Enhancing Livestock Traceability in Ethiopia with Mobile Tech
Ethiopia has the largest livestock population in Africa. To support the effective management of this vast sector, Development Gateway, through the aLIVE program, is working to enhance key livestock information systems for Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture. Read more.
Demystifying interoperability: Key takeaways from our new white paper
This blog post gives an overview on our latest paper on interoperability, implementing interoperable solutions in partnership with public administrations. Based on over 20 years of DG’s experience, the paper demystifies key components needed to build robust, resilient, and interoperable data systems, focusing on the “how” of data standardization, data governance, and implementing technical infrastructure.
Defining Decision-Making: Connecting the Dots Between Data and Impact
Strong, data-driven decision-making is critical for transforming the livestock sector and achieving national goals for food security and economic growth. However, we often talk about what is needed to enable strong decisions and the potential outcomes of data-driven decision-making without connecting the dots. What decisions are we actually talking about, between the data on one end and the impact on the other? What does data-driven decision-making actually entail?
The Future of Food Systems: Spotlight on Ethiopia
When we discuss food systems, we are not just talking about farms; we are referring to the entire food supply chain. We are talking about how people eat, live, and navigate an increasingly volatile climate.
This blog post analyzes Ethiopia’s national food systems strategy as an example of where UNFSS can go next in strengthening food security globally.
From Data to Impact: Why Data Visualization Matters in Agriculture
This blog explores why data alone isn’t enough; what matters is turning it into usable insights. In agriculture, where decisions have lasting impacts, user-friendly tools help farmers and policymakers alike make better choices.
Reflecting on 3 Years of Digital Advisory Support for Agricultural Transformation
As the DAS program concludes, this blog reflects on its impact in advancing digital transformation in agriculture, highlighting lessons on capacity building, knowledge transfer, and sustaining resilient food systems.
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.
Why Africa’s Next Decade in Agriculture Will Be Won or Lost on Data
Africa’s agricultural transformation depends on stronger data foundations. This blog explores how investing in timely, reliable data can help advance the goals of the new CAADP cycle, strengthen accountability, and unlock more effective digital and AI-driven agriculture.