Evidence from past crises provide important lessons on what worked and why and can be a useful guide to address the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The lessons database provides a vital source of information on what worked, what did not and why in ADB operations since 2010. When applied, these lessons have the potential to improve business processes, better the use of resources, and enhance development effectiveness.
This paper provides a synthesis of lessons from evaluations of public financial management (PFM) support by ADB, other multilateral development banks… read more
2020 witnessed unprecedented scientific progress in developing a vaccine to control the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This has led to the… read more
This synthesis paper aims to summarize, synthesize, and integrate research findings and lessons from evaluations of ADB’s two decades of experience… read more
Featured Lessons
Project implementation highlights the importance of increased accountability and ownership by all stakeholders in achieving the project’s intended… read more
Project Name: Agrarian Reform Communities Project II
Annual audited project financial statements covering only the physical implementation period may not capture all project-related expenses and loan… read more
Project Name: SASEC Second Bangladesh-India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project