Episode 2: Data collection and evidence use: lessons from Côte d’Ivoire to Bangladesh

In this episode of Propelling the Learning Loop, Sarah speaks with Hannah about what makes data genuinely useful for learning and decision-making. Drawing on Hannah’s experiences in Côte d’Ivoire and Bangladesh, they explore the tension between collecting data for reporting and collecting information that actually helps programmes learn, adapt and make better decisions. The conversation looks at donor timelines, the burden of data collection on communities, what “good enough” evidence looks like, and what needs to happen for learning to actually lead to action. When does more data help and when is it time to stop collecting and start acting?