Series: Civil Society Program, 59th ADB Annual Meeting Dialogue Between ADB's Independent Evaluation Department and Civil Society Organizations 6 May 2026 Uzbekistan On the sidelines of ADB’s Annual Meeting, the Independent Evaluation Department (IED) convened its annual dialogue with civil society organizations, recognizing their role as key partners in development. This session highlighted two ongoing evaluations: the corporate evaluation of ADB’s support to small island developing states and the evaluation of ADB’s engagement with civil society. Team leaders Nassreena Baddiri and Eoghan Molloy provided an overview of the evaluation process and share updates on progress, while inviting feedback from civil society participants. Program and Learning Materials Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. ADB Organizer/s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Independent Evaluation Department Topics Civil Society Evaluation