Uganda Evaluation Association - Uganda Evaluation Week

19-23 August 2024 | Uganda Management Institute (UMI) - Kampala Uganda

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The UEW is a space where Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) practitioners meet and interact with a diverse and international community with representatives from national and local government, academia, private sector, international donors and organizations, Non- Government Organizations (NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) , and local and regional MERL professionals.

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The UEW program brings together expert evaluators from national and regional professional associations, the Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs), research and academia, funders and implementing partners, and policy makers to present and exchange ideas, solutions, tools, and experiences in the field of evidence for program improvement and investments in the region.

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About UEW

Welcome to the 8th Uganda Evaluation Week

The UEW is an annual event organized by the Uganda Evaluation Association (UEA) in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister Uganda since 2013. UEA is the Uganda Chapter of the Africa Evaluation Association (AfrEA) and ...

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The UEW provides a platform to discuss and share evidence and lessons arising from development evaluations needed to take place in all technical sectors in Uganda. It is an opportunity to reflect on current and ongoing development initiatives to understand their effectiveness and impact. But also to look and analyze aggregated data to inform policies and decisions for future programs.

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Hon. Henry Ariganyira Musasizi

Minister of State General Duties.

Hon. Henry Ariganyira Musasizi

Minister of State General Duties.
Henry Ariganyira Musasizi is a Ugandan business administrator, certified public accountant and politician. He is the reelected Member of Parliament for Rubanda County East and a representative for NRM, the ruling political party in Uganda.

JOSEPHINE WATERA

BIOGRAPHY - JOSEPHINE WATERA Josephine is a Credentialed Evaluator with 17 years experience in research, evaluation and evidence use systems in parliaments. Currently, she is the Assistant Director, Research Services and past Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Division in the Parliament of Uganda. Josephine leads her team to generate and synthesize evidence to inform budgeting, legislation and oversight decisions. Josephine together with other colleagues has excellently organised key international conferences on parliaments including the 126th IPU meeting and the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. She is a member of the Independent Evaluation Panel of the Global Fund and the Canadian Evaluation Society Ethics Working Group. Josephine is a Council Member of the International Evaluation Academy. She is a former Board Member of the International Development Evaluation Association (IDEAS) representing Sub-Saharan Africa. and the Vice President of the Uganda Evaluation Association. Josephine is a PhD candidate in Programme Evaluation at the University of Cape Town.

Rt. Hon. Lumumba Justine

Minister for General Duties, Office of the Prime Minister
 

Mr. Lubuulwa Matthew

President, UEA

Mr. Lubuulwa Matthew

President, UEA
Mr. Lubuulwa Matthew is a seasoned Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, with extensive experience in M&E, research, Information technology, public finance and public investment management, Agri-business Value chains, strategic planning and education for sustainable development.
Matthew has worked for close to 17 years in Uganda as a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, IT Officer, and Business Development Analyst. He has spent 11 years consulting with the Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU) of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development where he served as Monitoring and Evaluation Expert supporting the Accountability, Infrastructure, Tourism, Trade and Industry, and Science, Technology and Innovations sectors.
He has supported several Business Development Initiates with Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda and the East African Region. He has led teams and participated in several Research and Evaluation studies with both state and non-state actors including; the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Education and Sports, National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Information Technology Authority, Ministry of ICT, Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), UNICEF, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Uganda Manufacturer’s Association, National Agricultural Research Organisation, Makerere University School of Economics, private Education Institutions, among others.
He is a graduate of Carleton University, Canada (International Program for Development Evaluation Training), United States Telecommunications Training Institute (Diploma in eGovernment, Washington DC), Vrije Universitiet Brussels: Post Graduate Diploma in Scientific and Technological Information Management and Makerere University where he obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science-Management Information Systems.
For the last 10 years, Matthew is a fully subscribed member of Uganda Evaluation Association (UEA) where he has severed on the UEA Standards Development Committee (2014-15), Vice-President (2018-2020) and he is currently the President of the Association.

