SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Institute of Monitoring and Evaluation Practitioners (IMEP).

First Conference & Inauguration:

Theme: Advancing Evidence for Impact: Innovation, Accountability and Results in a Changing World

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

📍 Accra, Ghana | 🗓 December 4th – December 5th, 2026

TABLE  1: CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Item	Description
Event	Institute of Monitoring and Evaluation Practitioners (IMEP) Conference
Conference Dates	Friday 4th – Saturday 5th December
Main Venue	Main Hall (serves as Main Auditorium)
Other Venues	Breakout Rooms, Exhibition Foyer
Conference Components	Opening & Panel, Oral Presentations, Poster Exhibition, Company Exhibition, Closing Ceremony
Social Event	Dinner & Awards Night (Saturday)

 

 

1. OPENING CEREMONY & PANEL DISCUSSION

Theme Focus: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Governance & Accountability for Development Outcomes

Time	Activity	Description	Role / Designation	Name (Dummy)	Venue
08:00 – 08:45	Registration & Arrival of Participants	Participant registration, badge collection, networking, and seating.	Conference Secretariat		Main Hall
08:45 – 08:50	Opening Prayer	Invocation to officially commence the conference proceedings.	Clergy / Faith Leader		Main Hall
08:50 – 09:00	Welcome Address	Formal welcome and outline of the day’s programme and logistics.	Master of Ceremonies		Main Hall
09:00 – 09:15	Conference Overview	Presentation of the conference theme, programme highlights, and expected outcomes.	Conference Chair		Main Hall
09:15 – 09:30	Guest of Honour Remarks	High-level address on governance, accountability, and the strategic role of M&E in national development.	Guest of Honour		Main Hall
09:30 – 09:35	Official Opening of the Conference	Formal declaration of the conference officially open.	Guest of Honour		Main Hall
09:35 – 09:45	Goodwill Messages	Brief solidarity messages from partners and collaborating institutions.	Partner Representatives		Main Hall
09:45 – 10:45	Panel Discussion: M&E, Governance & Accountability	Panel discussion on strengthening governance systems through effective M&E, evidence use, and accountability mechanisms.	Panel Moderator		Main Hall
10:45 – 10:55	Interactive Q&A Session	Moderated audience interaction and reflections.	Panel Moderator		Main Hall
10:55 – 11:00	Session Wrap-Up & Transition	Summary of key insights and transition to parallel sessions.	Conference Chair		Main Hall

 Panel Composition

• Moderator: Prof. Emmanuel A. Tetteh
• Panelists:
  • Dr. Rose Akua Hammond – Public Sector Governance Expert
  • Mr. Daniel Agyapong – Development Partner Representative
  • Ms. Victoria Asare – Civil Society & Accountability Advocate
  • Dr. Kwame Sarpong – Academic & M&E SpecialistTop of Form

1. ORAL PRESENTATIONS (BREAKOUT ROOMS)

Format: Four (4) oral presentations per session, followed by moderated discussion.

🕚 11:00 – 12:00

Time	Room	Session	Conference Sub-Theme	Presenters & Paper Titles	Moderator
11:00 – 12:00	Breakout Room 1	Oral Session 1A	Health Systems, Public Health & Service Delivery Evaluation	Dr. Ama Mensah – Evaluating the Efficiency of Primary Health Care Delivery in Peri-Urban Ghana Mr. Daniel Owusu – Patient Experiences and Health Service Utilization in Public Hospitals Dr. Lydia Boateng – Monitoring Quality of Care Indicators in District Health Facilities Ms. Felicia Adjei – Equity Gaps in Access to Maternal Health Services: Evidence from Urban Communities
11:00 – 12:00	Breakout Room 2	Oral Session 1B	Governance, Policy & Public Sector Performance	Dr. Kofi Antwi – Assessing Policy Implementation Gaps in Local Government Programmes Ms. Grace Nartey – Accountability Mechanisms and Service Delivery Outcomes in Metropolitan Assemblies Dr. Samuel Boadu – Performance Monitoring Systems in Ghana’s Public Sector Mr. Isaac Quartey – Citizen Participation and Its Influence on Local Development Outcomes

