The development potential of regional programs : an evaluation of World Bank support of multicountry operations / World Bank Independent Evaluation Group, IEG.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-116).

Executive summary -- Introduction -- Regional cooperation as an approach to development -- The evaluation of World Bank support -- The scope of the Bank's regional program support -- The history -- Development potential of regional programs -- The regional program portfolio -- The Bank's multiple roles -- Regional program strategies -- When does a regional approach make sense? -- How well have Bank-supported regional programs worked? -- The record of effectiveness -- What has worked well, and what has not -- Factors of effective program design and implementation -- Strong country commitment -- Scope matched to national and regional capacities -- Delineation and coordination of responsibilities -- Accountable governance arrangements -- Planning for sustainability -- The Bank's performance in support of regional programs -- Bank performance on factors of program effectiveness -- Bank structures, policies, and processe.

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