For those who are interested, Intrac is organising a set of practitioner classes on the ethical use of AI in civil society support in April and May 2026:
AI as a Thinking Partner — Mastering the Art of Structured Dialogue
16th April 2026, 10:00 – 11:15 UK time
Moving from simple prompts to intellectual co-creation
Generative AI should not be treated as a simple search engine, but as a dialogue partner. This session moves beyond the single prompt to explore how to orchestrate complex, iterative conversations that stimulate critical thinking and enrich project design.
Qualitative Analysis and AI — Rigour, Auditability and Impact
14th May 2026, 10:00 – 11:15 UK time
Transforming raw data into actionable insights without compromising reliability
For MEL and social research professionals, processing qualitative data is often a significant bottleneck. AI offers an opportunity to scale up this work, but it also introduces a risk: losing control over the outputs it produces. This session introduces a rigorous methodology for AI-assisted analysis, maintaining a transparent process in which every AI output remains auditable and subject to human verification.
