In focus
The evaluation function conducts independent evaluations of the EIB Group’s activities. It helps the EIB Group be accountable to its stakeholders and draw lessons on how to continuously improve its work, thereby contributing to a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making.
Explore our recent evaluations
Evaluation conference 2023
Picking up the pace: Evaluation in a rapidly changing world
Attended by around 200 on-site and online members of the European and international evaluation community, the event focused on the evolving role of evaluation in preparing for an uncertain future. Discussions emphasized strategic foresight and how evaluation functions can adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Blog stories
Should I stay or should I go?
How to decide whether on-site or online interviews are best when conducting an evaluation.
Mind the gap
What is a systematic review? Our evaluator explains how this important decision-making tool works and what it can tell you
Adapting to climate change
The EU bank boosts investments that help counter the impact of global warming, building on the recommendations of the independent evaluation of its support for climate adaptation
Investment firepower
A recent evaluation found that the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) supported economic crisis investment
About us
Evaluation at the EIB Group
The Evaluation function conducts independent evaluations of the EIB Group’s activities:
- We assess the relevance and performance of EIB and EIF interventions, and identify what works and what doesn’t.
- Our evaluations draw lessons and issue recommendations to support the EIB Group’s continuous improvement.
- We promote accountability towards the EIB Group’s stakeholders and provide independent and credible evidence to inform decision making.
- As the evaluation function of the EIB Group, we also aim to promote evaluation as a public good in Europe and beyond.
We operate independently from the EIB Group’s operations. Our reports are submitted, without change and without delay, to the EIB and/or EIF Board(s) of Directors, after being discussed by the EIB Management Committee and/or the EIF Chief Executive.
Utility
We aim to ensure our evaluations are relevant, timely, and accessible to support organisational learning, decision-making and accountability.
Credibility
Our evaluations are conducted according to internationally recognized good practices and quality standards, as reflected in the EIB Group Evaluation Policy.
Independence
Our institutional set up ensures our organisational and behavioural independence, freedom from outside interference, and avoidance of conflict of interest.
Cooperation
We interact continuously with stakeholders within and outside the Bank to ensure the information we collect is comprehensive and valid, that our findings are understood, and that our conclusions and recommendations are relevant, useful and timely.
Have a question?
Contact the independent evaluation team at evaluation@eib.org