Fundraisers and business developers across the industry agree that early information on donor-funded programs and activities is key in defining their strategy to win that funding.
However, as in many other sectors, data transparency and accessibility are not always as strong as we would expect, given the technological possibilities. Moreover, when such data is available, its sources may be varied and its formatting is often not user-friendly. This makes finding and tracking funding opportunities more complex — but Devex is working to cut through the complexity.
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About the authors
Matthew Wolf@thisismattwolf
Matthew Wolf works with Devex's Development Data team from Johannesburg in South Africa, helping improve our coverage of and insight into development work and funding around the world. He draws on work experience with Thomson Reuters in Africa, MENA and Latin America, where he helped uncover, pursue and win opportunities with local governments and donor agencies. He is interested in data-driven solutions to development challenges, results-based financing, and ICT4D.
Raquel Alcega
Raquel Alcega leads Devex's development data team, which tracks and analyzes the funding, programs and activities of financial institutions, philanthropic organizations and corporations that operate at the intersection of business and global development. Prior to joining Devex's Barcelona office, she worked in business development in Washington, D.C., and as a researcher in Russia and Mexico.
