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Navigating Innovation at LEAP 2026: Local Context Meets Global Practice in Riyadh

By Yazeed Sheqem, Chief Growth Officer at TolaData & MENA Lead at Athena Infonomics Stepping into the energy of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh felt less like attending a tech conference and more like stepping into a region actively constructing its future in real time. Walking the floor, the sheer velocity of Saudi Arabia’s technology landscape […]

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Impact Monitoring AI: TolaData at the India AI Impact Summit

Last month I flew to India from Amman — first to meet with the Athena Infonomics team, then to attend the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. A packed few days, and worth every hour of the flight. It’s been a few months since Athena acquired TolaData — bringing together Athena’s advisory expertise and

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The Power of Proof: Fostering a Culture of Digital Impact Orientation at AWO

Why Digital M&E Culture Matters Building a culture of digital monitoring and evaluation starts with the right tools and the right mindset. Organisations that embed M&E into daily workflows see stronger evidence, better decisions, and improved impact. The DigiTeilhabe project supports digital skills and opportunities for vulnerable groups in Germany. Image: Die Arbeiterwohlfahrt e. V.

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Fairtrade International’s Digital Journey

In March of this year, TolaData secured the opportunity to collaborate with Fairtrade International, marking the start of an exciting journey into the digitalisation of a large organization’s monitoring and evaluation process with high level aggregation requirements. Since winning the tender, our dedicated team has been deeply engaged in supporting Fairtrade’s mission. Through TolaData’s consultancy

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Widen your M&E horizon w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – P2

Widen your M&E horizon w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – Part 2 In this 2nd part of our 2-part M&E interview series with specialist Kandi Shejavali, Kandi shares her reflections on the emerging new trends in M&E, skills that are helpful to have as an M&E professional, her thoughts on digital M&E, plus, excellent tips, recommendations

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Explore the power of M&E w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – P1

Explore the power of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with specialist Kandi Shejavali – part 1 M&E specialist Kandi Shejavali believes that M&E has the power to bring enormous transformation to the wellbeing of people and the planet and bring us closer to the type of society we want. Think that’s an exaggeration? Find out why

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The TolaBrief Newsletter

A monthly round-up of news and useful links on the digitisation of the sustainable development sector, from the team at TolaData

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