✨ Happy New Year from Development Gateway! As we step into 2026, we’re excited to keep building data and digital solutions that strengthen institutions and support better decisions – always grounded in people and public good. Here’s to what we’ll build together!

✨ Year-End Reflections As 2025 comes to a close, we’re sharing a curated holiday readlist that shaped our thinking on DPI, AI, decision-making, carbon markets, and data systems. Explore the full list: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... Happy Holidays! 🎉

We were pleased to join Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture for the launch of the National Soil Fertilizer and Health Roadmap, a national agenda on soil health, fertilizer reform, and climate resilience. DG’s Soil Nutrient Roadmap team is supporting early implementation through data and modeling.

Digital Public Infrastructure is moving from vision to reality. Insights from last month’s Global DPI Summit show how African contexts and on-the-ground realities are shaping what works, and what the global DPI movement learns next. Read more from our latest blog. ⬇️

🎙️ We’re back with Episode 2 of 'Data…for What?!'. This episode explores the legal foundations of #Interoperability – data protection, enforcement, and cross-border data flows. 🎧 Listen now: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/e... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4cn8...

DG is headed to COSP11 in Doha! Excited to connect with partners advancing transparency and integrity work. On Wed, we’re co-hosting a session with @accountlab.bsky.social and the Open Data Charter on trustworthy AI in the private sector. Sign up: luma.com/mza5v07c

DG’s Soil Nutrient Roadmap (SNR), with CSIR and Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture, recently brought experts in Accra to refine the Soil Nutrient Roadmap. The Roadmap turns complex data into policy-ready insights to guide targeting, planning, and investment. #SoilHealth #FoodSecurity

🎙️ Episode 1 of the new season of 'Data…for What?!' is live! We dig into interoperability, trust, and what it takes to turn connected systems from theory into practice. 🎧 Listen now: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/e... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2Hl5...

During the #16DaysOfActivism, the National Models for Women’s Safety Online program is reflecting on what it takes to make multi-sector responses to TFGBV work at scale. 🧵⬇️

The Tobacco and Nicotine Use among Adolescents in Kenya report by the Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) is out. 📊 Explore the findings and additional insights on our tobacco control dashboard: kenya.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout... #TobaccoControl #YouthHealth #PublicHealth

💡 Introducing a new #AI tool to strengthen integrity in public contracting! Together with @accountlab.bsky.social, we built an AI-powered solution to summarize contracts, flag risks, and make procurement data more transparent, helping fight corruption. Read more 👇

NMWSO program kicked off #16DaysOfActivism in the Philippines, engaging youth, government, and development partners on #TFGBV, digital resilience, & safer online spaces. Grateful to the Philippine Commission on Women, the Department of Education & the ADB for hosting these important conversations.

How can #EducationSystems use data more effectively, from classrooms to national policy? DG’s latest paper dives into how Education Management Information Systems (EMISs) and Learning Management Systems (LMSs) connect and can work together. Read it here: developmentgateway.org/publication_...

After a long pause, DG’s “Data…for What?!” Podcast is making its comeback, dropping next week on Wednesday, the 26th! 🎙️ This season, we’re unpacking the big questions behind interconnected systems – why interoperability matters, the legal frameworks that shape it, use of AI, and more!

AI can transform lives, but only if built on high-quality, accessible, well-governed data. At DG, we use complexity-respecting methods honed over decades, focusing on real value, government collaboration, and ethical, sustainable impact. Read how we advance AI for public good.

🔎 Where along the carbon market value chain can corruption emerge, and how do we prevent it? Carbon markets can drive climate action, but their complexity creates openings for corruption. Building trust means embedding good governance at every step 👇

How can nonprofits adapt through change while safeguarding their mission? Join our CEO, @joshcpowell.bsky.social, alongside partners from @accountlab.bsky.social and the Hilton Foundation, for this webinar hosted by @civic-strength.bsky.social. 🗓️ Nov 19 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4huXcqW

Data drives change only when people can understand and use it. In Ethiopia, livestock data is vast, but turning it into actionable insights was a challenge. DG’s aLIVE program is helping stakeholders visualize and use this data effectively. Learn more ⬇️ #DigitalAgriculture #DataForDevelopment