Dr. Candice Morkel

Director, CLEAR-AA

Dr. Candice Morkel

Director, CLEAR-AA
Dr. Candice Morkel is a global leader in the evaluation sector and the Director, Centre for Learning on Evaluation and Results director, Anglophone Africa (CLEAR-AA). She has 26 years of experience in government, academia, and the non-profit sector, specialising in public sector governance, monitoring, and evaluation. She leads CLEAR-AA’s work in building national evaluation systems through institution building and capacity development. Candice holds a PhD in Public Administration. Centre for Learning on Evaluation and Results, Anglophone Africa (CLEAR-AA), Faculty of Commerce Law and Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4188-9526  

HE. Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor

UNDP Resident Representative for Uganda

HE. Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor

UNDP Resident Representative for Uganda
Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor is the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Resident Representative for Uganda. In this position she represents, leads, and is accountable for harnessing and directing the full potential of UNDP's capabilities and associated partnerships, in support of national development goals and strategies in Uganda. Prior to this, Ms. Vwede-Obahor served as the Director Program and Team Leader of the Implementation Support Unit of the UN Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS) in the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Development in the Sahel. She has also served as the Regional Representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for East Africa, as well as the OHCHR Representative to the African Union and UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Ms. Vwede-Obahor has over 20 years of progressive working experience in various sectors, UN Sierra Leone Resident Coordinator's Office, UN Mission in South Sudan, UN Afghanistan Assistance Mission, UN-African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur, UNDP Liberia, international organizations, private sector, and non-profit sector. She has expertise in development, governance, peacebuilding, humanitarian issues, resilience, stabilization, human rights, gender, conflict prevention, and provision of basic and social services. Ms. Vwede-Obahor has extensive experience in management, business operations, coordination including of multi-agency activities/programs within and beyond the UN System, organizational leadership, policy development, results-based programming, including joint programming, advocacy, partnership building, and resource mobilization. Ms. Vwede-Obahor holds a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, an LLB in Law, an MPA in Public Policy and Administration and an MSc in Political Science.

Dr. Muvawala Joseph

Patricia Roy Akullo

Dr. Kiiza Barnabas

Associate Professor, Development Economics

Dr. Kiiza Barnabas

Associate Professor, Development Economics
Barnabas Kiiza holds a Ph.D in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota, USA He is a Development Economist and Consultant with RESDEV CONSULT Ltd.  His current interest also include Agricultural Commodity Value Chain Development and Upgrading in East Africa. He has vast research experience in Qualitative and Quantitative Economic Analysis in Rural Finance; Agricultural Marketing; Production Economics; Economic Growth; and International Agricultural Trade.  He also has good experience in Process Evaluation of Programs/Projects as well as vast experience in Quantitative Impact Evaluation of Projects/Program. He is well versed in Cross-sectional, Time Series and Panel Data Econometrics. In addition, he has been a Principal Investigator (Team Leader) on various research and consultancy projects since 1993 funded by USAID, World Bank, NORAD, DANIDA, FAO, Rockefeller Foundation and Government of Uganda.  He has also published many Journal Articles in peer reviewed Journals in the area of Quantitative Impact Evaluation of Interventions/Initiatives.

Mr. Anguzu Chris

Data Scientist

Mr. Anguzu Chris

Data Scientist
Chris Anguzu, a seasoned Data Analyst with over five years of expertise at the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP), leads a dynamic team dedicated to transforming business processes through advanced data solutions. His strategic approach has enhanced data accuracy by 35% and boosted decision-making efficiency by 15%. He spearheaded the creation of a centralized analytics portal that houses over 30 dashboards, revolutionizing evidence-based decision-making across the organization. Chris has also pioneered the use of forensic analytics to combat fraud within the Karamoja emergency response, safeguarding resources for over 32,000 households. His academic journey in pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science complements his practical skills in Python, SQL, and project management, enriching his data-driven strategies. His significant contributions include deploying the DHIS2(eMIS) across 315 schools, markedly improving the efficiency of the school feeding programs through a cutting-edge digital reporting system. In the realm of IT Service Management, he has applied machine learning techniques to achieve over 90% accuracy in predicting high-priority tickets, automating critical processes to enhance operational effectiveness. Chris's capstone projects—ranging from customer transaction to home loan and insurance claim predictions—exemplify his versatility and innovative approach in data analytics. Currently, he is leading the development of a groundbreaking "personal assistant app" for senior management. This prototype harnesses ML/AI to revolutionize Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), offering real-time analytics and visualizations that promise to tackle socio-economic challenges directly. Through these initiatives, he has profoundly enhanced data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities, leading to improved resource allocation, heightened transparency, and more efficient program management.

