DEVELOPMENTS BLOG

Developments is DAI’s newsletter. News and feature articles, opinion pieces, and interviews highlight DAI projects and offer insight into global development issues of the day.

In Nigeria, Governments Embrace PFM as Key to Unlocking Climate Finance

The Partnership for Agile Governance & Climate Engagement (PACE) is taking a systems approach to facilitate reform and strengthen Nigeria’s resilience to climate threats, including launching the Guide to Accessing Climate Finance— a practical tool to assess governments’ “readiness”.

Developments

arun rana

7 days ago | 4 min read

Guarantee Fund Set to Unlock NPR 8 Billion in SME Financing

Inadequate access to finance remains a serious impediment to growth for SMEs in Nepal. But the Udaya Guarantee Fund, a catalytic fund of 600 million Nepalese rupees, promises to unlock 8 billion Nepalese rupees in loans from partner commercial banks.

Developments

emma kerr, Senior Global Practice Specialist, Governance

14 days ago | 7 min read

Thinking and Working Politically to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows and Serious and Organised Crime

Investment in tackling illicit finance is an important mechanism to protect donor countries from threats. Here, we share three lessons learned from the Tackling Illicit Financial Flows (TIFF) project that demonstrate the importance of thinking and working politically for sustainable impact.

Recent Articles

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.

anne brady, naomi somerville large, james naughton

24 days ago 5 min read

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.

sara hiller, anthony jones

1 month ago 11 min read

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.

stephen anecho

2 months ago 10 min read

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.

communications team

2 months ago 7 min read

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.

communications team

3 months ago 4 min read

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.