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 Caribbean Development Bank’s Work in the Water Sector 2017-2023
Water Resource Management
Evaluation Report
Sector
Complete
CDB
Management Response
Yes
Summary
This independent evaluation provides an assessment of the Bank’s work in the water (including wastewater) sector over the six-year period (2017 to 2023). The evaluation focuses on four focal areas: a) Water supply (WS); b) Sanitation (SAN); c) Education and training in water supply and sanitation (ET); and d) Agricultural Water Resources (AG). It reviews operational management processes, coordination within the Bank, and the beneficiaries' perspectives to identify challenges, best practices, and the value of projects. The evaluation's findings aim to offer insights to inform the Bank's management and Board of Directors about future interventions and the renewal of the Water Sector Policy and Strategy. These findings are also relevant to external stakeholders, including national governments, water sector agencies, and community-based organisations.
