The African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) has launched a pioneering initiative in collaboration with the German Institute for Development Evaluation and the World Food Programme (WFP) to undertake the National Evaluation Capacities Index (INCE) in Africa. This innovative project aims to enhance national evaluation capacities, promote data-driven decision-making, and champion sustainable development across the continent. The pilot phase of the INCE in Africa will be conducted in six countries: Ghana, Benin, Congo, Morocco, South Africa, and Tanzania. Government officials and national consultants from each of these countries are currently undergoing training to better understand the INCE concept. The INCE is a groundbreaking tool designed to assess and strengthen national evaluation capacities, enabling countries to make informed decisions and drive sustainable development. By promoting data-driven decision-making, the INCE will help countries to better allocate resources, track pr...