High-quality data is essential for developing and implementing effective strategies, policies, interventions and services. However, the data that is needed is often not available. When available, the data is sometimes fragmented, not easily accessible and/or in formats that are not user-friendly. This hinders the development of data-driven or evidence-informed solutions to societal challenges. Solving data availability and access problems is at the heart of what we do.
Our Vision
A world where there is sustainable and inclusive development, with no one left behind.
Our Mission
Our mission is to work with governments and other local and international organizations to ensure the availability and accessibility of the data needed to better align strategies, policies, interventions and services to the needs of the populations they serve and to be able to respond to any changes to those needs quickly.
Our Values
Inclusive collaboration: We work closely with end users and those whose lives will be impacted by the data we produce in identifying data gaps and designing and implementing our data and evidence-gathering initiatives. This ensures that our efforts are demand-driven and align with expressed needs. It gives us a more holistic view of the data content and how it should be collected and presented to facilitate translation into decision-making.
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Excellence: We pursue and consistently deliver science of the highest quality and professional standards. We actively seek to answer the most pressing development questions by addressing priority data gaps that significantly hinder effective decision-making.
Commitment to growth: We are constantly curious and dedicated to discovery and pursuing growth and development of new knowledge, expertise, skills and experiences. This allows us to adapt and adjust our approach to ensure that our work remains relevant and delivers the best outcomes.
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Accountability: We believe in the highest standards of openness, integrity, transparency and fiscal responsibility in what we do and how we do it.
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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: Development challenges are complex and often require bringing together different backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, ideas, and disciplines to develop effective solutions. We, therefore, believe that an inclusive environment, where all people are treated fairly and with courtesy and kindness, is fundamental to success.
Our Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
Development work is a complex web that demands a holistic approach. We pay attention to the interconnectedness of the many aspects affecting our society, enabling us to contribute to many SDGs.
