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Our resources cover a broad range of topics from information about program launches to deep dives into our work; all built on our background and experience in building tools to improve data use in decision-making.

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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.

June 30, 2026 Climate, Health
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(inter)National Models for Women’s Safety Online

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.

June 15, 2026 Online Safety
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.

June 8, 2026 Artificial Intelligence, Education

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Assessing the Impact of Data Use on Decision-Making in the Ministry of Agriculture

The aLIVE project has provided data use training and hands-on technical support to the Ministry of Agriculture of Ethiopia digital system owners and experts across the livestock sector to promote data-driven decision-making. This assessment captures the impact of the training and hands-on support. 

Strategic Plan: FY 2026-2028

Dramatic geopolitical, financial, and technological shifts are reshaping digital systems worldwide. DG’s Strategic Plan 2026-2028 advances resilient, interoperable, and locally owned digital foundations that strengthen public service delivery and responsible innovation.

Using Soil Analytics and Digital Maps to Drive Food Security Policy in Ghana

Soil data in Ghana has expanded, but fragmentation limits its use in policy and investment decisions. This brief outlines how integrating soil analytics and digital maps into planning can improve targeting, resilience, and evidence-based decision-making.

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