🕛 12:00 – 13:00

Time	Room	Session	Conference Sub-Theme	Presenters & Paper Titles	Moderator
12:00 – 13:00	Breakout Room 1	Oral Session 2A	Evaluation Methods, Learning & Evidence Use	Dr. Patricia Ofori – Applying Mixed Methods in Programme Evaluation: Lessons from Social Interventions Mr. Joseph Lamptey – Using Evaluation Findings to Strengthen Organisational Learning Dr. Evelyn Tetteh – Challenges in Measuring Outcomes of Community-Based Interventions Ms. Rita Amoako – Data Quality Assurance in Large-Scale Evaluation Studies
12:00 – 13:00	Breakout Room 2	Oral Session 2B	Gender, Equity, Social Inclusion (GESI) & Community Development	Dr. Henry Nyarko – Integrating Gender Perspectives into Development Programme Evaluation Ms. Abigail Mensima – Social Inclusion and Access to Public Services among Vulnerable Groups Dr. Frank Boakye – Evaluating Youth Empowerment Programmes in Urban Communities Mr. Prince Adu – Community Engagement as a Driver of Sustainable Development Outcomes

• Presentation time: 10 minutes per paper
• Discussion & Q&A: Moderated at the end of each session

  POSTER EXHIBITION & TRANSITION

Time	Activity	Description	Venue
14:00 – 16:00	Presenters’ Poster Exhibition	Author-present poster exhibition (research, policy & practice)	Main Hall
14:00 – 16:00	Company Exhibition (Parallel)	Ongoing company exhibition	Exhibition Foyer
16:00 – 17:00	Transition / Networking	Informal networking & final exhibition visits	Exhibition Foyer

 D. CLOSING CEREMONY

Time	Activity	Description	Role / Designation	Name (Dummy)	Venue
17:00 – 17:05	Opening Reflection	Brief reflection and acknowledgement of participants, speakers, partners, and organisers.	Master of Ceremonies		Main Hall
17:05 – 17:20	Conference Summary & Highlights	Summary of key deliberations, emerging themes, and technical session outcomes across all tracks.	Conference Rapporteur		Main Hall
17:20 – 17:30	Presentation of Conference Communiqué	Reading and adoption of the conference communiqué outlining key resolutions, recommendations, and action points.	Lead Communiqué Drafter		Main Hall
17:30 – 17:40	Awards & Recognitions	Recognition of outstanding papers, presenters, panelists, and partners.	Awards Committee Chair		Main Hall
17:40 – 17:50	Closing Remarks	Official closing remarks, appreciation, and reflections on the way forward for M&E, governance, and accountability.	Conference Chair		Main Hall
17:50 – 17:55	Vote of Thanks	Formal vote of thanks to speakers, sponsors, partners, and participants.	Conference Secretary		Main Hall
17:55 – 18:00	Closing Prayer & Adjournment	Closing prayer and formal adjournment of the conference.	Clergy / Faith Leader		Main Hall

  SATURDAY – DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT

Theme: Celebrating Excellence in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Time	Activity	Description	Role / Designation	Name (Dummy)	Venue
18:30 – 19:00	Guest Arrival & Reception	Arrival of invited guests, red-carpet reception, networking, background music, and photography.	Protocol Team Lead		Banquet Hall
19:00 – 19:10	Opening Prayer & Welcome	Opening prayer followed by welcome remarks and overview of the evening programme.	Master of Ceremonies		Banquet Hall
19:10 – 19:40	Dinner Service	Served dinner and refreshments accompanied by soft background music.	Catering Coordinator		Banquet Hall
19:40 – 20:00	Keynote Toast & Address	Inspirational address celebrating excellence in M&E practice and research, followed by a ceremonial toast.	Guest Speaker		Banquet Hall
20:00 – 21:15	Awards Presentation Ceremony	Presentation of awards recognising outstanding contributions in M&E research, practice, innovation, leadership, and service.	Awards Committee Chair		Banquet Hall
21:15 – 21:30	Awardees’ Appreciation Remarks	Brief acceptance remarks by selected award recipients.	Award Recipients		Banquet Hall
21:30 – 21:45	Cultural Performance	Cultural display / live band performance celebrating Ghanaian heritage.	Cultural Troupe Lead		Banquet Hall
21:45 – 22:00	Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks	Closing reflections, appreciation to sponsors, partners, and participants.	Conference Chair		Banquet Hall

