An official meeting was held between the Somalia Evaluation Society (SOMES) Board Members—led by Mr. Mohamud Ali (President) and Dr. Abduljalil Abdullahi Ali (Secretary-General)—and Benadir University, represented by the Rector, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Hassan (Biday).Key discussion points included:
✅ Institutional Partnership (MoU): Exploring formal collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding between SOMES and Benadir University.
✅ Strengthening Evaluation Education & Research: Promoting evaluation-related teaching, research, and professional development in areas such as M&E/MEAL, research methods, statistics, public health, development studies, and related disciplines.
✅ Young & Emerging Evaluators (YEEs): Establishing a platform to engage students, early-career professionals, and recent graduates in evaluation and learning, supporting future leadership in Somalia.
✅ Membership Opportunities: Introducing individual and institutional membership options to strengthen professional exchange, capacity building, and networking for faculty, students, and researchers.
✅ Joint Activities: Planning for joint seminars, trainings, research initiatives, and knowledge-sharing events to advance evidence-based decision-making in Somalia.SOMES appreciates Benadir University’s leadership and commitment to strengthening national capacity in evaluation and learning.#SOMES #BenadirUniversity #MEAL #MonitoringAndEvaluation #Research #HigherEducation #EvidenceUse #Somalia #YoungEvaluators #CapacityBuildinggraph here