Guidelines for Preparing Performance Evaluation Reports for Public Sector Operations

Abstract

Evaluation is an important part of ADB’s project cycle. Evaluation has two major dimensions: (i) self-evaluation by the operations departments responsible for preparing and implementing projects, programs, and TA operations; and (ii) independent evaluation by the Operations Evaluation Department (OED). Self-evaluation entails the use of a number of instruments, including (i) project/program performance reports; (ii) review reports prepared during the course of project implementation, typically at midterm; (iii) project/program completion reports (PCRs); (iv) TA completion reports; and (v) country portfolio performance reviews. With the exception of project preparation TA resulting in a loan