Sector-wide Evaluations
An evaluation that assesses the performance and results of ADB’s sector strategy and operations across the entire Asia Pacific region over an extended period to inform future engagement of ADB with the sector.
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Sector-wide Evaluation: ADB’s Finance Sector Operations, 2011–2021
This evaluation assessed the relevance and effectiveness of ADB’s finance sector operations during 2011–2021. It evaluated the relevance of ADB's 2011 Finance Sector Operational Plan vis-à-vis evolving financial markets and ADB’s Strategy 2030. -
Integrated Water Management: Sector-wide Evaluation of ADB’s Water Policy and Program (2011–2021)
The Independent Evaluation Department’s evaluation of the water sector takes stock of ADB’s engagement in the water sector during the last decade to identify lessons and propose directions for its future engagement in the sector for strengthening water security and reducing risks. The evaluation team assessed the performance and results of ADB’s support to the sector. It consulted DMC officials and stakeholders and interviewed technical and professional staff within and outside ADB. -
Sector-wide Evaluation: ADB Energy Policy and Program, 2009–2019
Economies benefit from abundant access to energy that is efficient, secure, equitable, and environmentally and financially sustainable. Much progress has been made in improving access to electricity in the Asia and Pacific region. Even so, energy reliability and sustainability need to improve. While total energy supply and demand in the region has more than doubled since 2000, the primary energy mix has not changed significantly and is still heavily reliant on coal and crude oil, affecting the long-run sustainability of energy systems. -
Sector-wide Evaluation: ADB Support for Transport
Transport systems provide arteries for efficient movement of people and goods in a well-functioning economy. The Asia and Pacific region has witnessed brisk economic growth and social development leading to increased mobility and urbanization. Rapid growth and urbanization creates pressure on transport system and services, which need to keep up not only to sustain the economic growth, but also to ensure much needed equitable access and quality services for all sections of the society. -
Sector-wide Evaluation: ADB’s Support for the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development Sector
The Asia and the Pacific region is transitioning from largely agrarian and rural economies to increasingly nonagricultural and urban economies, and from subsistence to commercial agriculture. However, because Asia is home to most of the world’s hungry and most of the poor still live in rural areas and are engaged with agriculture and related activities for their livelihoods, agriculture and rural development remains a cornerstone as countries make this transition.