Mr. Opio Chris Derrick

Research & Evaluation Specialist, Save the Children

Mr. Opio Chris Derrick

Research & Evaluation Specialist, Save the Children
Chris Derrick Opio is a Certified Ethics Reviewer and Research and Evaluation Specialist working with the Global Research and Evaluation unit with Save the Children International with over 8+ years of experience in the designing, managing and commissioning Research and Evaluations in humanitarian and development sectors in various regions like ESA, MENA, WCA, and Europe. He has a strong background in statistics, data analysis, and ICT4D, specializing in tools such as Power BI, ODK, and Commcare. Chris has facilitated numerous training workshops for individuals and for local and International Organizations, improving MEAL standards and promoting data use with Realtime data in various organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation and a Master’s in Monitoring and Evaluation and is currently finalizing a Master of Science in International Public Health. Chris Derrick has a proven track record of delivering specialized training sessions in Power BI and other data tools for various individuals and esteemed organizations. He has conducted training for participants at the Uganda Evaluation Association during the National Evaluation Talks (Power BI series), as well as for the International Rescue Committee and Action Aid. Additionally, he has trained teams at Mott MacDonald and Dan Church Aid in both Southern Sudan and Uganda on Power BI and Kobo Collect. Chris also provided comprehensive training in Power BI, Kobo Collect, Advanced Excel, and DHIS2 for WHO in Afghanistan and WFP Uganda and delivered basic Power BI training for QED/Q2 Impact Uganda. These training courses highlight his expertise in data analysis tools and his commitment to capacity building in diverse settings. Chris is an ideal facilitator with exceptional proficiency in Power BI, demonstrated through his ability to create and deliver comprehensive training materials. His expertise enables teams to fully utilize Power BI for data analysis and visualization. Through dynamic training sessions, Chris imparts valuable knowledge on creating interactive dashboards, generating insightful reports, and extracting meaningful insights from complex datasets. His commitment to enhancing Power BI proficiency drive data-driven decision-making and fosters a culture of analytical excellence within organizations. Chris' ability to provide tailored and effective Power BI training sets him apart for any role requiring a strong focus on this critical tool.

Mr. Otikal Kenneth

Team Leader, NATE Africa

Mr. Otikal Kenneth

Team Leader, NATE Africa
Kenneth Otikal is a seasoned Statistician, Development Planner, Economist, and M&E specialist with over 14 years of experience. Currently, he serves as the National M&E Expert for GOPA Worldwide Consultants GmbH, improving M&E systems for the GIZ funded Governance and Civil Society Programme in Uganda. Kenneth holds a Master's in Population Studies from the University of Groningen and a Master's in Monitoring & Evaluation. As a team leader of Nate Africa Consulting Ltd- a USAID transitional awardee for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning for Market Systems Development; he provides management consulting services in M&E, Planning, Project design, Capacity building, Research, Surveys  and project feasibility studies. With expertise in Market Systems Development, Kenneth recently led a crucial USAID Agriculture Market Systems Development Learning study. As Team Leader, he managed a comprehensive evaluation to determine the impact of direct partners on indirect partners in agricultural input distribution and business advisory support. Kenneth is an IPDET global award winner for his innovative "Eval Hub" solution addressing data collection challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work spans various sectors, including agriculture and dairy development, where he has contributed to national strategies and policy documents. Kenneth is a member of Uganda Evaluation Association and his blend of government and consulting experience, coupled with his experience in Market Systems Development, positions Kenneth as a leading voice in monitoring and evaluation for complex development initiatives.

