Publication: The World Bank’s Involvement in Global and Regional Partnership Programs: An Independent Assessment
Date
2011-03-10
ISSN
Published
2011-03-10
Author(s)
Independent Evaluation Group
Abstract
The objectives of the Global and
Regional Partnership Programs (GRPPs) that Independent
Evaluation Group (IEG) has reviewed have been highly
relevant. Most programs have had positive achievements in
terms of outputs. The sustainability of a number of programs
is threatened by weak resource mobilization strategies,
failure to keep up with the changing global and regional
context, and difficulties in demonstrating results at the
outcome level. The Bank’s management and oversight of GRPPs
shows strengths and weaknesses. Many task teams have brought
extraordinary dedication and ownership to their programs.
The Bank hasplayed to its comparative advantage in convening
and mobilizing resources for new programs.But the
implementation of the Bank’s strategic and policy agenda to
promote effective partnershipshas essentially stalled over
the last three years.The DGF has had a number of successes,
but it is no longer the umbrella facility for the
Bank’sgrant financing arrangements. During its strategic
reorientation toward a “venture capital” model,the DGF
should focus on building sustainable institutional
arrangements for new programs that can survive the Bank’s
financial exit and on securing multi donor financing from
the outset.
Citation
“Independent Evaluation Group. 2011. The World Bank’s Involvement in Global and Regional Partnership Programs: An Independent Assessment. IEG Fast Track Brief;. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29258 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”