Publication: Behind the Mirror: A Report on the Self-Evaluation Systems of the World Bank Group
Date
2016-03-29
ISSN
Published
2016-03-29
Author(s)
Independent Evaluation Group
Abstract
The World Bank Group's
self-evaluation systems have expanded since they started 40
years ago, and compliance with requirements is mostly
strong. They systems mesh well with the independent
evaluation systems for which they provide information and
the systems have been emulated and adapted by other
development agencies. However, the self-evaluation systems
primarily focus on results reporting and accountability
needs and do not provide the information necessary to help
the Bank Group transform into a "Solutions Bank"
or develop learning to enhance performance as emphasized in
its 2013 strategy. Information generated through the systems
is not regularly mined for knowledge and learning except by
IEG, and its use for project and portfolio performance
management can be improved. The systems produce corporate
results measures but need to produce value to staff and line
management and to the primary beneficiaries of the
"Solutions Bank"—client governments, implementing
agencies, firms, and beneficiaries and citizens.
Citation
“Independent Evaluation Group. 2016. Behind the Mirror; Behind the Mirror : A Report on the Self-Evaluation Systems of the World Bank Group. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/24956 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”