MEL Conference touts for effective use of evaluation findings to advance sustainable development

ARUSHA: EXPERTS from the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the Ministry of Energy, led by the Unit’s Director, Anitha Ishengoma, are participating in the 5th Tanzania Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Conference 2026, being held in Arusha from September 22 to 26, 2026.

The conference is being held under the theme, “From Evidence to Action: Strengthening Human-Centered Evaluation for Sustainable Development,” which emphasizes the importance of using evidence and evaluation findings to drive effective action towards sustainable development, with citizens placed at the centre of the development process.

The five-day conference has brought together government officials, monitoring and evaluation professionals, researchers, development partners and other stakeholders to exchange experiences, knowledge and best practices on the use of data, evidence and evaluation findings in the formulation and implementation of development policies, plans and projects.