These sources examine Made in Africa Evaluation (MAE) and Empowerment Evaluation, two frameworks that shift power from external experts to local participants. The texts on MAE critique the "epistemic violence" of Eurocentric methodologies, arguing that international aid often imposes Western values that ignore African knowledge systems and indigenous contexts. To counter this, MAE advocates for a decolonized approach rooted in Ubuntu, prioritizing relational ethics, local languages, and communal self-determination. In parallel, the materials on Empowerment Evaluation describe a model where evaluators act as "critical friends" who provide tools for groups to monitor their own progress. While both approaches aim for capacity building and social transformation, the sources also note critiques regarding their conceptual ambiguity and the difficulty of overcoming deep-seated global power imbalances. Ultimately, the collection highlights a movement toward inclusive, culturally responsive practices that allow communities to define and measure their own success.