Welcome to The MERL Tech Initiative!

MERL Tech is a term for digital tools and approaches that enable monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL). The term also describes the wider field of work at the intersection of technology and MERL.

The MERL Tech Initiative and its core collaborators work with social sector organizations to achieve thoughtful tech-enabled program design, implementation, and MERL. We convene communities of practice to share learning and advance responsible, ethical, realistic digital approaches that center people, communities and societies. We advocate for a strong focus on equity, justice and avoiding harm. Learn more about our work!

 


Upcoming Events

Join MERL professionals to connect, network and learn.

March 25: “Community centred innovation: shifting power and perspectives on community engagement in aid”

Our core collaborator Quito Tsui will join “Community-centred innovation: shifting power and perspectives on community engagement in aid”, a panel organized by Helen McElhinney during this year’s Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW). As the humanitarian sector grapples with calls for localisation and decolonisation —now further complicated by the recent USAID funding freeze—how do we ensure […]

March 26: “Bridging the gap: how to prevent a two-tier humanitarian data system?”

Our core collaborator Quito Tsui will join “Bridging the gap: how to prevent a two-tier humanitarian data system?”, a panel organized by CartONG during this year’s Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW). The humanitarian and international development data ecosystem has evolved rapidly, with NGOs and international organizations embedding Information Management functions and adopting innovations like Artificial […]

Artificial Intelligence in Action: Scenario-Based Solutions for Humanitarian Response Applied to GBViE Programming & Beyond

For this year’s Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW), UNICEF is organizing a session about Artificial Intelligence focusing on Scenario-Based Solutions for Humanitarian Response Applied to GBViE Programming.