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On 30 July 2026, SOMES unveiled the Framework of the SOMES–YEE Interim Committee — a milestone achieved through a transparent, rigorous selection process of application reviews, shortlisting and interviews that identified talented Somali youth with strong potential in evaluation. Heartfelt congratulations to all selected members who will help shape the future of youth-led evaluation in Somalia.
Read moreAt the 9th Uganda Evaluation Conference, the SOMES President met Dr. Takunda Chirau, Director of CLEAR–AA, to explore a partnership strengthening evaluation skills, professional standards and evidence-based decision-making in Somalia.
Read moreSOMES held a coordination meeting with MoPIED’s M&E Department in Mogadishu, agreeing on monthly coordination, joint support for Young and Emerging Evaluators, and cooperation on the draft National M&E Framework.
Read moreSOMES took part in MoPIED’s consultative meeting on the M&E Framework of the National Transformation Plan (NTP 2025–2029) in Mogadishu on 7 June 2026, contributing technical recommendations on results measurement, data quality and accountability.
Read moreRegistration is now open across four tiers — student, young and emerging evaluator, professional and institutional — with payment by mobile money, bank transfer or card.
Join nowAbstracts across six tracks close on 15 August 2026, with sponsored places reserved for young and emerging evaluators.
SubmitThe draft standards are open for member and public comment, adapted from the African Evaluation Guidelines and OECD-DAC criteria.
Read the draftWorking with the Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development on how evaluation is commissioned, funded and used across federal and state systems.
Read moreFive days in Mogadishu and online, delivered in English and Somali, free to student and YEE members.
See datesClosing the regional integration gap that has kept Somali evaluators out of peer learning and international visibility.
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