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From a humble beginning to an emerging evaluation hub in Africa |
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Dear AfrEA Members and friends,
As the founding president of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA),
I am filled with pride and satisfaction as I reflect on our journey over the
past 25 years. We started with just the vision to create a platform for evaluators
across Africa, and today, we have blossomed into a robust and dynamic organization; one that truly
embodies the spirit of collaboration and excellence, thereby fostering evaluation in Africa. From our humble beginnings, AfrEA has become a veritable mother organization, uniting evaluators from diverse backgrounds and regions across the continent.
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Our collective efforts have not only advanced the field of
evaluation in Africa but have also ensured that our voices are heard on the
global stage.
The progress we have made so far is evidence of the dedication and hard
work of our members, partners, and supporters. Together, we have built a strong
network that fosters knowledge sharing, capacity building, and professional
development. Our AfrEA conferences and workshops, the AfrEA Evaluation Journal,
our communication and other initiatives have become invaluable resources for
evaluators, policymakers, and development practitioners alike.
As we celebrate this milestone, it is important that we also look to the
future with renewed commitment and enthusiasm. There is still much work to be
done, and I am confident that AfrEA will continue to lead the way in promoting
high-quality, and contextually relevant evaluation that drives positive change
across Africa.
Thank you for your unwavering support and for being part of this
incredible journey. As AfrEA, let us strive for many more years of growth,
innovation, and impact as we collectively work to sustain our African
evaluation excellence.
Long-live AfrEA.
Dr. Mahesh Patel First AfrEA President (1999 - 2002)
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AfrEA
Presidential Council |
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The AfrEA Presidential
Council is an innovative initiative spearheaded by our current AfrEA President,
Dr. Miché Ouédraogo. Established in June 2024, it is a testament to our
commitment to fostering stronger ties and enhancing collaboration within the
African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) community.
The AfrEA Presidential
Council comprises the Executive Committee members (President, Vice President,
and Treasurer) of AfrEA's Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation
(VOPEs). This esteemed group plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between
AfrEA and its VOPEs, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation.
Key responsibilities
of the council include:
- Facilitating contact: The council serves as a vital link
between AfrEA and the VOPEs, promoting regular and effective
communication.
- Supporting conference preparations: Council members actively assist in
organizing AfrEA conferences, ensuring these events are well-coordinated
and impactful.
- Driving initiatives: Beyond conferences, the council supports
various AfrEA initiatives, contributing to the growth and development of
the evaluation community across Africa.
The AfrEA Presidential
Council will significantly enhance our collective efforts, driving forward our
mission to advance evaluation practices on the continent.
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African Evaluation Journal hits one million downloads |
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Earlier this month, the African Evaluation Journal, a flagship initiative of AfrEA hit one million downloads.
What does this milestone
mean?
- Global reach:
Our articles are being read and utilized by professionals, academics, and
practitioners around the world.
- Impact: The
insights and research shared in the AEJ are driving meaningful change and
fostering a culture of evaluation across diverse sectors.
- A strong community:
This milestone underscores the strength and vibrancy of our AfrEA family.
We
are excited about this achievement, which would not have been attained without
the incredible work of the journal's Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Authors,
readers, and well-wishers.
The African Evaluation
Journal publishes high quality peer-reviewed articles on any subject related to
evaluation, and provides targeted information of professional interest to
members of AfrEA and its national associations, as well as to evaluators across
the globe.
