Pausing Progress: The Uncertain Future of the DHS Program

For over 40 years, the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program “has shaped policies, informed research, and transformed lives” (Brookings, 2025). The termination of

Digital Transformation in the Global South: Enhancing Citizens’ Trust

If governments in the Global South integrate digital transformation into their public services’ agenda, will they be able to enhance citizens’ trust?

Africa’s Poverty Tsunami: Do Cash Transfers Work Best?

DISCUSSION PIECE Africa’s GDP is poised to grow exponentially in the next decade. According to the African Development Bank, GDP growth is expected to

Addressing the Unrealized Potential of MD4D

DISCUSSION PIECE Piece originally published on DIAL’s website. Last week, the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) and Data Pop Alliance made public a free online

Seminar on “Household Surveys in the Changing Data Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities and an Agenda for the Future”

As the data ecosystem continues to evolve, the role of traditional household surveys is being re-examined. Are household surveys still relevant in this shifting

Introducing the Complete Paper Series: “Big Data to Address Global Development Challenges”

These 4 research papers were developed in collaboration with and funded by the Agence française de développement (AFD) between 2016 and 2019 under a joint research