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.
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.
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#DigitalAgriculture #DataForDevelopment
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#DigitalAgriculture #DataForDevelopment
From Data to Impact: Why Data Visualization Matters in Agriculture – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.
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...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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.
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#DigitalAgriculture #DataForDevelopment
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#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.
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#CivicTech #Transparency #AntiCorruption
DG & @accountlab.bsky.social created the 'HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository': 41+ #OpenSource tools to save time, share knowledge, and build on existing solutions.
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#CivicTech #Transparency #AntiCorruption
Introducing The HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.
Introducing the Civic Tech Tools Repository: an open-source hub of digital solutions to fight corruption. Designed for growth through GitHub contributions, it brings together tools, code, and resource...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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
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
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
🌱 Building resilient agriculture means more than production. It’s about equipping farmers with digital tools and advisory services for real impact.
Read more on how DG, @techchange.bsky.social & JengaLab (supported by @ifad.org) strengthened digital ag ecosystems across Africa & the Near East. ⬇️
Read more on how DG, @techchange.bsky.social & JengaLab (supported by @ifad.org) strengthened digital ag ecosystems across Africa & the Near East. ⬇️
Reflecting on 3 Years of Digital Advisory Support for Agricultural Transformation – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.
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 resilie...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🌱 Building resilient agriculture means more than production. It’s about equipping farmers with digital tools and advisory services for real impact.
Read more on how DG, @techchange.bsky.social & JengaLab (supported by @ifad.org) strengthened digital ag ecosystems across Africa & the Near East. ⬇️
Read more on how DG, @techchange.bsky.social & JengaLab (supported by @ifad.org) strengthened digital ag ecosystems across Africa & the Near East. ⬇️
🎉 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
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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
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🎉 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...
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Excited to welcome Josh Powell (CEO, @dgateway.bsky.social) as a lightning talk speaker at OGH’s 13th anniversary! 🌟 Turning data into action globally. Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Open Oceans, for making this celebration possible!
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-anniv...
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-anniv...
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Excited to welcome Josh Powell (CEO, @dgateway.bsky.social) as a lightning talk speaker at OGH’s 13th anniversary! 🌟 Turning data into action globally. Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Open Oceans, for making this celebration possible!
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-anniv...
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-anniv...
🎙️ 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
🐄 Strong livestock systems depend on how well data flows – from farmers to policymakers. Through the 'a Livestock Information Vision for Ethiopia' (aLIVE) program, DG and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture are connecting livestock data for smarter, evidence-based decisions.
Read more. ⬇️
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Defining Decision-Making: Connecting the Dots Between Data and Impact – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.
Strong, data-driven decision-making is critical for transforming the livestock sector and achieving national goals for food security and economic growth. However, we often talk about what is needed to...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🐄 Strong livestock systems depend on how well data flows – from farmers to policymakers. Through the 'a Livestock Information Vision for Ethiopia' (aLIVE) program, DG and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture are connecting livestock data for smarter, evidence-based decisions.
Read more. ⬇️
Read more. ⬇️
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
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🚨Responding to the challenges and changes facing civil society organizations, @accountlab.bsky.social, @dgateway.bsky.social + Digital Public announced the launch of Civic Strength Partners, a new initiative to support social impact organizations on the road ahead. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05
October 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🚨Responding to the challenges and changes facing civil society organizations, @accountlab.bsky.social, @dgateway.bsky.social + Digital Public announced the launch of Civic Strength Partners, a new initiative to support social impact organizations on the road ahead. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05
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Foreign assistance cuts have had a profound impact on civil society organizations, but they don’t need to face this challenge alone. Civic Strength Partners works closely with leadership of social impact organizations to navigate change with clarity + care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05
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October 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Foreign assistance cuts have had a profound impact on civil society organizations, but they don’t need to face this challenge alone. Civic Strength Partners works closely with leadership of social impact organizations to navigate change with clarity + care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05
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📣 Exciting news: @accountlab.bsky.social, @dgateway.bsky.social + Digital Public have joined forces to launch Civic Strength Partners, a partnership matching service and support network for social impact organizations navigating moments of change. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05
October 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
📣 Exciting news: @accountlab.bsky.social, @dgateway.bsky.social + Digital Public have joined forces to launch Civic Strength Partners, a partnership matching service and support network for social impact organizations navigating moments of change. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gZNm05
🗳️ As technology reshapes governance, the question is whether we’re digitizing democracy or democratizing digital.
As the #OGPSummit kicks off, Sarah Orton-Vipond highlights how applying democratic principles can make digital government stronger, more accountable, and inclusive.
#OpenGovernment
As the #OGPSummit kicks off, Sarah Orton-Vipond highlights how applying democratic principles can make digital government stronger, more accountable, and inclusive.
#OpenGovernment
Democratizing Digital or Digitizing Democracy in 2025? – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.
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 tec...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🗳️ As technology reshapes governance, the question is whether we’re digitizing democracy or democratizing digital.
As the #OGPSummit kicks off, Sarah Orton-Vipond highlights how applying democratic principles can make digital government stronger, more accountable, and inclusive.
#OpenGovernment
As the #OGPSummit kicks off, Sarah Orton-Vipond highlights how applying democratic principles can make digital government stronger, more accountable, and inclusive.
#OpenGovernment
📣 New paper from the Education Data Initiative! We explore how Education Management Information Systems (EMISs) and Learning Management Systems (LMSs) can work together to transform education, in the face of millions of children and youth being out of school and AI’s risks & opportunities.
#EdTech
#EdTech
A Guide for Education Technology Systems – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.
Education is at a crossroads, with 250 million children out of school and many more not learning as they should. This paper explores how Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) and Learning Ma...
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October 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📣 New paper from the Education Data Initiative! We explore how Education Management Information Systems (EMISs) and Learning Management Systems (LMSs) can work together to transform education, in the face of millions of children and youth being out of school and AI’s risks & opportunities.
#EdTech
#EdTech
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!
🌍 How can countries balance national digital sovereignty with the need for openness, collaboration, and innovation?
This unlikely duo – digital sovereignty and open source – is shaping the future of #DigitalPublicInfrastructure and data exchange.
Learn more in our latest blog ⬇️
This unlikely duo – digital sovereignty and open source – is shaping the future of #DigitalPublicInfrastructure and data exchange.
Learn more in our latest blog ⬇️
Digital Sovereignty & Open-Source: The Unlikely Duo Shaping DPI – Development Gateway: An IREX Venture – Data and digital solutions for international development.
In 2025, digital sovereignty and open source have become an unlikely duo, creating opportunities for more resilient data and digital systems, including DPI. This blog shares reflections on the value o...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🌍 How can countries balance national digital sovereignty with the need for openness, collaboration, and innovation?
This unlikely duo – digital sovereignty and open source – is shaping the future of #DigitalPublicInfrastructure and data exchange.
Learn more in our latest blog ⬇️
This unlikely duo – digital sovereignty and open source – is shaping the future of #DigitalPublicInfrastructure and data exchange.
Learn more in our latest blog ⬇️
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