Development Governance International (DGI) Consult

Development Governance International Consult (DGI Consult) is a purpose-driven governance, research, and institutional capacity-strengthening consulting firm.

A strong belief in the centrality of robust governance systems, innovations, and leadership in solving development challenges across social sectors forms the core of our company’s philosophy. Guided by this philosophy and driven by evidence for decision-making, DGI Consult delivers state-of-the-art technical assistance and program management through seasoned staff and a network of local and international consultants.

Our specific areas of core competence are:

  1. Policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation
  2. Institutional capacity strengthening for implementation of policies and plans
  3. Health financing and governance system strengthening

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Latest Events

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09May

Aligning Health Budgets with UHC Goals: Stakeholders Meet to Co-create Evidence-Based Strategies

Reforming public health expenditure is crucial for Nigeria’s health policy goals, particularly in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This requires increased budget allocations.. Read More →
06May

Health Financing Webinar Series: Unlocking Climate Finance for Health

The health burden of climate change is enormous, and the annual adaptation financing gap for health in LMIC is estimated at USD 11.. Read More →
22Apr

NHIA Identifies Partnership Coordination as Catalyst for Attaining Universal Health Coverage

As part of efforts geared towards repositioning the NHIA and putting Nigeria on the UHC trajectory, the current NHIA leadership has outlined strategic.. Read More →
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SOME OF OUR PROJECTS

Analyzing Public Health Expenditure and Opportunities for Improving PHC Investment in 8 States 

Analyzing Public Health Expenditure and Opportunities for Improving PHC Investment in 8 States 

DGI Consult conducted public health expenditure analysis and produced budget briefs in Jigawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Niger, Taraba, Gombe and... read more →
May 4, 2025
Strategic Repositioning of Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth)

Strategic Repositioning of Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth)

In 2020, DGI Consult provided start-up technical support to Gombe State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (GoHealth) to provide a... read more →
May 4, 2025
Assessing the Impact of Inflation on Access to Anti-diabetic Drugs in Nigeria

Assessing the Impact of Inflation on Access to Anti-diabetic Drugs in Nigeria

In Nigeria, a staggering 80% of diabetic patients finance their medical bills through personal income or family support, with less... read more →
May 4, 2025
DGI Consult Supported Zamfara State to Domesticate the National IDP Policy

DGI Consult Supported Zamfara State to Domesticate the National IDP Policy

In view of the prevailing situation of internal displacement in Zamfara State caused mainly by insecurity, DGI Consult was engaged... read more →
May 4, 2025
Assessing the Implications of LGA Financial Autonomy for PHC Delivery

Assessing the Implications of LGA Financial Autonomy for PHC Delivery

Following the Supreme Court’s judgement that granted Local Government Authorities (LGAs) financial autonomy, DGI Consult commissioned research to explore the... read more →
May 4, 2025
Outcome Assessment of UNICEF Intervention for Improving Social Protection for the Poor and Vulnerable in Two Zero-dose LGAs of Yobe State

Outcome Assessment of UNICEF Intervention for Improving Social Protection for the Poor and Vulnerable in Two Zero-dose LGAs of Yobe State

DGI Consult was engaged by the Agency to conduct an outcome assessment of UNICEF intervention in two zero-dose LGAs in... read more →
March 3, 2025
 

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MEET THE TEAM

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Dr. Gafar Alawode

Dr. Gafar Alawode

Managing Partner

Kafayat Alawode

Kafayat Alawode

Program Coordinator


Jennifer Ako

Finance and Admin Manager

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Testimonials

DGI has distinguished themselves from some of the partners we’ve worked with in the issues around coming up with sustainable strategies around community health financing. They’ve also distinguished themselves, not only as a foundation but also in terms of a consult that we have worked with in terms of helping us to identify what we needed to do as an organisation in the areas of health insurance and we felt that we needed to put our money where we have found a solution.- Mr Obele Oluchukwu, Programme Coordinator, Christian Aid (UK) Nigeria
DGI has been with us from the start. Their impact is synonymous to the achievement that we’ve had because they’ve provided a lot of technical support and they’ve had funding from the Local Health Systems Strengthening (LHSS) project, and Christian Aid that has directly affected our outlook in and outside the state.- Dr Gaza Gwamna, Commissioner for Health, Nasarawa State.