Join us for “Data and Donuts,” an insightful morning with the ANDE Washington, D.C. member community!
This in-person roundtable will serve up coffee, donuts, and a candid, peer-driven conversation focused on how data is informing organizational strategies, partnerships, and decision-making in today’s shifting landscape. Whether you’re a metrics enthusiast or just here for the glaze, come ready to share, learn, and connect with fellow members diving into the numbers that drive impact.
As global challenges grow more complex, how can evidence-based approaches continue to inform effective policy and program design? This session will explore the value, limitations, and opportunities of using data and evidence in today’s development and humanitarian landscape.
We’ll discuss:
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Where evidence can add the most value
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Emerging challenges and constraints
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Best practices for those new to evidence-informed work
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How ANDE and its members can collaborate to advance this approach
The session will close with 30 minutes of structured networking to connect with peers and explore collaboration opportunities.
Registration
This roundtable is free to attend for all ANDE members, but advance registration is required to help us plan effectively.
We kindly ask that you confirm your attendance by Friday, August 15, 2025. Due to the interactive nature of this roundtable, space is limited and intended to foster meaningful dialogue among participants with relevant experience and responsibilities.
To ensure the right mix of perspectives in the room, we encourage each organization to send a representative who is directly involved in data collection, analysis, learning, or impact measurement.
The roundtable will be held at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, DC office, located at 2300 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.
Public Transit:
The Aspen Institute is a short walk from the Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line) and also accessible via several major bus routes.
Parking:
Paid parking is available directly beneath the building in the onsite garage. Additional parking garages and limited metered street parking are available nearby. Rideshare drop-off is available at the front entrance.
If you have accessibility needs or questions about directions, feel free to contact us at ande.events@aspeninstitute.org.
Community Agreement
The Aspen Institute is dedicated to advancing a free, just, and equitable society. Consistent with that mission, the Institute is committed to creating a safe and vibrant community that is respectful, inclusive, and welcoming to people from all different backgrounds and across the world. For more information, please see the following Aspen Institute resources: Community Agreement and Private Policy.