⁠Past Presidents

Rosetti Nabbumba Nayenga

11th AfrEA President

2019 – 2024

Adeline Sibanda

10th AfrEA President

2017 – 2019

Adam Suleiman

9th AfrEA President

2014 – 2016

Segre Eric Y. Djiam

8th AfrEA President

2013 – 2014

Nermine Wally

7th AfrEA President

2012 – 2013

Dr. Florence Etta

6th AfrEA President

2009 – 2012

Dr. Sulley Gariba

5th AfrEA President

2007 – 2009

Oumoul K. Ba Tall

4th AfrEA President

2005 – 2007

Jean-Charles Rouge

3rd AfrEA President

2004 – 2005

Dr. Zenda Ofir

2nd AfrEA President

2002 – 2004

Dr Mahesh Patel

1st AfrEA President

1998 - 2002

Leading AfrEA through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Rosetti ensured the association adapted to new realities. Her leadership facilitated the continuation of support for evaluators through virtual conferences and online resources.

Ms Adeline focused on building and sustaining strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. Her leadership strengthened AfrEA’s collaborations with governments, NGOs, and international organizations.

Dr. Adam’s presidency was characterized by a commitment to fostering a vibrant community of practice. He facilitated the exchange of ideas, research, and innovative methodologies within the evaluation community.

Mr. Serge-Eric expanded AfrEA’s capacity-building initiatives, launching new training programs and workshops. His efforts significantly enhanced the skills and knowledge of evaluators across Africa.

Dr. D’s tenure focused on strengthening AfrEA’s advocacy efforts and policy influence. They worked tirelessly to integrate evaluation into policy-making processes at all levels, ensuring that evaluation became a cornerstone of development planning.

Dr Etta’s tenure was marked by efforts to continuously improve AfrEA’s internal processes and governance. She ensured that AfrEA remained responsive to the needs of its members and the broader evaluation community.

Dr. late Dr. Sulley Gariba was a visionary leader and a driving force behind the Made in Africa Evaluation concept, championing locally grounded approaches to development assessment. His legacy continues to inspire evaluators across the continent, advancing Africa’s capacity to shape its own narratives and solutions.

Oumoul emphasized evidence-based decision-making, integrating evaluation into national development plans. Her advocacy efforts highlighted the crucial role of evaluators in achieving sustainable development goals.

Under Jean-Charles’s leadership, AfrEA experienced significant growth in membership and engagement. He introduced innovative programs and workshops that enhanced the skills of evaluators and promoted the use of evaluation in policy-making.

Dr. Ofir expanded AfrEA’s reach and influence, focusing on building evaluation capacity in underrepresented regions. She fostered key partnerships with international organizations, enhancing AfrEA’s global presence.

As AfrEA’s founding President, Dr. Mahesh established the foundation for the association’s mission and vision. His leadership saw the successful organization of AfrEA’s first biennial conference, which brought together evaluators from across the continent and beyond.