Our Achievements
Our Achievements
Since its inception in 1999, AfrEA has played a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant and interconnected evaluation community across Africa. By providing a platform for evaluators to network, share experiences, and collaborate, AfrEA has significantly reduced the isolation that evaluators once faced.
Establishment of national
evaluation associations
(VOPEs)
Since 1999 the number of formal and informal national
evaluation networks and associations (VOPEs) in Africa has increased, often established or nurtured with AfrEA advice (from six to around 40). AfrEA has provided technical and financial support to its VOPES.
International Conferences
AfrEA has organised 11 international conferences, in various African countries, each bringing together hundreds of evaluators to discuss pertinent issues related to evaluation in the continent.
Capacity Building
and Training
AfrEA has been instrumental in building evaluation capacity across the continent. Through a series of training programs, workshops, and conferences, AfrEA has equipped thousands of evaluators with the latest knowledge and skills. It has fully or partially sponsored more than 100 evaluators to regional and international evaluation events. These initiatives have not only enhanced the technical capabilities of evaluators but also promoted the adoption of context-specific evaluation methodologies that reflect the unique needs of African countries.
Promoting African
Evaluation Expertise
AfrEA has made great strides in promoting African evaluation expertise on international platforms. Through its Made in Africa Evaluation initiative which highlights the work of African evaluators and advocates for the recognition of their contributions, AfrEA has ensured that African voices are heard in global evaluation discussions.
Supporting Emerging
Evaluators
AfrEA is a strong advocate for emerging evaluators. The AfrEA Emerging Evaluator (YEE) network, launched in 2017, aims to build on the successes of global initiatives like EvalYouth. This network provides young and emerging evaluators with opportunities to network, strengthen their evaluation knowledge, and gar practical experience through mentorships.
Innovative Digital
Transformation
In recent years, AfrEA has embraced digital transformation to enhance its operations and member engagement. The introduction of a new digital platform has streamlined communication, facilitated access to resources, and provided a space for members to connect and collaborate. This innovation has strengthened AfrEA’s ability to support evaluators across the continent.
Support for the development
of the African Evaluation
Guidelines (AEG)
AfrEA facilitated the development of the African Evaluation Guidelines (AEG), adapted from the International Programme Evaluation Standards to suit African contexts. Seven African evaluation associations developed the guidelines in 2002. They were updated in September 2006 by 25 representatives from 14 evaluation associations. The Guidelines provide a checklist of 30 items essential for quality assurance and ethical conduct in evaluation
Advancing Culturally
Relevant Evaluation
Practices
AfrEA continues to promote culturally relevant evaluation practices by developing and advocating for context-specific evaluation frameworks and methodologies. This approach ensures that evaluations are not only rigorous but also meaningful and impactful, grounder in the rich and diverse cultures of Africa.
