On 30 July 2026, the Somalia Evaluation Society (SOMES) proudly unveiled the Framework of the SOMES–YEE Interim Committee — a landmark step in advancing Youth Empowerment in Evaluation (YEE) and building the next generation of Somali evaluators.
This milestone was achieved through a transparent and rigorous selection process, including application reviews, shortlisting and interviews. The process identified talented Somali youth with strong potential in the field of evaluation, drawn from universities across Mogadishu and the Federal Member States.
A transparent, merit-based selection
The Interim Committee was formed through a structured, competitive process designed to be fair, open and evidence-based — the same values that underpin the practice of evaluation itself.
Open call & applications
Application review
Shortlisting
Interviews & selection
Meet the Interim Committee
The committee is led by a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, supported by five thematic leads. The Chairperson provides overall leadership, represents YEE and reports to the Secretary-General of SOMES.
Guided by shared principles
The Interim Committee’s work is anchored in five guiding principles that reflect SOMES’s wider commitment to credible, inclusive and impactful evaluation:
What comes next
The Interim Committee will lead youth engagement across capacity building, research and knowledge management, partnerships and membership, and communications — while laying the groundwork for a permanent YEE structure. SOMES invites students, young and emerging evaluators, and partner institutions to get involved.