The institutionalization of evaluation in the MENA region: a synthesis

Anis Ben Brik

Chapter 13 in The Institutionalization of Evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa, 2025, pp 275-303 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter synthesizes insights from previous chapters, focusing on the political, social, and professional dimensions. The analysis reveals a fragmented landscape in which evaluation practices remain unevenly developed, driven by high-level national visions, donor mandates, and sectoral policies rather than cohesive legal frameworks or participatory approaches. Although GCC countries demonstrate advanced organizational capacities linked to strategic goals, the lack of national evaluation laws limits the institutionalization of evaluation. Conversely, donor-reliant states, such as Jordan and Palestine, face challenges in fostering local ownership and sustainability. Civil society's role remains minimal across the region, with evaluation perceived as a state-centric or donor-driven exercise. Professionalization efforts, notably in Morocco, Egypt, and Qatar, highlight the potential for capacity building but remain fragmented and resource-dependent. The findings underscore the need for holistic reforms to institutionalize evaluation within governance structures, enhance transparency, and foster a culture of learning and accountability.

Keywords: MENA region; Institutionalization; Evaluation; Governance; Professionalization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035359813
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