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Thank you @dpmeofficial for co-hosting this informative and groundbreaking M&E biennial event with us! And thank you delegates, strand leads, session and workshop presenters for your participation and invaluable contributions at the SAMEA 9th Biennial Conference this year. Continue the conversation using #SameaConference or visit www.samea.org.za for more info. #SameaConference Department of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
"Weaving connections" - what better way to kick off the #SameaConference for our Emerging Evaluators than a session on the dreaded "networking" aspect of professional conferences! Many thanks to Dena Lomofsky from @southernhemispheresa and Mutsa Chinyamakobvu from @datainnovators for this confidence inspiring experiential! Special thanks to @unicef_southafrica for sponsoring tickets for these 14 bright stars - the future of M&E in South Africa! #sameaconference
Ever wondered about the heartbeat behind SAMEA? By that we mean: those who do the groundwork. Look no further than Marla and Sive… the heart and soul behind the scenes (and Stephan who does not readily have his photo taken 😉). This multitalented trio ensure your conference experience is unforgettable. #SameaConference
Our delegates our enjoying the "VUKA" selfie stand in the spirit of this year's conference theme "VUKA-VUCA" - Catalysing Change through Monitoring & Evaluation. #SameaConference
On Emerging Evaluators: Ms Samukelisiwe Mkhize (CLEAR-AA), Mr Stephan Paulsen (SAMEA) and Ms Dineo Madima (JET Education Services) share emerging evaluator lessons and challenges, such as co-funding, learning approaches, core principles for improving the design of the emerging evaluator work immersion programme, and improving YEEs capacity development for meaningful and transformative career pathway. Session chaired by Dr Taku Chirau (CLEAR-AA). #SameaConference @wits__university Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management @jetedservices Global Evaluation Initiative
So happy to have @proudnationbuilder exhibiting at the #SameaConference. They're sharing Vuka Nougats that symbolise nation-building—delegates are placing their empty wrappers on a board to form a map of South Africa, reminding us that collective efforts and shared goals are key to driving change. Just as monitoring and evaluation are crucial, we believe that it’s through our shared impact that we can truly shape a better future. #SameaConference
The conversations continue at the #SameaConference! Make sure that you visit the Pan-African Collective for Evidence NPC, Africa Evidence Network (AEN) @africaevidencenetwork and Africa Evidence Youth League exhibition stands to learn more about promoting evidence-use in decision-making to contribute to the reduction of poverty and inequality in #Africa as well as how to nurture, empower, and amplify the voices of emerging education #evidence leaders across #Africa.
Want to further your education in M&E? Find the @university_of_cape_town stand at the #SameaConference. Grab a brochure and chat to @drcarenduffy and the UCT team about a Masters in Programme Evaluation through the University of Cape Town.
Ms Sinenhlanhla Tsekiso of CLEAR-AA, Ms Kgaugelo Moshia-Molebatsi of Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Denver Naidu of Edutech and Ms Cara Hartley of PDG Development Consultants facilitate a co-creation session workshop on the application of the Transformative Equity/ Climate and Ecosystems Health guidelines using a real evaluation. @wits__university Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management #SameaConference @africaevidencenetwork BetterEvaluation IPDET Twende Mbele
Delegate reflection: Attending the SAMEA conference is not just about sharing knowledge; it’s about igniting the spark of change. Together, we can harness the power of monitoring and evaluation to transform our visions into impactful realities. #SameaConference #monitoringandevaluation #Change #Knowledge #Adaptation #Monitoring #Evaluation #Africa