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.
Diving into the DaYTA Program’s Data Collection Process
This blog explores key insights from the DaYTA program, offering practical guidance for researchers on effective data collection, overcoming field challenges, and leveraging local partnerships to enhance tobacco control efforts. This piece is especially timely following DaYTA’s workshop convening all 3 study country stakeholders to review the survey results and strategize on how best to disseminate this data to target audiences. This workshop took place from in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 18-20th.
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.
Harnessing the Power of Data: Tackling Tobacco Industry Influence in Africa
Reliable, accessible data is essential for effective tobacco control, enabling policymakers to implement stronger, evidence-based responses to evolving industry tactics and public health challenges. This blog explores how Tobacco Industry strategies hinder effective Tobacco control in Africa, and highlights how stakeholders are harnessing TCDI Data to counter industry interference.
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.