Development Gateway and @irexintl.bsky.social are heading to #SkollWorldForum in Oxford, joining social impact leaders and contributing to conversations shaping the future of the sector. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect.
#Skoll2026 #SkollWeek #SocialImpact
Digital public infrastructure (DPI) can unlock access to critical services, including in the animal agriculture sector. DG and @opengovpartnership.org recent blog shares insights on the importance of DPI for agriculture and recommendations for safeguards. Read more: medium.com/ogp-horizons...
These gaps point to an opportunity to better align strategies and strengthen governance.
See infographic for more ⬇️
📅 Full report coming in mid-April
#AI #AIReadiness #HigherEducation #AIGovernance
@irexintl.bsky.social + Development Gateway surveyed universities globally. On governance & policy, three patterns stand out:
▫️ AI strategies are often missing or unclear
▫️ Policies remain limited
▫️ Leadership engagement lacks visibility
Conversations on AI in universities often focus on misuse and job displacement. But the bigger question is: are institutions ready to adopt AI responsibly and at scale? 🧵
When it comes to AI, are we truly investing our limited resources into the correct model, technique, or approach in this ever-changing landscape? DG’s latest blog shows how using the controlled environment of AI sandboxing can be a powerful tool in addressing these questions.
Read more ⬇️
Through a few simple questions, it helps users understand their situation, guiding them on where to report, what evidence to prepare, how to request content removal, and which institutions can assist. #OnlineSafety #DigitalSafety #SafetyByDesign #DigitalRights #Philippines
Created in collaboration with government agencies, civil society, and academia, Gabay Tech was formally handed over to Pasig City on Tuesday, March 17, the first local government to roll out the platform. devgateway.github.io/digital-safe... #SustainableTech #OpenSource
🚨As part of the National Models for Women’s Safety Online initiative, we recently launched Gabay Tech, a portal that provides Filipinos, especially women and girls, with a clearer path to navigate online harms, report incidents, and connect with the right support services.
🤖 If #AI can generate predictions from vast amounts of data, where does human judgment fit in?
Human expertise and contextual understanding help identify edge cases and ensure decisions stay aligned with real-world objectives.
Read more ⬇️
Lessons from the Data Day Workshop, the aLIVE project, and the Ministry of Health show that dashboards, practical training, verification routines, and leadership engagement can transform data into actionable insights.
On March 5, DG’s Data Day Workshop brought together experts from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, Ministry of Health and the Livestock Development Institute to discuss current data practices, and how leadership can strengthen a data-driven culture.
#DigitalPublicInfrastructure creates value when trusted ID systems connect people to services, finance, and markets.
Livestock systems are no different. Animal ID helps farmers reach markets, improve disease response, expand financial access, and strengthen trust.
Read our latest brief ⬇️
#DPI
2/2 Explore the full data and policy recommendations ⬇️
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1/2 The Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) initiative is proud to share new research on adolescent tobacco and nicotine use in Nigeria! These findings will equip stakeholders with the evidence needed to strengthen tobacco control efforts nationwide. Swipe through to see key findings ⬇️
DG’s latest blog discusses how, through the Soil Nutrient Roadmap (SNR) program, we supported the development of Ethiopia’s National Soil Fertility and Health Roadmap (2026–2035), a significant national milestone in building long-term strategies and durable institutions. Read more ⬇️
#ICYMI: DG’s Data…for What?! Podcast just wrapped a whole series on interoperability – from why interoperability matters, to the legal frameworks that shape it, to how it influences trust, safety, and even elections. 🎧 Listen on Apple at the link below or on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2f72Rvq...
In response to the challenges and changes confronting #InternationalDevelopment, in 2025, DG,
@accountlab.bsky.social , and Digital Public joined forces to create @civic-strength.bsky.social , an initiative providing support to organizations navigating these moments. Read more on what’s next:
🎉 DG is pleased to announce the launch of the Data Interoperability and Governance (DIG) program, to collaborate with the 50x2030 initiative to promote the use of data in agriculture in #Senegal for evidence-based policymaking. Read more about our work and initial assessment ⬇️ #AgData #DataSmartAg
🛜 Our latest blog post discusses DG’s implementation of the National Models for Women’s Safety Online in the #Philippines and explores how preventative measures, such as the #SafetyByDesign approach can be used to create a safer internet. Read more ⬇️
DG is heading to New Delhi, India, this February for the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 🇮🇳 We’re joining discussions on evidence-informed policy, strategic priorities, and responsible AI in practice.
If you’re hosting pre-Summit events or will be in New Delhi, feel free to connect with us!
🎥 New explainer video: Our open-source AI contract summary and analysis tool, developed with @accountlab.bsky.social, helps identify procurement red flags by quickly extracting key insights from public contracts.
Watch ⬇️
Read more about the tool: developmentgateway.org/blog/buildin...
✨ DG is heading to @unesco.org’s International Conference on Digital Platform Governance in Pretoria 🇿🇦 next week! @ashlinsimpson.bsky.social will represent DG and co-host a session with @irexintl.bsky.social on safety by design as a regulatory pathway for digital platforms.
#DigitalGovernance
📢 We’re hiring in #Jordan! The Early Grade Education Activity (EGEA, also known as ‘Asas’) is recruiting for an AI Coordinator (AI Readiness & Applied AI Initiatives).
We’re reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, with a closing date of February 26, 2026.
🔗 Learn more and apply now ⬇️
🚨DG just issued our latest policy brief on how #DigitalPublicInfrastructure can enable agriculture investments to achieve scale. Specifically, integrating animal identity and data systems can unlock data-driven benefits in trade, inclusion, public health, and governance. Read more ⬇️
✨Introducing Early Grade Education Activity in Jordan
Led by @irexintl.bsky.social and supported by DG and other partners, the program is working with the Ministry of Education to strengthen pre- and in-service teacher education, while exploring AI integration in early grade education. Read more:
Filipino tech innovators gather for a group photo, holding their special recognition certificates, at the Safety-by-Design showcase on Thursday, January 29 in Pasig City.
Cynder, developer of Luna/Safe bags the Grand Winner of the Safety-by-Design Showcase alongside judges at the Showcase-by-Design held on Thursday, January 29.
Winners of the Safety-by-Design (SbD) Grand Challenge: Grand Winner Cynder for Luna/Safe, second placer LIWA, and third placer Alerto, during the awards ceremony in Pasig City on January 29.
Three glass trophies noting Grand Winner, Second Place, and Third Place.
🎉 The National Models for Women’s Safety Online program hosted the Safety-by-Design Grand Challenge Showcase in Manila 🇵🇭 yesterday, spotlighting locally built digital solutions for safer online spaces, with strong potential to scale beyond prototype.
🚨New release: Our new report, Emerging Insights from Accompanying Social-change Organizations through Transition, highlights lessons learned to support social change organizations navigating complex transitions. Read more: https://bit.ly/44xzvZX
The final episode in our interoperability series is live!
We explore what sustainable technology actually means & what happens to digital systems after a prototype is built or a program ends.
🎧 Listen now:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7e2C...
DG is heading to New Delhi, India, this February for the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 🇮🇳 We’re joining discussions on evidence-informed policy, strategic priorities, and responsible AI in practice.
If you’re hosting pre-Summit events or will be in New Delhi, feel free to connect with us!