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Meet Dr. Mjiba Frehiwot, the new Editor-In-Chief of the African Evaluation Journal, a flagship initiative of the African Evaluation Association. Dr. Frehiwot is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana. Mjiba thinks deeply about how to decolonize and re-Africanize knowledge production in Africa. She engages in debates, discussions and research around Made in Africa Evaluation and its ability to serve as a vehicle for development in Global Africa. Her primary research focuses on Pan-Africanism, African political thought, Made in African Evaluation and social movements in Global Africa with a focus on Ghana, Tanzania and the United States. Dr. Frehiwot is engaged with several funded projects that centre questions of decolonization, African Agency and Pan-Africanism. She released her first film titled “Umoja: Africa Must Unite Now” in 2022 and screened it in multiple countries inside and outside of the African continent. She is also the Treasurer of the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA). Most recently, she co-edited two critical special issues. The first is co-edited with Dr. Cheikh Thiam in Global Africa Journal titled, Pan-Africanism, African research and global issues. The second is co-edited with Mark Abrahams in the African Evaluation Journal, titled, Dr. Sulley Gariba Memorial Issue - Addressing Knowledge Asymmetries. She has published several journal articles, book chapters and technical reports. Dr. Frehiwot, therefore brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing the field of evaluation in Africa. With a distinguished career in both academia and practice, she has consistently demonstrated her dedication to rigorous and impactful evaluation work. Her leadership and vision will undoubtedly guide the African Evaluation Journal to new heights, fostering a platform for innovative research and dialogue that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities within the African context. Dr. Mjiba Frehiwot is taking over from Dr. Mark Abrahams who did and extraordinary job bringing the journal to its current level from inception. We are confident that under her stewardship, the AEJ will continue to thrive and contribute significantly to the field of evaluation. Good luck to you, Mjiba, from all of us at AfrEA !
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AfrEA President delivers welcome address at high-level panel on evaluation, peace and development in Cote d'Ivoire |
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AfrEA President Dr. Miché Ouédraogo, delivered the opening address of the 2nd edition of the high-level panel on evaluation, peace and development, organised as part of the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Ivorian Initiative for Evaluation (2IEval).
During this event, he reaffirmed AfrEA’s commitment to promoting sustainable and inclusive development in Africa, adding that evaluation can play a key role in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and the promotion of sustainable, inclusive development. He also highlighted AfrEA's new Strategic
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Plan which strives to build an evaluation ecosystem that reflects the vision of an equitable and inclusive society. “Our strategic plan marks a decisive turning point in the history of AfrEA. It is a real catalyst for change, enabling us to position evaluation at the heart of our continent's development.” He said.
“By investing in the training of our members, building the capacity of national institutions and promoting an evidence-based evaluation culture, we will fundamentally transform the way we design, implement and evaluate our public policies,” stated Dr. Ouédraogo.
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AfrEA President delivering welcome address at the event. |
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Country visits to VOPEs and partners |
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Two AfrEA Voluntary Organisations for
Professional Evaluation (VOPEs) each welcomed a member of AfrEA’s
Executive Committee in November 2024. While AfrEA’s President, Dr. Miché Ouédraogo met
with the Ivorian Initiative for Evaluation (2IEval) and other partners in Abidjan, its Vice
President, Dr. Awuor PONGE was in Kigali, where he met with the Rwanda Monitoring
and Evaluation Organisation (RMEO).
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The AfrEA President met with Dr COULIBALY
Mamadou, Permanent Secretary of the Réseau Ivoirien de Suivi et d'Évaluation
(RISE) and Mr. Samuel KOUAKOU, President of the Ivorian Initiative for Evaluation (2IEval).
He was briefed on the major projects
underway in the field of evaluation in Côte d'Ivoire, following the adoption by
the Ivorian parliament of the law on the evaluation of public policies in 2022,
and the initiatives being undertaken by these two organisations.
He used the opportunity to present the AfrEA
Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028 and to highlight AfrEA’s willingness to engage with its
VOPEs to further promote evaluation on the continent. |
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AfrEA President with Dr. COULIBALY Mamadou (left) and Mr. Samuel KOUAKOU (right) |
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While in Abidjan, the AfrEA President was received at the African Development Bank Group headquarters by Jayne Musumba, Division Manager at Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) - AfDB, and members of her team, Damase Eric Sossou and Sîm-Yassah Awilêlo Badjo.
This meeting enabled him to present to them the initiatives underway at AfrEA and the new partnership dynamic with IDEV, which remains one of AfrEA's very important partners and fervent supporters.
