The Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) is an independent unit within the World Bank Group; it reports directly to the Bankandapos;s Board of Executive Directors. IEG assesses what works, and what does not; how a borrower plans to run and maintain a project; and the lasting contribution of the Bank to a country's overall development. The goals of evaluation are to learn from experience, to provide an objective basis for assessing the results of the Bank's work, and to provide accountability in the achievement of its objectives. It also improves Bank work by identifying and disseminating the lessons learned from experience and by framing recommendations drawn from evaluation findings. This feed will keep you updated on all of IEG's resources, including new evaluations, publications and websites. http://www.worldbank.org/ieg/rss/feed.xml August 28 2009 11:00:08 -0400 FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) The Bank’s Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) assesses the conduciveness of a country’s policy and institutional framework to poverty reduction, sustainable growth, and the effective use of development assistance. The CPIA enters the calculation of country performance ratings that, since 1980, have been used to allocate International Development Association resources to eligible client countries. This evaluation reviews the appropriateness of the CPIA as an indicator of the conduciveness of a country’s policies and institutions. http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTCPIA/Resources/cpia_full.pdf February 19 2010 4:12:21 -0400 This is an audio interview on Natural Disasters and Haiti Relief with Ron Parker, former Lead Evaluation Officer at IEG. In his interview, Ron highlights the importance of re-using building materials, setting up safe shelters, and empowering local authorities and people in the reconstruction process. http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTOED/EXTEVAWBASSNATDIS/0,,contentMDK:22473140~pagePK:64829573~piPK:64829550~theSitePK:4434963,00.html February 19 2010 4:12:21 -0400 Get the latest information, connect with colleagues, and share your insight with the Independent Evaluation Group on Facebook. Become a fan now! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Independent-Evaluation-Group-IEG/239982637475 January 27 2010 11:47:21 -0400