Authored by Andrew Stern and Elizabeth VanDerWoude This post is part of a series of articles where we will explore the landscape, challenges, and potential solutions to support localizing development. We will also be exploring bright spots, and creative ways our colleagues are moving development and international relief closer to the communities they impact. This […]
Authored by Warren Ang and Elizabeth VanDerWoude This post is part of a series of articles where we will explore the landscape, challenges, and potential solutions to support localizing development. We will also be exploring bright spots, and creative ways our colleagues are moving development and international relief closer to the communities they impact. This […]
This new report from GDI and Taumba Advisory provides an in-depth analysis of the status of Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Kenya at the county level to establish the progress and commitment of county governments in supporting ECD. The report also provides recommendations for strengthening the delivery of education at the county level which can […]
Despite growing recognition that current migration paradigms are not fit for the moment, people on the move are still widely categorized – by our laws, our narratives, and our leaders – as either threats, who endanger our jobs and security, or burdens, who will cost a lot to maintain. But they are, firstly, people: risk-takers, […]
Authored by Mallika Kirti and Elizabeth VanDerWoude This post is part of a series of articles where we will explore the landscape, challenges, and potential solutions to support localizing development. We will also be exploring bright spots, and creative ways our colleagues are moving development and international relief closer to the communities they impact. This […]
Authored by Stuart Symington and Elizabeth VanDerWoude This post is part of a series of articles where we will explore the landscape, challenges, and potential solutions to support localizing development. We will also be exploring bright spots, and creative ways our colleagues are moving development and international relief closer to the communities they impact. This […]
Authored by Mallika Kirti and Elizabeth VanDerWoude Research support by Alexandra Greig-Duarte This post is the first in a series of articles where we will explore the landscape, challenges, and potential solutions to support localizing development. We will also be exploring bright spots, and creative ways our colleagues are moving development and international relief closer […]
GDI staff are not experts in Information Technology (IT), but we do support many new organizations as they think through IT platforms and approaches for their organization. Early-stage organizations often require a balancing act between financial investment, data protection, and customization for the organization’s unique needs. Some of the organizations we’ve incubated require highly specialized […]
In GDI’s experience incubating initiatives, a working understanding of non-profit finance, accounting and operations are tools in a successful toolkit for early-stage organization leaders. However, these entrepreneurs, board members, and senior leaders are rarely subject area experts in these fields, and digestible descriptions of the most relevant content are difficult to find. To support our […]
The Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) is the first global initiative to catalyze systems shifts for youth in communities around the world through the creation of sustainable training, employment, and income-earning pathways building on place-based solutions. Working with Anchor Partners situated in communities around the world, GOYN strives to create economic mobility for “Opportunity Youth”—young […]