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.
Fifth Water Supply Project - Saint Lucia (2013)
Infrastructure
Project Completion Validation Report
Complete
Saint Lucia
Summary
At appraisal, it was estimated that 75 per cent (%) of the population of St. Lucia had direct water service connections to their homes, with the balance dependent on public standpipes. Approximately 50% of those with direct water service connections were provided with a reliable 24-hour water supply; and the remainder received water only on specific days and times. WASCO delivered water by truck to provide relief to households without direct connections. The service coverage for sewerage was only 10%. Other challenges included wasteful consumption, measurement and control of unaccounted for water (UFW), and the need to improve water quality reliability. In addition, it was assessed that WASCO lacked an appropriate legal, regulatory and institutional framework and financial capacity to adequately manage the sector and realize service improvements.
