Our Approach
We bridge the public and private sectors to propel innovative and sustainable solutions to long-standing challenges. We bring a unique combination of development experience ranging from intimate knowledge of some of the poorest communities in the world to practical working experience in government, multi-governmental, business and international organizations.
We also have a strong, pragmatic and technical experience that is feasible and relevant to overcoming resistance to change and systemic challenges. Imagine using bush radio for learning in the remotest regions; collaborating with aboriginal / First Nations and tribal elders to get buy-in and greater participation; designing e-learning for local languages and contexts; devising appropriate ICT solutions that build skills, engage people and build capacity; such as 60-second lessons for busy officials with limited literacy skills and too little time.
The DW team brings creative thinking to old ways of acting + respects local people, traditions and practices to build on and leverage what works well. Simply, we design solutions that empower women and men, adults and youths in their communities. We see ICTs, mobiles and green technologies as an enabler (not an end-result) and encourage development perspectives that support behaviour change, scalable practice and sustainable economic and community futures.
We also have a strong, pragmatic and technical experience that is feasible and relevant to overcoming resistance to change and systemic challenges. Imagine using bush radio for learning in the remotest regions; collaborating with aboriginal / First Nations and tribal elders to get buy-in and greater participation; designing e-learning for local languages and contexts; devising appropriate ICT solutions that build skills, engage people and build capacity; such as 60-second lessons for busy officials with limited literacy skills and too little time.
The DW team brings creative thinking to old ways of acting + respects local people, traditions and practices to build on and leverage what works well. Simply, we design solutions that empower women and men, adults and youths in their communities. We see ICTs, mobiles and green technologies as an enabler (not an end-result) and encourage development perspectives that support behaviour change, scalable practice and sustainable economic and community futures.
