Using AI-Powered Survey Agents in Real-Time Assessments of Humanitarian Response
Demonstration | Online
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Organized by:
UNICEF
About the Event
I present how a combination of traditional qualitative interviews and an AI-powered survey agent was used to support an After-Action Review (AAR) of UNICEF’s humanitarian response to Typhoon Yagi in South-East Asia. This innovative approach aimed to improve the timeliness, inclusiveness, and analytical depth of post-crisis learning by leveraging artificial intelligence alongside established evaluative practices. The session includes a live demonstration of the AI survey agent used during the review, and reflections on its value for real-time evidence generation, especially in humanitarian contexts.
Overall agenda:
1. Context/Purpose/Challenge - 3min
2. Traditional vs. AI-Enhanced Data Collection - 5min
3. Demonstration of the AI Survey Agent - 7-10min
4. Evaluation Insights - 5min
5. Implications for evaluation practice - 5min
6. Q&A and discussion - 10min
QR code will be shared for audience to test AI agent firsthand.
Overall agenda:
1. Context/Purpose/Challenge - 3min
2. Traditional vs. AI-Enhanced Data Collection - 5min
3. Demonstration of the AI Survey Agent - 7-10min
4. Evaluation Insights - 5min
5. Implications for evaluation practice - 5min
6. Q&A and discussion - 10min
QR code will be shared for audience to test AI agent firsthand.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Safarnejad | Multi-Country Evaluation Specialist | I am a monitoring, evaluation practitioner, having worked in the field for four UN agencies in the last 2 decades. Currently I'm the multi-country evaluation specialist at UNICEF covering Thailand, Lao PDR and Vietnam. My academic background is a mix of development, engineering and science. |