How can civic tech innovators tackle corruption faster? DG & @accountlab.bsky.social created the 'HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository': 41+ #OpenSource tools to save time, share knowledge, and build on existing solutions. Learn more ⬇️ #CivicTech #Transparency #AntiCorruption

Excited to join policymakers, innovators, and global leaders at the Global DPI Summit in Cape Town 🇿🇦 this week. DG's Mariam Ibrahim, Wakini Njogu, and Mohammed Maikudi will be there! Let's connect #GDPIS25 #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DPI

We’re wrapping up our webinar series on evidence-based approaches to tobacco control in Africa! Join us Thursday, Nov 6, as we unpack insights on illicit tobacco trade in Zambia & DRC, and how data is driving smarter policy. ⏰ 12pm WAT | 1pm SAST | 2pm EAT 🔗Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

How can nonprofits adapt through change while safeguarding their mission? Join our CEO, @joshcpowell.bsky.social, alongside partners from @accountlab.bsky.social and the Hilton Foundation, for this webinar hosted by @civic-strength.bsky.social. 🗓️ Nov 19 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4huXcqW

🌱 Building resilient agriculture means more than production. It’s about equipping farmers with digital tools and advisory services for real impact. Read more on how DG, @techchange.bsky.social & JengaLab (supported by @ifad.org) strengthened digital ag ecosystems across Africa & the Near East. ⬇️

🎉 As we mark DG’s 25th anniversary, we’re spotlighting one of our deepest impact areas: agriculture. 🌱 DG works with partners across Africa and beyond to strengthen systems for seeds, livestock, soil health, and more – advancing #interoperability and smarter agricultural decisions. #AgTech

📢 DG invites qualified data collection firms in Zambia & South Africa to submit Expressions of Interest for an upcoming Request for Proposals on a household survey among adolescents. Deadline: Oct 29 Learn more ⬇️ 🇿🇲 developmentgateway.org/careers/?bzi... 🇿🇦 developmentgateway.org/careers/?bzi...

🎉 DG turns 25! From data to impact – celebrating two decades of partnerships, innovation, and smarter development. We continue to harness data, tech, and local insight to make development more effective. 🔗 Explore our history and transformative work: www.canva.com/design/DAG0Z...

Excited to welcome Josh Powell (CEO, @dgateway.bsky.social) as a lightning talk speaker at OGH’s 13th anniversary! 🌟 Turning data into action globally. Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Open Oceans, for making this celebration possible! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-anniv...

🎙️ Webinar alert! Join us November 6th for the final session in our series on #TobaccoControl in Africa. We’ll explore illicit tobacco trade trends in Zambia & DRC, key drivers, and policy insights. ⏰ 12 PM WAT | 1 PM SAST | 2 PM EAT 🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #PublicHealth

🐄 Strong livestock systems depend on how well data flows – from farmers to policymakers. Through the 'a Livestock Information Vision for Ethiopia' (aLIVE) program, DG and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture are connecting livestock data for smarter, evidence-based decisions. Read more. ⬇️

The Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) initiative shares new research on youth tobacco and nicotine use in the DRC, offering insights on trends, influencing factors, marketing to youth, and cessation efforts among adolescents aged 10–17. #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #DataForDevelopment

🎉 Join us next Friday, Oct 17, to celebrate @opengovhub.bsky.social's 13th anniversary! A celebration of transparency, accountability & social impact – with a touch of spooky fun. 🎃 Festivities kick off at 5 PM at our DC office. RSVP: bit.ly/4nJY2CD

🚨Responding to the challenges and changes facing civil society organizations, @accountlab.bsky.social, @dgateway.bsky.social + Digital Public announced the launch of Civic Strength Partners, a new initiative to support social impact organizations on the road ahead. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05

Foreign assistance cuts have had a profound impact on civil society organizations, but they don’t need to face this challenge alone. Civic Strength Partners works closely with leadership of social impact organizations to navigate change with clarity + care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05