Dr.Kaijabwango Clare Muhumuza

Development-Work Professional

Dr.Kaijabwango Clare Muhumuza

Development-Work Professional

Dr. Kaijabwango Clare Muhumuza PhD is a trained and experienced development-work professional with over two decades of experience in development cooperation programming; particularly in management, monitoring, evaluation and strategic planning. She has worked with Non-Governmental Organizations (local and International) and Government of Uganda on different programmes funded by Caritas Denmark (DANIDA), Civil Society Fund (USAID), German Agro Action, Broaderlijk Dellen, HIVOS, Common Wealth and Development Office (UKAid), European Union, World Food Programme, International Labour Organization (ILO) and DED. Clare has exceptional conceptual and analytical abilities, which she has used to develop programmes, monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and to train partners and staff. She is particularly passionate about the effective and efficient management of development programmes and the discourse around Value for Money and Development Corporation. Clare is a strong advocate for the use of data as the nucleus of programme management. She promotes the paradigm shift which views monitoring evaluation and learning as a fundamental management function regardless of sector.

Qualifications: PhD in Development Studies (Makerere University, Uganda; 2019-2022), MA Development Studies (Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda; 2006-2008), BA Social Work and Social Administration (Makerere University, Uganda; 2000-2003), Post-Graduate Diploma in Project/Programme Monitoring and Evaluation (Uganda Management Institute; 2011-2013), Certificate, Project/Programme Planning, Management, Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation (Management and Development Foundation (MDF) Training and Consultancy, Ede Netherlands; 2007)

Mr. Tebugulwa Dan

M&E Specialist and GIS Expert, Lida Africa

Mr. Tebugulwa Dan

M&E Specialist and GIS Expert, Lida Africa
Dan Tebugulwa is a M&E Specialist and Geographic Information System (GIS) Expert at Lida Africa, a monitoring and evaluation consulting firm in East Africa. He has over seven (07) years’ experience in conducting GIS related assignments including training and consultations. He has trained over 500 professionals in the use of several GIS software to collect, analyze and visualize data to help inform policy and programmatic decision making.   As a GIS Consultant and Trainer, with extensive experience in the geospatial environment, he has worked with and supported several national and international organizations including; Earth Consult (U) ltd, Maarifa Consult, Impact Centre for Applied Research (ICAR), NARO-NaSARRI, AVSI Foundation, HoACSF, Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd, Teso Initiative for peace (TIP TESO), Welthungerhilfe, ADRA-Uganda, CEFORD, and Masindi District Natural Resources delivering high-quality GIS work. Dan has developed GIS training manuals and produced over 700 thematic maps for various purposes, including research, education, and program monitoring and evaluation. He also developed an IFRS-17 model using Excel in 2023   Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in water resources engineering from Busitema University and has received extensive training in M&E, data management, analysis, and visualization. In November 2022, he attended the AVISA Socioeconomics Workshop in Nairobi as a GIS Consultant. Dan's expertise includes cartography, map processing, training, and web-mapping for organizations. He is skilled in open-source GIS (QGIS) and Arc Map and proficient in M&E packages such as Kobo Toolbox for mobile-based data collection.   Dan is also a Co-director at Danteb Geo-consult ltd, a leading firm provides Geospatial Consultancy services in Research, Monitoring, Capacity building in areas of Agriculture, Livelihoods, WASH Forestry, Epidemiology, Meteorology, Banking, data collection, mapping, Transport, and staff training.

