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Daily Steps to Better Results
by Ananda S. Millard
Welcome to the MEL with Purpose podcast — a space created for staff working in civil society organisations engaged in development and humanitarian action. Our goal is to make Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, or MEL, more accessible, practical, and purposeful for everyone — not just specialists. This podcast is part of the MEL with Purpose Academy, an initiative by the Policy Research Institute, Sàrl. The Academy was established to help organisations strengthen their ability to learn, adapt, and grow. We believe that strong MEL practices are not just about reporting — they’re about building learning organisations that continuously improve and achieve greater impact. Through our episodes, we’ll explore how MEL can help your organisation design stronger programmes, manage projects more effectively, and report results in a clear, evidence‑based way. Whether you’re in programmes, operations, management, or leadership, this series is for you. Join us as we demystify MEL and show
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True Accountability in MEL
Explore how genuine accountability means responding to challenges with integrity and evidence, avoiding misleading data averages, and truly closing the feedback loop with communities. Learn from real-world evaluations how transparency, equity, and participation build trust and enhance program impact.
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Why Values Matter
Discover how embedding values like equity, accountability, and participation transforms Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning from a technical task into meaningful impact. Learn practical steps to make MEL truly reflective of what matters, ensuring no voices are missed and every insight drives real change.
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Why MEL Literacy Matters for Everyone
In this capstone episode, Marc and Katherine unpack why Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) goes far beyond box-ticking and compliance. Drawing on real evaluation stories, they explore how MEL builds more accountable, adaptive, and equitable organisations—especially in complex and crisis-prone settings. This is a practical conversation about how every team member can help turn learning into real change.
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MEL Core Concepts Made Easy
Marc and Katherine break down Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) essentials, making key terms like relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency practical and relatable for anyone working in development or humanitarian sectors. Tune in to get comfortable enough with MEL terms that you can apply them with confidence in your work.
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Unlocking Your MEL Superpower
Discover how mastering Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning transforms your professional impact beyond technical skills. Hear real stories of MEL in action and learn how adopting a MEL mindset helps you see deeper insights and drive meaningful change in your organisation.
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Brave Questions and Real Wins
Discover how honest follow-up questions and focusing on key indicators sparked genuine conversations and meaningful changes in training programs. Learn how embracing unexpected stories from the field revealed hidden program strengths, reshaping MEL practices for greater impact.
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Everyday MEL Made Simple
Discover how informal monitoring and learning happen naturally in development work and learn how mini MEL sheets can turn these everyday insights into powerful tools. This episode guides you through spotting hidden MEL practices and offers practical steps to start using quick reflections for better program results.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the MEL with Purpose podcast — a space created for staff working in civil society organisations engaged in development and humanitarian action. Our goal is to make Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, or MEL, more accessible, practical, and purposeful for everyone — not just specialists. This podcast is part of the MEL with Purpose Academy, an initiative by the Policy Research Institute, Sàrl. The Academy was established to help organisations strengthen their ability to learn, adapt, and grow. We believe that strong MEL practices are not just about reporting — they’re about building learning organisations that continuously improve and achieve greater impact. Through our episodes, we’ll explore how MEL can help your organisation design stronger programmes, manage projects more effectively, and report results in a clear, evidence‑based way. Whether you’re in programmes, operations, management, or leadership, this series is for you. Join us as we demystify MEL and show
HOSTED BY
Ananda S. Millard
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Welcome to the MEL with Purpose podcast — a space created for staff working in civil society organisations engaged in development and humanitarian action. Our goal is to make Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, or MEL, more accessible, practical, and purposeful for everyone — not just specialists....
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