The AI built for MEAL

The AI that actually understands MEAL

Artificial intelligence is already changing humanitarian monitoring and evaluation. But a general purpose AI knows nothing of XLSForm syntax, of the standards of the sector, or of how a logical framework holds together. Opti' is the AI built specifically for MEAL professionals who want to adopt it without methodological compromise.

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The difference

Why a general purpose AI is not enough

ChatGPT and other general purpose AI tools can write. They cannot build a valid XLSForm, and they cannot reason in terms of a logical framework.

General purpose AI

  • Does not know XLSForm syntax or the Kobo and ODK constraints
  • Ignores the standards of the sector (CHS, SPHERE, OECD-DAC)
  • Produces text, not a file ready to import
  • Not designed for your field confidentiality constraints

Opti'

  • Generates a complete XLSForm, ready to import into Kobo or ODK
  • Answers from the standards of the sector
  • Exports finished documents: reports, ToR, logical framework
  • Encryption, European hosting, private mode (OptIA)
The ecosystem

AI at every stage of your MEAL process

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OptiBot

Design: methodological questions, logical framework, ToR, reports, with sector expertise built in.

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Opti Gemba

Collection and analysis: XLSForm generated by AI, data cross tabulated and interpreted automatically.

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Opti Academy

Skills: an AI coach to train your teams in the use of AI itself.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why not use a general purpose AI such as ChatGPT for MEAL?
A general purpose AI can help rephrase a text, but it does not natively know XLSForm syntax, the standards of the sector (CHS, SPHERE, OECD-DAC), or the logic of a logical framework. It produces plausible answers that are not always methodologically sound. Opti' is designed and tuned specifically for these uses, with generators that produce files you can use straight away (XLSForm, reports).
Can AI replace a MEAL professional?
No. Opti' automates the repetitive technical work, building a questionnaire, cross tabulating data, laying out a report, so that more time goes to analysis and decision, which stay human. AI is a productivity tool, not a substitute for professional judgement.
Is my data safe if I use AI for MEAL?
At Opti', conversations and documents are encrypted and hosted in Europe, in line with the GDPR. For the most sensitive data, OptIA mode (Pro) processes everything locally, so no data leaves the device.

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