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Village Savings and Loan Associations in Rwanda: From Access to Economic Transformation
Explore how Village Savings and Loan Associations in Rwanda are driving financial inclusion, strengthening women’s economic agency, and changing livelihoods beyond access to finance.
AI in Scientific Work and Proposal Writing: Benefits, Risks, and Smart Ways to Use It
AI can make scientific writing and proposal development faster and clearer. But without careful human oversight, it can also produce polished work that is inaccurate or weak in substance.
From Monitoring to Learning: Rethinking MERL Systems
Learn how MERL systems are shifting from monitoring to real-time learning that improves decisions and impact. Explore practical ways to turn data into actionable insights in development.
How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Development Inequalities
Artificial intelligence is transforming the global development landscape. Yet this transformation is unfolding within an already unequal world. Countries with strong digital infrastructure, data systems, and technical expertise are accelerating ahead, while many low-income contexts struggle to participate meaningfully.
The New Global Debt Trap: Evidence from the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2025
The global debt system is increasingly imposing its heaviest costs on those least able to bear them. For low-income countries, particularly in East Africa, debt servicing now competes directly with development priorities.
Emerging Trends in Impact Evaluation: 7 Innovative Approaches to Assessing Development Projects
Evaluating the impact of development projects has become increasingly sophisticated, driven by the integration of new methodologies, technologies, and participatory approaches. Traditional methods, while...
The Importance of Implementable Proposals and Strategies That Create Value and Impact
In today’s fast-changing and complex global context, the real value of strategies lies in their ability to be implemented. Actionable, evidence-based proposals bridge the gap between theory and practice, transforming ideas into measurable results. By prioritizing feasibility, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement, implementable strategies create lasting value and drive meaningful impact across organizations and communities.
Enhancing the Impact of Funds Through Feedback from Local Partners
Partner feedback is essential to effective and accountable development. By systematically capturing and using insights from local civil society organizations, INGOs can strengthen partnerships, improve resource allocation, and ensure programmes are responsive to local priorities -maximizing impact and supporting sustainable, locally led change.