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There is emerging emphasis for using evidence and data driven action on the Sustainable Development Goals(UNDSN,2018). Countries with support from the UN are testing interventions to accelerate SDGs implementation. In the public sector in Uganda,the National M&E System is key in fast tracking SDGs acceleration. To strengthen the M&E system, Public Sector Policy on M&E was passed in 2013, SDGs came on board in 2015

The current NEP covers a total of 30 evaluations planned for the next five financial years (2020-2025). The scope of the present plan, unlike previous versions, extends to Municipalities and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Our evaluation focus areas therefore, includes a District-based Service Delivery Model “Khawuleza Model”, evaluations of the Municipal Finance Management System (MFMS) and cooperate governance in SOEs, will be respectively conducted for the first time in an NEP.

The 2020-2025 NEP also includes the implementation of our latest portfolio of evaluation approaches, namely: rapid evaluations, sectoral reviews and a gender focussed evaluation. Furthermore, the strategic identification of evaluations necessitates that the selection be aligned to the seven priorities of government as well as key strategic frameworks and plans such as the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) and the 2030 National Development Plan (NDP), thereby ensuring synergy between government planning and processes of evaluation.

The National Evaluation Policy is intended to form part of Nigeria’s National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy Framework. A policy framework is a set of complementary yet distinct policies that are related to a common overall public policy goal. At present, it is envisaged that the National M&E Policy Framework for Nigeria will be constituted by a monitoring policy and by an evaluation policy. The framework allows for the addition and updating of policies as government sees fit.

A policy is intended generally to make explicit the government’s position on a matter it considers of importance to the public interest and to citizens, to explain why and to provide guidance on policy implementation. When a policy is part of a policy framework, it strives for coherence with other policies, actual or intended, that form part, or may form part, of the framework. This NEP was developed with due consideration for the development of a National Monitoring Policy that would form part of the National M&E Policy Framework.

This policy is dedicated to setting out M&E as a national requirement for all development programmes, projects and public investments, emphasizing it as mandatory for ascertaining good governance and value for money. Apart from bringing Ghanaian practice up to date, it serves to encode, draw from international best practices and establish a unique framework to guide the practice of M&E in the country, at both national and local levels of governance.

The National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy was developed to enhance the implementation of Zim Asset by providing clear guidelines for the conduct of monitoring and evaluation of all Government programmes and projects. The Policy is a product of a highly participatory and inclusive process involving stakeholders with in-depth knowledge in monitoring and evaluation of developmental programmes.