📣 Exciting news: @accountlab.bsky.social, @dgateway.bsky.social + Digital Public have joined forces to launch Civic Strength Partners, a partnership matching service and support network for social impact organizations navigating moments of change. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05

🗳️ As technology reshapes governance, the question is whether we’re digitizing democracy or democratizing digital. As the #OGPSummit kicks off, Sarah Orton-Vipond highlights how applying democratic principles can make digital government stronger, more accountable, and inclusive. #OpenGovernment

📣 New paper from the Education Data Initiative! We explore how Education Management Information Systems (EMISs) and Learning Management Systems (LMSs) can work together to transform education, in the face of millions of children and youth being out of school and AI’s risks & opportunities. #EdTech

Heading to the #OGPSummit in Spain next week? Join us for a side session with @accountlab.bsky.social on how and when to use tech in open government. 📅 Oct 8 👉 Register here: bit.ly/navigate-tech Our Director of Engagement & Partnerships, Sarah Orton-Vipond, will also be at the Summit. Say hallo!

🌍 How can countries balance national digital sovereignty with the need for openness, collaboration, and innovation? This unlikely duo – digital sovereignty and open source – is shaping the future of #DigitalPublicInfrastructure and data exchange. Learn more in our latest blog ⬇️

Last week, the NMWSO Program joined the National Peace Education Summit 🇵🇭, where Christine Sumog-oy stressed that while #AI can empower, it can also deepen divides if misused. She called for safety by design – building online spaces that protect women, children & vulnerable groups. #OnlineSafety

📢 We’re hiring in Jordan! The Early Grade Education Activity (EGEA/‘Asas’) is recruiting a Project Manager and Senior Technical Specialist. 📅 Applications reviewed regularly, with interviews conducted on a rolling basis 🔗 Learn more: developmentgateway.org/careers

🤝 Considering partnerships, mergers, or legacy planning? @civicstrength.bsky.social – a collaboration between @accountlab.bsky.social, Digital Public, and DG – offers guidance from peers, sector-specific resources & support that builds resilience. Learn more 👉 www.civicstrengthpartners.org

#UNGA80 is underway in New York! Next week, our CEO, @joshcpowell.bsky.social & Director of Policy, Beverley Hatcher-Mbu, will be there to join the conversations. On Monday, Beverley will join a panel discussion by Tech Salon on Responsible AI in Global Development. Register here: luma.com/yets49ws

Countries face widening gaps in funding essential services. #DomesticResourceMobilization, such as health taxes, is becoming increasingly important. Read more ⬇️

📢 We are one week away from DG's webinar on the health and economic impacts of tobacco use in Kenya!! 🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #HealthData

💡 AI in Africa will only succeed if the “invisible infrastructure” is strong – the data systems, governance frameworks, and institutional capacity that often go unnoticed. At DG, we work with governments to build these foundations. Learn more👇 #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation

📢 Applications are still open! We’re hiring a Stakeholder Engagement & Research Associate in 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire for the DaYTA initiative. 📅 Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 16, 2025. 🔗 Find out more & apply: developmentgateway.org/careers/?bzi...

📢 Join us for the 4th webinar in our series on evidence-based tobacco control in Africa. We’ll explore TCDI’s research on the health and economic impacts of tobacco use in Kenya, and how data can drive stronger policies. 📅 Sept 24, 2025 | 2 pm EAT 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The National Models for Women’s Online Safety (NMWSO) Initiative has launched the Safety by Design (SbD)Challenge in the Philippines 🇵🇭! Create or enhance digital tools with SbD features & stand a chance to win. 📅 Deadline: Dec 15 🔗 Application guidelines: developmentgateway.org/nmwso-safety...

#CarbonMarkets are promoted as key to financing climate action, but their complexity has opened space for greenwashing, corruption, and profiteering. 📄 This brief unpacks how they work and the principles needed to strengthen integrity: developmentgateway.org/publication_... #ClimateFinance

📊 Data alone isn’t enough; it only matters when it can be understood and applied. In agriculture, where decisions carry long-term consequences, user-friendly data tools are essential. Read more in our latest blog about why #DataVisualization matters in this sector. ⬇️ #DataForDevelopment