Tracking the global humanitarian response to Covid-19
An overview of the humanitarian response to Covid-19, showing general humanitarian funding trends as well as the quality of funding and reporting
Who we are
Development Initiatives (DI) is a global organisation harnessing the power of data and evidence to end poverty, reduce inequality and increase resilience.
What we do
We work closely with partners at global, regional, national and local levels to ensure data-driven evidence and analysis are used effectively in policy and practice. We undertake an exciting portfolio of grant-funded work as well as providing consultancy services.
Featured work
Development actors at the nexus: Lessons from crises in Bangladesh, Cameroon and Somalia
This synthesis report summarises learnings from studies in Cameroon, Somalia and Bangladesh about operationalising the HDP nexus for longer term resilience in crisis settings.
ODA in 2020: What does OECD DAC preliminary data tell us?
Analysis of the OECD DAC’s preliminary 2020 ODA (aid) data. Read about trends in aid, including which donors increased or cut contributions, aid to LDCs, and changes in grants versus loans.
Aid data 2019–2020: Analysis of trends before and during Covid
What key shifts in donors, sectors, targeting and loans during the Covid pandemic are highlighted by new DAC data on 2019 ODA and 2020 aid figures from IATI?
Supporting longer term development in crises at the nexus: Lessons from Bangladesh
This Bangladesh country report is the third in a series examining the role of development actors in addressing people’s longer term needs, risks and vulnerabilities, and supporting operationalisation of the humanitarian–development–peace (HDP) nexus.
Supporting longer term development in crises at the nexus: Lessons from Somalia
This Somalia country report is the second in a series examining the role of development actors in addressing people’s longer term needs, risks and vulnerabilities, and supporting operationalisation of the humanitarian–development–peace (HDP) nexus.
Supporting longer term development in crises at the nexus: Lessons from Cameroon
This Cameroon country report is the first in a series examining the role of development actors in addressing people’s longer term needs, risks and vulnerabilities, and supporting operationalisation of the humanitarian–development–peace (HDP) nexus.
Cuts to the UK 2020 aid budget: What IATI data tells us
This briefing compares data published by the UK's FCDO and DFID in 2019 and 2020, showing where aid budget cuts fell among recipients, countries and sectors
Our ten-year strategy: 2021–2030
DI’s ambition, focus and approach to help deliver a more equitable and resilient world.
How can data better support disability advocacy in East Africa?
In this podcast DI's Claudia Wells is joined by guests from DI, Sightsavers and the United Disabled Persons of Kenya to discuss how better data can empower disability advocates in East Africa.