Evaluation Highlights

Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) has conducted an evaluation of the Country Strategy and Program (CSP) of the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the Republic of Mauritius over a ten year period (2009 - 2018). During this period, which encompasses two strategic cycles (CSP 2009–2013 and CSP 2014–2018) the funds committed by the AfDB to Mauritius amounted to approximately USD 854 million (this excludes equity funds and some trust funds).

This report presents the findings and recommendations as well as lessons learned from an independent evaluation of the quality of project supervision and exit processes of the African Development Bank Group. It covers both public and private sector operations during the period 2012-2017.

The Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has conducted its first ever mid-term evaluation, that of the AfDB Country Strategy and Program in Guinea-Bissau for the period 2015–2019. Implemented in a context of fragility, the Strategy aims to contribute to national stability and economic recovery through two pillars: strengthening the foundations of the State and building infrastructure that promotes inclusive development.

In order to achieve inclusive development for Africa, the African Development Bank has identified five priority areas (High 5s) that will guide  its Ten-Year Strategy (2013-2022).They are: Light up and power Africa; Feed Africa; Industrialize Africa; Integrate Africa; and Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa. With regard to regional integration, the Bank Group's vision focuses on building a stable, integrated and prosperous continent comprised of competitive and diversified countries, with sustainable economies fully active in global trade and investments.