This document presents a synthesis of the main findings and lessons learned from evaluations completed in 2025 and published in early 2026, as well as from Project Completion Validation Reviews (PCVRs) conducted between 2023 and 2025. Together, these sources provide a consolidated view of the evidence emerging from the Caribbean Development Bank's recent evaluation portfolio.The evaluations and PCVRs offer important insights into what is working well, where challenges persist, and what lessons can be drawn to strengthen future programming. They provide evidence for the Bank, its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs), and the Board of Directors to inform decision-making, enhance development effectiveness, and strengthen the design and implementation of future interventions.
Evaluation of the Resilience Approach of the Caribbean Development Bank Strategic Plan
Institutions
Evaluation Report
Corporate
Complete
CDB
Management Response
Yes
Summary
This evaluation assesses the Caribbean Development Bank's (CDB's) implementation of the Resilience Approach within its Strategic Plan (SP) FOR 2020-2024, including the Strategic Plan Update (SPU) for 2022-2024. The focus is on how effectively this approach aligns with CDB's mission to address critical policy areas within the Caribbean and its potential to inform the upcoming Strategic Plan 2026-2035.
Main Objectives and Scope
The evaluation has three primary objectives:
- Strategic Relevance: Evaluate how well the Resilience Approach aligns with CDB's strategic objectives and addresses the needs of Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs.)
- Operational Impact: Assess the influence of the Resilience Approach on CDB's operations, including governance, decision-making processes, and project implementation.
- Comparative Advantage: Determine the added value of the Resilience Approach compared to previous strategic plans that did not include such a framework.
The evaluation compares the Strategic Plan for 2015-2019 with the Strategic Plan Update for 2022-2024, aiming to measure changes in CDB's effectiveness and responsiveness due to the Resilience Approach. These insights will help shape the Strategic Plan for 2026-2035.
