Humanitarian Action
New partnerships for delivering life-saving assistance
Market Systems and Climate
Farmers see benefits in Malawi
Supporting Growth and Resilience
Demand-led economic governance in Jordan
Antimicrobial Resistance
Addressing the challenge in Pakistan
Responsible AI
Turning principles into practice
Reducing Land Tenure Risks
The Lobito Corridor
Rethinking Humanitarian Action
In the era of climate change
Adapting for Impact
Agribusiness models in Uganda
Tackling Illicit Finance
The importance of thinking and working politically
Data Center Development
A strategic playbook for local governments
Adapting the Agent Model
Clean Energy access in Uganda
Critical Minerals
Strategy and supply chain resilience
Who We Are
For businesses, investors, and governments, DAI provides the solutions, capital, and global know-how they need to address their most pressing challenges.
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We connect analytics and design, policy and practice, advice and implementation to support our clients at any stage of their investment, from concept to completion.
Our Work
Our Work
Drawing on 50 years of work in more than 150 countries, we combine deep technical expertise, robust operating capabilities, and proven financial acumen to help our clients solve their most pressing problems.
Global Impact
We partner with local people and institutions on scores of projects worldwide.
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Beyond the Catch: A Holistic Approach to Fisheries Policy
Fisheries sit at the intersection of economies, ecosystems, and people’s lives. So, if we want resilient fisheries, we need to understand the whole system—and design economic solutions around the livelihoods and wellbeing of the people within it.Unlocking the Power of Generative AI for Political Economy Analysis—Findings From a DAI Pilot Project
We are in the middle of the generative artificial intelligence (genAI) hype cycle. As soon as ChatGPT 3.5 was released in late 2022, it caught the imagination of the general public—and the international development community. It remains to be seen...News
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Centre for Disaster Protection Annual Report Shows Momentum for Pre-Arranged Finance
The newly published Annual Report 2025–26 from the Centre for Disaster Protection highlights a year of growing momentum for planning and financing disaster response before shocks occur.
More countries than ever are putting plans in place before disasters happen, while pre-arranged financing has continued to expand. Coverage reached a record $9 billion in 2024, and payouts have more than doubled since 2023, the Centre reports.
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