Thank you to everyone who joined us for Episode 3 of the MERL Talk Series, 'Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) in youth skills and livelihood' Talk Series | YouthForesight - Knowledge, where we explored how research and learning can meaningfully shape youth employment programming.
Grateful to our speakers, Niall O’Higgins (ILO) and Kate Sullam (Standard Chartered Bank), for such a rich and engaging exchange. From multi-country diagnostics and policy engagement to SROI modelling and community-driven learning agendas, the conversation underscored the evolving role of MERL — not just in tracking results, but in informing better decisions and driving deeper impact for youth.
A key insight that stayed with me: when learning is embedded at every level, MERL becomes a lever for systems change.
Let’s keep the conversation going here. We’d love to hear from you:
đź“Ś How are you using learning to influence programme design or adaptation?
📌 What’s one challenge you’re facing in translating data into action?
đź“Ś And if you had a magic wand, what would you change in MERL for youth?