DEVELOPMENTS BLOG

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.

Building Tomorrow’s Economies: Dr. Syham Bentouati and the Strategic Evolution of In-Country Value

Dr. Syham Bentouati, a leading voice in the Middle East’s In-Country Value (ICV) evolution and expert trainer at DAI’s next Local Content Masterclass, explains how practitioners can deepen their engagement with the complexities of economic diversification and industrial strategy.

Building Win-Win Data Center Projects: How Strategic Planning Aligns Profitability and Local Economic Development

Data centers are essential to the future of AI, cloud computing, and digital commerce. But building them requires more than engineering expertise. It demands a multi-stakeholder strategy grounded in real-world analysis.

Bridging the Gap

Governments and employers worldwide are grappling with how to connect people—particularly young people, women, and marginalised groups—to meaningful employment.

From Growth to Momentum: Mastercard Strive USA’s Year 2 Highlights and What’s Next

Now in its third year, Mastercard Strive USA is building on two years of strong results and charting an ambitious course toward a more inclusive, connected, and digitally enabled U.S. small business landscape.

Six Ways to Reduce Environmental Destruction Caused by Illicit Financial Flows

Part I of this blog looked at the role of organised crime in the destruction of the Amazon through clearing land for illicit activities. Part II highlights why this happens and what can be done about it.