Precision in Practice: Optimizing Client Selection for Measurable Impact in One-Year MERL Projects
Webinar | Online
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Organized by:
iDE Global
About the Event
One of the challenges of short-term development projects is achieving impact with participants of different levels. In Honduras, iDE addressed this by developing a producer assessment tool to identify those with the baseline business maturity needed to succeed in a year long program. Tested on 104 producers, the tool filters for skills and experience. We hypothesize this data-driven selection mitigates short-term constraints and increases market-readiness. This scalable framework could help MERL practitioners better predict outcomes and tailor interventions for sustainable impact.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Julia Owen | MERL Coordinator | Julia is a MERL Coordinator at iDE supporting MERL plans and processes. She holds a Master’s in International Relations, with expertise in development, program design, evaluation, and data analysis. |
| Leena Siikanen | MERL Lead, Honduras | Leena, a M.Sc. Architect from Helsinki and PhD candidate, has 16 years of experience in Civil Society project management and MERL after 25 years in Honduras. She specializes in Human Rights, governance, and results-based strategies, reflecting the evolution of M&E into comprehensive MERL. |
| José Luis Rodas | Lead Facilitator, iDE Honduras | José Luis is an agricultural engineer with 14 years of project experience. He has provided technical assistance to farmers on appropriate technologies, crop management, livestock farming, and organizational support; he has also led meetings, trained technicians, and moderated meetings and exchange tours. He is currently responsible for supervising and monitoring projects focused on climate resilience at iDE Honduras. |