ABOUT US

The Development, Governance and Diplomacy Institute examines how societies build public value in an environment shaped by technological change, institutional complexity, and global interdependence. Our work studies the systems that support digital government, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity policy, education reform, and development strategy.

We connect research with practice to help governments, organizations, and communities strengthen their capacity for responsible transformation. Our approach brings governance, technology, and international development together as a coherent field of inquiry, with attention to institutional purpose and long term capability.

DGDI advances clarity, resilience, and constructive diplomacy in a world where public systems must evolve to meet new challenges and expectations.

DGDI operates as an independent research institute with academic affiliations to universities in Latin America, Africa and Europe. These affiliations support shared research and academic collaboration across regions.

OUR IMPACT

Strengthening Public Institutions

We help governments build digital systems that improve trust, transparency, and the capacity to deliver public value. Our work supports long term institutional resilience.

Advancing responsible AI and Cybersecurity

We contribute research and policy insight that enables nations to protect critical services, manage systemic risk, and promote a secure digital environment for citizens and organizations.

Improving education systems

We study how digital tools, curriculum reform, and governance structures can enhance learning, teacher development, and equitable access to knowledge across diverse contexts.

Supporting global development

We work with partners across regions to expand digital inclusion, strengthen state capability, and enable development strategies that align technology with social progress.

OUR WORK

We study the relationship between technology, governance, and development. Our work connects research, policy insight, and comparative analysis across countries and sectors.