Reimagining Development Data
A new list of the most used and influential data assets for development
About AidData
We use rigorous methods, cutting-edge tools, and granular data on international development to answer the question: who is doing what, where, for whom, and to what effect?
AidData's Research In the News
Training & Professional Education
Leveraging AidData's expertise and resources to empower data-driven professionals
Our training employs a hybrid (blended virtual and in-person) model that combines foundational online courses delivered through William & Mary’s Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation with in-person workshops and policy dialogues. Our courses provide a flexible learning pathway and deep engagement with subject matter experts from around the world. In-person sessions are country- and region-specific for targeted professional development.
Tools that are policy-relevant and research-ready
Innovative dashboards and geospatial portals built on novel data and backed by rigorous research
Research themes
Leveraging AidData's two-decade track record of thought leadership on foreign policy and international development