Data, Monitoring, and Evaluation– Cohort 2 | An Online International Summer School Program | A One-Month Immersive Online Hands-On Certificate Training Course | July 2024 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning
#IMPRI Generation Alpha Data Center (GenAlphaDC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, invites you to #WebPolicyLearning
An Online International Summer School Program
A One-Month Immersive Online Hands-On Certificate Training Course on
Data, Monitoring and Evaluation – Cohort 2.0
Details of the #WebPolicyLearning:
Dates: July (6, 13, 20, 27), 2024
Four Consecutive Saturdays
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. IST
Platform: Zoom
Course Fee: Professionals: INR 11000 | Students: INR 8300 (inclusive of GST)
Early Bird Discounted Fee (till June 6): Professionals: INR 7400 | Students: INR 6500
Special 20 percent discount for IMPRI Alumni.
Bulk Discounts can be availed for groups of more than 5 participants.
Limited Seats are available for partial scholarships. Write to learningatimpri@gmail.com
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About
Welcome to the eagerly awaited “Data, Monitoring, and Evaluation – Cohort 2.0,” a pioneering initiative organized by IMPRI Generation Alpha Data Center (GenAlphaDC). Following the remarkable success of our inaugural cohort, the second edition promises to be a cutting-edge exploration into the realms of data science, monitoring, and evaluation, set to take place from July 6 to 27, 2024.
Building on the triumphs of Cohort 1.0, which focused on equipping participants with essential skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation using various tools and techniques, Cohort 2.0 takes the learning experience to the next level. In an era where data-driven decision-making is paramount, this course aims to provide participants with advanced insights and hands-on experience in harnessing the power of data for transformative change.
The second cohort will delve into the latest advancements in data science, emphasizing cutting-edge tools and methodologies that empower participants to navigate the evolving landscape of data management. Participants will explore the intricacies of monitoring and evaluating projects and programs, ensuring not only that they are on track but also that they are achieving their objectives with maximum impact. Through an innovative curriculum, participants will gain a deep understanding of how to leverage data for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
Join us for Cohort 2.0, where you will be part of a dynamic learning community, engage with leading experts in the field, and acquire advanced skills that will position you at the forefront of the data revolution. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative journey that prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of the data-driven future.
For whom
This timely course is for everyone who has a keen interest in data and coming-of-age policymaking. This course would benefit working professionals, researchers, teaching faculty, civil society members, activists, interested learners, and post-graduate and undergraduate students.
Benefits of taking the Course
Participants would:
• Learn from globally and nationally renowned thematic experts and practitioners
• Gain first-hand insights and networking opportunities
• Get course outline and reading list from the experts for learning
• Get access to session videos for 15 days
• Receive a certificate of completion
• Have the opportunity to publish their essays on the IMPRI Insights Blog, which features the articles of eminent people from around the globe.
Upon successful completion of the program, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Program Experts
Chair: Dr Devender Singh, Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI; Global Studies Programme Fellow, University of Freiburg, Germany
Experts
Prof Mukul Asher, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI; Former Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Dr Devender Singh, Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Dr Soumyadip Chattopadhyay, Associate Professor, Economics, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan; Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Mr V. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, Organisation Development, Singapore
Dr Radha Ashrit, Director, Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office, NITI Aayog.
