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Flexibility: The flexibility embedded in DPOs has proved to be a valuable feature, including in times of crisis. DPOs have supported country-owned reforms aimed at achieving specific development results in a broad range of countries with different needs—from middle-income countries to fragile states emerging from conflict.
Customization: DPOs have supported borrowing countries with both the “what” and the “how” of development. They have provided financing and policy advice in areas where country authorities required expertise and technical knowledge. IBRD countries, for example, have demanded DPOs that focus on single sectors or themes requiring specialized Bank knowledge—such as housing, energy, and climate change.
Results: DPOs remain focused on results. All Bank DPOs include a results framework that lays out the country goals, the objectives of the operation, and the expected results of the program supported by the Bank. The DPL Retrospective found that support through DPOs has led to positive results and outcomes in the delivery of social services in health and education, for example, and in public financial management (PFM).
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Abbreviations and Acronyms l Table of Contents l Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction l Chapter 2: Flexibility and Customization l Chapter 3: Results and Outcomes l Chapter 4: Design and Processing of DPOs l Chapter 5: Operational Guidance, Lessons and Next Steps
Annex A l Annex B
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