This book systematically records, analyses and assesses for the first time in a single volume the implications of the global development and management of professional evaluation for the African continent. It deals with the most strategic contemporary evaluation themes. Each of these themes contains discussions of theoretical issues illustrated with one or more short case studies, while selected longer case studies and other relevant documentation are also taken up in annexures at the end of the book. The book therefore comprises a guide to best management and evaluation practices for purposes of systematic policy, programme and project evaluations. It is suitable for both professional management and evaluation instutionalisation and capacity-building projects as well as for evaluation information dissemination and education at different levels in the public, private and voluntary sectors in society, especially in a developmental context.