From Signals to Insight: A Panel Discussion on Event-Based Monitoring for Real-Time Decision-Making
Master Class | Online
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Organized by:
Catalyst Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
About the Event
This masterclass introduces event-based monitoring as a practical approach for converting unstructured information into structured, decision-ready intelligence for monitoring incidents, emerging trends, and response patterns. Using human-animal conflict as one illustrative example, the session will cover how the same methodology can be adapted across sectors such as public health, climate risks, agriculture, livelihoods, and humanitarian response. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to design, interpret, and apply EBM systems in complex contexts.
Speakers
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Prerak Shah | Co-Lead, Catalyst X - Catalyst Management Services Pvt. Ltd. | Prerak Shah works on applied data science and monitoring systems for public-interest use. He turns fragmented data into structured insights for trend detection, hotspot mapping, and response, designing workflows that combine text analytics, geospatial tools, and decision support systems. |
| Sachin Rao | Senior Associate, Catalyst X - Catalyst Management Services Pvt. Ltd. |
Resumo
Strengthens Adaptive M&E: Captures real-time public signals to identify emerging risks and response gaps before standard reporting cycles.
Human Validation is Critical: AI automation (scraping, filtering, summaries) reduces manual effort, but experts must validate signals and interpret context.
Context-Driven Value: Most effective when tailored to specific domains, geographies, taxonomies, and needs (e.g., public health, risk monitoring).
Decision Support Focus: True value lies beyond dashboards—it's about converting fragmented data into alerts, reports, and timely action.