World Bank Document

 

B. 

Proposed WBG Country Partnership Framework

 

 

Lessons from CPS Completion Report, IEG Evaluation and Stakeholder Consultations  

 

30. 

The  Completion and Learning Review (Annex B)  listed seven key lessons learned 

during implementation of the FY12-15 CPS, which have informed the design of this FY16-

20 CPF:  

 

  Close alignment with government objectives, as well as continued intensive dialogue, 

was important for the success of the WBG’s program. High-level policy dialogue was 

crucial for achieving a number of outcomes, particularly in the areas of agriculture and 

labor reform. The WBG should continue using its convening power to help the 

government coordinate development assistance and leverage the use of IBRD and IDA 

funds. Stronger collaboration among the Bank, IFC, and MIGA is warranted in order 

to maximize the WBG’s development impact, given the limits to financial resources. 

  Despite a number of encouraging results, it is not known to what extent economic 

growth has resulted in improvements in living standards nor how any improvements 

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were distributed. Reliable data related to poverty and the dynamics of poverty are 

largely unavailable but are needed to understand and advise on policies. 

  Cumbersome internal government procedures significantly hampered project 

effectiveness and implementation, thereby narrowing the space for effective 

IDA/IBRD support. 

  The CPF should focus on fewer outcomes, monitored by observable indicators. The 

large number of indicators in the original FY12-15 CPS, though later reduced in the 

CPS Progress Report, made the results framework hard to use as a practical 

management tool. 

  Taking a strong position on child and forced labor in the cotton sub-sector was effective 

in creating a change process that is achieving positive results. The emphasis on both 

ending current practices and modernization of the sub-sector in collaboration with other 

development partners has been effective but challenging. 

  Detailed assessment of social risks related to child and forced labor, carried out 

following the Inspection Panel request, allowed the WBG to have a more informed, 

nuanced and strategic approach, which went beyond comprehensive risk mitigation to 

address systemic issues. Partnership with standard-setting organizations, such as the 

ILO, as well as close coordination with other development partners, enabled the WBG 

to use its leverage to facilitate the policy change process.  

  Commitments to engage citizens/beneficiaries in monitoring and feedback need to be 

operationalized. Efforts are needed to ensure that planned citizen engagement 

components are implemented and they need to include women and youth. 

 

31. 

Key lessons from IEG evaluations completed during the FY12-15 CPS period are also