𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴

AI is moving fast. For those working in Market Systems Development, the question is no longer whether AI matters, but how to harness it effectively and responsibly. This interactive webinar brings together practitioners experimenting with AI in real MSD work, sharing lessons, opportunities, and challenges from the field.

What we will explore:

• Market systems analysis and mapping

• Local sensemaking

• Program design

• Monitoring and adaptive management

• Assessment and learning

Speakers include:

• Michael Field, Vikara Institute

• Benjamin Meda, Mercy Corps

• Monica Rashkin, Bright Insights

• Omeka Ntombela, Vikara Institute

• Igor Mishevski, Mercy Corps

• Drew Wheadon, MSD Consultant

• Margie Brand, Vikara Institute

• Lawrence Tweed, MSD Consultant

  
  

This webinar is part of a broader 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 being developed through Vikara Institute, helping practitioners build the skills and approaches needed to navigate this rapidly evolving space. It will also feed into upcoming 𝗔𝗜𝟰𝗠𝗦𝗗 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 in Cape Town this October.

As AI continues to evolve, we need to ensure we are leveraging its potential to strengthen learning, adaptation, and impact in development programming.