Projects

  • Data Feminism

Mobility and Gender in Mexico City and Lima

Female and male commuters utilize public transportation differently, yet not enough is known about women’s commuting experiences and challenges. In countries such as Mexico and Peru, gendered perspectives in public policy are starting to be considered, but public action remains...

  • Data Feminism

Capturing the Socioeconomic and Cultural Drivers of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone

In partnership with UNDP Sierra Leone, this project assessed the prevalence, incidence, trends, and patterns of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone through a mixed-methods approach and innovate machine learning techniques. By analyzing the structural and root causes...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Evaluation of the Contribution to the Implementation of SDGs by the EU External Action Between 2016-2021

The main objective of this evaluation, led by our partner ADE, was to provide an independent, evidence-based assessment of the contribution of the EU’s external actions in support of the implementation of the SDGs – not only as a set...

  • Data Feminism

Institutional Gender Assessment of Cinvestav

Developed in partnership with Cinvestav, a network of 11 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) research centers across Mexico, this project aimed to provide an institutional gender assessment of the challenges that women working and studying in the network face...

  • Data Feminism

Liberia Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP)

The CGEP of Liberia, the first of its kind in the country, examined the situation of gender inequality in Liberia from a multi-sectoral and intersectional perspective, including an analysis of the gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Technical Assistance Facility for Africa-EU Relations in the Field of Economic Development

This series of three reports analyzed varying aspects of Africa-EU and provided technical policy insights to strengthen the European Commission Directorate General for International Partnerships’ (DG INTPA) capacity in “knowledge-based” policymaking. Each report was conducted through a study and analysis...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Evaluation of the WFP’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Climate Change Policies

DPA, in collaboration with ADE, examined the WFP´s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRR\M) and Climate Change (CC) policies under one evaluative framework, as well as in synergy with the current evaluation of the WFP Policy on Building Resilience for...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Mastercard Foundation′s Impact Pulse Platform

Phase 1: DPA developed the Sector Pulse Platform, a data-driven tool that will provide the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) with access to key information on global and regional trends relevant to its work in Africa. This tool will support the foundation’s...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Enhancing Data Interoperability and Open Data in Mauritania: A Market Evaluation and Recommendations

The Mauritania component of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP-Mauritania) is expanding access to broadband and digital services through the development and integration of the country’s digital markets with those of the West African region. The project focused...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Review of Cycles, NRC’s Project and Grants Management Tool

In this review commissioned by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), DPA studied the development, roll-out, and implementation of Cycles, a digital grants and project cycle management tool. DPA assessed the state and effectiveness of the current system, and identified current...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a Category 2 Center Under the Auspices of UNESCO on Artificial Intelligence

The main objectives of this feasibility study were to evaluate the capacity and skills of the AI Movement in Morocco to fulfill the intended role and objectives and to align with UNESCO’s principles and requirements to become a Category...

  • Geographies of Inequalities

Study of Spatial Distribution and Dynamics of Violence Involving Children and Youth in Urban Settings of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

DPA, in collaboration with UNICEF Haiti, collaborated on a study to examine the effects of violence on children and youth in Port-au-Prince’s urban areas. The study aimed to understand the complex relationship between socio-economic factors, violence, and the experiences of...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Development of Senegal’s National Data Strategy

DPA, in collaboration with Smart Africa and GIZ under the leadership of the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, led the development of Senegal’s National Data Strategy. The main objective was to identify all the measures and propose...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Workbook Series: Applying the FAIR Data Principles to Agricultural Development

Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), in partnership with CABI, launched a collaborative project to develop a comprehensive repository of resources highlighting the utility of the FAIR Data Principles for agricultural development. This initiative aims to assist project officers in effectively integrating the...

  • Geographies of Inequalities

MPI+: Leveraging Non-Traditional Data to Monitor and Map Multidimensional Poverty in the Favelas of Brazil

This project leveraged novel ‘non-traditional’ data for mapping and monitoring multidimensional poverty in informal urban settings, while taking into account and reflecting context-specific nuances. It was carried out in partnership with and build on the work of the Brazilian NGO...

  • Just Digital Transformations

Development of Ghana’s National Data Strategy

Data-Pop Alliance, in partnership with Smart Africa, contributed to the development of Ghana’s national data strategy in line with the country’s priorities in terms of sustainable development, promotion of innovation, the creation of value and, above all, digital sovereignty. The...