In a landmark moment for Africa’s development journey, the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) and the African Union (AU) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during AfrEA’s 25th Anniversary celebrations in Addis Ababa. This agreement, signed on 18 June 2025, marks a transformative step toward institutionalizing evaluation as a cornerstone of Africa’s development architecture, aligning with the AU’s Agenda 2063. A Shared Vision for Africa’s Future The MoU, formalized through the Addis Ababa Declaration 2025, underscores the critical role of evaluation in fostering evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and inclusive growth across the continent. It reflects a shared commitment to harnessing African-led evaluation practices to accelerate the realization of Agenda 2063’s aspirations. AfrEA, celebrating 25 years of leadership in the evaluation field, has evolved into a dynamic hub for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. The anniversary event brought together governments, regional and national evaluation associations, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector in a powerful demonstration of unity and purpose. Key Commitments of the MoU The Declaration outlines six strategic pillars:   Institutionalizing EvaluationAU Member States will be supported to embed robust evaluation systems into national and regional development frameworks, guided by the African Evaluation Principles and the Made