Invitation: IEO Session_ gLOCAL2026 : Navigating the Changing Landscape of Evaluation in MDBs and National Institutions in the Age of AI: Insights from NDB-IEO and Partners

A knowledge-sharing webinar hosted by the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the New Development Bank (NDB), jointly organized with the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) of South Africa, as part of #GlocalEvaluationWeek2026.

📌 Webinar Title: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Evaluation in MDBs and National Institutions in the Age of AI: Insights from NDB-IEO and Partners

 This webinar will examine how artificial intelligence and digital transformation are reshaping evaluation systems, evidence practices, and institutional learning across MDBs and national institutions. The discussion will also explore opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations associated with AI-enabled evaluation and evidence generation. 

🎙️ The speakers will include:

• Ms. Thokozile Molaiwa – Head of Evaluation, Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), South Africa

• Dr. Maya Vijayaraghavan – Principal Evaluation Specialist, Independent Evaluation Department (IED), Asian Development Bank (ADB)

• Mr. Manas Puri – Senior Professional, Independent Evaluation Office (IEO), New Development Bank (NDB)

• Ms. Andile Madonsela – Director of Innovation and Equity, Pan-African Collective for Evidence (PACE)

• Dr. Rachna Tanwar – Director, Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), Government of India

🎤 The webinar will be moderated by Ms. Fariha Ahmed – Partnerships Specialist, Independent Evaluation Office (IEO), New Development Bank (NDB)

📅 Date: 3 June 2026

🕓 Time: Shanghai/Beijing/Manila 16:00 (GMT+8) | New Delhi 13:30

🌍 Johannesburg 10:00 | London 09:00 

🔗 Register here:

https://ndb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8XWjhgGvRdOTHor19etPbQ

We look forward to your participation in this important discussion on the future of evaluation, evidence, and institutional learning in the age of AI.

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