The African Evaluation Principles (AEP) were designed to guide and enhance the practice of evaluation across the African continent. Developed by the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) and launched at the 10th AfrEA Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, these principles aim to ensure that evaluations are relevant, ethical, and effective in addressing the unique contexts and needs of African societies.

Key Principles

1. Empowerment of Africans: Evaluations should empower African individuals and communities by involving them in the evaluation process and ensuring that the findings are used to improve their lives.
2. Technical Robustness: Evaluations must be methodologically sound, using appropriate and rigorous techniques to ensure credible and reliable results.
3. Ethical Soundness: Evaluations should adhere to the highest ethical standards, respecting the rights and dignity of all participants.
4. Rooted in Africa: Evaluations should be grounded in African contexts, cultures, and knowledge systems, while also drawing on global best practices.
5. Global Connectedness: Evaluations should recognize the interconnectedness of the world, addressing global challenges and opportunities in a way that benefits Africa

The AEP are intended for use by all stakeholders involved in evaluation, including funders, commissioners, evaluators, and educators. By adhering to these principles, stakeholders can ensure that evaluations are not only effective but also culturally relevant and ethically sound.