An Evaluation of the World Bank Group Strategy for Fragility, Conflict, and Violence 2020-2025 - Report to the Board

Jul 19, 2026

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Committee meeting record reviewing an Independent Evaluation Group assessment of the World Bank Group’s Fragility, Conflict, and Violence strategy for 2020–2025 and the draft management response. Members welcome the evaluation’s timeliness, depth, and relevance, while urging full integration of findings and the three core recommendations into the refreshed FCV strategy and progress tracking through the Management Action Record. Key concerns include data transparency on staffing and budgets, improved guidance on third-party implementation, gaps in diagnostics and monitoring, and stronger support and incentives for FCV staff.

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Committee Meeting Summary

Findings, recommendations, and integration

Implementation gaps and diagnostics/monitoring

Data transparency, staffing, and incentives

Third-party implementation guidance and coordination

Engagement focus and alignment considerations

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized An Evaluation of the World Bank Group Strategy for Fragility, Conflict, and Violence 2020-2025 and Draft Management Response Report to the Board from the Committee on Development Effectiveness 􀀍 Meeting of October 6, 2025 The Committee on Development Effectiveness (CODE) (“the Committee”) met to consider the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) report entitled An Evaluation of the World Bank Group Strategy for Fragility, Conflict, and Violence 2020-2025 (CODE2025-0055) and Draft Management Response (CODE2025-0056) . The Committee welcomed IEG’s findings and recommendations, recognizing its timeliness, depth, and relevance. They emphasized the importance of fully integrating the findings and the evaluation’s three key recommendations into the refreshed FCV strategy and tracking progress through the Management Action Record (MAR) . Members acknowledged the WBG’s progress in strengthening research, partnerships, and tailored strategies and programming, and in sustaining engagement in FCV contexts through people-centered service delivery. In addition, they noted critical gaps in implementation, the use/application of diagnostics and monitoring tools to inform operations, private sector engagement and the non-achievement of related IFC corporate targets in FCV contexts, and staffing. Members and non-members alike raised several key points of concern, includingthe need for improved data transparency, particularly regarding staffing figures and budget allocations, and better support and incentives for staff working in FCV settings. They also called for clearer institutional guidance on the use of third-party implementation (TPI) to ensure it complements long-term development goals rather than serving as a default operational model. Furthermore, they emphasized the importance of remaining engaged in FCV contexts with a focus on development impact, integrating gender and vulnerability considerations, and alignment with the IDA policy framework. Members also called for a one-WBG approach and encouraged better coordination across WB, IFC and MIGA. In addition, they emphasized the need for deeper coordination with UN and regional actors and a tailored, differentiated approach to the WBG’s efforts to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. 􀀍 This report is not an approved record.

FAQs

What topics did the Committee consider in the meeting record?

The Committee considered an IEG evaluation of the World Bank Group FCV strategy for 2020–2025 and the draft management response, including CODE2025-0055 and CODE2025-0056.

How did members propose using the evaluation’s recommendations?

Members emphasized integrating the evaluation’s findings and three key recommendations into the refreshed FCV strategy and tracking progress through the Management Action Record (MAR).

What concerns were raised about implementation and operational support?

Concerns included improved data transparency (staffing and budget allocations), better support and incentives for staff in FCV settings, clearer guidance on third-party implementation, and attention to gaps related to diagnostics and monitoring tools.

Jul 19, 2026

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