Development Gateway: An IREX Venture
@dgateway.bsky.social
Development Gateway: An IREX Venture is an international nonprofit building tools and processes that support Open Data & Open Government – strengthening data use for decision-making.
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.
Grateful to the Philippine Commission on Women, the Department of Education & the ADB for hosting these important conversations.
November 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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.
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_...
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_...
November 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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_...
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!
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!
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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!
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!
🔎 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 👇
Carbon markets can drive climate action, but their complexity creates openings for corruption. Building trust means embedding good governance at every step 👇
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🔎 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 👇
Carbon markets can drive climate action, but their complexity creates openings for corruption. Building trust means embedding good governance at every step 👇
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
Let's connect
#GDPIS25 #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DPI
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
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...
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...
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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...
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
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
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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
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
🎉 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 works with partners across Africa and beyond to strengthen systems for seeds, livestock, soil health, and more – advancing #interoperability and smarter agricultural decisions.
#AgTech
October 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🎉 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 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...
Deadline: Oct 29
Learn more ⬇️
🇿🇲 developmentgateway.org/careers/?bzi...
🇿🇦 developmentgateway.org/careers/?bzi...
October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
📢 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...
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...
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...
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🎉 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...
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...
🎙️ 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
⏰ 12 PM WAT | 1 PM SAST | 2 PM EAT
🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#PublicHealth
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎙️ 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
⏰ 12 PM WAT | 1 PM SAST | 2 PM EAT
🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#PublicHealth
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
#TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #DataForDevelopment
October 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
#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
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
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎉 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
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
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!
📅 Oct 8
👉 Register here: bit.ly/navigate-tech
Our Director of Engagement & Partnerships, Sarah Orton-Vipond, will also be at the Summit. Say hallo!
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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!
📅 Oct 8
👉 Register here: bit.ly/navigate-tech
Our Director of Engagement & Partnerships, Sarah Orton-Vipond, will also be at the Summit. Say hallo!
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
#OnlineSafety
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
#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
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
September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📢 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
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
@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
September 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🤝 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
@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
On Monday, Beverley will join a panel discussion by Tech Salon on Responsible AI in Global Development. Register here: luma.com/yets49ws
September 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#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
On Monday, Beverley will join a panel discussion by Tech Salon on Responsible AI in Global Development. Register here: luma.com/yets49ws
📢 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...
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...
September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📢 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...
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...
Create or enhance digital tools with SbD features & stand a chance to win.
📅 Deadline: Dec 15
🔗 Application guidelines: developmentgateway.org/nmwso-safety...
September 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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...
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
📄 This brief unpacks how they work and the principles needed to strengthen integrity: developmentgateway.org/publication_...
#ClimateFinance
September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#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
📄 This brief unpacks how they work and the principles needed to strengthen integrity: developmentgateway.org/publication_...
#ClimateFinance
Earlier this month, DG’s Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI) joined the Southern African Conference on Tobacco Taxation in Lusaka. Our Zambia Lead, Mbaita Maka, showcased the TCDI dashboard, which is already helping the government and CSOs use evidence-based data to shape tobacco control policy.
August 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Earlier this month, DG’s Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI) joined the Southern African Conference on Tobacco Taxation in Lusaka. Our Zambia Lead, Mbaita Maka, showcased the TCDI dashboard, which is already helping the government and CSOs use evidence-based data to shape tobacco control policy.
DG is heading to #AFSF2025 in Dakar 🇸🇳!
@joshcpowell.bsky.social, Beverley Hatcher-Mbu & Ousmane Koné will be in attendance, engaging with stakeholders on how to strengthen food systems and enhance food security across the continent. 🌾
👀 Look out for our team!
@joshcpowell.bsky.social, Beverley Hatcher-Mbu & Ousmane Koné will be in attendance, engaging with stakeholders on how to strengthen food systems and enhance food security across the continent. 🌾
👀 Look out for our team!
August 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
DG is heading to #AFSF2025 in Dakar 🇸🇳!
@joshcpowell.bsky.social, Beverley Hatcher-Mbu & Ousmane Koné will be in attendance, engaging with stakeholders on how to strengthen food systems and enhance food security across the continent. 🌾
👀 Look out for our team!
@joshcpowell.bsky.social, Beverley Hatcher-Mbu & Ousmane Koné will be in attendance, engaging with stakeholders on how to strengthen food systems and enhance food security across the continent. 🌾
👀 Look out for our team!
Find out more by exploring our youth-specific pages!
🔹 Kenya: kenya.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
🔹 The Democratic Republic of the Congo: drc.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
🔹 Nigeria: nigeria.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
#TobaccoControl #YouthVoices
🔹 Kenya: kenya.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
🔹 The Democratic Republic of the Congo: drc.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
🔹 Nigeria: nigeria.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
#TobaccoControl #YouthVoices
August 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Find out more by exploring our youth-specific pages!
🔹 Kenya: kenya.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
🔹 The Democratic Republic of the Congo: drc.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
🔹 Nigeria: nigeria.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
#TobaccoControl #YouthVoices
🔹 Kenya: kenya.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
🔹 The Democratic Republic of the Congo: drc.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
🔹 Nigeria: nigeria.tobaccocontroldata.org/en/home/yout...
#TobaccoControl #YouthVoices
This #InternationalYouthDay, DaYTA spotlights the power of youth-centered research in tackling rising tobacco use across sub-Saharan Africa by co-designing a survey with young people and reaching in- & out-of-school adolescents for richer insights for Kenya, the DRC, and Nigeria ⬇️
#TobaccoControl
#TobaccoControl
August 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This #InternationalYouthDay, DaYTA spotlights the power of youth-centered research in tackling rising tobacco use across sub-Saharan Africa by co-designing a survey with young people and reaching in- & out-of-school adolescents for richer insights for Kenya, the DRC, and Nigeria ⬇️
#TobaccoControl
#TobaccoControl