Liberia Country Program Evaluation 2004-2011 : Evaluation of the World Bank Group Program.
Title:
Liberia Country Program Evaluation 2004-2011 : Evaluation of the World Bank Group Program.
Author:
Bank, World.
ISBN:
9780821398005
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (205 pages)
Series:
Independent Evaluation Group Studies
Contents:
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Acknowledgments -- Overview -- Management Action Record -- Committee on Development Effectiveness (CODE) -- 1. Introduction -- Structure of the Report -- The Country Context -- The Economy -- Notes -- References -- 2. The Liberia Program -- Liberia's Objectives: Breaking with the Past -- Objectives of the World Bank Group -- Results Frameworks Underlying the World Bank Group Program -- Analytical and Advisory Activities -- Overview of Lending -- Partnerships -- Notes -- References -- 3. Rebuilding Core State Functions -- World Bank Group Objectives -- Outcomes -- Contribution of the World Bank Group -- Relevance -- Risks to First Pillar Achievements -- Notes -- References -- 4. Rehabilitating Infrastructure -- Transport -- Roads -- Ports -- Telecommunications -- Energy -- Water, Sanitation and Urban Infrastructure -- Risk to Development Outcome -- References -- 5. Facilitating Pro-Poor Growth -- Agriculture and Fisheries -- Mining -- Forest Management -- Investment Climate -- Human Development -- Overall Assessment of the Pro-Poor Growth Agenda -- Risk Development Outcomes -- Notes -- References -- 6. Cross-Cutting Themes: Capacity Building, Gender, and the Environment -- Capacity-Building -- Gender -- Environmental Sustainability -- Note -- References -- 7. Strengthening Program Implementation -- Perceived Constraints on Bank Implementation Support -- Specific Areas for Attention -- Notes -- References -- 8. Overall Assessment -- Relevance -- Efficacy -- Lessons from the Liberia Program -- Recommendations -- Note -- References -- Appendixes -- A. Ratings and Overall Program Assessment -- B. Progress Made under CAS Milestones -- C. Statistical Supplement -- D. Guide to IEG's Country Program Evaluation Methodology -- E. List of People Met -- Bibliography.
Attachment: Government Comments -- Boxes -- Figure -- Tables -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
This report evaluates the outcomes of World Bank Group support to Liberia from its post-war reengagement in 2003 through 2011. The country has moved from total disarray to a solid foundation for inclusive development. Although development has not moved forward as quickly as hoped, substantial progress has been made. Public finance and key institutions have been rebuilt; crucial transport facilities have been restored; and hospitals, schools, and universities are operating. The debilitating burden of massive external debt has been eliminated. Although the government deserves most of the credit, this success would not have been possible without external development and security partners, including the World Bank Group.Regarding outcomes, the rebuilding of public institutions has seen substantial progress, with important achievements in restoring public finances and reforming the civil service. Regarding the rehabilitation of infrastructure, the World Bank Group has helped improve the conditions of roads, ports, power supply, and water and sanitation. However, World Bank Group financial support has been relatively modest with regard to facilitating growth, but it has helped with policy advice and in filling gaps left by other partners. With regard to the three cross-cutting themes of Bank Group strategy, some effective programs were carried out, including capacity development at several core public finance-related agencies. However, the integration of these themes across World Bank Group interventions, which was the underlying intent, still needs a vision and better articulated strategy. Finally, the Bank and the International Monetary Fund led efforts to reduce Liberia's inherited external debt burden under the enhanced Highly-Indebted Poor Country Initiative and the Multi-lateral Debt Relief Initiative mechanisms. Most development partners have
faced the task of transitioning from support for emergency reconstruction to support for sustained development. This is a significant challenge for the World Bank Group, coming at a time when the dynamism which characterized its emergency support is widely perceived to be abating. Although the evaluation is in broad agreement with the approach of the Liberia program, two issues merit greater attention: (i) the stewardship of natural resources, including the need to systematically enhance the quality of governance across the value chain of resources- with the overarching goal of sharing the benefits among all Liberians; (ii) the need to create job opportunities, especially among youth, and to address the pervasive unemployment/ underemployment problem. Finally, there is a need to improve the investment climate.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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