The application of information and communications technologies is transforming interactions between people, governments, and commercial entities. Development Gateway is at the nexus of technology and development, creating Web-based platforms to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience, increase transparency, and empower governments and civil society to manage aid flows more effectively. Development Gateway uses open source software and open standards to deliver information technology solutions quickly and inexpensively.

Transparent and Effective Aid

There is growing recognition that donors and partner countries need to change the way aid is delivered and managed to ensure that aid dollars are used more effectively. Development Gateway supports the aid effectiveness agenda by strengthening partner country systems in public financial management and government procurement. Its solutions help make aid more effective and more transparent.

Knowledge Exchange

Increased access to information is an underlying principle for all of our programs. Open exchange of key information can help development dollars go further by promoting effective development interventions and increasing transparency and accountability.

Tailored Solutions

Development Gateway focuses on low-cost, high impact tailored solutions that can improve governance and make development efforts more effective worldwide. Our platforms use open source software and open standards to deliver information technology solutions quickly and inexpensively. The aid management program consists of platforms to help developing countries better management their aid. Other solutions include large extranets for multilateral organizations and development agencies.