HuMEL: Reduced Access Analytical Methods (RAAM) Toolkit
The Reduced Access Analytical Methods (RAAM) toolkit is a new resource for humanitarian and development implementers facing the reality of reduced or restricted access to the communities they serve. In these contexts, traditional monitoring methods tend to be constrained in ways that make it hard for implementers to be confident in their decisions and outcomes. The RAAM toolkit provides detailed guidance and tools for implementers to supplement traditional monitoring with alternative sources of information, creating a more holistic, accurate, and reliable picture of the program and context. RAAM addresses both the technical and managerial challenges that implementer teams frequently encounter, and has been shown to spark cross-departmental collaboration that has benefits beyond monitoring. This webinar will introduce the toolkit and provide a space for implementers to ask questions and share their experiences with reduced access challenges. The RAAM Toolkit was developed by Mercy Corps with the support of USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance.
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Speakers:
Hanna Camp: Hanna is the Director of MEL Technologies with Mercy Corps’ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team. She leads global strategy development, training, and technical support for MEL Tech, and works with Mercy Corps programs across the globe to implement more efficient and effective processes for collecting, processing, and using MEL data. She also leads or collaborates on grant-funded projects developing resources for specific thematic areas such as reduced access MEL, context analysis, and use of remote sensing data for MEL. Before joining Mercy Corps, Hanna worked as a data analyst and project manager for international development-focused organizations working in agricultural climatology analytics and in long-term scenario planning
Rasha Jaradat: Rasha is a seasoned Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with over 15 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sectors. She specializes in designing and implementing advanced M&E frameworks, notably managing the development of the Reduced Access Analytical Methods (RAAM) toolkit, which addresses the complexities of M&E in restricted access environments. Rasha is recognized for her expertise in managing complex remote teams, driving data quality, and fostering accountability. Rasha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and multiple certifications, is fluent in Arabic and English, and is committed to advancing innovative M&E practices