Data are vital for understanding the progress and impact of development strategies. New technologies coupled with increased computing power are creating opportunities for gathering and analyzing ever larger amounts of data from a greater range of sources. In addition, remote data collection has played an important role in getting around the restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But innovative use of technology began before the pandemic. How have new technologies influenced data gathering and use, and what are their implications for learning from evidence and for evaluating development?
Host Brenda Barbour speaks with Jos Vaessen, IEG's methods advisor.
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This Episode’s Featured Guests:
Former Manager, Knowledge and Communication
Brenda Barbour is the former Manager of IEG’s Knowledge Management and Communications unit.
Evaluation Advisor
Jos Vaessen (PhD, Maastricht University) joined the Independent Evaluation Group in 2016 as adviser on evaluation methods.
