E24 - Beyond the Basics: How Understanding Global Trends Can Propel Your M&E Career Forward

In this podcast, Godfrey Senkaba explores key global issues that profoundly impact the field of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). These issues include technological advancements, climate change, conflict and fragility, and the changing political and geopolitical contexts. 

Each of these issues presents unique challenges and complexities for M&E practitioners, ranging from assessing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas to adapting to the changing political dynamics and isolationism, to embracing artificial intelligence to revolutionize M&E practices. 

Tune in now to boost your skills and make a meaningful impact in monitoring and evaluation! 

Below is the discussion outline:

[00:33] Introduction

[02:13] Global issues that (will) affect the M&E role

[04:49] Issue #1. Technological advancements

[09:59] Issue #2. COVID-19 Pandemic

[13:30] Issue #3. Climate Change

[17:58] Issue #4. Conflict and Fragility

[23:00] Issue #5. Changing political and geopolitical context

[27:27] Conclusion

[28:26] Thank you, everyone. Thank you everyone for listening!

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