We’ve never had more data. The development sector is producing it. Surveys are everywhere.
Dashboards are getting glossier by the day.
And yet — when it comes to tracking national plans or SDG progress, the development sector is still flying blind.
After 16 years in tech for development and hundreds of conversations with governments across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, I’ve realized something: the line between a data portal and a decision support system is razor-thin,…
2023 marks the 60th anniversary on Community Systems Foundation.
Founded in 1963, we have been working relentlessly with communities to strengthen data systems and help empower…
Kris Sydney Oswalt June 19th, 1957 - July 4th, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Kris Oswalt, President of Community Systems Foundation.
Kris was an unassuming yet tireless leader, who championed a vision for a better world, informed by better data. His legacy lives on in his works and, through it, the lives he touched.
We invite friends and colleagues to share memories and tributes on his remembrance page:https://www.mykeeper.com/KrisOswalt
Community Voices - A Conversation with Teachers in Tonga
2023 marks the 60th anniversary of Community Systems Foundation.
Founded in 1963, we have been working relentlessly with communities to strengthen data…