Theo Thomas

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

This #blog explores 3 findings from IEG's new cluster #evaluation on how the @WorldBankGroup's Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option not only provided rapid #financing but also contributed to stronger #disaster-related fiscal preparedness.

🔗 Read it now: https://t.co/8jxpIrhtIp

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

Our new #tool puts a decade of #evaluation insights on #gender equality into the hands of practitioners designing or implementing development programs.

Start exploring today: https://t.co/8RNcIz7vM5

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

Evidence only matters if it reaches the right people.

How does IEG make that happen, with a little help from AI?

Join us TODAY, June 2, at 🕙 10:00 AM ET to find out: https://t.co/RjoNgdT74V

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

📢 Calling all evaluators!
If you work on complex evaluations, this on-site #workshop at @IPDET is for you.

It covers the key principles of #evaluation quality and practical tools you can apply immediately to your own work.

Runs July 13-15. Register now: https://t.co/Q8OUorSK0r

[IMF @IMFNews]

Africa’s recent economic gains were hard-won, but new external shocks amid the war in the Middle East highlight the need for strong policy to protect the vulnerable , maintain inflation and stay focused on reforms.
https://t.co/RNnC5ObdPD

[Shamsia Hassani @ShamsiaHassani]

Happy International Mother’s Day 🧡
روز مادر مبارک 🧡
#mamá

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

What distinguishes strong #ContributionAnalysis from weaker applications?

📢 Drawing from our recent guidance note, this blog unpacks the core standards of quality CA & why strengthening these standards is central to our own work.

🔗 Read our blog: https://t.co/F4Xv6gBbQq

[Shamsia Hassani @ShamsiaHassani]

Earth Day 2026 🌱
روز زمین ۱۴۰۵
Series: Small 3D paintings

[OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives @OECD]

Official development assistance (ODA) faced a historic decline in 2025, according to preliminary data from the #OECD.

ODA fell by 23.1% in real terms to USD 174.3bn, the largest decrease on record. The top 5 providers accounted for 95.7% of the cuts ➡️ https://t.co/1v8hPeJfLd

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

How can #evaluators assess how an intervention contributed to #outcomes in complex settings with multiple actors and influences?

📢 Our new collaborative guidance unpacks what a high-quality #ContributionAnalysis looks like.

🔗 https://t.co/lzrA6LLLF2

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

What is it like to be part of IEG's Methods Team?

Meet IEG #data scientist Diana Stanescu, as she shares her experience applying traditional and cutting-edge #methods to push the frontiers of #evaluation methodology.

Watch now: https://t.co/3NeEhpNbYv

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

📢 New #evaluation
@worldbankgroup support to #Indonesia underscores the importance of strong alignment with gov. priorities, sustained knowledge engagement & strategic use of financing instruments.

Read our report to see the lessons for future support: https://t.co/exbn5SV0sK

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

New season of What Have We Learned?

Season 5⃣ opens with @WorldBank experts discussing a key question: How can development organizations learn better & use their learning to improve development outcomes?

▶️ Tune in to find out: https://t.co/NRBUoDYLVW #podcast

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

In 1973, @WorldBank Pres. Robert McNamara created the Operations #Evaluation Department.

50 years later, IEG continues that vision, turning lessons from the past into stronger dev. approaches.

Explore the IEG timeline & dive deeper with the #IEG50 book: https://t.co/5MJdsRM0cZ

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

As we move into 2026, IEG looks back on a year of evidence. In 2025, our 12 evaluations tackled critical development questions, delivering insights to inform decisions and strengthen impact.

Explore the #evaluations that shaped our work last year: https://t.co/Qez97E4KoS

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

#Georgia embarked on ambitious economic reforms in the early 2000s. How well has @WorldBank supported Georgia’s #development objectives?

A new IEG #evaluation assesses the performance & effectiveness of World Bank’s #dev support to Georgia during FY14-23: https://t.co/4uoK9DiYtN

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

Our #evaluation of the @WorldBank’s program in #Tanzania covers a period marked by shifting priorities, including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How did the Bank adapt? What lessons can be drawn from this experience?

Read the evaluation: https://t.co/Yh6WG59ut6 @WBTanzania

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

LAUNCHING SEASON 4
A global #LearningCrisis hits the poorest hardest.

🎧 In our 1st episode of Season 4, we talk to Luis Benveniste, Global Director @WBG_Education on how to confront this crisis - drawing on IEG #evidence.

Tune in: https://t.co/PZ4YKEMuWw #podcast

[IEG - WB Group @WorldBank_IEG]

Channeling knowledge into and learning from operations is critical for tackling dev challenges effectively.

A new IEG #evaluation assesses how @WorldBank learns from its operations & offers recommendations on improving its performance as a #KnowledgeBank: https://t.co/4plzJGS1hj

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

Why does business location matter for economic growth and job creation?

Learn more on the role of geography, transport, and firm clusters in boosting productivity and development using data from the #BusinessReady report: https://t.co/HGnrlORY71