Indicative Award Categories

• Outstanding M&E Research Paper
• Excellence in Applied M&E Practice
• Emerging M&E Professional Award
• Innovation in Monitoring & Evaluation
• Lifetime Contribution to M&E & Governance

 IMEP DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT

Awards will recognise excellence in Monitoring & Evaluation practice, research, leadership, innovation, governance, and outstanding member engagement within IMEP.

A. DISTINGUISHED & LIFETIME AWARDS

1. Lifetime Achievement in Monitoring & Evaluation Award
   For outstanding, long-term contribution to the advancement of M&E practice, policy, and capacity development.
2. IMEP Distinguished Service Award
   For exceptional dedication and service to the growth, governance, and mission of IMEP.

B. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE & LEADERSHIP AWARDS

3. Excellence in Applied M&E Practice Award
   For outstanding application of M&E to improve programme performance, accountability, and learning.
4. Excellence in Evaluation Leadership Award
   For visionary leadership in promoting evaluation culture, evidence use, and institutional learning.
5. Governance, Accountability & Transparency Award
   For impactful use of M&E to strengthen governance systems and public accountability.
6. Innovation in Monitoring & Evaluation Award
   For creative and innovative approaches, tools, or technologies that advance M&E practice.

C. RESEARCH, KNOWLEDGE & EVIDENCE AWARDS

7. Outstanding M&E Research Contribution Award
   For high-quality research that significantly informs policy, practice, or development outcomes.
8. Best Conference Paper Award
   For the most outstanding paper presented at the conference, based on rigour, relevance, and impact.
9. Community Impact through M&E Award
   For M&E work that has demonstrated measurable and positive impact at the community level.

D. GENDER, EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS

10. Excellence in Gender, Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI) Evaluation Award
    For outstanding integration of gender and social inclusion principles into M&E work.

E. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & INFLUENCE AWARDS

11. Most Active IMEP Member Award
    For exceptional participation and engagement in IMEP activities throughout the year.
12. Most Influential IMEP Member Award
    For significant influence on M&E practice, policy dialogue, advocacy, or professional standards.
13. IMEP Ambassador of the Year Award
    For actively promoting IMEP’s vision, programmes, and professional image nationally or internationally.
14. Excellence in Professional Engagement Award
    For consistent contribution to mentoring, knowledge sharing, training, or professional discourse.
15. Best Volunteer Contribution Award
    For exceptional voluntary service supporting IMEP programmes, committees, or events.

F. EMERGING & YOUTH PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

16. Emerging M&E Professional Award
    For an early-career professional showing exceptional promise and impact in M&E.
17. Outstanding Young Professional (Under 35) Award
    For leadership potential, innovation, and professionalism among young IMEP members.

G. CHAPTER, PARTNER & INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS

18. Outstanding Regional Chapter Member Award
    For leadership and impact at the regional or chapter level.
19. Chapter Excellence Award(Group Award)
    For the most active and impactful IMEP regional or thematic chapter.
20. Partner & Institutional Support Award
    For organisations or partners whose support has significantly strengthened IMEP and M&E practice.

H. DIGITAL & VISIBILITY AWARDS

21. Digital Engagement & Visibility Award
    For enhancing IMEP’s digital presence through content creation, online advocacy, and engagement.