Early-Stage Evaluation of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach

doi:10.1596/IEG194644

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Early-Stage Evaluation of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach

dc.contributor.author	World Bank
dc.date.accessioned	2024-12-03T16:18:54Z
dc.date.available	2024-12-03T16:18:54Z
dc.date.issued	2024-12-03
dc.description.abstract	The World Bank introduced the multiphase programmatic approach (MPA) in 2017 as a means of structuring a long, large, or complex engagement as a set of shorter linked projects or phases. This engagement was intended to take either a vertical form within a single country, typically over 8–10 years, or a horizontal form across several countries at the same time (or several states within a country). The motivation behind the MPA was to provide continuity of engagement, allow more flexibility in responses to changed circumstances, encourage adaptive learning, and support stepwise progress toward a long-term development objective. This evaluation assesses the performance of the approach against these expectations. Specifically, the evaluation examines whether the design and early implementation of the MPA has supported the objectives on which the approach’s effectiveness depends: (i) Coherence. A coherent program fits within the broader program at the level of the country, sector, and institution. The MPA is expected to be more coherent than its alternatives because it was intended to leverage external partnerships and internal collaboration more effectively. (ii) Continuity. This refers to the MPA’s ability to provide stable, long-term support. The vertical MPA supports continuity better than its alternatives because of its programmatic structure and the provision for overlapping phases. (iii0 Learning. Although all operations should embed knowledge, the MPA requires an explicit learning plan, with specificity on implementation arrangements and how the knowledge is to be used. (iv) Adaptation. This refers to the ability of the MPA to adjust the content and timing of its phases in response to new information, evolving priorities, and changing context due to its larger number of preset points for stocktaking than would be present in a single operation. (v) The evaluation highlights [areas in which MPA’s effectiveness might be strengthened, while noting that the portfolio is for the most part at an early stage of implementation, and all programs are still active.	en
dc.identifier	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099349011202484820/SECBOS17b6fb100a61bb111cb29a7b1c0bf
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.1596/IEG194644
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/10986/42487
dc.language	English
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	Washington, DC: World Bank
dc.rights	CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holder	World Bank
dc.rights.uri	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/igo
dc.subject	ECONOMIC GROWTH
dc.subject	PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS
dc.subject	GOOD HEALTH
dc.subject	NO POVERTY
dc.subject	EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS
dc.title	Early-Stage Evaluation of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach	en
dc.type	IEG Evaluation
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okr.crossref.title	Early-Stage Evaluation of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach
okr.date.disclosure	2024-12-03
okr.date.doiregistration	2025-04-14T11:52:24.221997Z
okr.date.doiregistration	2025-05-09T02:37:31.361165Z
okr.date.lastmodified	2024-11-20T00:00:00Z	en
okr.doctype	IEG Evaluation
okr.doctype	Publications & Research
okr.docurl	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099349011202484820/SECBOS17b6fb100a61bb111cb29a7b1c0bf
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okr.identifier.docmid	SECBOS-7b6fb10e-a8ff-4fa6-bb11-cb29a7b1c0bf
okr.identifier.doi	10.1596/IEG194644
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum	34425465
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum	34425465
okr.identifier.report	194644
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okr.pdfurl	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099349011202484820/pdf/SECBOS17b6fb100a61bb111cb29a7b1c0bf.pdf	en
okr.region.geographical	World
okr.topic	Governance::International Governmental Organizations
okr.topic	Macroeconomics and Economic Growth::Economic Growth
okr.topic	Poverty Reduction::Poverty Reduction Strategies
okr.topic	Health, Nutrition and Population::Health Monitoring & Evaluation
okr.unit	IEG Eco Mgt & Country Prog (IEGEC)