Dr. Bwanika Godfrey

Lecturer, UMI

Dr. Bwanika Godfrey

Lecturer, UMI
Dr. Godfrey Bwanika is currently a Lecturer, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) at the Uganda Management Institute and has more than 25 years’ experience in programme management, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), participatory research and strategy management. Godfrey has published on impact evaluation of agricultural commodities, managing risks in project management, and strengthening Voluntary Organization of Professional Evaluation Societies VOPES. He has delivered over 200 consultancy assignments in development evaluation, baseline surveys, mid- term evaluation, strategy development, policy evaluation and needs assessment for multi-stakeholder relationships. His research interests are mainly in the areas of public sector M&E, indigenizing M&E, theory of change, outcome harvesting. Godfrey is a member of the International Programme for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) headquartered in Switzerland, a member of IOB headquartered in Antwerp University in Belgium. Godfrey holds a PhD in Administration and Management of Uganda Management Institute, Uganda, and a Masters in Public Administration and Management of Uganda Management Institute. Dr. Bwanika is a past Vice President of the Uganda Evaluation Association (UEA), 2014-2018.

Ms. Yangi Agnes Isaac

Student, YEE
Currently building her career in M&E. She is passionate on the subject matter of climate Resilience and Adaptation. She has written her dissertation paper (unpublished) on “Sociocultural Norms and Women Participation in Local Government leadership positions: A case study of Adjumani District Local Government Sector”, leading to the award of Masters of Science in Monitoring and Evaluation at Uganda Martyrs University-UMU (Awaiting upcoming 2024 graduation). She has an extensive experiences of working in Banking and Education sector, more particularly with Equity Bank and Co-operative Bank (over 5 yrs), with 75% of achievement in client satisfaction. She also worked with NGO in Education sector (Concern Worldwide-improving school enrolment and retention- by over 60%, reduction in Gender based Violence  (SBV) at schools by 90%; and as an English Tutor with Windle Trust International.
schedule

Event Program

  • 8:00AM - 4:30PM Room 1
  • Empowering Accountable Learning: MEL Strategies for Market Systems Development

    Kenneth Otikal - Nate Africa Consulting Limited
     
  • 8:00AM - 4:30PM Room 2
  • Introduce Basic Program Evaluation Techniques to Young Evaluators

    Barnabas Kiiza (PhD)
    MODULE (A): Program Process Evaluation
     
  • 8:00AM - 1:00PM Room 3
  • Enhancing MEAL Practices through Advanced Data Visualization and AI Integration with Power BI to foster data driven decision making

    Enhancing MEAL Practices through Advanced Data Visualization and AI Integration with Power BI to foster data driven decision making
     
  • 2:10PM - 4:30PM Room 3
  • Gender Mainstreaming in Climate Change: A pathway to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8:00AM - 4:30PM Room 4
  • Value for Money (VfM): a core concept in Evaluation practice

    Value for Money (VfM): a core concept in Evaluation practice
     
  • 8:00AM - 4:30PM Room 1
  • Unveiling the potential of GIS in Evaluation Data Management, Analysis and Visualization

    Tebugulwa Dan, LIDA AFRICA
     
  • 8:00AM - 4:30PM Room 2
  • Introduce Basic Program Evaluation Techniques to Young Evaluators

    MODULE (B): Quantitative Impact Evaluation of Programs
     
  • 8:00AM - 1:00PM Room 3
  • Theory of Change for Designing and Implementing Interventions (Policies, programmes, projects)

    Theory of Change for Designing and Implementing Interventions (Policies, programmes, projects)
     
  • 2:10PM - 4:30PM Room 4
  • Computerised Qualitative Data Analysis with ATLAS.ti

  • 8:00AM - 8:30AM Main hall
  • Arrival and registration

  • 8:30AM - 8:40AM Main hall
  • Welcome Remarks

    : Mr. Lubuulwa Mathew, President of Uganda Evaluation Association
     
  • 8:40AM - 8:50AM Main hall
  • Host Remarks

    Host Remarks: Dr. Nkata James, Director General – Uganda Management Institute.
     
