E25 - M&E in 2025: Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Innovation, and Equity

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   S10 · E30 · 25 Jun 2025 · 36 min

   Ep30 - Feeling Bored in Monitoring and Evaluation? Why It Happens and Practical Ways to Reignite Your Motivation

   In this heartfelt and honest episode, I take you into a topic many M&E professionals experience but rarely talk about - boredom. Whether you're a data enthusiast, evaluation strategist, or new to the field, chances are you've felt stuck, disengaged, or wondered if your work still sparks joy. I unpack the 4 B’s of Boredom in M&E—Burnout, Boxed-In, Blind Spots, and Bureaucracy—and dive into real causes of disengagement, from rigid structures to lost purpose. You’ll also hear inspiring r...

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   S10 · E29 · 30 May 2025 · 24 min

   Ep29 - Evaluation Just Got Smarter: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards & What’s Ahead

   In this episode of the Monitoring and Evaluation Boost Podcast, host Godfrey Senkaba dives deep into the big ideas and latest updates shaping the world of evaluation. This week’s focus? Artificial Intelligence. Specifically, how Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude can support - not replace - evaluators in doing faster, more efficient, and still rigorous work. He unpacks the World Bank and IFAD’s guidance note on integrating AI thoughtfully in evaluations, spotlighting practic...

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   26 Apr 2025 · 20 min

   E28 - When the Funding Dries Up: How M&E Professionals Can Reclaim Their Careers

   The international development field is facing a wave of project terminations and shrinking funding pipelines-leaving many M&E professionals in uncertainty. In this episode, host Godfrey Senkaba speaks directly to those navigating career disruption. He unpacks the concept of career resilience, introduces the idea of interdisciplinary fluency, and leads a powerful "Future Work Self" activity to help you map your next move. Whether you're between roles or seeking to future-proof your career,...

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   S10 · E27 · 23 Jan 2025 · 29 min

   E27 - The MELMASTERS Framework - A Guide for M&E Professionals to Achieve Excellence and Impact (Part 2)

   In this episode of the Monitoring and Evaluation Boost Podcast, host Godfrey Senkaba concludes the exploration of the MELMASTERS Framework, a comprehensive guide designed to help M&E professionals master their craft and achieve significance. This Part 2 dives into the final components of the framework, covering: S - Systems Lifecycle: Understanding how M&E systems evolve with program stages and organizational strategies.T - Teamwork: Building collaborative, strength-based teams that t...

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   S10 · E26 · 16 Jan 2025 · 29 min

   E26 - The MELMASTERS Framework - A Guide for M&E Professionals to Achieve Excellence and Impact (Part 1)

   In this episode of the Monitoring and Evaluation Boost Podcast, host Godfrey Senkaba introduces the MELMASTERS Framework, a transformative guide designed to help M&E professionals master their craft and create lasting impact. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, where we explore the first five components of the framework: Mindset: The foundational attitude for learning and growth in MEL.Effectiveness: Ensuring M&E systems lead to real, positive change.Learning Systems: Turning data in...

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   S8 · E24 · 30 Apr 2024 · 30 min

   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 chan...

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   S7 · E23 · 23 Mar 2024 · 35 min

   E23 - Persuasion Tactics: Winning Stakeholders in Monitoring & Evaluation Data Challenges

   Unlock the secrets to resolving conflicts over Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) data with expert persuasion tactics in the latest episode of the monitoring and evaluation boost podcast with Godfrey Senkaba! Learn the essential persuasion tactics to navigate conflicts over M&E data with stakeholders. From active listening to evidence-based reasoning and collaborative problem-solving, discover strategies to achieve consensus and drive better outcomes in your M&E activities. Tun...

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   S7 · E22 · 5 Mar 2024 · 27 min

   E22 - Gaining Stakeholder Support for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Activities

   Gaining stakeholder support is key to implementing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities effectively. In this episode, Godfrey Senkaba, discusses the vital role of stakeholder analysis, utilizing a matrix tool to identify, understand, and engage stakeholders for optimal success in M&E activities. Follow along as Godfrey discusses how stakeholders and stakeholder analysis serve as a cornerstone for driving M&E initiatives forward effectively. Below is the discussion outline: [...

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   S7 · E21 · 16 Feb 2024 · 25 min

   E21 - Mastering M&E Training Workshops: 10 Tips to Plan Them Better

   Mastering M&E training workshops requires thorough planning and consideration of various factors, including the facilitator, participants, logistics, and context. Godfrey Senkaba discusses the top 10 tips for you or your organizations to ensure the success of their workshops and empower participants to become more effective in monitoring and evaluating their projects. Follow along as Godfrey defines M&E training workshops, workshop formats, purposes, benefits, and how to better ...

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    S6 · E20 · 8 Feb 2024 · 46 min

    E20 - Exploring Sajilu Kamwendo's Evaluation Career: Curiosity, Patterns, and the "Made in Africa" Narratives

    Godfrey Senkaba chats with Sajilu Kamwendo, the Director, Outcome, and Impact Evaluation at Mastercard Foundation. Sajilu has over 20 years of experience in program evaluation which includes work with international organizations, implementing or funding relief and development programs. Sajilu elaborates on how his passion for curiosity and patterns propelled his journey in evaluation, ultimately leading him from a novice to the position of directing impact evaluation at the MasterCard...