Visit to the Francophone Emerging Evaluators' Camp
During his stay in
Côte d'Ivoire, the President visited the participants of the 2024 Francophone
Emerging Evaluators Camp organized by Institut le Baromètre. The visit was an
opportunity for the President to encourage emerging evaluators from 4 countries
and share with them the initiatives put in place by AfrEA to promote emerging
evaluators. |
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Dr Miché with IDEV - AfDB team (left) and the Institut le Barometre team (Right) |
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AfrEA
Vice President, Dr. Awuor PONGE, during his visit to the Rwanda Monitoring and
Evaluation Organisation (RMEO), presented AfrEA’s strategic vision for
2024-2028 which aims to foster a culture of evaluation and evidence-based
decision-making to contribute to Africa's development.
After getting familiarised with the vision, objectives and initiatives of RMEO
through a presentation by its Project Coordinator, Jean
Baptiste NIYONSENGA, Dr. Ponge held a discussion with the RMEO team where
he emphasized the importance of aligning the organisation's strategies with
both national and international trends to unlock various opportunities. He
highlighted that such alignment not only enhances credibility but also
positions RMEO to access resources and technical support from diverse
stakeholders.
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Vice President PONGE (in white) with the RMEO team |
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Later in the day, the RMEO President, Alex
Kashaija MUGABO hosted AfrEA's Vice-President for dinner,
wherein the former emphasized their commitment to showcase RMEO
as a Centre of Excellence for Evaluation Practice in Rwanda, working closely
with the Government of Rwanda. AfrEA's Vice-President assured him of the
goodwill and support of the AfrEA President, Dr. Miché OUEDRAOGO, on
any initiatives that align with AfrEA's priority strategic
objectives, and especially on mentoring Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs). He said so highlighting support provided to a Rwanda YEE to attend the 7th edition of the francophone emerging
evaluators camp in Benin, as a reference.
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Three AfrEA YEEs build their evaluation capacity at the 7th edition of the francophone emerging evaluators camp in Benin |
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Three Young and emergent Evaluators were
sponsored by AfrEA to participate in the 7th edition of the francophone
emerging evaluators camp, an intensive six-day training course designed to
enhance the skills and knowledge of French-speaking evaluators, which held from
17 November to 23 November 2024 in Parakou, Benin.
During the camp, the capacity of these AfrEA-sponsored evaluators and those of their peers from several other Francophone Africa countries was strengthened in the several fields of evaluation, including the formulation, planning, analysis and
monitoring of the impact of public policies, programmes and development
projects, in the context of globalization and digital transformation.
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The three AfrEA-sponsored YEEs at the 7th edition of the francophone emerging evaluators camp in Benin |
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One AfrEA YEE was sponsored
from each of the following countries: Cameroon, Rwanda, and Togo. This support was possible thanks to the a grant from the MasterCard Foundation.
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Representing the President,
Carlos Akligo, Operations Manager of AfrEA gave a speech during
the closing ceremony of the camp.
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AfrEA obtains new Hilton Foundation Grant
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AfrEA has secured a grant from the Conrad
N. Hilton Foundation for institutional capacity building, and to support preparations
for its 25th anniversary celebration and 12th International Conference.
This grant was sought to meet AfrEA’s commitment to boost the capacity of its Secretariat and Board of Directors.
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It will enable more effective project management and the
promotion of evaluation initiatives both within Africa and globally.
AfrEA
remains grateful to the Hilton Foundation and all its other financial partners
for their support.
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SenEval
and partners organize training on scientific articles in evaluation
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The Senegalese Evaluation Association
(SenEval), an AfrEA VOPE, in partnership with USAID's MEL Platform and CLEAR
Francophone Africa have built the capacity of evaluators, especially SenEval
members in scientific writing of evaluation articles.
The training was broken
down into four (4) modules (General Principles of Science, Principles and
Process of Article Writing, Ethical Aspects of Scientific Writing, Process of
Submitting and Reviewing a Scientific Article) and was delivered over two full
days of training. The first session took place on September 19, 2024, and the
second on November 21, 2024.
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Training participants and facilitators |
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Senegal National Evaluation Day
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Organized with the
support of Senegal's Office for Monitoring and Evaluating of Public Policies
and Programs, the National Evaluation Day, held on 28 November 2024 brought
together decision-makers, experts and international partners to explore the
role of evaluation in sustainable development.
