Building, implementing and maintaining software is a difficult and expensive business, even under the best conditions.
DIAL confronts these systemic and seemingly intractable issues through three programs:
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Identification of cross-sector ICT4SDG software and existing platform gaps
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Support for the maturation of open source software platforms used in humanitarian and development programs through the Open Source Center
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Capacity improvement through stewardship of the Principles for Digital Development and easy-to-use “how-to” guidance