World Bank Support to Jobs and Labor Market Reform through International Development Association FinancingA First-Stage EvaluationPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorized© 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank1818 H Street NW Washington, DC 20433Telephone: 202-473-1000Internet: www.worldbank.orgATTRIBUTIONPlease cite the report as: World Bank. 2024. World Bank Support to Jobs and Labor Market Reform through International Development Association Financing: A First-Stage Evaluation. Independent Evaluation Group. Washington, DC: World Bank.COVER PHOTOMarwane ZouaidiEDITING AND PRODUCTIONAmanda O’BrienGRAPHIC DESIGNLuísa UlhoaVonda WitleyThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent.The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The bound-aries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONSThe material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissem-ination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given.Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org.World Bank Support to Jobs and Labor Market Reform through International Development Association FinancingA First-Stage EvaluationJanuary 4, 2024ii 1. Introduction �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1The Evolving Jobs Agenda in International Development Association Countries 4Evaluation Scope and Framework 72. The International Development Association Jobs Strategy ��������������������������������� 15Analytical Underpinning 16Operational Relevance 18Results Measurement 223. Jobs Interventions �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26Portfolio Evolution 27Design of Jobs Interventions 35Performance 424. Conclusions and Recommendations �������������������������������������������������������������������� 50...
