Uwitonze, Nicolas2025-06-042025-06-04https://hdl.handle.net/10919/135042This interactive full-day workshop facilitated by Nicolas Uwitonze (Rwandan, who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Virginia Tech with a focus on Evalpreneurship and KAI), aims to delve into the intricate intersection of evaluation, consulting, entrepreneurship, and equity in the African context amid the digital age. Participants, ranging from intermediate to advanced, will actively engage in discussions and collaborative activities, gaining a holistic understanding of Evalpreneurship as a socially constructed phenomenon. The agenda includes an introduction to Evalpreneurship, exploration of global and African case studies, distinguishing evaluation entrepreneurship from consultancy, and discussions on the impact of technology and emerging trends in African evaluation entrepreneurship. The workshop will also feature an interactive session, allowing participants to explore challenges and opportunities in African Evalpreneurship through small group discussions and participant-led scenarios. The session concludes with an open forum for questions, reflections, and insights. Learner outcomes include gaining insights into holistic Evalpreneurship, exploring real-world applications and equity considerations, distinguishing evaluation entrepreneurship from consultancy, understanding the impact of technology on African evaluation entrepreneurship, and navigating complexities in participatory approaches. No certificates of participation will be provided, and the ideal number of participants is set at 12, with a maximum of 40. Course materials will consist of handouts, case studies, and access to relevant online resources. The workshop will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation into French/Kinyarwanda available upon request. Young and emerging evaluators are mostly invited, as well as intermediate to Advanced participants with an interest in evaluation, consulting and entrepreneurship. Justification/Relevance to the theme. The proposed workshop not only aligns with the conference theme but also directly addresses each of its objectives, by: 1) Advancing the Evaluation Agenda with Evidence-Based Policy Formulation: The workshop addresses the evolving landscape of evaluation practices by incorporating technology and innovation. It delves into the intricate intersection of evaluation, consulting, entrepreneurship, and equity in the African context, acknowledging the transformative impact of technology. The insights gained from the workshop empower participants to contribute meaningfully to evidence-based policy formulation, aligning with the conference's goal of strengthening Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs) to collaborate with national governments. 2) Enhancing National Evaluation Capacities through Shared Experiences: The workshop provides a platform for participants to actively engage in discussions, collaborative activities, and real-world case studies. This interactive approach fosters a shared learning experience, enabling participants to explore challenges, opportunities, and lived experiences in the field of evaluation entrepreneurship. This aligns with the conference's objective of providing space for sharing experiences to enhance national evaluation capacities. 3) Showcasing Evaluative Evidence in Africa: By exploring real-world applications and equity considerations in Evalpreneurship, the workshop contributes to showcasing the diverse ways evaluative evidence can be leveraged for social impact. The insights gained from case studies and discussions offer tangible examples of how evaluation, entrepreneurship, and technology intersect in the African context, thereby contributing to the conference's goal of showcasing the use of evaluative evidence in Africa. 4) Development of Young and Emerging Evaluators: The workshop specifically targets young and emerging evaluators, providing them with practical knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of Evalpreneurship. By actively engaging this demographic, the workshop contributes directly to the conference's aim of developing young and emerging evaluators as agents of change. It empowers them to understand the complexities of the digital age and fosters their role as catalysts in the evaluation field.enIn CopyrightConference proceedingUwitonze, Nicolas [0009-0009-6246-9801]