Anoop Sharma

Humanitarian/Development | Currently @IFAD | Formerly @FAO @UNEP | Studied @NITHamirpurHP @polimi | Interested in Conflicts & Disasters | All views are my own

[Anoop Sharma @PolimiAnoop]

You were inspiration for millions including me. You were the reason I joined @UN , ditching an engineering career. May history kind to you. Rest In Peace #KofiAnnan

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

🔵 On 4 June, IOE welcomed Dr Valerien Pede, IRRI, for a Coffee Talk on “Challenges, Pros and Cons in Assessing the Impact of Rural Development Interventions”.

☕️ Learn more here: https://t.co/zCqfRPqumV

[GEF Independent Evaluation Office @GEF_IEO]

🌍 Tomorrow at #gLocalEval2026

How can AI help evaluators do more with less—without losing trust?

🗓️ June 3 | ⏰ 15:00–16:30 (GMT+2)
🔗 Register: https://t.co/W6fJyKl5vt

#AI #Evaluation #GEFIEO #EvalforEarth

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

❓#DidYouMissIt?

Check out our latest #evaluation of @IFAD’s engagement in small island developing states #SIDS!

You can find the full report here ➡️ https://t.co/UHWEoEWbsz

[Reuters @Reuters]

Hotter weather and shifting climate patterns in India have devastated Maharashtra’s prized Alphonso mango crop, dealing a blow to farmers and businesses tied to the country’s seasonal mango trade https://t.co/kRkUMQMrpP

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

🌍 According to our #evaluation on #Zimbabwe, the programme was strongly aligned with national development priorities, @IFAD’s own strategic objectives, and the needs of smallholder farmers.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/pZvdY2i18u

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

🌍 In #Zimbabwe, @IFAD’s support bolstered KM & policy engagement results, which contributed to the programme success in the areas of inclusive smallholder economic growth, strengthening climate resilience, and empowering rural communities.

➡️ https://t.co/pZvdY2i18u

[Gita Gopinath @GitaGopinath]

A painting of the end of meritocracy: A meeting of the two largest economies and not one woman at the table.

[Anoop Sharma @PolimiAnoop]

@HansKhaira and I share insights from using generative AI in @IFADeval’s latest Corporate Level Evaluation of @IFAD’s replenishment commitments under #IFAD11 and #IFAD12 on @EvalforEarth. Please do read in En, Sp and Fr.
#Evaluation #AIinEvaluation #ResponsibleAI #IFAD

[EvalforEarth @EvalforEarth]

🔴New @EvalforEarth blog by @PolimiAnoop & @HansKhaira ( @IFADeval) now available in #English, #French, and #Spanish:

“Beyond the Hype: How IOE Used Generative #AI for the Corporate-Level Evaluation of IFAD’s Replenishment Commitments”

Key lessons for future evaluations:
• Keep evaluators in charge
• Human validation is essential
• Transparent documentation matters

Read here: ⤵️
https://t.co/tH6shobub2

#Evaluation #GenerativeAI #EvalforEarth #AIinEvaluation #IFAD

[EvalforEarth @EvalforEarth]

🔴New @EvalforEarth blog by @PolimiAnoop & @HansKhaira ( @IFADeval) now available in #English, #French, and #Spanish:

“Beyond the Hype: How IOE Used Generative #AI for the Corporate-Level Evaluation of IFAD’s Replenishment Commitments”

Key lessons for future evaluations:
• Keep evaluators in charge
• Human validation is essential
• Transparent documentation matters

Read here: ⤵️
https://t.co/tH6shobub2

#Evaluation #GenerativeAI #EvalforEarth #AIinEvaluation #IFAD

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

🤖 When Evaluators Meet #AI : Lessons from IFAD's Independent Office of #Evaluation

🗞️Read more: https://t.co/r8kJVCVAXB

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

🤖 #AI chatbot supports interview-based evidence retrieval

📰 Find out more: https://t.co/soY6y7xTgM

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

🔵 #ArtificialIntelligence can help democratize information

🤖 Learn more in #IFADeval's Independent Magazine: https://t.co/dXFqlxCrGh

#AI

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

🔵 New blog released!

"Beyond the Hype: How IOE Used Generative AI for the Corporate-Level Evaluation of IFAD's Replenishment Commitments (IFAD11 and IFAD12)”

📰 Read it here: https://t.co/MqV3Gz9x0x
✍️ Authors: @HansKhaira & @PolimiAnoop

[Anoop Sharma @PolimiAnoop]

How AI can be used responsibly in complex evaluations

@HansKhaira and I reflect on our experience using generative AI in @IFADeval’s latest Corporate Level Evaluation of @IFAD’s replenishment commitments under #IFAD11 and #IFAD12.
#Evaluation #AIinEvaluation #ResponsibleAI #IFAD

[IFAD Evaluation @IFADeval]

🔵 New blog released!

"Beyond the Hype: How IOE Used Generative AI for the Corporate-Level Evaluation of IFAD's Replenishment Commitments (IFAD11 and IFAD12)”

📰 Read it here: https://t.co/MqV3Gz9x0x
✍️ Authors: @HansKhaira & @PolimiAnoop

[BBC Newsnight @BBCNewsnight]

“You’re more likely to lose your job to someone who is using AI, than to AI itself...”

Rishi Sunak speaks to @faisalislam about how AI could impact jobs, with the former PM saying the “best protection” is to have a “competence and confidence using these new tools.”

#Newsnight

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[Anoop Sharma @PolimiAnoop]

If you’re interested in building something with AI

[Peter Agboola @baba_Omoloro]

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