African Development Bank: A More Independent Evaluation System Is Needed
NSIAD-86-48
Published: Feb 21, 1986. Publicly Released: Feb 21, 1986.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the African Development Bank's (AFDB) progress in establishing an independent program and project evaluation system as a means of informing member governments and management of its efficiency and effectiveness in meeting its objectives.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Treasury | The Secretary of the Treasury should instruct the U.S. Executive Director, AFDB, to propose that AFDB management and the Board of Executive Directors: (1) as an interim measure, establish the evaluation division as a central evaluation unit under the President, but with a direct line of reporting to the Board; and (2) consider the eventual establishment of a fully independent evaluation unit attached directly to the Board. |
Closed – Implemented
The agency contact stated that the U.S. Executive Director has made these recommendations, and verification documentation was made available in July 1986. AFDB management is proposing an evaluation division reporting to the President as part of an overall reorganization plan.
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Bank managementEvaluation methodsForeign economic assistanceInternational economic relationsInvestments abroadLending institutionsSystems evaluationAgency evaluationsDevelopment banksData collection