The Comprehensive Development Framework (CDF) launched by World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn in early 1999 has become an important influence on the global development agenda. The CDF consists of four principles a Long-Term, Holistic Development Framework; Results Orientation; Country Ownership; and Country Led-Partnership. These core principles are not new individually, but bringing them together as a unified concept and championing the package within the global development community has been an important innovation. This evaluation, conducted by multi-disciplinary teams with members...