We’re excited to have Mr. John Furlow join us as Senior Technical Advisor for DT Global’s Environment and Infrastructure (E&I) practice. In this role, Mr. Furlow will provide strategic advice and thought leadership to current and future Climate Change programs and proposals managed by the E&I Practice. He will also lead the establishment of best practices and standards for climate adaptation and resilience programming and implementation across E&I’s sub-practice areas.
“Mr. Furlow’s extensive expertise in climate adaptation and his proven ability to navigate the complexities of development challenges make him an invaluable addition to our team. His insights will play a crucial role in advancing the climate resilience objectives of our E&I programs,” shares Dr. Rodolfo Camacho, DT Global’s Vice President for E&I.
With over 15 years of experience in leading climate adaptation and resilience initiatives, Mr. Furlow has worked with US government, civil society, and academic institutions. He brings a wealth of expertise in collaborating with national and international governments on climate negotiations, national adaptation planning (NAPs), and institutional strengthening. His deep knowledge and a proven success in strategic planning, business development, program design, and oversight of large, complex project implementation make him a valuable asset in this field.
Mr. Furlow is thrilled to join DT Global to tackle urgent challenges related to climate vulnerability and resilience. He is eager to help develop climate adaptation solutions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and support DT Global’s mission to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.
Please join us in welcoming John Furlow to the DT Global team!
DT Global sponsored a concert by the National Academic Operetta Theatre Company of Kyiv in Madrid, organised by the City Council and the Ukrainian Embassy in Spain. The recital, a cultural exchange between the two countries, also s
erved as a show of support from DT Global to Ukraine, which is striving to maintain normalcy despite the ongoing war.
The event was attended by ambassadors from several countries, including Ukraine’s Serhii Pohoreltsev, Lituania’s Lyra Puisyte-Bostroem, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Andree Zaimovic, and Uzbekistan’s Farrux Tursunov, along with diplomatic representatives from Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Georgia. The Ukrainian Embassy expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized the role of music and culture in strengthening societies and fostering international relationships.
The National Academic Operetta Theatre Company, one of Ukraine’s leading cultural institutions, continues to operate from its headquarters in Kyiv while organising charity festivals in support of the military. Its director, Bogdan Strutynski, shared with DT Global that, “during the war, Ukrainian music has gained special significance, serving not only to boost morale but as a powerful symbol of resistance, unity, and national identity. It has also become a means of communicating with the world – through music, Ukrainian artists draw attention to the tragedy of war, including the destruction of cities, cultural heritage, and civilian lives.
This event not only promotes the Ukrainian culture but strengthens the cultural dialogue between our peoples. Such exchanges contribute to the development of Ukrainian-Spanish relations.”
He continued by exclaiming, “Ukraine is a nation of strong and talented people! While the war has halted many activities and limited the theater’s possibilities, we have managed to assemble a united and resilient troupe. Our artists perform charity concerts in hospitals and military units while raising funds to support the army. This is also our mission.
The National Operetta of Ukraine continues its international cultural activities, which include garnering international support, raising global awareness of the events in Ukraine, and promoting Ukrainian culture even in wartime conditions.”
Locally led development is at the heart of effective, lasting, positive change. DT Global Asia Pacific is excited to release its Locally Led Development (LLD) Framework, as a guide for our organisation and the programs we support.
There are four focus areas of our Framework: the first considers how we can play a role in incubating developmental leaders in the countries in which we work. The second tackles the cultural shifts that need to take place to enable and authorise local leadership. The third looks at the operational aspects of enabling LLD, from recruitment and remuneration to the way grants are administered. The fourth looks at the programming cycle and how LLD can be embedded in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
In all our actions and activities there is potential to foster, amplify and come behind local developmental leadership – this Framework aims to support, motivate and align DT Global APAC’s efforts in doing so.
Access the LLD Framework here.
On the sidelines of the 79th session of the United National General Assembly (UNGA), DT Global is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Impact Report. The report provides examples of DT Global’s efforts to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
DT Global CEO Torge Gerlach emphasized, “This report underscores our dedication to sustainable locally-led development around the world.”