Dr Radhika Pandey, Associate Professor, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), New Delhi
Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI; Vice-President, Indian Association of Women Studies; Former Professor of Economics, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Prof Nilanjan Banik, Professor and Program Director (BA, Economics and Finance), Mahindra University, Hyderabad; Visiting Consultant, IMPRI
Prof Gummadi Sridevi, Professor, School of Economics, University of Hyderabad; Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Dr Arjun Kumar, Director, IMPRI
Bhanvi, Visiting Researcher and Assistant Director
Convenors:
Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI
Prof Nalin Bharti, Visiting Professor, IMPRI
Prof Gummadi Sridevi, Visiting Professor, IMPRI
Prof Nilanjan Banik, Visiting Consultant, IMPRI
Dr Soumyadip Chattopadhyay, Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Dr Simi Mehta, CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI
Dr Arjun Kumar, Director, IMPRI
Program Time Structure
| Program Time Structure | ||
| Data, Monitoring and Evaluation – Cohort 2.0 | ||
| An Online International Summer School Program | ||
| A Two-Month Immersive Online Hands-On Certificate Training Course | ||
| July (6, 13, 20, 27), 2024 | Zoom | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. IST | ||
| Four Consecutive Saturdays | ||
| IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning | ||
| Time Slot (IST) | Session Topic | Expert |
| Day 1: July 6, 2024 (Saturday) | ||
| 2:30-3:10 pm | Monitoring, Evaluation and Public Policy | Prof Mukul Asher |
| 3:10-3:50 pm | An Introduction to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) | Dr Devender Singh |
| 3:50-4:30 pm | Project Management-Key Result Areas (KRAs) & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Mr V. Ramakrishnan |
| Day 2: July 13, 2024 (Saturday) | ||
| 2:30-3:10 pm | Analysing Financial Statements ( income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements etc) | Mr V. Ramakrishnan |
| 3:10-3:50 pm | Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF) by DMEO, NITI Aayog | Dr. Radha Ashrit |
| 3:50- 4:20 pm | Data Deluge: The Moving Frontier | Dr Soumyadip Chattopadhyay |
| 4:20- 4:30 pm | The Statistical System in India and an Introduction to Various Official and Other Databases | Dr Arjun Kumar & Bhanvi |
| Day 3: July 20, 2024 (Saturday) | ||
| 2:30-3:10 pm | M&E in Practice & Reporting | Dr Soumyadip Chattopadhyay |
| 3:10-3:50 pm | Demystifying Budgets & Public Finance Data | Dr Radhika Pandey |
| 3:50-4:30 pm | Gender Mainstreaming of Data, Monitoring and Evaluation | Prof Vibhuti Patel |
| Day 4: July 27, 2024 (Saturday) | ||
| 2:30-3:10 pm | Cost Benefit Analysis for Programme Evaluation | Prof Nilanjan Banik |
| 3:10-3:50 pm | Field Research Data, Monitoring and Evaluation | Prof Gummadi Sridevi |
| 3:50-4:30 pm | Introduction to Impact Evaluation Methods | Mr Rakesh Pandey |
Participants List & Details:
| Participants List & Details | |||
| Data, Monitoring, and Evaluation– Cohort 2 | |||
| A One-Month Immersive Online Hands-On Certificate Training Course | |||
| July (6, 13, 20, 27), 2024 | Zoom | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. IST | |||
| Four Consecutive Saturdays | |||
| IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning | |||
| Name | Designation | Organisation | Location |
| Aasheesh Barvey | Associate Director – Data Analytics | Reach To Teach India Pvt Ltd | Gurgaon |
| Abhishek Vijaygopal | Programme Manager | Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) | Bengaluru |
| Anoushka Das | Student | IGNOU | New Delhi |
| Gayatri Sriram | Founder- Principal Consulting | Earthimpactconsulting | Chennai |
| Merlyn Natasha Abreo | Principal Project Officer – Research | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Kharagpur |
| Ojaswi Khakhlari | PROGRAM COORDINATOR | Kudumbashree NRO | Duliajan, Assam |
| RASHMI SAHU | Student | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | Mumbai |
| Shumayla | Sr. MER Officer | Jhpiego | Delhi |
| Soumi Joddar | N/A | N/A | Kolkata |
| SREELAKSHMI AV | Training Manager | Kerala University of Digital Sciences , Innovation and Technology, Govt of Kerala | Trivandrum, Kerala |
| Supraja Rayabhari | Freelance Consultant | NA | Bengaluru |
| Tripti | Director | Ipsos | Chennai |

Sample Certificate
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