EvalYemen is a Yemeni national organizational network, established on March 16, 2018, as Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organization, with a license from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor No. (18-288). Since its establishment, EvalYemen effectively operated in August 2020 and became a Voluntary Organization for Professional Evaluation (VOPE) in 2020 as a member of the International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE) and a board member of EvalMENA.
Our vision at EvalYemen is to create a prosperous and sustainable future for Yemen through evidence-based evaluation and informed decision-making
The mission of EvalYemen is to empower individuals, organizations, private and public sectors in Yemen to conduct rigorous evaluations, generate reliable evidence, and use evaluation findings to inform policies, programs, and interventions. The organization seeks to build evaluation capacity, promote knowledge sharing, and establish partnerships to drive positive change and contribute to Yemen's sustainable development goals. EvalYemen is committed to advancing evaluation excellence, evidence-based decision-making, and collaboration to create a prosperous and resilient future for Yemen.
EvalYemen's governance structure is designed to promote effective leadership, stakeholder participation, and accountability in the pursuit of its vision and mission. By upholding strong governance practices, the organization aims to build trust, maximize impact, and contribute to the advancement of evaluation and sustainable development in Yemen.
Key Objective:
EvalYemen envisions a future where Yemen embraces evaluation as a critical tool for evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development. By promoting evaluation excellence, evidence-based decision-making, sustainability, and collaboration, we strive to empower individuals and organizations to create positive change and build a prosperous future for Yemen.
Specific Objective:
Building a good national model, achieving leadership in the field of monitoring and evaluation, and supporting the societal role in development management
Develop and promote the evaluation culture and practices related to humanitarian relief, development, youth and women, sustainable development goals, environment, gender, and government policies.
Contribute to enhancing professional work in the field of monitoring and evaluation in various sectors by using various work tools, studies, research, policy papers, surveys, and various evaluations.
Contribute to supporting the directions of community and sustainable development management in general and improving the living conditions of individuals in society in particular.
Promote and enhance accountability principles among communities towards beneficiaries and donors alike.
Contribute to building the capabilities of individuals and societies and enable them to achieve progress and social development in various fields of work.
Enhancing the community's roles in assessing, following up, and evaluating its needs, learning from lessons learned and practical experience, and resolving its issues.
EvalYemen is a pioneering organization dedicated to promoting evaluation practices and fostering positive change in Yemen. Our vision centers around leveraging the power of evaluation methodologies, data analysis, and evidence-based insights to drive transformative outcomes across various sectors in Yemen, including key services, governance, infrastructure, and socio-economic development.
1. Evaluation Excellence: EvalYemen strives to establish itself as a recognized center of excellence for evaluation in Yemen. We aim to develop a strong evaluation culture within the country, fostering rigorous evaluation practices, methodologies, and standards that adhere to international best practices. By promoting evaluation capacity building, knowledge sharing, and professional development, we empower individuals, organizations, and state institutions to conduct evaluations effectively and ethically.
2. Evidence-Based Decision-Making: We believe that informed decision-making is crucial for sustainable development. EvalYemen endeavors to bridge the gap between data and decision-making processes by generating high-quality evidence through rigorous evaluation studies. We work closely with policymakers, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure that decisions are based on reliable data, insights, and lessons learned from evaluations. By championing evidence-based decision-making, we aim to maximize the impact of policies, programs, and interventions in Yemen.
3. Sustainable Development: EvalYemen is committed to contributing to the long-term sustainable development of Yemen. We recognize the interdependence of social, economic, and environmental factors and strive to embed sustainability principles within our evaluations. By considering the social, economic, and environmental impacts of interventions, we help guide the design and implementation of projects that promote resilience, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship. Through our efforts, we envision a future where Yemen's development is equitable, environmentally sustainable, and meets the needs of current and future generations.
4. Collaboration and Partnerships: At EvalYemen, we believe that collaboration and partnerships are essential for achieving our vision. We actively seek collaborations with local and international organizations, academia, and development partners to leverage our expertise, resources, and networks. By fostering partnerships, we aim to strengthen evaluation practices, share knowledge, and amplify the impact of our work. Together, we can create a network of evaluators and stakeholders committed to advancing evaluation and sustainable development in Yemen. In summary, EvalYemen envisions a future where Yemen embraces evaluation as a critical tool for evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development. By promoting evaluation excellence, evidence-based decision-making, sustainability, and collaboration, we strive to empower individuals and organizations to create positive change and build a prosperous future for Yemen.
5. Fostering Collaboration, Partnerships, and Volunteer Engagement: We actively seek collaborations with local and international organizations to strengthen evaluation practices, share knowledge, and amplify the impact of our work. We also engage volunteers as valuable partners, fostering an inclusive and participatory approach to evaluation and development. Together, with a network of evaluators and stakeholders committed to advancing evaluation and sustainable development, we strive to create positive change in Yemen.
“As an active member of the IOCE, EvalYemen records show that it is committed to the IOCE mission to increase public awareness and support voluntary efforts in contributing to good governance, effective decision-making, and strengthening civil society's role. IOCE strongly recommends EvalYemen to be a strategic partner with entities with common interests in building evaluation and development capacities in Yemen”
“The CHS Alliance is honored to have EvalYemen Organization for Development as an associate member organization, supporting improved quality and accountability in how we work with and for people affected by crisis”
“Nahdah Makers Organization (NMO) is pleased with cooperation with EvalYemen to support the voluntary efforts to enhance the professionalism of MEAL System in Yemen.”
“Our organization staff in the MEAL unit have benefited from the frequently information, opportunities, resources, webinars, and knowledge exchange that was shared in voluntary approach by EvalYemen for the past two years. Their voluntary efforts offer the most updated and best practices of MEAL; that enrich knowledge in this field and have always been excellent to participate in the capacity building of the MEAL staff who are voluntary members of EvalYemen.”
“EvalYemen's dedication to supporting our organization in strengthening our MEAL capabilities has been truly commendable. Through their expertise and guidance, our staff has been equipped with the latest tools and techniques in monitoring, evaluation, and learning. This has enabled us to improve the effectiveness and impact of our programs, ensuring that we are accountable to our beneficiaries and stakeholders.”
“Attomooh Deaf Association Acknowledge the role of EvalYemen in building our capacity in MEAL and proposal writing. We would like to acknowledge and commend EvalYemen for their dedicated efforts in facilitating technical grants that have enabled us to implement impactful projects and make a positive difference in the lives of deaf individuals within our community. Their support has been instrumental in expanding our reach and enhancing our programs and services.”
“Siaq Organization for Youth and Development (SOYD) expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to EvalYemen for their invaluable support in enhancing our organization's capacity in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) as well as proposal writing. We are also grateful for their assistance in securing technical grants to support our important work.”