Not many artists actually hail from Tennessee, but the scenic valleys and rolling hills of The Volunteer State are part of Dustin Lynch’s DNA. In this episode of On the Bus, Country Thunder CEO Troy Vollhoffer sits down with Dustin to discuss his journey from playing fraternity parties and weddings across the southeast to being the first country artist with a club residency at the Wynn in Las Vegas. Plus, stick around for our new segment, Thunder Strike, where Troy features upcoming festival performer Riley Green’s hit song “Damn Good Day to Leave” to give you a taste of what’s to come at Country Thunder in 2025.…
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.
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 and help organizations embrace learning from failures.…
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 episode complements previous EvalEdge AI episodes, including AI in third-party monitoring, and how AI is impacting the evaluation landscape. Whether you're an evaluator or simply interested in the ethical application of emerging tech, this is a must-listen to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving landscape…
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://repository.fteval.at/id/eprint/707/. Tune in to understand an innovative perspective on AI's effects at both the individual actor and systemic levels of evaluation. More dicsussions about evaluation and AI, particularly in the field of research policy, can be expected as this year's REvaluation Conference taking place in Vienna 4-6 December.…
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 party monitoring projects in conflict-affected South Sudan and Nigeria. Learn how she tested ChatGPT's abilities against traditional coding methods and involved stakeholders in the design of her AI-assisted research. 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.…
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 approach using available secondary data. Within the frame of their evaluation, the definition of social impact include reputation, connectedness, and emotional resonance. Erica and Ludovico share lessons for leveraging digitization, stressing that museums must listen to staff, local communities, and online audiences to steer strategy.…
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 CGIAR's IAES and their work: https://iaes.cgiar.org For more information on the guidelines (with FAQ): https://bit.ly/3Kc4DE4 To access the discussion on EvalForward: https://bit.ly/44MGCM7…
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.…
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