Transport Sector Strategy Review

The transport sector is a key enabler of economic growth and transition in the region and investment in the sector has been central to the Bank’s strategy and operations since its inception in 1992. This is a review of the Bank’s 2013 Transport Sector Strategy and resulting operations; it is intended to inform Management development and Board consideration of a planned new sector strategic document in early 2019.

EvD outlined the intended focus of its review in an Approach Paper discussed and agreed with Management. Three evaluation questions were asked: whether the TSS set appropriate priorities; what results are observable while the strategic period is not ended yet and how well the Bank has implemented the strategy. EvD reviewed 82 operations approved between January 2013 and May 2017 amounting to nearly €5billion, together with data on 114 transport TC operations for €40.5 million.