MERL Tech is a term for digital tools and approaches that enable monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL). The term also describes the wider field of work at the intersection of technology and MERL.
The MERL Tech Initiative (MTI) and its core collaborators work with social sector organizations to achieve thoughtful tech-enabled program design, implementation, and MERL.
We convene communities of practice to share learning and advance responsible, ethical, realistic digital approaches that center people, communities and societies. We advocate for a strong focus on equity, justice and avoiding harm. Learn more about our work!
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Despite years of effort mainstreaming Responsible Digital Development thinking and Human Centred Design into international development lifecycles, too many AI powered interventions are being designed and released without returning to first principles: understanding users and their context of use, co-designing, prototyping and testing in communities, establishing meaningful feedback loops and ongoing participation mechanisms. The MERL […]
