Documents/DGF/Values


  • Value [1] Collaboration
    • No single organization, set of ideas, or set resources can make a significant impact on reducing poverty in the developing world. Collaboration, respect, and coordination of resources will achieve the greatest results. This starts with the leadership and participation of developing countries themselves.

  • Value [2] Innovative Thinking
    • The pursuit of Development Gateway Foundation’s mission requires breaking out of conventional ways of thinking about development. We value creativity and problem-solving among our staff and partners in working together to effect change.

  • Value [3] Action
    • Development Gateway Foundation's role is to develop real-world solutions to real challenges faced by the development community. These solutions benefit the public, private and civil society sectors. We believe in the principles behind the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness, and believe that ICT can play an important role in achieving its goals.

  • Value [4] Commitment to Cause
    • Development Gateway Foundation’s international staff is deeply committed to empowering people in developing nations to find new solutions to old problems. We believe that Development Gateway Foundation can make a significant contribution to development, poverty reduction and improved quality of life for people worldwide.

  • Value [5] Good Governance
    • Development Gateway Foundation is committed to transparency and good governance in its own work and relationships with donors, partners and the public. We promote these values within the development community, and believe that they are fundamental ingredients for successful development in any nation.