Independent evaluation commissioned by the World Bank. Consultant: Natwar Gotecha; May 2005

The objective of this study is to evaluate and report on the impact of the work of the three pilot Presidential Investors’ Advisory Councils in Ghana, Senegal and Tanzania, and the initial outcomes of the two new councils in Mali and Uganda. The study was conducted by a consultant through field interviews with council stakeholders. It assesses the council experiences to date, identifies lessons learned, relates them to other public-private mechanisms, and provides guidance on the future of the councils.