Transforming Data and Expertise into Development Impact
Solving Complex Development & Business Challenges
Development & Data Solutions (DDS) is a multidisciplinary consultancy helping governments, NGOs, development partners, enterprises, and academic institutions address complex challenges through evidence, data, expertise, and practical solutions. We combine research, advisory services, institutional strengthening, and technology to turn insight into sustainable results.
How can we help you?
DDS helps governments, NGOs, development partners, enterprises, and academic institutions turn complex challenges into practical solutions. We combine evidence, expertise, data, and technology across six core service areas.
Policy & Economic Advisory
Data, Analytics & Intelligence
Research, Evaluation & Learning
Institutional Capacity & Systems
Digital Transformation & AI
Project & Programme Management
DDS' Distinctive Portfolios
DDS operates through two complementary portfolios, bringing together professional advisory services and technology-driven solutions.
Consultancy, Advisory & Capacity Development
DDS provides evidence-based advisory, research and evaluation, data and analytics, institutional capacity development, project and programme support, and digital transformation services to governments, NGOs, development partners, enterprises, and academic institutions.
DDS Financial Intelligence Ecosystem (DDS FIE)
Developed by Development & Data Solutions, DDS FIE is an AI-powered financial intelligence platform designed to help organizations and individuals manage financial operations, strengthen financial visibility, and make better-informed decisions. It combines practical financial management with automation, financial intelligence, AI assistance, and WhatsApp-enabled interaction.
Our Customers
Organizations we have supported and collaborated with will be featured here as our portfolio continues to grow.
Working With DDS
Meet Our Leadership
Our leadership brings together experience in development, management, data, technology, and organizational strengthening to guide DDS’s strategy, services, and continued growth.

Joanne Williams
Founder

Fred Buster
Director OPS

Lisa Hoffman
Director HR
Let’s Turn Your Challenge Into a Practical Solution
Whether you need advisory support, research and evaluation, data and analytics, institutional strengthening, project support, or digital transformation, DDS is ready to discuss your needs and identify the right approach.
