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, International standars, and the Made in Africa Evaluation approach.
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 University of Accra. 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 A 2025 is USD 1,872.
Quick FAQs
African School of Evaluation (ASE)
First Edition
24–28 November 2025
Accra, Ghana
The African School of Evaluation (ASE) is a new training initiative by AfrEA to build a generation of skilled evaluators in Africa.
ASE provides structured, high-quality training to address Africa’s evaluation skills gap. It emphasizes innovation, AI, digital tools, and context-driven methods.
- Young & Emerging Evaluators (YEEs)
- Early-career/mid-level evaluators
- Policymakers, researchers, and practitioners
- Equity in Evaluation
- Impact Evaluation
- AI for Transformative Evaluation
- Mixed Methods
- Rapid Evaluation
- Digitalised M&E Systems
- Evaluation Focus on Children
- 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
Registration: USD 1,800
Note: Card payments attract a small service fee.
(Participants cover travel, accommodation, and other costs.)
Yes: full and partial scholarships are available, with priority for YEEs.
Apply online: 👉 afrea.org/african-school-of-evaluation-ase
ase@afrea.org
WhatsApp: +233 550 386 958