Beyond Numbers: Integrating Geospatial Tools and Small Area Estimates for Effective Program and Coverage Evaluation
Workshop | Hybrid
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Organized by:
Research and Development Solutions
About the Event
Practical approaches on going 'beyond the registered' to identify Pakistan’s excluded populations, using geospatial data to identify population sizes, and using small area estimates as comparators to create cost-effective baselines, measure program efficiency, evaluate sustainability factors, and address scaling challenges.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Syed Saddam Haider | Team Lead, Urban Impact Lab | Saddam specializes in using geospatial data for granular population estimation and pattern identification in development program implementation. He brings expertise in managing large-scale datasets and RCTs with experience in implementing dashboard tracking systems. |
| Heena Tariq | Research Analyst | Heena specializes in data quality assurance and visualization. Her work on gender-differentiated risk factors has highlighted systematic disparities in service access among marginalized populations. She has developed real-time data monitoring systems that reduced reporting times by 40%. |
| Ali Zia | Manager, M&E and Implementation | Ali leads RADS' monitoring and evaluation initiatives across Pakistan, specializing in tool development, mixed-method evaluations, and field monitoring. He brings 12+ years of experience in designing and implementing evaluations for health, education, and community development programs. |