Development Gateway and @irexintl.bsky.social are heading to #SkollWorldForum in Oxford, joining social impact leaders and contributing to conversations shaping the future of the sector. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect. #Skoll2026 #SkollWeek #SocialImpact

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) can unlock access to critical services, including in the animal agriculture sector. DG and @opengovpartnership.org recent blog shares insights on the importance of DPI for agriculture and recommendations for safeguards. Read more: medium.com/ogp-horizons...

Conversations on AI in universities often focus on misuse and job displacement. But the bigger question is: are institutions ready to adopt AI responsibly and at scale? 🧵

When it comes to AI, are we truly investing our limited resources into the correct model, technique, or approach in this ever-changing landscape? DG’s latest blog shows how using the controlled environment of AI sandboxing can be a powerful tool in addressing these questions. Read more ⬇️

🚨As part of the National Models for Women’s Safety Online initiative, we recently launched Gabay Tech, a portal that provides Filipinos, especially women and girls, with a clearer path to navigate online harms, report incidents, and connect with the right support services.

🤖 If #AI can generate predictions from vast amounts of data, where does human judgment fit in? Human expertise and contextual understanding help identify edge cases and ensure decisions stay aligned with real-world objectives. Read more ⬇️

On March 5, DG’s Data Day Workshop brought together experts from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, Ministry of Health and the Livestock Development Institute to discuss current data practices, and how leadership can strengthen a data-driven culture.

#DigitalPublicInfrastructure creates value when trusted ID systems connect people to services, finance, and markets. Livestock systems are no different. Animal ID helps farmers reach markets, improve disease response, expand financial access, and strengthen trust. Read our latest brief ⬇️ #DPI

1/2 The Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) initiative is proud to share new research on adolescent tobacco and nicotine use in Nigeria! These findings will equip stakeholders with the evidence needed to strengthen tobacco control efforts nationwide. Swipe through to see key findings ⬇️

DG’s latest blog discusses how, through the Soil Nutrient Roadmap (SNR) program, we supported the development of Ethiopia’s National Soil Fertility and Health Roadmap (2026–2035), a significant national milestone in building long-term strategies and durable institutions. Read more ⬇️

#ICYMI: DG’s Data…for What?! Podcast just wrapped a whole series on interoperability – from why interoperability matters, to the legal frameworks that shape it, to how it influences trust, safety, and even elections. 🎧 Listen on Apple at the link below or on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2f72Rvq...

In response to the challenges and changes confronting #InternationalDevelopment, in 2025, DG, @accountlab.bsky.social , and Digital Public joined forces to create @civic-strength.bsky.social , an initiative providing support to organizations navigating these moments. Read more on what’s next:

🎉 DG is pleased to announce the launch of the Data Interoperability and Governance (DIG) program, to collaborate with the 50x2030 initiative to promote the use of data in agriculture in #Senegal for evidence-based policymaking. Read more about our work and initial assessment ⬇️ #AgData #DataSmartAg

🛜 Our latest blog post discusses DG’s implementation of the National Models for Women’s Safety Online in the #Philippines and explores how preventative measures, such as the #SafetyByDesign approach can be used to create a safer internet. Read more ⬇️

DG is heading to New Delhi, India, this February for the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 🇮🇳 We’re joining discussions on evidence-informed policy, strategic priorities, and responsible AI in practice. If you’re hosting pre-Summit events or will be in New Delhi, feel free to connect with us!

🎥 New explainer video: Our open-source AI contract summary and analysis tool, developed with @accountlab.bsky.social, helps identify procurement red flags by quickly extracting key insights from public contracts. Watch ⬇️ Read more about the tool: developmentgateway.org/blog/buildin...

✨ DG is heading to @unesco.org’s International Conference on Digital Platform Governance in Pretoria 🇿🇦 next week! @ashlinsimpson.bsky.social will represent DG and co-host a session with @irexintl.bsky.social on safety by design as a regulatory pathway for digital platforms. #DigitalGovernance

📢 We’re hiring in #Jordan! The Early Grade Education Activity (EGEA, also known as ‘Asas’) is recruiting for an AI Coordinator (AI Readiness & Applied AI Initiatives). We’re reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, with a closing date of February 26, 2026. 🔗 Learn more and apply now ⬇️

🚨DG just issued our latest policy brief on how #DigitalPublicInfrastructure can enable agriculture investments to achieve scale. Specifically, integrating animal identity and data systems can unlock data-driven benefits in trade, inclusion, public health, and governance. Read more ⬇️

✨Introducing Early Grade Education Activity in Jordan Led by @irexintl.bsky.social and supported by DG and other partners, the program is working with the Ministry of Education to strengthen pre- and in-service teacher education, while exploring AI integration in early grade education. Read more:

🎉 The National Models for Women’s Safety Online program hosted the Safety-by-Design Grand Challenge Showcase in Manila 🇵🇭 yesterday, spotlighting locally built digital solutions for safer online spaces, with strong potential to scale beyond prototype.

🚨New release: Our new report, Emerging Insights from Accompanying Social-change Organizations through Transition, highlights lessons learned to support social change organizations navigating complex transitions. Read more: https://bit.ly/44xzvZX

The final episode in our interoperability series is live! We explore what sustainable technology actually means & what happens to digital systems after a prototype is built or a program ends. 🎧 Listen now: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/e... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7e2C...

DG is heading to New Delhi, India, this February for the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 🇮🇳 We’re joining discussions on evidence-informed policy, strategic priorities, and responsible AI in practice. If you’re hosting pre-Summit events or will be in New Delhi, feel free to connect with us!

#AI is often presented as a technology that will change everything. But as it becomes embedded in decision-making, it’s treated as neutral or autonomous – even though it’s shaped by human choices, data, and values. Our latest blog explores why human-in-the-loop still matters. #ResponsibleAI

New episode from our interoperability series is live! We explore the intersection of #AI & #Interoperability – from data storage and infrastructure to what it means for scale and data rights. 🎧 Listen now: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/e... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4CJe...

📢 We’re pleased to announce the extension of the Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) program! In Phase II, the program will collect new data, deepen engagement with key stakeholders, and introduce an AI component to improve access to and exploration of complex datasets. #PublicHealth

Episode 3 of our interoperability series is out! We explore how #Interoperability shapes trust, safety & elections – from voter systems to results transmission. 🎧 Listen: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3nNn... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/e... #ElectionIntegrity

More data doesn’t mean better outcomes. When systems don’t connect, data can’t support decision-making, public services, or AI readiness. #Interoperability helps existing platforms work together, strengthening digital public infrastructure and long-term impact. Read our latest piece ⬇️

✨ 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...