Corporate Evaluations

Independent and external evaluations, commissioned at the organizational level to examine strategies, policies, programs, or institutional performance. They often address cross-cutting issues and inform corporate planning and accountability.

Decentralized Evaluations

Managed by country offices or technical departments, these external, independent evaluations focus on specific interventions, projects, or programs within a country or subregion. They aim to support learning and decision-making at the decentralized level.

Reviews

Quick, systematic checks of progress or performance, usually less comprehensive than evaluations and focused on implementation status. They still apply sound methods and follow recognized evaluation standards.

Assessments

Broad appraisals of performance or compliance, without complete causal analysis. They are conducted using robust methodologies and established norms, and following evaluation criteria.