A big thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Episode 2 of our MERL Talk Series on Evaluating Impact for Youth Learning to Earning Transitions.
A special thanks to our speakers, Lisa Corsetto-Poon (J-PAL) and Meghan Mahoney (Educate!), for a rich and thought-provoking conversation. From randomized impact evaluations to fit-for-purpose approaches and rapid learning loops, today’s dialogue reminded us that evaluation is not just about measurement - it’s about momentum. And ultimately, it’s about asking whether our interventions are truly translating into better outcomes for youth.
We’d love to continue the conversation here. Feel free to share:
One example from your work where you had to adapt your evaluation approach - what worked, what didn’t?
What early indicators have you found most useful in signaling whether a youth programme is on track toward longer-term impact?
If you had a question during the webinar we didn’t get to - this is the place to post it! We’ll follow up here and keep the discussion going.