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.

What Malawi Taught Me About Scaling Climate Action

In the development sector, two related misconceptions—that extreme poverty means people can’t afford to buy things, and that the private sector has little interest or role to play in climate action—combine to imply that market-based approaches have limited relevance in the field of climate action.

Developments

david quinn

30 days ago | 5 min read

Bridging Response and Recovery: Humanitarian Action and Local Systems

Aligning global and domestic efforts has always been important, but as crises get longer and resources more constrained, effective humanitarian response increasingly relies on how quickly support can be delivered and how sustainably international and national systems can operate together over time.

Developments

christina frey, benita schader

1 month ago | 7 min read

Supporting Growth and Resilience Through Demand-Led Economic Governance in Jordan

Jordan’s recent experience shows that demand-led economic governance works when it is strategically consistent, operationally agile, and built for long-term responsiveness, helping Middle Eastern countries navigate regional constraints while sustaining economic momentum.

Recent Articles

Strengthening a System: Bangladesh’s AMR Response

Antimicrobial resistance demands coordinated, cross-sector action. Through a One Health approach spanning human, animal, and environmental health, the Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh strengthened surveillance systems, institutional capacity, and long-term responses to AMR.

the bangladesh fleming fund team

1 month ago 11 min read

Pakistan Well Placed to Counter AMR Following Fleming Fund Assistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat that could reverse decades of medical progress. Since 2019, the Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan has strengthened national systems—from lab upgrades and accreditation to surveillance, research, and stewardship programs.

qadeer ahsan

2 months ago 7 min read

Responsible AI in Humanitarian Delivery: Turning Principles into Practice

Successfully integrating AI into humanitarian operations means being clear-eyed about its opportunities and limitations, building safety in by design, and keeping communities central, writes responsible AI expert Suzy Madigan in partnership with DAI.

suzy madigan

3 months ago 8 min read

In Zambia, Reducing Land Tenure Risks for the Lobito Corridor

The EU Global Gateway’s support to the National Land Audit is providing concrete data for implementing the Lobito Corridor, expected to boost regional trade and global exports, all with a strong foundation of secure and clearly documented land tenure.

florent lasry

3 months ago 3 min read

Five Ways to Rethink Humanitarian Action in the Era of Climate Change

The climate crisis is reshaping the humanitarian landscape. Systems and funding now need to respond to slow-onset events as well as shocks requiring rapid action. The answer lies in adapting and repurposing existing structures rather than reinventing them.

laura mclean

5 months ago 7 min read

Adapting for Impact: How Last-Mile Agribusiness Models Evolved to Serve Refugees and Host Communities in Uganda

The SMILES project is encouraging companies to test and refine models suited to refugee contexts, demonstrating how adaptive business models can thrive in challenging environments through processes rooted in continuous listening and learning alongside the communities served.

stephen anecho, katie vaughan

6 months ago 8 min read