DIHs play an important role in implementing programmes that support the development of innovative solutions to the world’s pressing problems. In order to increase the effectiveness and impact of these programmes for participants, it is important for DIH leaders to be able to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and learn from evidence. Findings from our research however showed that many DIHs leaders are not well equipped in using MEL tools and strategies to measure and communicate the success of their programmes which in turn affects their ability to raise funding.
AfriconEU, the first Trans-continental Networking Academy for African and European Digital Innovation Hubs in partnership with African Technology Business Network (ATBN) will host a capacity building webinar on “Impact Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning” to provide participants with a basic understanding of best practices for impact monitoring, evaluation and learning to better contribute to the success of their programmes.
The webinar will introduce participants to the basics of impact strategy and expose them to MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) frameworks and practical tools. It will also enable them to understand impact terminologies and language to enable them to better communicate their impact.
Topics to be discussed:
- Introduction to impact strategy
- MEL frameworks and tools
- Theory of Change
- Logical Framework
- Understanding Impact language and communication
Who should attend?
- Leaders of DIHs (tech hubs, universities, incubators, accelerators)
- Investors
- Youth
- Start-ups
- Entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support network leaders
- Digital skills providers
Date: Wednesday, 22nd February, 2023
Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm GMT
Speaker: To be confirmed
Agenda
11.00 – 11.15 – Welcome and introductions
11.15- 11.45 – Speaker presentation
11.45- 12.10 Discussion (moderated by Stav)
12.10 – 12:25 Audience Q & A
12.25- Closing remarks
Host: Stav Bar-Shany – a director and impact consultant at Africa Technology Business Network (ATBN), a social impact research and delivery organisation working towards inclusive digital transformation in Africa.
Stav supports purpose driven investors and organisations and has over 14 years’ experience working across sectors on social challenges in international development, education and gender diversity.
This event is part of the new AfriConEU project to support African and European Digital Innovation Hubs in capacity building, knowledge sharing, networking, collaboration, joint projects and ventures development.
The project is being delivered by a consortium of partners including ATBN, INOVA+, Emerging Communities Africa, Youthmakers Hub, Porto Business School, OutBox, Dpixel, Stimmuli, ITC , Buni Hub and HapaSpace.
For more information, visit our websites: www.africatbn.com and https://africoneu.eu/
AfriConEU project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (GA no. 101016687).
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