Public Policy Evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa

by Anis Ben Brik (Editor)

Overview

This book examines the progress of the development of public policy evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region from multiple perspectives. It describes both past developments and the current state of evaluation across the region, focusing on how political regimes, administrative traditions and policy advisory systems shape evaluation processes in different contexts.

With contributions from a diverse list of international authors, it investigates the historical development of evaluation across the MENA region and analyses the political landscape, highlighting emerging trends and potential challenges that could influence the future of the field.

An essential resource for researchers and practitioners in evaluation, public policy and the MENA region, the book also provides students with the practical knowledge and essential skills needed for careers in evaluation and policy analysis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447375678
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	07/15/2025
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	246
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Anis Ben Brik is Associate Professor at the College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa Universityand Founding President of the Global South Evaluation Society.

Table of Contents

1. Public policy evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa region: politics and context - Anis Ben Brik

2. Evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa region: progress, persisting challenges, and pathways forward - Rana Tawfik

PART I: National evaluation systems

3. National evaluation policies in the Gulf region - Anis Ben Brik

4. Evaluation in Jordan’s public sector: a survey of current practices, barriers, and enablers for institutionalisation - Anis Ben Brik and Mira Hussein

5. Challenges and realities of public policy evaluation in Yemen: insights from a conflict-affected context - Nashwan Ahmed and Salwa Al Qufaily

6. Egypt’s journey in policy evaluation: challenges and reforms - Mohamed M. El-Fouly and Tamer M. El-Fouly

7. The journey towards institutionalising public policy evaluation in Morocco - Rachid Essedik

8. Building a national evaluation system in Tunisia: challenges and pathways post-revolution - Mahmoud Ghouil

PART II: Conclusion and path forward

9. A framework for capacity development of policy evaluation in the Arab world: a multi-level approach - Sofia Rimawi

10. Future of public policy evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa region - Anis Ben Brik

Editorial Reviews

We still know relatively little about the politico-administrative systems and policies in the Middle East and North Africa. This informative and well-written book helps us close this gap.” Rahel M. Schomaker, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Villach

and German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer

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