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Latest blog posts
The latest trends in UK aid spending on nutrition
This data blog analyses the latest spending trends by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) in regards to aid spending in nutrition.
Data and Development
Tony German reflects on the progress of the data revolution, and explores how new ways of using data can help us to end poverty.
Connecting IATI and FTS for streamlined humanitarian reporting
An introduction to a pilot project that aims to provide an automated way for organizations to publish information about their humanitarian funding.
Leveraging data to achieve universal health coverage in Kenya’s poorest arid and semi-arid (ASAL) counties
Kenya is implementing UHC to ensure a healthy population in ASAL counties. Quality data on health and resource requirements are needed.
Devolution is working for Kenya, but quality data can make it work even better
This blog post accounts how devolution is working in Kenya and in what ways quality data could drive devolution promises and the Big Four agenda.
What do we know about the value of data?
The GPSDD concludes the best way to make the case for improved investments in data is to show the value of data in improving lives.
Three ways to help strengthen domestic resource mobilisation in low-income countries
Reversing the trend of stagnating DRM requires cooperation and coordination from a range of stakeholders, both international and national.
Will blended finance lead to private sector growth in developing countries?
Donors facing pressure to scale up blended finance investments to plug the Sustainable Development Goal funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Aid data use at country level: The example of Nepal
There are increasing efforts to improve how aid data is shared in Nepal. The AMP reflects a growing demand for improved transparency.