Books by World Bank: Independent Evaluation Group

Describes how mechanisms for integrating gender in projects and country strategies are working and to what extent they provide meaningful information about progress and results on gender. It aims to inform World Bank Group efforts to strengthen the approach to results as part of the new strategy rollout.

Fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) have become an important focus of World Bank Group assistance in recent years as recognition of the linkages between fragility, conflict, violence, and poverty has grown. This evaluation assesses the relevance and effectiveness of World Bank Group country strategies and assistance programs to FCS.