About us
SAMEA is a voluntary organisation of professional evaluation that promotes monitoring and evaluation as an important discipline and instrument for equitable and sustainable development in South Africa and beyond.
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The SAMEA Story
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SAMEA has promoted monitoring and evaluation in South Africa since 2005. Learn more about our history and our mission.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS IN 2024
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SAMEA’s areas of work are organised under six thematic portfolios, including Investing in Impact, M&E for Just Transition, Tech-Enabled MERL.
WHO ARE WE?
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SAMEA is governed by an operational board of directors and supported by a Secretariat.
POLICIES AND AGM REPORTS
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SAMEA is governed by a voluntary board of directors who provide leadership. To learn more about our association's operational structures and policies, keep reading.
PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS
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SAMEA appreciates the contributions of partners and collaborators to SAMEA's vision and mission.
WHAT IS MONITORING AND EVALUATION?
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Monitoring and evaluation are important processes that provide useful information on the implementation and effectiveness of programmes and policies.