Evaluation Perspectives is a Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) publication series prepared by the CEB’s Office of Evaluation (EVO) aimed at disseminating knowledge and evidence-based learning on contemporary topics related to the CEB’s social development mandate from an evaluation perspective.

The first issue of the series is dedicated to the theme of housing. Access to housing remains a critical societal issue in many CEB member countries due to a variety of factors including a growing urban population, surging housing prices, and urban transformation trends which exacerbate social inequalities. The 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations (UN) in September 2015 both address housing: SDG 11 is aimed at creating inclusive and sustainable cities and communities, and defines “access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing” as a core target.