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How can evaluation support innovation in uncertain environments? In this episode, hosts Tom Ling and Mariana Branco discuss insights on evaluating innovation with expert Burt Perrin. Burt shares tips for evaluators on recognizing outliers, unintended effects, and adapting to change when innovation involves uncertainty. This episode also explore how evaluation can assess innovation-friendly systems...

In this Eval Edge episode hosted by Marco Lorenzoni and Valentine Gandhi, leading expert Stefanie Schuerz (fteval) shares insights on navigating the intersection of AI and policy evaluation. Discover the key principles organizations must consider, from respecting human autonomy to ensuring transparency and fairness. You can find the full report here: https://doi.org/10.22163/fteval.2024.660. This...

How can artificial intelligence enhance M&E? In this episode, hosts Valentine Gandhi and Marco Lorenzoni discuss with Isabella Wagner from fteval on how AI is impacting the evaluation landscape. Wagner shares the work of fteval's AI working group analyzing how AI changes relationships between traditional evaluation stakeholders. To read the full report discussed in the episode, click here https://...

How can artificial intelligence enhance monitoring and evaluation work in challenging environments? In this episode, hosts Valentine Gandhi and Alena Lappo discuss the opportunities and ethical considerations of using AI tools like ChatGPT for qualitative data analysis with their guest Dr. Carolyn Fonseca. Dr. Fonseca shares her experiences piloting AI to code interview transcripts from third part...

How to evaluate the social impact of a digitization policy of a Museum? In this EvalEdge episode, hosts Marco Lorenzoni and Alena Lappo interview Dr. Erica Melloni and Dr. Ludovico Solima about their evaluation of this aspect of Naples' National Archaeology Museum, conducted in 2020. Faced with challenges defining wellbeing and limitations from COVID-19, Erica and Ludovico tailored an evaluation a...

In this episode we are joined by Svetlana Negroustoueva, Evaluation Function Lead at CGIAR’s IAES/evaluation, to discuss the CGIAR CGIAR's IAES Guidelines on Evaluating Quality of Research for Development. An initial discussion on these guidelines can also be found on EvalForward and the CGIAR website. This episode features podcast team members Valentine Gandhi and Alena Lappo. -- To learn about...

In this episode, we are joined in our virtual studio by James Goh, researcher at MIT and AILYZE contributor. AILYZE is a GBT-based tool developed for evaluators, researchers or business owners for document analysis. This episode features podcast team members Valentine Gandhi and Marco Lorenzoni.

In this episode we speak with IFAD's IOE Deputy Director Fabrizio Felloni about IFAD's experience in using innovative technologies like geospatial data in evaluation. For further information, see IFAD IOE recently published guideline “Geospatial tools and applications to support IOE". This episode features Podcast team members Alena Lappo and Valentine Gandhi.

In this episode of EvalEdge, we speak to Asgar Bhikoo and Benita Williams on the budding area of Data Storytelling in Evaluation Practice. This episode will focus on exploring current lessons related to the use of story-telling as innovation in evaluation practice in Africa. For more information, check out Digital Stories for Impact and Social Impact Storytelling: Using Impact Data to Drive Change...

For our first podcast we chat with Linda Raftree from MERL Tech about innovative examples of using big data, the ethical considerations to be aware of, and much more! Featuring podcast team members Mariana Branco, Valentine Ghandi, Alena Lappo, Tom Ling and May Pettigrew.

In this episode, we begin to explore the use of blockchain in evaluation and international development with Michael Cooper, MEAL and Blockchain Advisor. Featuring podcast team members Mariana Branco, Valentine Ghandi, Alena Lappo, Tom Ling and May Pettigrew.

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Michael Cooper, MEAL and Blockchain Advisor about Evaluating Blockchain: Designing to Learn so we Can Learn to Design. Featuring podcast team members Mariana Branco, Valentine Ghandi, Alena Lappo, Tom Ling and May Pettigrew.

In this episode, members of the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) explains some of their innovative practices in evaluating IFC’s Blended Finance projects. Featuring podcast team members Mariana Branco, Alena Lappo and Tom Ling.

In this episode, we talk with Petrarca Karetji, head of the Pulse Lab Jakarta, on how to use big data for Policy and Evaluations. More information on the Pulse Lab Jakarta can be found here. Featuring podcast team members Valentine Ghandi, Alena Lappo, Mariana Branco, Tom Ling, and Lauren Weiss.

In this 2-part episode, we follow up with the speakers from our January webinar Michael Bamberger, Veronica Olazabal, and Peter York to talk about the pros and cons of both data science and evaluation in assessing attribution and causality, and how these fields can better work together. Featuring podcast team members Valentine Ghandi, Tom Ling and Alena Lappo.

In this 2-part episode, we follow up with the speakers from our January webinar Michael Bamberger, Veronica Olazabal, and Peter York to talk about the pros and cons of both data science and evaluation in assessing attribution and causality, and how these fields can better work together. Featuring podcast team members Valentine Ghandi, Tom Ling and Alena Lappo.

In this episode, we talk with Simon Langan, Director of Digital Innovations at International Water Management Institute (IWMI, part of CGIAR), on how they are using Digital Innovation for Bridging Evaluation & Research for agriculture and water systems projects. Featuring podcast team members Valentine Ghandi, Tom Ling, and May Pettigrew. Click here to listen to the podcast.

In this episode, DEval’s Amélie zu Eulenburg, head of Sustainable Economic and Social Development, and Senior Evaluator Magdalena Orth, share their insights around the evaluation challenges in assessing Private Sector Engagement (PSE) effects in development. Their discussion is based on an Evaluation Synthesis Report published by DEval in 2022, which analyses a decade of evaluation experience on t...

In this episode, we listen to Michael Bamberger talking about advantages and possible sources of, frequently unrecognized, bias in big data and data analytics in evaluation. Featuring podcast team members Marco Lorenzoni and Alena Lappo.

In this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, data creative, and Monitoring and Evaluation specialist Jerusha Govender, co-founder and director of Data Innovators and Legacy Board Member of the South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association. We cover topics related to data creation and use in evaluation spaces, thinking about learning and change, and how to foster innovation in Africa. Featurin...

In this episode, we talk with Chief Evaluator and Deputy Director for Evaluation Geeta Batra at the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) on how the GEF IEO is using innovative evaluation methods for transformational change in its evaluations. The podcast also draws on findings from her latest book with GEF IEO Director Juha Uitto “Transformational change for...

In this episode, we talk with Fabio Pittaluga about the World Bank’s Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI) Launchpad. Learn about what the GEI Launchpad does as a “pre-incubation program” for companies working on country M&E systems, how it helps participants overcome challenges, and how it aims to ensure its own sustainability. Featuring podcast team members Valentine Gandhi and Alena Lappo.

In this episode, we talk with members of the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) on how to evaluate Private Capital Mobilization (PCM). Our guests include: • José Carbajo Martinez, until recently the Director for the Financial, Private Sector & Sustainable Development Department, Independent Evaluation Group, World Bank • Raghavan Narayanan, Senior Evaluation Officer, Independent Evalu...

In this episode, we talk with Nora Lindstrom on the Principles of Digital Development and ICT4D trends. As Chair of the Digital Principles Advisory Council (DPAC) and the Senior Director for ICT4D at CRS, Nora shares her views on the Principles’ relevance in doing development in a digital world, how they address the issues of gender and race, and the role of DPAC. Featuring podcast team members Va...