PowerPoint presentations can be effective tools for connecting with audiences and delivering complex information that leave lasting impressions. Presentations are a valuable tool for communicating information. In Aug 2022, David Spielman and Jamid Falik gave a presentation on ‘Preparing and Giving Presentations: How to create effective PowerPoints and deliver dynamic presentations’. The objective was that […]
Training on Program and Policy Impact Evaluation Using Quantitative Methods
Gracie Rosenbach David Spielman, Gilberthe Benimana conducted an in-person training in Kigali, Rwanda on how to evaluate and assess the impact of programs, projects, and policies. Students were acquainted with how the evaluation or impact assessment of program, project, and policy is designed and implemented to inform policy makers and development actors. The course's content […]
Summary Blog on ‘Capacity Strengthening Achievements by IFPRI Country Programs in 2018-2021
(Picture taken at a Kaleidoscope model training by IFPRI-Pakistan colleagues in Peshawar) Introduction This blog describes the capacity strengthening activities conducted between 2018-2021 by IFPRI country programs. It documents the nature of activities undertaken, alignment to country program objectives, and related impact. This kind of monitoring and reporting helps in promoting IFPRI’s capacity strengthening […]
Learning event on ‘Program and Policy Impact Evaluation using Quantitative methods’
David Spielman, Gracie Rosenbach, and Gilberthe Benimana conducted an in-person learning event in Rwanda on ‘Program and Policy Impact Evaluation using Quantitative methods’ in Rwanda in March 2022. The training had 15 male and 2 female participants (total 10 youth participants). 15 of the participants were masters' students and will likely use the skills in […]
Multi-country training on ‘Introduction to Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, Reference Software, Interview Methods/Data Collection, Ethical Research’
Kristin Davis and Rachel Gilbert gave a training on 'Introduction to Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, Reference Software, Interview Methods/Data Collection, Ethical Research' between June and July 2020 in Cameroon, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Indonesia, India, Peru, Rwanda, USA. The training had 18 male and 13 female participants. For more information, click here.