Any decision about using artificial intelligence in monitoring and evaluation involves evidence needs, workflow, and capability considerations. In this blog post, Douglas Glandon explains why we need to consider all these dimensions together, not separately, to make meaningful decisions on AI use.

Strong M&E systems are essential for effective governance and accountability, yet many developing countries still lack them. This blog post highlights the need for a more coherent and unified approach to strengthening M&E systems and advancing evidence-based decision-making worldwide.

The International Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) marked an important chapter when it came to Nairobi for its first regional program in Africa. In this blog post, IPDET Nairobi leaders reflect on the impact of locally grounded evaluation capacity development.

In light of the 30th Climate Change Conference (COP30), GEI published a paper on the vital role of climate-informed monitoring and evaluation systems in achieving climate goals. Ketevan Nozadze, Country and Climate Programs Lead at GEI, shares the paper's findings and their relevance to COP30.

Traditional evaluation frameworks are often based on stable settings, where safety and participation can be assumed. In fragile contexts, these assumptions collapse and inequities are magnified. In this blog post, Rai Sengupta explains why feminist evaluation is critical in such settings.

What can evaluation teach us about countering polarization on social media? In this blog post by Claudia Olavarría and Rosetti Rivera, we share 10 evaluation practices and standards that can guide us in shaping healthier and more inclusive online spaces.

Evaluators juggle many roles. To support their professional development, GEI has developed a competency framework that clearly defines the essential skills and knowledge evaluators need. Douglas Glandon, GEI’s Lead Technical Advisor, shares how the framework supports better evaluation practice.

The global launch of Glocal Evaluation Week 2025 sparked a candid, thoughtful conversation about shaping a better future through evaluation. In this blog post, Patrizia Cocca shares highlights from the session on how evaluation can foster trust, truth, and transformation.

In February 2025, GEI unveiled its new visual identity. Patrizia Cocca, GEI’s Communications and Knowledge Management Lead, recalls GEI's rebranding journey and how it deepened a sense of shared purpose and identity among the diverse partners and initiatives of GEI.

Dr. Candice Morkel is the new Head of Program for the International Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET). In this blog post, she reflects on IPDET’s journey and future direction, offering a glimpse into the bold and exciting vision for IPDET 3.0.