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Stakeholder Problem Statement & Pivotal Questions

How funders consider wellbeing metrics in comparing and prioritizing interventions

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SEGMENT 1 35 minutes (11:00–11:35 AM ET)

Speakers: Peter Hickman (Coefficient Giving), Matt Lerner (Founders Pledge)

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Overview

This opening segment sets the stage by presenting the concrete decision problems that funders face when considering wellbeing measures and self-reported data in comparing interventions (e.g., WELLBYs vs DALYs).

Stakeholder Presentations (~20 min)

Peter Hickman (Coefficient Giving) and Matt Lerner (Founders Pledge) will each deliver ~10 minutes on the practical challenges of making these comparisons from their respective organizations' perspectives, and what guidance would be most useful.

Pivotal Questions Introduction (~5 min)

We'll introduce a small number of key Pivotal Questions that frame the workshop discussion. Participants who have bandwidth are invited to record their initial beliefs before hearing the evidence presentations—this helps us track how views evolve through the workshop.

Agenda & Timing Discussion (~5 min)

Brief overview of the day's schedule, discussion format, and logistics.

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