African School of Evaluation (ASE) – African Evaluation Association

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designed to strengthen evaluation capacity across Africa. ASE aims to develop a new generation of skilled evaluators capable of conducting high-quality assessments that align with local needs and international standards. It primarily aims to strengthen and promote Made in Africa Evaluation

Evaluation is essential for

Africa faces significant challenges, including

The ASE was created
to bridge this gap,

fostering local expertise and reducing reliance on foreign evaluators.

Training program

ASE offers structured, hands-on courses led by expert trainers.

The first edition will take place in November 2025 in Accra, Ghana, in collaboration with the Institute of African Studies of the University of Ghana. Each training session will focus on key themes in evaluation, ensuring practical and applicable learning experiences. For one week, various courses will be run concurrently in collaboration with different partners.

ASE 2025 courses

The registration fee for each course at ASE 2025 is USD 1,800. Card payments are subject to a 3% service charge, bringing the total amount to USD 1,872.

FAQs

African School of Evaluation (ASE)
First Edition
24–28 November 2025
Accra, Ghana

1. What is ASE?

The African School of Evaluation (ASE) is a new training initiative by AfrEA to build a generation of skilled evaluators in Africa.

2. Why attend?

ASE provides structured, high-quality training to address Africa’s evaluation skills gap. It emphasizes innovation, AI, digital tools, and context-driven methods.

3. Who can apply?

Young & Emerging Evaluators (YEEs)
Early-career/mid-level evaluators
Policymakers, researchers, and practitioners

4. What courses are offered?

Equity in Evaluation
Impact Evaluation
AI for Transformative Evaluation
Mixed Methods
Rapid Evaluation
Digitalised M&E Systems
Evaluation Focus on Children

5. What are the location, date, class sizes and official language of the ASE?

Venue: Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Accra
Dates: 24–28 November 2025
Class size: 25–30 participants per stream
Languages: English, French, Portuguese

6. What is the cost?

Registration: USD 1,800

Card payments attract a 3% service fee bringing the total amount to USD 1,872.

(Participants cover travel, accommodation, and other costs.)

7. Are scholarships available?

Yes: full and partial scholarships are available, with priority for YEEs.

8. How can I apply?

Apply online at www.afrea.org/african-school-of-evaluation-ase

9. How can I get further assistance?

Email: ase@afrea.org

WhatsApp: +233 550 386 958