recipients of ADB support, acting as cofinanciers, monitoring and evaluating ADB-assisted activities, and participating in policy advocacy. This synthesis focuses on lessons from successful engagement of CSOs in operations fina
Success Factors in Implementing Primary and Secondary Education Projects
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 3,050.
Language:
English.
Published: January 17, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Education, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Administration / elementary & secondary
This synthesis draws lessons from various independent evaluations and self-evaluations (project/program completion reports) of successful primary and secondary education programs and projects funded by the Asian Development Bank.
Participatory Irrigation Management
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,600.
Language:
English.
Published: October 26, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / sustainable development, Nonfiction » Social Science » Agriculture & food
In development, participation is defined as a process through which stakeholders influence and share control of development initiatives and of decisions and resources that affect them. This brief strives to answer the question: how can participation contribute to the sustainable management of irrigation and drainage systems for agriculture?
ADB’s Response to Natural Disasters and Disaster Risks
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,960.
Language:
English.
Published: October 15, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / economic development, Nonfiction » Social Science » Disasters & Disaster Relief
This brief highlights lessons and recommendations from an independent evaluation report that assesses the Asian Development Bank's support for disaster prevention and recovery programs during 1995–2011.
Sharpening the Operational Focus on Inclusive Growth
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,320.
Language:
English.
Published: September 11, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / economic development, Essay » Business
Governments are finding that even when economic growth benefits the poor, there are cases when inequality--in terms of opportunities and outcomes--may continue to worsen. Such inequality can make growth socially and politically unsustainable.
This brief studies the key drivers of sustained inclusive growth and how operations be assessed to ensure that they feature attributes of inclusive growth.
Intense Climate-Related Natural Disasters in Asia and the Pacific
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,310.
Language:
English.
Published: August 28, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general, Nonfiction » Social Science » Disasters & Disaster Relief
The frequency of intense floods and storms is increasing globally and in Asia and the Pacific amid the specter of climate change, pointing to the need for better mitigation and adaptation to natural disasters. What lessons have we learned so far about how we can better face this issue?
Connecting the Dots for Greater Development Impact
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,480.
Language:
English.
Published: August 22, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general, Essay » Business
Links play a vital role in the patterns of development. These involve projects and programs in different areas, at different times, done by different players. Development processes will benefit if these critical but often overlooked links are better connected and recognized.
Evaluation Lessons of a Global Financial Crisis for Asia and ADB
by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Series: Learning Lessons.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,950.
Language:
English.
Published: August 14, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / economic development, Essay » Business
This brief discusses the potential risks to Asia from a crisis in Europe, and provides lessons from evaluations of crisis response support prepared by the Asian Development Bank and other international financial institutions.
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