Resources
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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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.
A Year After USAID: Reclaiming Control of Data Systems
Just months after the 2025 U.S. aid freeze was announced, we published a blog post warning that the USAID cuts would result in a data crisis, with some countries losing access to their digital health data. This blog explores how those systems – and the countries relying on them – have fared nearly a year on.
Why the Future of Generative AI is Local and Specialized
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in daily life, there is growing interest in how to make these technologies more practical, affordable, and sustainable. This blog discusses a shift toward Frugal AI, an approach to designing and deploying AI systems that prioritizes doing more with less.
Recent Publications
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.
