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 18 and March 21, 2024

Generative AI Workshops at the ICT4D Conference, Accra

Join us at the ICT4D Conference in Accra, Ghana for two full-day, in person workshops on Gen AI. There is a cap of 30 people for each workshop, so register soon!

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March 18-22, 2024

ICT4D Accra

The 12th ICT4D Conference will take place in Accra, Ghana, from March 18-22, 2024, with presenters from around the world. There will be over 100 sessions and in-depth workshops aiming to: MERL Tech is a consortium partner for this conference, co-organizing the Data Innovations for Impact strand.

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18-22 March, 2024

11th AfrEA Conference March 11-22, 2024

The African Evaluation Association (AfrEA), in partnership with the Rwanda Monitoring and Evaluation Organization (RMEO), is hosting its 11th International Conference from 18-22 March, 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. The theme of the conference is: “Technology and innovation in Evaluation Practice in Africa: The Last Nail on the Coffin of Participatory Approaches?” Learn more about conference themes here.

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