EvalEdge Episodes
EES is proud to launch its new podcast series EvalEdge, which will focus on the use of frontier technology in evaluation and on methods to evaluate innovations.
To learn more about the focus of the EvalEdge podcast series, and to see the bios of the podcast team members, visit the EES EvalEdge page.
EvalEdge Episode 23
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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. You can find the full report online by clicking here. Link to podcast: here.
EvalEdge Episode 22
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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 – click here
EvalEdge Episode 21
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Dr. Fonseca also explores a proof-of-concept study using image recognition software to remotely monitor warehouse inventories in Nigeria. Find out how AI can help speed data collection, reduce burdens on participants, and augment monitoring in hard-to-reach areas. Click here to listen to the episode.
EvalEdge Episode 20
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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.
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EvalEdge Episode 19
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In this episode we are joined by Svetlana Negroustoueva, Evaluation Function Lead at CGIAR’s IAES to discuss the new Guidelines on Evaluating quality of research for development by IAES/evaluation. An online discussion on these guidelines can also be found on EvalForward. This episode features podcast team members Valentine Gandhi and Alena Lappo – click here.
EvalEdge Episode 18
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In this episode, we are joined in our virtual studio by James Goh, researcher at MIT and co-creator of AILYZE, 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. Click here to listen to the episode.
EvalEdge Episode 17
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In this episode we speak with Fabrizio Felloni, IFAD’s IOE Deputy Director, 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. Click here to listen to the episode.
EvalEdge Episode 16
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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
EvalEdge Episode 15
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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 the subject. Featuring podcast team Member Alena Lappo and guest interviewer TWG3 Leader José Carbajo.
EvalEdge Episode 14
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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. To listen to the podcast in full Click here
EvalEdge Episode 13
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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. Featuring podcast team members Marco Lorenzoni and Valentine Gandhi. Click here to listen to the podcast in full.
EvalEdge Episode 12
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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 people and the planet.” Featuring podcast team members Marco Lorenzoni and Tom Ling – click here.
EvalEdge Episode 11
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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 over come challenges, and how it aims to ensure its own sustainability. Featuring podcast team members Valentine Gandhi and Alena Lappo – click here.
EvalEdge Episode 10
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In this episode on evaluating Private Capital Mobilization (PCM), we talk with José Carbajo Martinez, until recently the Director for the Financial, Private Sector & Sustainable Development Department, Independent Evaluation Group (IEG), World Bank and Raghavan Narayanan, Senior Evaluation Officer, IEG. In addition to reading the IEG report, you can also find IEG blogs about it here and here. Featuring podcast team members Tom Ling and Valentine Gandhi.
EvalEdge Episode 9
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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 Valentine Ghandi and Alena Lappo, and edited by yEES! volunteer Cristina Cribillers. Click here to listen to the podcast.
EvalEdge Episode 8
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In this episode, hosts Tom Ling and Mariana Branco discuss insights on evaluating innovation with expert Burt Perrin. Burt shares tips for evaluators on recognising outliers, unintended effects, and adapting to change when innovation involves uncertainty. This episode also explores how evaluation can assess innovation-friendly systems and help organisations embrace learning from failures. Click here to listen to the podcast.
EvalEdge Episode 7
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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.
EvalEdge Episode 6
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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.
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EvalEdge Episode 5
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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.
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EvalEdge Episode 4
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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. Click here to listen to this episode.
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EvalEdge Episode 3
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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.
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EvalEdge Episode 2
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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.
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EvalEdge Episode 1
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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.
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