From Standardization to Specificity: Localizing Multi-Country Research

Multi-country research must balance consistency with local realities. While standardization allows reliable comparisons and generalizable insights, local context shapes outcomes. This blog explores how programs can strike that balance effectively.
Interoperability as a Cornerstone of Resilient Digital Systems

As digital systems continue to multiply, siloed platforms limit long-term impact. This blog reflects on why interoperability is essential to building resilient, sustainable digital systems that remain useful beyond individual programs.
Why Africa Will Define the Next Decade of Digital Public Infrastructure

As the global conversation shifts from frameworks to delivery, this blog reflects on why Africa will define the next decade of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), drawing on insights from the Global DPI Summit and years of on-the-ground experience.
Building Useful & Usable AI: A New Tool to Curb Procurement Corruption

DG, together with Accountability Lab, have launched a new AI-powered contract summary and analysis tool through the HackCorruption program, designed to help journalists, civil society, and the private sector detect red flags in procurement processes.
Accelerating Institutions: How DG’s 25 Years Create Unique Value for AI

As AI reshapes the digital landscape, we share in this blog DG’s approach to helping institutions adopt it effectively using clear use cases, strong data foundations, and decades of experience to cut through hype and prioritize ethical, sustainable impact.
Reflecting on 3 Years of Digital Advisory Support for Agricultural Transformation

As the DAS program concludes, this blog reflects on its impact in advancing digital transformation in agriculture, highlighting lessons on capacity building, knowledge transfer, and sustaining resilient food systems.
Democratizing Digital or Digitizing Democracy in 2025?

The line between democratizing digital and digitizing democracy is increasingly blurred. This blog explores how applying democratic principles to digital governance can strengthen trust and ensure technology truly serves people.
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.
Strengthening Online Safety Through Prevention in the Philippines

Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence continues to evolve alongside emerging technologies. This blog explores how preventative measures, such as the Safety By Design approach, can be used to create a safer internet.