Understanding AI Holistically: Applying the Quadrant of Fundamentals
Fireside chat
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Organized by:
Naz Consulting International
- In partnership with: Fazeela Hoosen
About the Event
The Quadrant of AI Fundamentals™ is a practical framework developed by Naz Consulting International to help individuals, organisations, and institutions understand AI more responsibly and more completely. It brings together four essential pillars - AI Ethics, AI Literacy, AI Governance, and AI Policy - because meaningful AI adoption cannot happen through technology alone. The framework is designed to support better decision-making, stronger public understanding, and more accountable AI systems in business, government, education, and society.
Working within the central question of the GLocal evaluation week, " How should the evaluation profession respond to AI —embracing its potential while safeguarding trust?", we will respond specifically to two sub-themes, "The Changing Landscape and Ethics, Standards, and Human Judgment".
The session will introduce the Quadrant of AI Fundamentals and unpack its components through practical examples. It will present a clear, holistic view of AI as both a foundational technology and an applied tool, with direct relevance to the design and implementation of Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
This framework supports better decision-making, strengthens public understanding, and promotes more accountable AI systems across sectors. The session will position the Quadrant of AI Fundamentals as a complementary lens, contributing to the ongoing discussion on GEI’s working draft of the Three-Lens Framework for M&E and evaluation professionals and institutions.
Working within the central question of the GLocal evaluation week, " How should the evaluation profession respond to AI —embracing its potential while safeguarding trust?", we will respond specifically to two sub-themes, "The Changing Landscape and Ethics, Standards, and Human Judgment".
The session will introduce the Quadrant of AI Fundamentals and unpack its components through practical examples. It will present a clear, holistic view of AI as both a foundational technology and an applied tool, with direct relevance to the design and implementation of Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
This framework supports better decision-making, strengthens public understanding, and promotes more accountable AI systems across sectors. The session will position the Quadrant of AI Fundamentals as a complementary lens, contributing to the ongoing discussion on GEI’s working draft of the Three-Lens Framework for M&E and evaluation professionals and institutions.
Speakers
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Nazareen Ebrahim | AI Ethics and Governance Lead | Nazareen Ebrahim is a South African communications and AI ethics practitioner with over 20 years’ experience across technology, public discourse, and policy. She advises organisations and institutions on responsible AI adoption, focusing on AI ethics, literacy, governance, and policy. |
Moderators
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Fazeela Hoosen | Evaluation Consultant | Fazeela Hoosen has worked as an evaluator at Benita Williams Evaluation since its inception in 2013. Ms Hoosen has 15 years of experience in undertaking utilization-focused evaluations in the education sector, which involves qualitative and quantitative analysis. Ms Hoosen holds a Master’s Degree with a Post¬graduate Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation. She served a three-year term (2014 – 2017) as Board member of the South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA). Ms Hoosen was actively involved in global initiatives like EvalYouth and AfrEA YEE network to support and create opportunities for young and emerging evaluators to build and strengthen their evaluation practice. |