AI in Evaluation Practice: Opportunities, Limits and the Role of Human Judgment
Painel | Online
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Organized by:
ClearPath MEL Institute
About the Event
ClearPath MEL Institute will host an online dialogue exploring the practical application of artificial intelligence in monitoring and evaluation, with a focus on both opportunities and limitations within real-world policy and public sector contexts.
The session will examine how AI can enhance evaluation processes such as data analysis, evidence synthesis, and performance monitoring, while also addressing the governance, ethical, and accountability considerations that arise with its use.
Bringing together perspectives from evaluation systems and public policy, the discussion will emphasise the importance of human judgment, institutional integrity, and responsible practice in maintaining trust in evidence.
The session will provide a space for critical reflection and knowledge sharing, supporting participants to better understand how AI can be integrated into evaluation in ways that strengthen learning, decision-making, and system effectiveness.
The session will examine how AI can enhance evaluation processes such as data analysis, evidence synthesis, and performance monitoring, while also addressing the governance, ethical, and accountability considerations that arise with its use.
Bringing together perspectives from evaluation systems and public policy, the discussion will emphasise the importance of human judgment, institutional integrity, and responsible practice in maintaining trust in evidence.
The session will provide a space for critical reflection and knowledge sharing, supporting participants to better understand how AI can be integrated into evaluation in ways that strengthen learning, decision-making, and system effectiveness.
Speakers
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Ayabulela Dlakavu | Dr | Dr Ayabulela Dlakavu is a Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance. He is the former Programme Manager of Twende Mbele, a multilateral partnership supporting the development of public sector monitoring and evaluation systems across several African countries. He also previously served in the National Evaluation Systems unit at CLEAR-Anglophone Africa and has lectured international political economy, conflict, peace and security at the University of Johannesburg. He is a researcher and analyst in public policy, including monitoring and evaluation, as well as international relations, political economy, and development. Dr Dlakavu holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Political Science, and degrees in International Relations from the University of Johannesburg, along with a certificate in Chinese Politics and Diplomacy, BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance from Fudan University. He is the Managing Editor of the Digital Policy Studies Journal and has published widely on public policy evaluation, South African politics, and related areas. |