Stories, ideas, and updates from DGers around the world
The Development Gateway: An IREX Venture blog is where DGers share specific learnings, offer thought-provoking insights, and pose challenging questions for the sustainable development community derived from our work.
Our blog has a deep archive going back to 2005. Each post is a snapshot into our work, priorities, and values.
Global Standards, Local Data: OCDS in Vietnam
As countries line up commitments to publish data in the Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS), an exciting and challenging...
Tech Development Without the Tech: The Importance of Listening
Development Gateway is currently working on a cutting-edge, UNOPS-funded project for Cities Alliance...
Role of Tech at WHS and Beyond
Today and tomorrow represent a milestone for the international community. The first ever convening of world leaders...
Parental Leave and an OpenGov Hub Challenge
Development Gateway is proud to announce a new paid parental leave program. New moms and dads are eligible to take 8 weeks of parental leave at 100% of their salary after the birth or adoption of a child. “The research is clear on the benefits of leave policies on babies and parents,” says CEO Jean-Louis Sarbib. “We’re committed to showing, with our policies and our actions, that DG is a workplace that supports staff at all stages of their lives.” The first staff member to…
What’s in it for us? A Government Perspective on Getting Value from Open Contracting
As unlikely as it seems for public procurement to generate excitement worldwide, the past several years have seen the rise of...
Adding Value to Government Procurement
As unlikely as it seems for public procurement to generate excitement worldwide, the past several years have seen the rise of...
Why Open Doesn’t Mean All: Hedging Against the Technology Matthew Effect
What makes technology attractive for a user?
From Many to One: AMP’s New Reports API
AMP has a highly complex technical structure to calculate...
Collaborating Toward Open Contracting
Last week, Tom Steinberg caused a buzz in the open data community with his strong commentary on...
What Results Measures Do Donors Use to Evaluate Aid Effectiveness?
The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness and the Accra Agenda for Action play an important role...