WELCOME

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Launched in 2023, the Evaluation Institutionalization Index in MENA is a pioneering research initiative that unites academics, practitioners, and civil society organizations to advance public policy evaluation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This collaborative effort, led by Dr. Anis Ben Brik, Chair of the MENA Evaluation Association, in partnership with Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs), represents a unique approach to understanding and enhancing evaluation practices in the region.

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Our Collaborative Approach:

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1. Academic Rigor: Grounded in the theoretical framework of Stockmann et al. (2022), our research provides a robust academic foundation for assessing evaluation institutionalization.

2. Practitioner Insights: By engaging evaluation professionals across the MENA region, we ensure our findings are relevant and applicable to real-world contexts.

3. Civil Society Engagement: Collaboration with VOPEs and other civil society organizations enriches our understanding of local contexts and needs, ensuring our research serves the broader community.

 

Key Features of the Initiative:

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• Comprehensive Assessment: We've conducted in-depth analyses in 16 MENA countries, offering a comparative view of evaluation practices across the region.

• Multidimensional Analysis: Our research examines evaluation through three critical lenses: Institutionalization Systems, Social Systems, and Profession Systems.

• Knowledge Sharing: We facilitate dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, fostering a community of evaluation excellence in MENA.

• Capacity Building: By identifying best practices and areas for improvement, we contribute to strengthening evaluation capacities across sectors.

 

Impact and Opportunities:

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This initiative serves as a catalyst for evidence-based decision-making and good governance in the MENA region. It provides:

• Policymakers with insights to enhance public policy evaluation programs

• Researchers with a rich dataset for further academic inquiry

• Practitioners with benchmarks and best practices to improve their work

• Civil society organizations with evidence to advocate for better evaluation practices

 

Join Our Collaborative Effort:

 

Whether you're an academic researcher, a policy professional, or a civil society advocate, your perspective is valuable to our work. We invite you to engage with our findings, contribute to ongoing discussions, and help shape the future of evaluation in the MENA region.

 

To learn more about our methodology, access preliminary findings, or explore collaboration opportunities, please contact our research team.

 

Together, we can advance the practice of evaluation and contribute to more effective, transparent, and accountable governance across the MENA region.