The African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) plays a unique role as the pan-Africa umbrella organization of African Voluntary Organizations for Professional Development (VOPEs). This presentation discusses an AfrEA initiative called Made in Africa Evaluation (MAE). Part of MAE considers how Indigenous African proverbs contribute to improved evaluation practices in the African context. This presentation discusses the approach to the use of proverbs with reference to democracy assistance, human rights, and governance programs (DRG).