Melinda Jane Sutherland
Principal Evaluation Specialist, Independent Evaluation Department, Asian Development Bank

Melinda Jane Sutherland has over 25 years of experience in international development, specializing in the Pacific. She has worked as a diplomat and consultant across a range of countries and specializes in the development and evaluation of strategies and programs. Melinda has a PhD in economics and is the co-team leader of the ADB real-time evaluation of COVID-19.

Explainer

How Real-Time Evaluation Can Enhance Crisis Response

The COVID-19 pandemic shows the importance of real-time learning in adapting interventions to an uncertain and rapidly changing situation.

   Governance and public sector management; Health
   SDG: Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions