IEvD Conducts Country Engagement Evaluation Mission in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria, 4 December 2024 - The Independent Evaluation Department (IEvD) visited the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 17 November to 4 December to conduct a Country Engagement Evaluation (CEE). The CEE covers IsDB Group’s programs, projects, and grants/technical assistance (TA) approved and completed during 2014–2023. The mission aimed to assess the outcomes and development impact of IsDB Group’s operations, evaluate their relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, and provide actionable recommendations for improving future operations.
The scope of the evaluation includes 50 IsDB projects, eight ICD Line of Financing (LOF) operations, 11 ITFC trade finance operations, 31 ICIEC insurance policies for trade and inward investment, six IsDBI training programs, and two workshops.
During the mission, the evaluation team visited project sites across multiple states, including Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Zaria, and Kano, to gain first-hand insights into project implementation, performance, and development results. These visits provided valuable feedback on the impact of IsDB-funded initiatives on local communities and the broader economy.
In addition to field visits, the mission held consultations with key federal government ministries, including the Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Agriculture, key state ministries, as well as development partners in Nigeria. The team also engaged with the staff and management of IsDB’s Regional Hub in Nigeria, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder engagement to align the evaluation outcomes with national priorities.
The findings and insights from the CEE Nigeria will contribute to the IsDB Group’s planned Member Country Partnership Strategy for the country, ensuring that the Group's future development initiatives are impactful and aligned with the development needs of Nigeria.
The scope of the evaluation includes 50 IsDB projects, eight ICD Line of Financing (LOF) operations, 11 ITFC trade finance operations, 31 ICIEC insurance policies for trade and inward investment, six IsDBI training programs, and two workshops.
During the mission, the evaluation team visited project sites across multiple states, including Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Zaria, and Kano, to gain first-hand insights into project implementation, performance, and development results. These visits provided valuable feedback on the impact of IsDB-funded initiatives on local communities and the broader economy.
In addition to field visits, the mission held consultations with key federal government ministries, including the Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Agriculture, key state ministries, as well as development partners in Nigeria. The team also engaged with the staff and management of IsDB’s Regional Hub in Nigeria, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder engagement to align the evaluation outcomes with national priorities.
The findings and insights from the CEE Nigeria will contribute to the IsDB Group’s planned Member Country Partnership Strategy for the country, ensuring that the Group's future development initiatives are impactful and aligned with the development needs of Nigeria.