Navigating the Nonprofit Data Landscape: A Journey with Wilde Ganzen
Wilde Ganzen was ready to embark on a journey to become a data-driven organisation and gain a clearer understanding of their progress. With a starting point of having their house in order, but being uncertain on the next steps towards their goal, they approached Data4Development as an experienced third-party expert to lead them towards their […]
Transforming Nonprofit Operations: A Journey with the Netherlands Food Partnership
Last June, we successfully wrapped up our project with the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP). We believe in learning from each project and partnership as we continue to sharpen our method and see commonalities between challenges of similar organisations. In this blog post, we’ll take you through the highlights of what we accomplished, the valuable lessons […]
Hoe ziet de samenwerking met D4D er uit voor Goede Doelen?
Deze vraag stelden wij aan Marian van Weverwijk, account manager Salesforce bij Wilde Ganzen: “Wij zijn de samenwerking aangegaan met Data4Development omdat wij meer data-gedreven willen werken en meer grip willen krijgen op ons ICT landschap. D4D maakte meteen al een goede indruk omdat zij over veel inhoudelijke kennis beschikken en veel ervaring hebben met […]
Bridging the Gap between Tech and Nonprofits
Nonprofits play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development, fighting injustice, and prioritising people and the planet over profit. However, they face specific challenges that can limit their ability to drive complex change processes while continuing their day-to-day operations. At Data4Development, we understand the challenges that nonprofits face. We have 7+ years of experience […]
Streamlining Operations: The Role of Technology in Improving NGO Efficiency
A key benefit of digital transformation for NGOs is the ability to streamline operations and improve efficiency. By using technology to improve processes and manage data effectively, they can free up time and resources to focus on their core mission. Digital Solutions in Practice – some examples With the use of applications, NGOs can […]
Data Use Query Corner on IATI Connect
Last week, International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI Connect) launched their new ‘Data Use Query Corner’. This is a one stop location where data users can learn to solve queries with IATI data, ask the community their questions and discover the latest opportunities to engage with one another. As an active member in the IATI community we welcome […]
A true story of the fast growing standard of living
Did you know that the standard of living increased by almost 15x from 1820 to 2018?At Data4Development we’re passionate about #data and believe in its potential to deliver #impact and do good. Using data from the International Monetary Fund, Visual Capitalist made an insightful infographic that visualises the GDP per capita worldwide. Have a look […]
Revolutionary use of data by OpenUp
There are many ways in which open data can be used. One example is set by OpenUp (formerly Code For South Africa). Since 2014 they are using open data to manage an app (MPRApp) which allows patients to compare medicine prices. By checking this data, patients can make sure they are not overcharged by their […]
Facts based negotiations about minimum wage in textile industry
Digitalisation is essential to make sure workers in the garment industry in Cambodia earn the money they deserve. By combining forces between the Cambodian unions CLC and C.CAWDU, the Dutch union CNV Internationaal and Data4Development, digital surveys can deliver the information needed to negotiate about the minimum wage. Especially important now that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the textile industry hard.
Transformation in practice: how to make a transformation project successful
In May this year, Hivos and D4D closed the Hivos Project Change, a multi-year transformation trajectory. For D4D, this was a major milestone and finalising the project brings us to reflect on the journey we made with Hivos and how we contributed to this important transformation process. What initiated this transformation process and what were […]