  • 8:50am - 9:20am Main hall
  • Chief Guest Speech

    Chief Guest Speech: Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Office of the Prime Minister
     
  • 9.30am- 10:10am Main hall
  • Keynote Panel: Development with Purpose: Empowering Accountable learning for achieving Development Goals and Enhancing Climate Resilienc

    Keynote Panel: Development with Purpose: Empowering Accountable learning for achieving Development Goals and Enhancing Climate Resilience 1. HE. Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor - UNDP Resident Representative for Uganda (15Min) 2. Dr. Wanyenze Rodah - Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health (Academia) 3. Mr. Nkwatsibwe Chris - Team Leader, Policy Governance & Civic Engagement (Uganda National NGO Forum) 4. Min. Hon. Lugoloobi Amos – Minister of State Planning (Venue: Main Hall), Moderator – Mr. Lubulwa Matthew
     
  • 10:10am – 10:30am Main hall
  • Questions and Discussions

    Questions and Discussions
     
  • 10:30am-11:00am Main hall
  • Group Photo, Tea Break, Exhibition Tours & Poster Presentations – Hall 2

    Group Photo, Tea Break, Exhibition Tours & Poster Presentations – Hall 2
     
  • 11:45am - 1:00pm Main hall
  • Accountability in Development

    Moderator: Mathias MulumbaPaper: The Role of collaboration between government and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)/Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of Development programs for the attainment of the National Development Plan III and the Sustainable Development Goals
    Presenter: Laker Proscovia Imelda
    Paper: The role of Supreme Audit Institutions in propelling the attainment of Agenda 2030: Lessons from UgandaPresenter: Josephine Watera and Justine Namubiru, Parliament of Uganda
    Towards Sustainable Development Goal 5: Utilisation of the Certificate of Compliance to Gender and Equity Budgeting and Planning in the Parliament of UgandaPresenters: Joseph Kakeeto and Esther Namukasa Kagwa, Parliament of Uganda.
     
  • 11:45am - 1:00pm Room 5
  • Innovation in Evaluation Practice

    Moderator: Eugene Miheso SwinnerstonePaper: Combining Ethnography, Radio Technology, and Qualitative Social Research to evaluate complex social and behavioural change interventions in Uganda: A methodological demonstrationPresenter: Mohazzab Abdullah, TRAC FM International
    Paper: Virtual Evaluation (VE) Experiences in Sub-Saharan Africa: Provide and Equip (P&E) Case StudyPresenter: Dr. Bagyendera Julian K., Mr. Gumisiriza Dickson and Mr. Kadoogo Marsiele, Provide and Equip
    Insights on Innovations for Poverty Action’s Low- and Middle-Income Countries Researcher Diversification StrategyPresenter: Nelson Mandela Acire.Senior Research and Policy Associate, Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
     
  • 11:45am - 1:00pm Room 6
  • Partnerships for Climate Resilience

    Moderator: Emmanuel TuryatungaPaper: The government's effort to enhance drought resilience in the Lokere catchment, Kyoga Water Management Zone, Karamoja, UgandaPresenter: Alice Ninsiima
    Paper: Solid Waste Management and Disaster Risk Reduction: A Conceptual FrameworkPresenter: Anna Elsie LuyiggoUganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU)
    Paper: Powering Communities To Navigate Local Challenges And Build Climate Resilience. A case of Participatory Action Research in Kole DistrictPresenters: David Mugurusi, Judith Nakayima and Violet Alinda, Twaweza East Africa-Uganda
     
  • 2:00pm – 3:15pm Main hall
  • Panel Discussion: Climate Change Governance and Justice

    Venue: Main Hall Moderator: Mr. Kachero BenjaminPanel Discussion: Climate Change Governance and JusticeSpeakers:Judiciary• MoW&E -• NEMA• MoFPED, Climate Finance Secretariat
     
