Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa Program Enters Phase II
The Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) program is launching its second phase, expanding to five additional countries. This blog highlights DaYTA’s objectives, innovative approach, and the key activities driving impact in adolescent tobacco control measures.
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.
Signal vs Noise: Making Smart AI Choices
As the AI landscape evolves rapidly, it’s increasingly difficult to know which investments will last. This blog shares how Development Gateway uses sandboxing to test AI in controlled environments, focusing on efficiency, trust, and practical use cases while keeping humans in the loop.
Supporting Ethiopia’s National Soil Fertility and Health Action Plan
Declining soil fertility remains a major constraint on Ethiopia’s agricultural productivity. This blog reflects on the launch of the National Soil Fertility and Health Roadmap and DG’s support in its development, highlighting lessons on government-led reform and long-term resilience.
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.
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.
Building Lasting DPI Through Local Ownership: Lessons from Ethiopia’s Livestock Information
Sustainable DPI depends on more than technology – it requires local capacity and government ownership. Drawing on lessons from Ethiopia’s aLIVE program, this blog explores how investing in both can build more resilient and lasting DPI.