Development Impact Fund

Technical Assistance: Targeted technical assistance, policy guidance, and co-production of data and research to enhance project and policy effectiveness, with a commitment to long-term support.

Analytical Products: Multi-sector data ecosystems and analyses, impact evaluations, operational toolkits, and behavioral and AI solutions for actionable insights. 

Capacity Building: Customized training programs designed to impart practical skills in data analysis and field experiments for evidence-based project and policy management.

Interactive Workshops: Facilitated global workshops to optimize project design and develop scientific learning strategies.

Knowledge Sharing: Opportunities to engage with a community of experts and access resources and results on devleopment impact for continued learning.

Access to Critical Resources: Comprehensive toolkit of resources, guidelines, and best practices in impact evaluation.

Leadership on Global Challenges: Leveraging global reach, partnerships, and evidence-based expertise across all sectors and regions. 

Value for Money: Even modest 1% investments in trial-and-adopt technology can result in operational impact gains of 50% or higher.

Focus on Results: Documenting the results and policy influence of investments across the project cycle, ensuring transparency and accountability in achieving impactful outcomes.

DIF follows a systematic approach for program development, involving the following key steps:

1. Set Priorities: Engage with governments and development partners to identify key policy areas and learning gaps.
2. Identify Projects: Pre-identify potential projects that address these gaps for inclusion in research development workshops.
3. Conduct Workshops: Engage policymakers, technical experts, and operational specialists in workshops to create evidence-based project designs.
4. Technical Reviews: Conduct technical reviews for the selection of projects post-workshop for further support.
5. Implement and Build Capacity: Apply the trial-and-adopt method to implement projects, offering comprehensive support from design to completion through co-production with clients.
6. Focus on Documenting Impact: Emphasizes the importance of documenting results for policy action and disseminating knowledge as global public goods.

Workshops play a crucial role in our strategy, involving 20-30 project teams in week-long, facilitated sessions that are either sector-specific or multi-sectoral. They bring together policymakers, technical and operational experts, development partners, and academic specialists to:

• Integrate global evidence into project design.
• Foster cross-country and cross-project learning.
• Introduce innovative technology and research tools.
• Develop a cohesive learning strategy for greater impact.