EES EvalEdge

Dec 05 2024 24 ep. 23 mins 6
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EES EvalEdge, is the European Evaluation Society (EES) podcast series that provides insights into the implications of new and emerging technologies in evaluation and vice versa. The Podcast explores frontier technologies such as big data, machine learning, open data, geospatial analysis, blockchain and Internet of Things (IoTs). The purpose is to identify the role of evaluators and the field of evaluation in shaping how these technologies can be adapted in international development and in larger society. It will also look into a wider application of the traditional methods to evaluate innovations as well as introduce novel methods having potential to be applied in the evaluation field.

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EvalEdge ep.23: AI and Evaluation: Balancing Innovation and Integrity

Dec 05 2024 22 mins  
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

EvalEdge ep.22: Changing M&E Landscapes

Sep 16 2024 16 mins  
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, cli

EvalEdge ep. 8: A conversation with Burt Perrin on How to - and how not to - Evaluation Innovation

Jun 17 2024 25 mins  
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-

EvalEdge ep21: AI, Monitoring & Evaluation in Challenging Environments

Apr 22 2024 22 mins  
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

EvalEdge ep20 - Digitalising for Impact: Lessons from Naples' Archeology Museum

Feb 05 2024 25 mins  
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

EvalEdge Ep.19: CGIAR's IAES Guidelines on Evaluating Quality of Research for Development

Jul 26 2023 9 mins  
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

EvalEdge ep.18: Evaluation and Artificial Intelligence: AILYZE

May 24 2023 15 mins  
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.

EvalEdge ep. 17 Geospatial Tools in Evaluation

Apr 20 2023 19 mins  
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.

EvalEdge ep. 16 Tech-enabled MERL using Data and Storytelling

Mar 31 2023 27 mins  
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

EvalEdge ep. 1: A conversation with Linda Raftree on Data Innovation in Evaluation

Dec 09 2022 24 mins  
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.