THE 2nd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MONITORING AND EVALUATION

CONFERENCE CONCEPT NOTE

Introduction

Complex  global  dynamics  are  multifaceted  issues  requiring coordinated    efforts    across   national    boundaries    for   effective solutions. The world is increasingly characterized by high levels of uncertainty  and  interdependence,  with  these  dynamics  having wide-ranging effects on global systems and human societies. The dynamics are seen in the form of climate change, pandemics such as COVID-19,  human trafficking,  gender-based  violence,  poverty, wars and conflicts,  forced  migrations,  environmental  degradation and pollution,  genocides,  terrorism,  food  insecurity,  homelessness, drugs and substance abuse,  educational  and income  inequality, cybercrimes, debt crises, and disasters. Equally, these impediments are increasingly interconnected and constantly evolving. These happenings  often  involve  long  time  lags  between  actions  and effects,  making  it  difficult  to assess  the impact  of  interventions through conventional feedback mechanisms. Furthermore, the resulting  dynamics  have a high  potential  to exacerbate  existing inequalities, disrupt livelihoods, and strain resources, particularly in developing countries. Addressing them requires interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative efforts. Investing in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems and resources is  crucial  for  tackling  these  dynamics.  M&E  provides  a robust platform  for evidence-based  decision-making,  promotes accountability, and enhances learning. It helps identify issues, track progress, and ensure resources are used effectively, leading to more impactful and sustainable solutions. Likewise, robust M&E capabilities enable organizations to understand the nuances and multifaceted nature  of   complex   issues   like   climate   change,   poverty,   and inequality.   This   helps   ensure  that  interventions   are   tailored   to address  the specific  needs and contexts  of different  communities. For  instance,  by  examining  how  multiple  aspects of  a person’s identity, such as race, gender, class, and disability, combine to shape their  experiences,  M&E can help  address  intersecting  inequalities. This  intersectional  approach  recognizes  that marginalized  groups often  face  multiple  forms  of discrimination  and that interventions must be designed to address these overlapping disadvantages.  

 

THEME: THE EVOLVING ROLE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN ADDRESSING COMPLEX GLOBAL DYNAMIC  

SUB-THEME

1. Monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes, and projects that address complex global dynamics
2. Political economy of monitoring and evaluation of complex global dynamics
3. Indigenous methodologies and approaches for monitoring and evaluating complex global dynamics
4. Building and strengthening capacity for sustainable monitoring and evaluation of global dynamics
5. Gender, disability and child inclusive monitoring and evaluations of complex global dynamics
6. Monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes, and projects that address complex global dynamics
7. Political economy of monitoring and evaluation of complex global dynamics
8. Indigenous methodologies and approaches for monitoring and evaluating complex global dynamics
9. Building and strengthening capacity for sustainable monitoring and evaluation of global dynamics
10. Gender, disability and child inclusive monitoring and evaluations of complex global dynamics

 

CROSS–CUTTING THEME: INTEGRATING INTERSECTIONALITY IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF COMPLEX GLOBAL DYNAMICS  

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Deliverable	Deadline
Submission	1st July 2025
Acceptance	31st July 2025
Full Paper Acceptance	15th August  2025
30th September 2025	30th September 2025
Final Conference Book of Abstracts	30th September 2025
Deadline for registration (all participants)	10th October, 2025

 

CONFERENCE DATE: OCTOBER 21ST – 22ND 2025

 

VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, UNIVERSITY TOWERS

 

GUIDELINES

1.  Submissions, in   English,   can  be  emailed   as  a doc  or pdf   to aicme@uonbi.ac.ke
2. Abstracts of full papers should not be more than 500 words.
3.  Abstracts should be in one continuous paragraph and include up to 6 keywords for online indexing.
4.  Submissions should    include    the  names  of   the   author(s), affiliations and email with the corresponding author indicated in a footnote.
5.  All submitted papers will be reviewed.
6.  Selected papers, with  author approval,  will be published  in  the conference  proceedings  and will  also  be placed  in  an open- access online conference archive.

 

CONFERENCE FEES

Delegates Categories	Fees Ksh	Fees USD ($)
Students	Ksh. 1,000	USD. 10
Delegates from Africa	Ksh. 3,000	USD. 30
Members of Evaluation and Project Management Associations/ Societies in and outside Africa	Ksh. 4,000	USD. 40
Delegates outside Africa	Ksh. 5,000	USD. 50

 

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

The  conference  allows  non-presenters to attend  the conference. Registration fees and deadlines apply, nonetheless. To register, send email to: aicme@uonbi.ac.ke  

Registration deadline is 10th October, 2025  

CONFERENCE LEADERS 1.Isaac Odhiambo Abuya, PhD Conference Convenor/ Chair University of Nairobi Email: isaac.abuya@uonbi.ac.ke Mobile:+254 732 442 677 / +254 715 147 403   2.Prof. Charles M Rambo, PhD Conference Coordinator University of Nairobi Email: crambo@uonbi.ac.ke Mobile: +254 721 276 663 / +254 733 711 255