Tag: MEAL

Revolutionizing Impact: Transformative Evaluation in NGO Operations

December 21, 2023

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are increasingly turning to transformative evaluation (TE) to assess and improve their operations in a rapidly changing world. This approach goes beyond traditional evaluation techniques by focusing on the transformative potential of NGO programs, emphasizing stakeholder participation, context-specific assessments, and empowerment. TE is vital for NGOs aiming to achieve lasting and significant results in the current global context. … More Revolutionizing Impact: Transformative Evaluation in NGO Operations

Revolutionizing NGO Operations: The Role of Machine Learning in MEAL and Research

December 18, 2023

Machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence, is revolutionizing data processing and decision-making in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It enhances understanding and improving program effectiveness, bolsters accountability, and aids in learning and adapting strategies. ML also holds the potential to further transform NGO operations in the future. However, significant challenges like ensuring ethical use of ML, addressing digital divide, and fostering collaborations for further advancements persist. … More Revolutionizing NGO Operations: The Role of Machine Learning in MEAL and Research

Monitoring and Evaluation – In-Depth Look

September 6, 2017

A clear framework is essential to guide monitoring and evaluation.  A framework should explain how the program is supposed to work by laying out the components of the initiative and the order or the steps needed to achieve the desired results. A framework increases understanding of the program’s goals and objectives, defines the relationships between … More Monitoring and Evaluation – In-Depth Look

Creative Feedback

September 6, 2017

Managers Often Resent Giving Corrective Feedback Feedback is a central component of the manager-employee relationship. Often, managers are reluctant resent giving corrective (or negative) feedback. They assume employee defensiveness and fear that negative feedback will offend the employee and thus affect their rapport with the employee. Such managers are likely to withhold criticism. They fail … More Creative Feedback

Monitoring and Evaluation

September 2, 2017

Monitoring & Evaluation is an important management function in today’s business, NGO and government landscape. Monitoring and Evaluation systems essentially focus on the tracking and evaluation of organizational performance. Government, as well as business managers are increasingly challenged to provide evidence for whether their projects or policies are achieving clearly defined outcomes and impacts. Results-based … More Monitoring and Evaluation