Sustainability Report 2023
A year of contributions to the SDGs
Building Monitoring Networks
A locally-led approach to protecting the Amazon rainforest in Peru
From Crisis to Reform
Emergency response leads to long-term institutional gains in Jordan
Cyber Threats in Ukraine
Helping Ukrainians defend their critical infrastructure
Investing in Our Climate
Making blended finance work for climate
Opening the Taps of Credit
Lessons from a credit pilot in the DRC
Local Content Trends
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Digital Public Goods
The challenges and opportunities of localization
From Fragmentation to Resilience
Ukraine's non-banking sector looks to the future
Turning Green Shoots into Forests
The growth potential of green bonds
Critical Supply Chains
Four ways to build resilience
The Practice of Partnership
New ways of working with local partners
Transforming Izmir
Türkiye’s port city is becoming a clean energy hub
Who We Are
DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, private corporations, and philanthropies.
Our Work
Since 1970, we have worked in more than 150 countries—delivering results across the spectrum of international development contexts, from stable societies and high-growth economies to challenging environments racked by political or military conflict.
Global Impact
We partner with local people and institutions on scores of projects worldwide.
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Community Seed Production: A Pathway for Building Resilience in South Sudan
Any economic development work in an agro-based community such as South Sudan—where approximately 85 percent of households depend on crop cultivation—must emphasize the quality of the seed supply.Lessons from Kosovo: How Multi-Stakeholder Coalitions Can Enhance Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Cybersecurity
In early 2022, the Government of Kosovo, with the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Critical Infrastructure Digitalization and Resilience (CIDR) program, launched Kosovo’s Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Working Group (CICWG). This working group, led by the Prime...News
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MicroVest Launches New Framework for Portfolio Impact Management
MicroVest, a pioneer of U.S.-based microfinance investing, this week launched its new Impact Framework: The Pyramid of Intentionality (PI). The new Framework seeks to evolve the practice of impact management across the asset manager’s existing and future funds, with a standardized approach to assessing, managing, and measuring the impact targeted by the firm’s investments, in line with leading industry standards.
Careers
DAI offers rewarding careers for talented technical, managerial, and support professionals.
