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SAS IN GOVERNMENT
SAS is the leader in business analytics software and
services, and the largest independent vendor in the
business intelligence market. SAS helps customers at
more than 45,000 sites worldwide to make better
decisions faster, improve performance and deliver
value.
SAS's experience in analytics allows it to meet the
South African Government's Monitoring and
Evaluation needs, and is committed to meeting the
distinct and evolving goals of individual Departments
and Agencies by aligning its service offerings to the “Batho Pele” principle.
SAS boasts successful implementations at the
Premier's office in KZN, Statistics South Africa,
National Treasury (Vulindlela), Department of Foreign
Affairs and The Gauteng Shared Services Centre
(GSSC). For more information visit their website by clicking here
An outcomes based and case study driven programme addressing delivering and improving
public sector performance
AII has over the past years been responsible for the organisation and running of M&E Training Courses together
with the University of Stellenbosch and are proud to announce our first outcomes based solutions driven Pan-African
Monitoring and Evaluation Summit which will focus on delivering and improving public sector performance and
enhancing accountability and good governance through show casing best practices and African case studies which
have been highlighted by M&E practitioners during our research.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS:
Dr. Mampele Ramphele, Executive Director, CIRCLE CAPITAL GROUP , SA
Dr Maicibi Alhas, Research and Policy Development Advisor, UNAFRI
SECRETARIAT, UGANDA
Gary Cokins, CPIM, Global Product Manager for Performance Management, SAS INSTITUTE, SA
Guido Albertini, Head International Projects Directorate, CSI PIEMONTE, ITALY
Rishila Moonilal, General Manager Monitoring and Evaluation, KWAZULU
NATAL OFFICE OF THE PREMIER, SA
Stan Rerri, AG. Director Services, NIGERIA EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES
TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE, THE PRESIDENCY, NIGERIA
Andrew Asibey, Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, THE WORLD BANK
Mr. Gengezi Mgidlana, Special Advisor to the CEO, NEPAD SECRETERIAT, SA
Lanre Rotmi, Director General, INTEGRATED SOCIETY FOR POVERTY
ELIMINATION, NIGERIA
Mathias Ofumbi, Manager Monitoring and Evaluation, UGANDA NATIONAL
ROADS AUTHORITY
Diana Amana, Development Consultant, CAMEROON DEVELOPMENT
EVALUATION ASSOCIATION
Mr. Chalimba Phiri, Vice Chairman, COMESA
Greg MacMaster, Chief Director: Monitoring & Evaluation, DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION, EASTERN CAPE
Philip Jespersen, Regional Chief of Monitoring & Evaluation, UNITED NATIONS
CHILDREN'S FUND
Adv Sandra Coetzee, DDG: Planning & Development, DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC ENTERPRISES, SA
Ms. Shahira Fawzy, Director General, SOCIO ECONOMIC & PLANNING CENTRE
FOR APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT, EGYPT
Edward C. Simukoko, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE AND NATIONAL PLANNING, KENYA
BY ATTENDING THIS CONFERENCE YOU WILL FIND SOLUTIONS TO PRESSING CHALLENGES YOU
FACE:
Utilising evaluation findings to effectively close the gap between
management and evaluation
A practical look at the tools needed for successful implementation
of M&E
Demystifying M&E in Africa: Outlining the standardisation and
redefining the terminology
Outlining the dynamics of M&E and understanding how it will
benefit your organisation
Implementing techniques for ensuring that performance
indicators are easily understood and measurable
Institutionalising M&E and identifying where it should be located
within your organisation
Enhancing programme performance to improve measurement and
assessment practices
Assessing South Africa's M&E policy framework in order to ensure
compliance
Developing mutual relationships with key stakeholders to build a
sustainable M&E practice
Panel Discussion by NGO's: Looking at the effective channelling of
donar funds re: monitoring and reformulating your expectations
Reviewing long-term plans to ensure proper alignment within the
public sector
Panel Discussion by Key Stakeholders: Identifying the strengths
and weaknesses of M&E and proposing solutions to overcome
these weaknesses
Panel Discussion with Key Players in Africa: Addressing
partnerships and alliances between key players shaping M&E in
Africa
Utilising the correct evaluation method for improved capacity
building
Ensuring effective performance through evaluation
WORKSHOP THEMES INCLUDE:
Designing and building results
based M&E systems
Effectively planning your performance
based M&E systems: A tool for managing
programmes and policies within time and
budget
Incorporating strategies to successfully
mitigate risk
Institutionalising M&E in order to move
your organisation in the right direction
Evaluating Capacity Building: Tools,
techniques and strategies
Utilising business intelligence for improved
work flow
Conference Aims!
- To bring together M&E specialists and users to promote development of M&E practice in Africa
- To provide opportunity for M&E specialists to observe what other are doing in their regions
- To stimulate debate and discussion around M&E and its role in society
- To promote the integration of theory and practice
If you would like to feature with these speakers on this programme please send a motivation for review!
Please note that this is a planner and the proposed dates, speakers and topics are subject to change.
