Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Greetings, fellow evaluators! I’m Nashwan Ahmed, CEO of EvalYemen / CEO of Eval Nexus Global (VOPE).
Evaluating Triple Nexus projects—those that integrate humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts—poses unique challenges. These initiatives often operate in fragile and conflict-affected settings, where timelines, objectives, and risks vary widely across sectors. Traditional evaluation approaches frequently fall short in capturing this complexity.
To address this, I developed the Integrated Value-Risk Evaluation Framework, a practical tool that blends value assessment (measuring outcomes and impacts) with risk analysis (identifying and mitigating risks). This framework emerged from real-world application in Yemen and is designed to support evaluators working in similarly complex environments.
Rather than evaluating outcomes in isolation, this framework encourages evaluators to:
In Yemen, we tailored indicators to capture both short-term humanitarian impacts and long-term peacebuilding outcomes. This helped ensure evaluations were relevant, responsive, and grounded in local realities.
The framework emphasizes participatory evaluation, involving local stakeholders in every step—from setting criteria to interpreting findings. This not only enhances ownership but also mitigates power imbalances and promotes equity.
This framework offers a new lens for evaluators navigating complex, multi-sector projects. It’s especially relevant for those working in fragile contexts, where the stakes are high and the need for effective, ethical evaluation is urgent.
I invite you to explore this approach and consider how it might enhance your own evaluation practice. Let’s continue bridging gaps—together.
Nashwan Mohammed Abdulwahid Ahmed is the Chief Executive Officer of EvalYemen and Eval Nexus Global Organization (VOPE). He is an emerging evaluator with extensive experience in fragile and conflict-affected settings, particularly in the Middle East. Nashwan has led numerous evaluation initiatives focused on humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts. He is a former MENA representative for EvalYouth Global Network and a board member of EvalMENA. His work emphasizes participatory approaches, adaptive management, and the integration of value and risk in evaluation frameworks.
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