The event featured a strategic
panel on Senegal's evaluation priorities and training for emerging evaluators.
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“AfterWork”
of emerging evaluators in Cote d’Ivoire
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On 29 November 2024, 2IEval in
collaboration with EvalYouth Côte d'Ivoire organised a meeting for
emerging evaluators on the theme “Employability and training in the public
policy evaluation sector: challenges and prospects”.
Organised as part of activities to commemorate
the 10th Anniversary of the Ivorian Initiative for Evaluation
(2IEval), the meeting brought together some thirty participants from youth
organizations, public and private sector structures, civil society,
international institutions and training centres. Participants discussed the
challenges and prospects for skills development in emerging sectors, specifically
in the field of development evaluation.
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AGDEN showcases indigenous
evaluation practices in Africa
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In
2023, the Ford Foundation made a grant to the global EvalIndigenous network to
undertake a project whose goal was; to curate concepts, theories and
practices of Indigenous evaluators and knowledge holders, disseminate the
findings to a global audience, Indigenous peoples, evaluation funders and
decision-makers, and strengthen demand for Indigenous evaluation practices.
The project was undertaken in Africa, Asia and Latin America
and the Caribbean.
AGDEN implemented some of the
Africa project activities through seed grants. It provided grants of up US$
1500 each to five small research groups from Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon and Cote
d’Ivoire.
On Thursday, 14th November,
EvalIndigenous and AGDEN hosted the Francophone presenters; Arnoux M. Nopi and
Dago K. Bebey at a webinar facilitated by the two Co-Chairs
of EvalIndigenous Fiona Cram PhD and Serge Eric Y. Djiam CE, where the findings
and lessons of their research were shared. Their research plans for phase 2 of
the project which has already been approved and funding provided were also
discussed.
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Watch out for a new Call for another
round of small (seed) grants for this phase of the project.
Florence Etta
Interim Chair, AGDEN
6th AfrEA President
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Evaluation
Gala Dinner to celebrate 2IEval's 10th anniversary
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On 13 December 2024, the Ivorian evaluation
community, including project, program and public policy evaluators, emerging
evaluators, VOPEs, and decision-makers will converge at the TIAMA hotel in
Abidjan to participate in the anniversary gala marking 10 years of existence of
the Ivorian Evaluation Initiative (2IEval).
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Amongst other interesting highlights during
the event, there will be the presentation of awards to the winners of the 8th
edition of the “Evaluation d'Or” Excellence Award, and the official presentation
the “Youth in Evaluation Emerging Super Champion” international prize, 2024
edition, awarded to 2IEval by Eval4Action and EvalYouth Global Network.
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First Annual Monitoring & Evaluation Conference in Somalia |
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The Somalia Ministry of Planning,
Investment, and Economic Development is pleased to announce the First Annual
National Monitoring & Evaluation Conference, a high-level forum for
M&E professionals, government officials, development partners, academia,
youth and private sector.
Taking place from 16 to 17 December 2024 at
Decale Hotel, Mogadishu, this event will focus on advancing M&E
capabilities across Somalia, sharing best practices, and fostering
collaboration for effective development outcomes.
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Evaluation Capacity Development (ECD) Seminar 2025
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M&E professionals from around the world are invited to the 2025 Evaluation Capacity Development (ECD) Seminar that will take place in Dar es Salaam from 25 to 27 February 2025!
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This collaborative event, hosted by the Belgian Development Cooperation's SEO and the University of Antwerp's IOB, will feature engaging workshops, co-creation labs, and an Evaluation Fair.
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UNICEF and WFP Global Impact Evaluation Forum 2024
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The Global Impact Evaluation Forum 2024 held at the United Nations, hosted by UNICEF and co-sponsored by UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP), is designed to carry forward the momentum from the WFP Impact Evaluation Forum in 2023, delving into the issues raised last year but this time bringing in a stronger focus on child and gender outcomes in fragile settings as well as increased global vulnerabilities associated with climate fragility.
The event will amplify existing capacity with sessions on the latest methodological and practical innovations and will invest in strengthening connections between evidence generators and users.
