Evaluative evidence helps us to use information generated from experience to influence the ways in which appropriate interventions are developed or the ways they are managed. Hence, evaluations can bring significant value to learning and the forging of solutions, as part of the global efforts to foster climate resilience and a just energy transition in Africa. To this end, this background paper aims to provide critical evaluative knowledge for discussions at the COP27, by sharing the key highlights and insights from recent evaluations undertaken by Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV). These evaluations, related to energy, climate change, and green growth, aim to have informed the African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) actions in supporting its Regional Member Countries (RMCs) to foster climate resilience and a just energy transition.
This paper presents background information regarding Africa’s drive for energy access and economic development. It highlights the importance of climate resilience and a just energy transition for Africa. It also synthesizes the main evaluative evidence (findings, lessons learned and recommendations) related to power, energy, climate change and green growth. Finally, it provides a conclusion.