  • 3:15pm – 4:30pm Main hall
  • Roundtable discussion: Governance, Citizenship, and Accountability: Taking Community-Centred Development in the Ugandan Health Sector to Scale

    venue: Main Hall Moderator: Mr. Taremwa RolandRoundtable discussion: Governance, Citizenship, and Accountability: Taking Community-Centred Development in the Ugandan Health Sector to Scale.Speakers:Joshua Greenberg, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Progressive Health Partnership and NIH Fogarty Postdoctoral Fellow, University ofMichigan• Timothy Lubanga, MBA, MA, Commissioner, Department of Monitoring and Evaluation, Office of the Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda• Elisa Maffioli, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Public Health, University of Michigan• Fred Muhumuza, PhD, Lecturer, School of Economics, Makerere University• Margaret Ayebare Rwebyambu, MA, Member of Parliament, Republic of Uganda
     
  • 4:45pm– 17.30pm Main hall
  • Evening tea and Close of Day

    Evening tea and Close of Day
     
  • 8:30am-9:30am Main Auditorium
  • Welcome Remarks

    MC - Eugene Miheso Swinnerstone & (Venue: Main Auditorium)Welcome Remarks: Ms. Watera Josephine , Vice President of Uganda Evaluation Association
     
  • 9:30am-10:30am Main hall
  • Accountability in Development

    Moderator: Dr. Asiimwe JoyPaper: Responsive Evaluation for Government Inclusion for Comprehensive Future Development Planning: The Case of the Integrated NDP M&E System UgandaPresenter: Winnie Nabiddo and Sufian Kabagambe, National Planning Authority
    Paper: Enhancing Participatory Planning in Local Government through the Parish Development ModelPresenter: Ismail Sentamu, Twaweza East Africa-Uganda
    Paper: Empowering progress towards the Africa we want: The Future of Evaluations in African ParliamentsPresenter: Josephine Watera, Parliament of Uganda
     
  • 9:30am-10:30am Room 5
  • Innovation in Evaluation Practice

    Moderator: Mr. Kiiza NicholasPaper: Data Utilization Practices Among SMEs in Kampala, Uganda: Challenges and SolutionsPresenter: Kakungulu Shakira
    Paper: Impact Evaluation of Kalangala Infrastructure Services LimitedPresenter: Vincent Kisembo, Uganda Development Corporation
    Paper: A Sustainable Future Through the Lens Of Gender Responsive, EquityFocused, Adaptive And Transformative Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning System (GREAT MEL System)Presenter: Denis Ronald Ocaya, Netherlands Development Organization (SNV)
     
  • Partnerships for Climate Resilience

    Moderator: Mr. Ssenyondo VincentPaper: Exploring Collaboration Models between Stakeholders to Enhance Monitoring and Evaluation in Climate ResiliencePresenters: Marie Nanyanzi, Melania Omengo, Twaweza East Africa-Uganda
    Paper: Revitalising Parliamentary Action in addressing Climate Change in UgandaPresenters: Robert Ziribasanga and Gloria Aseru, Parliament of Uganda
    Paper: Leveraging Technology in Monitoring and Evaluation to Support Marginalized Communities in Uganda amidst Climate ChangePresenter: Nakiwanda Juliana
     
  • 10:30am-11:00am
  • HEALTH BREAK

    HEALTH BREAK
     
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm Main Hall
  • Accountability in Development

    moderator: Dr. Bwanika GodfreyPaper: An exploration of the unique challenges hindering effective integration of evaluation findings during strategic planning and management, a case study of an emerging NGO in Eastern UgandaPresenter: Henry Nsobya, Busoga Health Forum (BHF)
    Paper: Community Engagement as a pathway for Local Participation, ownership and Utilization of Evaluation Evidence.Presenter: Jude Omondi, Clare Bangirana (AfriChild)
    Paper: Enhancing utilization of evidence to achievenational targets: Lessons from the Energy for Rural Transformation Programme Phase IIIPresenter: Noeline Gwokyalya (BMAU)
     
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm room 5
  • Innovation in Evaluation Practice