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Evaluation
Career Guide for Young and Emerging Evaluators
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Whether you are just starting out or looking to advance your career in the field of evaluation, this guide is designed to support you on your journey.
It is structured to provide you with resources and advice tailored to your needs as someone entering the field of evaluation. You will find insights on why evaluation is a valuable and fulfilling career choice, understand the different pathways you can take to enter and advance in the field, and discover useful resources that you can draw upon.
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The UNESCO Education Sector has launched a request for
proposals for services for the Evaluation of the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and
Women’s Education 2021-2025.
Deadline for submitting proposals is 8
December 2024 23:59, Paris time
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The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is looking for a Regional Evaluation Officer, to support its newly appointed Senior Regional Evaluation Officer (East and Southern Africa).
Deadline for submission of application is 6th December 2024
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Analysis of Malawi Youth Landscape Phase II
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The USAID Youth Excel: Our Knowledge, Leading Change program implemented by IREX and its consortium partners seeks to recruit a research organization to lead the qualitative and quantitative research elements of the Youth Landscape Analysis II in Malawi.
The purpose of the Youth Landscape Analysis II is to inform USAID/Malawi’s cross-sectoral youth programming. The research organization will collaborate with IREX to develop research methodology, recruit and train enumerators, collect and analyze data and prepare reports. One award is available for up to USD $200,000 for 6 months from February 2025 to August 2025.
Submission deadline: December 16, 2024, by midnight CAT
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Evaluation of UNESCO work on hate speech and discrimination |
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UNESCO is inviting
qualified companies/consulting firms to submit proposals to conduct the
Evaluation of UNESCO’s work to address Hate Speech and Discrimination.
The primary purpose of
the evaluation is to provide a holistic understanding of how UNESCO has
implemented initiatives addressing hate speech and discrimination and to
systematically reflect about what has worked, what has not worked and to
identify areas of improvements. As such, the evaluation will serve as a
learning exercise for UNESCO staff and partners to strengthen, focus and
better coordinate the work of UNESCO in these areas.
The
company should have a proven record of evaluation in the field of human
rights, freedom of expression, hate speech and discrimination, information
and media literacy and related areas including gender equality.
The evaluation is
planned for December 2024 – June 2025.
Interested
companies must request a complete set of Solicitation Documents as outlined
in the Procurement Notice.
The deadline is set
for 10 December 2024 23:59 (CET).
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Evaluation of Global Fund Programs |
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The Request for Proposals (RFP) TGF-24-81,
titled “Evaluation of the Global Fund Efforts to Maximize Gender Equality
in HIV, TB and Malaria Programs” has been issued by the Sourcing
department of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
(the Global Fund).
An
electronic version of the RFP has been posted on the Business
Opportunities section of the Global Fund website.
For
audit and efficiency purposes, this RFP process is being managed
electronically. Bidders are required to submit their proposals through the
following URL for the Sourcing Application.
In
the event that you do not have a Supplier ID in the TGF Sourcing
Application, please send an email to the Global Fund as follows:
- Recipient: Manon.vanrijswijk@theglobalfund.org
- Subject: Request for Login User ID Creation in TGF
Sourcing/iSupplier Portal – RFP TGF-24-81 - [Put your organization name]
- Email
Body:
- Supplier Name: [Enter your organization name]
- Contact Person Name: [Last Name, First Name]
- Title:
[Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.]
- Email:
[Email ID]
- Phone:
[Phone]
- Address:
[Address Line 1; Address Line 2; Address Line 3; City; Postal Code;
Country]
- DUNS Number:
[xxxxxx]
Bidders
intending to submit a proposal must be “invited” to the RFP.
Therefore, any request for a supplier ID should be made at least 48 hours
before the RFP closing date on December 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM CEST.
Any
communication between a Bidder and the Global Fund regarding this RFP, which
is not through the designated channel (https://access.theglobalfund.org/ or, Manon.vanrijswijk@theglobalfund.org), may invalidate such Bidder’s proposal to this
RFP.
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November 2024 African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) 36 Kofi Annan Avenue, North Legon, Accra, Ghana |
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