Welcome to the Operations Evaluation Department of the African Development Bank

OPEV, the Operations Evaluation Department of the African Development Bank, is an independent unit tasked with enhancing the development effectiveness of the Bank’s operations. By conducting independent evaluations and proactively sharing best practice, OPEV ensures that the Bank and its stakeholders learn from past experience and plan and deliver development activities to the highest possible standards.

OPEV carries out independent evaluations of Bank operations, policies and strategies, working across projects, sectors, themes, regions and countries. In addition, OPEV oversees self-evaluation of projects conducted by operations departments.

All of OPEV’s activities are designed to meet three key objectives:

1. To provide a basis for accountability to key stakeholders including citizens, governments, funders and partners, by evaluating and documenting the impact of the Bank’s activities. View OPEV Evaluations.
2. To contribute to enhanced learning, helping to improve current and future policies, strategies project and processes. View our latest Events.
3. To promote an evaluation culture within the Bank and regional member countries to encourage a process of continuing learning and improvement. View OPEV News and Opinion.

OPEV has a wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge from evaluating the Bank’s development projects across Africa.

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