Founded in 2017 by Dr. James K. Weeks and Umesh Tiwari, Development Monitors builds on over twelve years of experience with major US international development companies. Their expertise includes designing and implementing multi-sector programs in countries such as:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Indonesia
- Kosovo
- Nepal
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Yemen
Their projects, funded by the World Bank and USAID, have amassed a cumulative contract value exceeding US$260 million. This extensive experience has provided them with deep insights into international development and the challenges faced by host governments and communities.
Development Monitors aims to offer donors and host governments citizen and community-based approaches to sustainable development. Their methods emphasize the use of low and no-cost technologies, including:
- Smartphones
- Open-source applications
- Satellite imagery
- Sensors
- UAVs
By leveraging these technologies, Development Monitors strives to create practical and innovative solutions for sustainable development. Their approach ensures that even communities with limited resources can achieve impactful results.
