Transformational Change in the Middle East and North Africa: The Role of Evaluation in Advancing Policy Solutions

Webinar | Online

About the Event

This webinar aims to explore how evaluation can contribute to transformational change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by enhancing stakeholders' understanding of the process and advocating for effective policy solutions. The webinar will focus on two key aspects: (1) how evaluation can help policymakers and other stakeholders better comprehend the complexities of transformational change, and (2) how evaluation can serve as a platform to promote policy solutions that are more likely to drive positive change in the region.
Objectives:
Discuss the current challenges and opportunities for transformational change in the MENA region
Examine the role of evaluation in understanding the process of transformational change
Showcase examples of successful evaluation practices that have contributed to policy reforms in the MENA region
Provide a platform for experts and practitioners to advocate for evidence-based policy solutions
Foster dialogue and collaboration among evaluation professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the MENA region

Speakers

Name Title Biography
Ziad Moussa Chairperson of MENA Evaluation Association
Mohamed El Fouly Chairperson, Egyptian Evaluation Association
Halima Kaakour Member of Parliament, Lebanon
Walaa Ayasrah Chairperson, Jordan Evaluation Association
Aref Ben Abdallah International Affairs Advisor, ENAP, Canada

Moderators

Name Title Biography
Anis BenBrik Professor of Evaluation

Topics and Themes

Evaluators Evaluation Comissioners Evaluation users Decision makers VOPEs / Evaluation networks Media Academics Civil Society Students Youth Activist Civil Servant / Intl. Organization Employee Evaluation and transformational change: balancing ambition and realism Public Policy

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