Evaluation of the Nations and Regions Investment Funds — Early Assessment
What it examines
An independent early assessment of six regional funds finds generally positive delivery and self-reported finance additionality, alongside uneven deployment and gaps in geographic reach. It draws on monitoring data, interviews and surveys, covering investments through September 2025. Later cluster funding and the new East and South East funds are outside its scope.
Why it matters
Evidence for assessing the Bank’s regional finance mandate and the additionality of public support. The study does not establish causal impact or value for money. Quasi-experimental analysis and a fuller assessment are planned for the later interim evaluation.
Institutions and themes
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Catalogue entry reviewed 16 Oct 2026. The summary describes the publication’s analysis; it does not establish that historical findings remain current.