Contribution of Evaluation to IsDB’s Transformational Agenda Showcased at ECG Fall Meeting
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 11-13 November 2024– The Evaluation Cooperation Group (ECG) Fall Meeting, hosted at the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) headquarters in Tegucigalpa, brought together top independent evaluation professionals from multilateral development banks (MDBs) to explore emerging trends and practices.
The discussions highlighted key methods and meta learning from evaluations of Private Sector, Green Financing, and Institutional Change. The ECG members also discussed their common institutional challenges and solutions, including the use of AI in evaluations and how independent evaluations can shape organizational strategies and advance MDBs' development frameworks.
Representing the Islamic Development Bank, Mr. Ahmed Ag Aboubacrine, Acting Director of the Independent Evaluation Department (IEvD), actively participated in key sessions, including the ECG Heads Breakfast, ECG Business Meeting, and panel discussions. Mr. Oguz Ceylan, Lead Evaluation Specialist at IEvD, contributed to the discussions by leading a session titled “Shaping IsDB's Transformational Agenda: The Role of Independent Evaluation.”
During the panel discussion on the role of evaluation in advancing MDBs’ transformational agendas, with a focus on institutional change, Br. Oguz emphasized the critical role of robust evaluation frameworks in fostering institutional innovation and enhancing the impact of development initiatives. He outlined key aspects of IsDB’s transformational agenda, highlighting the integration of advanced evaluation methodologies to improve efficiency and expand outreach.
IEvD’s active participation underscored its dedication to continuous improvement, innovation, and aligning its strategies with global best practices to address the evolving needs of our member countries. This engagement reflects IsDB’s commitment to leveraging evaluation as a strategic tool for driving meaningful change and delivering impactful development results.
The discussions highlighted key methods and meta learning from evaluations of Private Sector, Green Financing, and Institutional Change. The ECG members also discussed their common institutional challenges and solutions, including the use of AI in evaluations and how independent evaluations can shape organizational strategies and advance MDBs' development frameworks.
Representing the Islamic Development Bank, Mr. Ahmed Ag Aboubacrine, Acting Director of the Independent Evaluation Department (IEvD), actively participated in key sessions, including the ECG Heads Breakfast, ECG Business Meeting, and panel discussions. Mr. Oguz Ceylan, Lead Evaluation Specialist at IEvD, contributed to the discussions by leading a session titled “Shaping IsDB's Transformational Agenda: The Role of Independent Evaluation.”
During the panel discussion on the role of evaluation in advancing MDBs’ transformational agendas, with a focus on institutional change, Br. Oguz emphasized the critical role of robust evaluation frameworks in fostering institutional innovation and enhancing the impact of development initiatives. He outlined key aspects of IsDB’s transformational agenda, highlighting the integration of advanced evaluation methodologies to improve efficiency and expand outreach.
IEvD’s active participation underscored its dedication to continuous improvement, innovation, and aligning its strategies with global best practices to address the evolving needs of our member countries. This engagement reflects IsDB’s commitment to leveraging evaluation as a strategic tool for driving meaningful change and delivering impactful development results.