Supporting Ethiopia’s National Soil Fertility and Health Action Plan
Declining soil fertility remains a major constraint on Ethiopia’s agricultural productivity. This blog reflects on the launch of the National Soil Fertility and Health Roadmap and DG’s support in its development, highlighting lessons on government-led reform and long-term resilience.
Development Gateway Collaborates with 50×2030 Initiative on Data Use in Agriculture
Development Gateway announces the launch of the Data Interoperability and Governance program to collaborate with the 50×2030 initiative on data use in agriculture in Senegal for evidence-based policymaking.
Strengthening Online Safety Through Prevention in the Philippines
Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence continues to evolve alongside emerging technologies. This blog explores how preventative measures, such as the Safety By Design approach, can be used to create a safer internet.
Preparing Jordan’s Education System for the AI Age
This blog introduces Asas, an early grade education program led by IREX and DG in partnership with Jordan’s Ministry of Education, and explores what AI readiness looks like in early grades and how AI can be integrated safely and sustainably into education systems.
Beyond the Algorithm: The Case for Human Judgment in AI
As AI spreads across sectors, this blog explores why human-in-the-loop approaches remain essential, examining how human judgment supports ethical and sustainable AI, the limits of this approach, and what comes next.
Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa Program Enters Phase II
The Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) program is launching its second phase, expanding to five additional countries. This blog highlights DaYTA’s objectives, innovative approach, and the key activities driving impact in adolescent tobacco control measures.
From Ambition to Adoption: Reflections on AI in Higher Education in Kenya and Jordan
Higher education institutions are being asked to move beyond AI experimentation toward meaningful adoption. Drawing on a strategic dialogue in Nairobi, this blog explores how universities can bridge that gap through AI sovereignty, partnerships & practical adoption priorities.
(inter)National Models for Women’s Safety
Development Gateway and IREX spent the last year analyzing how different nations approach the “how-to” of online safety regulations. This blog discusses our research, which suggests that the most effective models go beyond reactionary and punitive measures to facilitate a functional ecosystem of trust and accountability.
Three Fundamentals for Climate and the Future of Health
Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern; it is a growing public health challenge. Reflecting on discussions during London Climate Action Week, this blog explores why stronger investment, cross-sector collaboration, and better data are essential to building climate-resilient health systems.