The institutionalization of evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa / Anis Ben Birk (College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Birk, Anis Ben, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political planning--Middle East.

Political planning.

Middle East--Social policy.

Middle East.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (326 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"Anis Ben Brik examines the state of the institutionalization of evaluation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), providing a rigorous analysis of both historical progress and contemporary practices. Utilising Reinhard Stockmann et al.'s well-established theoretical and methodological approach, he focuses on core political, social and professional systems to thoroughly assess evaluation frameworks within diverse national contexts. Brik explores strategies for embedding evaluation within governance frameworks to strengthen accountability, transparency and evidence-based decision-making. He investigates the development of the field through the establishment of capacity-building initiatives along with academic programs and professional networks, emphasizing the role of civil society organizations and public engagement in fostering inclusive and participatory systems. Presenting a detailed cross-country comparison of 13 MENA countries, the book identifies regional trends as well as systemic challenges and opportunities to advance evaluation institutionalization. Students and scholars of evaluation studies, public and social policy, public administration, governance and Middle Eastern and North African politics will greatly benefit from this innovative book. It is also an essential resource for policymakers, practitioners and government officials in monitoring and evaluation, planning and community development, as well as civil society organizations and NGOs"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

Foreword

Part I: Introduction

1. Institutionalization of evaluation in the mena region: Theoretical background, analytical framework, methods, and context / Anis Ben Brik

Part II: National developments: Gulf cooperation countries

2. Evaluation in qatar / Anis Ben Brik

3. Evaluation in Saudi Arabia / Anis Ben Brik, Saleh Al-Shumrani and Ahmed Salah

4. Evaluation in the united arab emirates / Anis Ben Brik

5. Evaluation in oman / Anis Ben Brik

6. Evaluation in kuwait / Anis Ben Brik

7. Evaluation in bahrain / Anis Ben Brik

Part III: National developments: The levant

8. Evaluation in jordan / Anis Ben Brik, Walaa Ayasrah, Suleiman Majd and Mira Hussain

9. Evaluation in palestine / Anis Ben Brik and Ayesha AlRifai

Part IV: National developments: north Africa

10. Evaluation in morocco / Anis Ben Brik

11. Evaluation in tunisia / Anis Ben Brik

12. Evaluation in egypt / Anis Ben Brik

Part V: Synthesis

13. The institutionalization of evaluation in the mena region: A synthesis / Anis Ben Brik.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035359820 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.