Making Impact Evaluation Matter (Pre-Event)

A co-learning activity between ADB's Education Sector Group (formerly Education Community of Practice) and the Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (formerly Economics and Research Department), this event on Making Impact Evaluation Matter: Better Evidence for Effective Policies and Programs covered sessions on impact evaluation (IE) in general, along with specific sessions on IE and education. It also provided knowledge and skills to both ADB Headquarters and Resident Mission (RM) staff in the design and implementation of better education projects.

Impact Evaluation of BRAC Community-Based Education for Marginalized Girls in Afghanistan: Lessons from the Baseline Study

Long-standing political instability, war, insecurity, and unfriendly socio-cultural norms and practices are the causes of girls’ lower access to education in Afghanistan. A project called Community-Based Education for Marginalized Girls in Afghanistan is being operated by BRAC since 2013 to address the barriers to girls’ education in the country.

Awards and Rewards: Impact Evaluation of the Metrobank Foundation Award for Outstanding Teacher

The Metrobank Foundation Search for Outstanding Teachers in the Philippines aims to promote a culture of excellence in education by recognizing the country’s best mentors. More than 300 exceptional educators have already been awarded. This presentation shares research findings on the impact of the award on the recipient’s income.

Community-Based Literacy Interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Academic learning for most of the world’s children is not fully met, even with substantial increases in access to primary school. These challenges, however, are not easily resolvable despite the efforts and innovations in many countries. Alternative or supplementary approaches are needed to support children’s literacy development.

Making Impact Evaluation Matter (Main Event)

A co-learning activity between Asian Development Bank's (ADB's) Education Sector Group (formerly Education Community of Practice) and the Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (formerly Economics and Research Department), this event on Making Impact Evaluation Matter: Better Evidence for Effective Policies and Programs covered sessions on impact evaluation (IE) in general, along with specific sessions on IE and education.