DT Global is dedicated to implementing development programs that prioritize deep, transformative, and positive impact for the communities we serve. We believe that achieving this kind of impact is only possible when it is anchored in sustainability and locally-led solutions.
As a global development organization, DT Global exists to support, facilitate, and amplify the efforts of local leaders who are striving for peace and development in their communities.
“Working in collaboration with our clients and partners in more than 90 countries and across a range of sectors, DT Global continues to tackle some of the toughest development challenges the world is facing.” said Torge Gerlach.
The first section of this report reveals how our dedication to locally-led development and sustainability carries into our organizational policies and structure. The second section of this report highlights the impact of our programs by each SDG. DT Global has embraced the SDGs as a guiding framework to present our progress for 2023.
By anchoring our vision in the SDGs and focusing on locally-led, sustainable solutions, and on the corporate and program levels, we are creating a model of development that is both globally aligned and deeply rooted in the communities we serve.
On Wed 11 September, DT Global APAC was honoured to share in the graduation celebrations of 18 participants from our 2nd Cohort of Emerging Leaders in International Development (ELID) program.
The online graduation event was attended by ELIDs from seven different countries in the Asia Pacific region, dignitaries and guest speakers from DFAT & in-country Embassies, along with First Nations Leadership Coaches from ETM Perspectives, friends and supporters of DT Global, and corporate and project office staff.
The Emerging Leaders shared their thoughts on the 12-month leadership journey by highlighting the benefits of engaging with First Nations providers, how they have grown as leaders by applying Adaptive Management approaches in the workplace and recognising the value they bring to locally led development practices.
They were also congratulated by special guest speaker Mr. Rod Brazier, Deputy Secretary, Development, Multilateral and Europe Group - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Mr. Duane Vickery, Managing Director from ETM Perspectives, for their achievements and the culmination of their leadership training.
Margaret Sirait, Graduating Emerging Leader and Operations Manager of the IACEPA-ECP Katalis Program in Indonesia said the program had been a transformative journey for all involved.
“On behalf of the 2023-2024 ELID class, I can say that the past year has been an extraordinary journey.”
“Through the lens of adaptive leadership, we have witnessed a profound shift in our mindsets, leadership styles and our overall personal and professional identities.”
“We have learned to keep evolving and learning, to navigate complexity, embrace uncertainty and to lead with empathy,” she said.
Congratulations to all of our graduating Emerging Leaders of 2024!
DT Global is delighted to announce the appointment of Gianmattia Lobina to Regional Global Growth Director Ukraine, Central and Eastern Europe, and Jose Ignacio Soriano to Director of the Business Development division for DT Global Europe.
In his new role, Gianmattia will be leading DT Global's expansion efforts, fostering strategic partnerships and leveraging the organization's expertise to support post-conflict recovery and sustainable development in the region. Most recently, Gianmattia served as the Director of the Business Development Division for DT Global Europe in Madrid.
“I am appreciative of a decade of unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to DT Global Europe. Gianmattia’s hard work and leadership have been instrumental to our growth and success.” Said María Garrón, Managing Director DT Global Europe.
“I am delighted to work closely with Gianmattia in this new role. With his strong knowledge of DT Global, track record in driving strategic initiatives, and understanding of the region’s unique challenges and opportunities, I am confident that Gianmattia will be pivotal in expanding DT Global’s impact in Ukraine and the region at large,” said Noha Hussein, DT Global’s Chief Growth Officer.
We are also excited to announce that our colleague Jose Ignacio Soriano is joining us with an impressive track record of more than 25 years in the development sector, where he has worked with all major financial institutions, including the EU, the Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank. Jose has extensive business development experience, leading and managing teams and companies, having served as Director General of Eptisa for over a decade.
“We are confident that his vision, industry experience, and recognised leadership skills will contribute significantly to our growth and expansion,” said María Garrón.
These appointments are a testament to DT Global’s unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable development in partnership with our clients and local stakeholders.
