DEVELOPMENTS BLOG

Financial Services, MSD, and Resilience: Case Studies from East Africa

Can financial services and the broader financial market ecosystem help build climate resilience among marginalised communities? Our new paper explores how the application of innovative financing models, the development of digital ecosystems, and institutional collaboration are building resilience.

Shaping the Future of Data Center Development: A Strategic Playbook for Local Governments

The U.S. data center market presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for local governments to attract investment and shape how it advances long-term community priorities. We’ve developed a four-part strategy for maximizing benefits on all sides.

Adapting the Agent Model for Clean Energy Access in Uganda’s Refugee Settlements

Experience from the SMILES project shows that energy solutions in fragile settings don’t fail for lack of demand; they fail when business models don’t adapt. One promising pathway is the agent model, but only when it is carefully adapted to context.

Translating Practice into Learning: Patrick Henry on Leading DAI Local Content Masterclasses

When Patrick Henry leads a DAI Local Content Masterclass, he doesn’t just explain what works, but why it works. With decades of experience in project implementation and supply chain development, Henry ensures each course is grounded in what’s workable rather than theoretical.

Critical Minerals Strategy and Supply Chain Resilience

On July 10, DAI and MSA Mining co-hosted a high-level discussion on the global critical minerals landscape.

Systems First: Why Nigeria’s Learning Challenge Demands Stronger Foundations

Nigeria has made steady progress in expanding access to education. Yet many pupils still finish primary school without the literacy and numeracy they need to thrive. The task ahead is no longer simply getting children into classrooms, but ensuring the system turns access into achievement.