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Internship Opportunity at DGI Consult

Background Development Governance International Consult (DGI Consult) is a purpose-driven governance, institutional capacity-strengthening and research consulting firm. Strong belief in the centrality of evidence-driven governance systems, innovations, and leadership to solve development challenges across sectors forms the core of our company’s philosophy. Guided by this philosophy and driven by evidence... read more →
Oct 14

DGI Consult Develops a Health Policy and Systems Research Agenda

Overview In pursuit of its evidence-to-policy-and-action quest, DGI Consult has assembled a team of seasoned and experienced health policy and system researchers with the main goal of producing cutting-edge research that will significantly inform policy and system-strengthening actions, thereby paving the way for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria. To achieve... read more →
Oct 02

JOB VACANCY: Senior Health Financing Advisor

ProjectAnticipated USAID Health Financing and Human Resource for Health Project in NigeriaJob LocationFCT, with travels as required to supported statesReports toDeputy Chief of Party/Technical Director A. Background Development Governance International Consult (DGI Consult) is a purpose-driven governance, institutional capacity-strengthening and research consulting firm. Strong belief in the centrality of evidence-driven... read more →
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Sep 09

Health Policy Analysis for Health Taxes: Lessons from Nigeria

Overview This policy analysis appraises the status of Nigeria’s health tax policies, including the political economy of their design and implementation. It explores how taxes on harmful products like tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages can both curb unhealthy consumption and generate much-needed revenue for public health initiatives. With 41 million... read more →
Aug 21
Aug 08

Technical Brief: Why Strengthening Management Capacities at the Frontline Matters

Background Nigeria has a lower life expectancy (54 years) than other African countries, partly due to the country’s high under-5 mortality rate.[1] The Nigeria health sector is characterized by sub-optimal health indices, with a neonatal mortality rate of 34 deaths per 1,000 live births, infant mortality rate of 69 deaths... read more →
Aug 05

Technical Brief: Financial and Impact Modelling for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Nigeria

Background Nigeria, with a total fertility rate (TFR) of 5.3, is projected to reach a population of 379 million by 2050, potentially making it the fourth most populous country globally.[1] The population explosion will likely heighten the country's socio-economic burden if unchecked. To address this, Nigeria is dedicated to broadening... read more →
Aug 04