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Development Gateway: A Data and Digital Organization

We strive for a world where communities have the data and digital tools they need to build a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.

What We Do

We partner with communities and governments to build the data systems and digital tools that drive lasting change. For 25 years, we’ve combined a distinctive blend of expertise in data governance, change management, government systems, digital development, and policy engagement. We integrate these perspectives into a cohesive approach that drives meaningful digital transformation where it matters most.

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(inter)National Models for Women’s Safety Online

Development Gateway and IREX spent the last year analyzing how different nations approach the "how-to" of online safety regulations. This blog discusses our research, which suggests that the most effective models go beyond reactionary and punitive measures to facilitate a functional ecosystem of trust and accountability.

June 15, 2026 Online Safety
From Ambition to Adoption: Reflections on AI in Higher Education in Kenya and Jordan

Higher education institutions are being asked to move beyond AI experimentation toward meaningful adoption. Drawing on a strategic dialogue in Nairobi, this blog explores how universities can bridge that gap through AI sovereignty, partnerships & practical adoption priorities.

June 8, 2026 Artificial Intelligence, Education
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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.

May 26, 2026 Digital Public Infrastructure, Interoperability