    Moderator: Mr. Lubulwa MatthewPaper: M&E Skills as Catalysts For Change: Bridging The Skills Gap Among Young And Emerging Evaluators (Yees) And M&E Practitioners Through Consultancy.Presenter: Vicent Ssenyondo, Dream Evaluation Network Africa (DENA)
    Round Table Discussion: Conceptualization of Uganda MERL Innovation Hub - Enhancing Local Partnerships for Effective Evaluation and Development AdaptationPresenters: Nicholas Demeter, Carmen Demeter (L4D)
    Paper: Tracking social interaction among remote households for health impact: Lessons from community score card approach to improve modern FP use in rural Uganda.Presenter: Pallen Mugabe, John Hopkins CCP
     
  • 11:00am – 1:00pm room 5
  • Partnerships for Climate Resilience

    Paper: Development with Purpose Empowering Accountable Learning for Achieving Development Goals and Enhancing Climate ResiliencePresenter: Arnoux Mouafo Nopi, Support Centre for Evaluation and Development (CAED)
    Paper: Conceptualizing Smart, Resilient and Green cities: Lessons from across AfricaPresenters: Betty Kobere Nayah, Parliament of Uganda
    Paper: Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Climate Resilience in East Africa The Challenges, Opportunities and LessonsPresenters: Nyadoi Priscilla and Kiiza Mark
     
  • 2:00pm -3:00pm main Hall
  • Panel Discussions

    Twende Mbele Main Hall Moderator: Mr. Parfait Kasongo, Communication and Learning Coordinator,Panel: The Development Planning and Budgeting for Social Change in Twende Mbele CountriesPanelists: Mr. Lindsay Martin, Chief Director - Planning, Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, South Africa Mr. Timothy Lubanga, Commissioner - Monitoring, Evaluation and Inspection (Central Government), Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda
     
  • 3:00pm-4:00pm main Hall
  • Panel Discussions

    Venue: Main Hall Moderator: Mr. Tumusiime VincentPanel: Implementing the Cooperative Resilience Measurement Index (CRMI) For Cooperatives in Uganda:Panelists: Jane Amuge Okello, Charity Okaba, Brenda Ogutu and Salim Kombo, The Uhuru Institute and Busara
     
  • 4:00pm-4.30pm main Hall
  • Transition to Cocktail – Walk to Afrikana

  • 4:00pm-4.30pm main Hall
  • Cocktail

    Cocktail Program1. 1. Check-in – Tag2. 2. Speech by the Sponsors (TWENDE MBELE, CLEAR AA, NPA – 5Minutes Each)3. 3. Speech by the Organizers (OPM, UEA)4. Drinks & Snacks5. Departure at will
     
  • 8:30am – 9:30am Main Hall
  • KEYNOTE 2

    KEYNOTE 2:Sub-theme 2. Catalyzing Change: Partnerships in Learning strategies for Climate Action and Resilience by Ms. Akullo Patricia Roy , Social Safeguards & Gender Expert – MoFPED, Main Hall
     
  • 9:30am -10:30am Main Hall
  • Panel Discussion 2: The Institutionalization of M&E in Subnational Level Government – The Twende Mbele Strategy

    Venue: Main Hall Moderator: Ayabulela Dlakavu, Twende MbelePanel Discussion 2: The Institutionalization of M&E in Subnational Level Government – The Twende Mbele Strategy Discussants; Daniel Amofa, Principal Planning Analyst, National Development Planning Commission, Ghana Khululiwe Faya, Manager: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
     
  • 10:30am-11:00am Main Hall
  • HEALTH BREAK

    HEALTH BREAK
     
  • 11:00am-12:00pm Main Hall
  • Panel Discussion

    Venue: Main Hall Moderator: Ms. Watera Josephine Panel Discussion 1: Demystifying evaluation landscape in the global south: Achievements, Low hanging fruits, Challenges and Way forwardDiscussants: Prof. Goldman Ian, Dr. Mushomi John
     
  • 12:00pm-01:00pm Main Hall
  • Panel Discussion

    Closing Session Remarks by OPM Remarks by UEA
     
  • 1:00pm – 2:00pm Main Hall
  • LUNCH BREAK

    Closing Session Remarks by OPM Remarks by UEA
  • 2:00pm Main Hall
  • DEPARTURE

    Closing Session Remarks by OPM Remarks by UEA
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