Development Initiatives (DI) is an independent international development organisation that focuses on the role of data in driving poverty eradication and sustainable development.

Our vision

Our vision is a world without poverty that invests in human security and where everyone shares the benefits of opportunity and growth.

Our mission

DI provides rigorous information to support better decisions, influence policy outcomes, increase accountability and strengthen the use of data to eradicate poverty.

Our work

Since Development Initiatives began in 1993 our expertise and passions have been rooted in the role data can play. We are focused on getting better data on poverty and vulnerability so we know where need is greatest and whether efforts are working. We are dedicated to improving information about resources so that they can be targeted effectively. And we want to help others use data to improve decision-making and drive better results.