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.
In response to Sudan's conflict, our USAID/OTI STEP-UP program supports local groups in addressing urgent humanitarian challenges like displacement and disease outbreaks. Here, youth prepare land for displaced people in the Kordofan region.
DT Global is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Support Which Implements Fast Transitions (SWIFT) 6 – Programs Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. SWIFT 6 programs will be the primary mechanism through which USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) implements programming for the next ten years. Under this US$5 billion IDIQ, OTI will support U.S. foreign policy objectives by helping local partners advance peace and stability in fragile environments through a fast, flexible, and adaptable model that addresses key political transition and stabilization needs.
This award builds on DT Global’s long history of supporting OTI. As an OTI Implementer since SWIFT II, DT Global has worked with OTI over the last twenty years across 16 different countries and currently holds five active SWIFT 5 Task Orders (Iraq, Sri Lanka, Sudan, and two regional mechanisms in the Middle East and North Africa, and Southern and Eastern Africa). Through these programs, DT Global has supported activities that promote transitional justice, reconciliation, social cohesion, youth development, and provide political and stabilization assessments.
“DT Global is excited to continue to support USAID/OTI. Their model of development matches DT Global’s commitment to doing development differently and we stand ready to advance the OTI mission in complex political crises around the world,” said Sloan Mann, DT Global US President.
We are thrilled to announce that DT Global has been awarded USAID’s Climate Ready BOSS program, aimed at mobilizing over US$1.05 billion in climate finance for the Pacific region over the next five years. This achievement builds on the success and strong reputation we established through our previous USAID Climate Ready project.
Climate Ready BOSS will be a flagship USAID program, working across 12 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to enhance their ability to access climate finance for critical adaptation and mitigation projects. In addition to our partnerships with governments, regional organizations, and multi-donor trust funds, we will introduce a new strategic focus on collaborating with private sector financiers. This innovative approach will test and scale de-risking structures to encourage private sector investments in key sectors. Furthermore, the program will strengthen the PICs' capacity to plan and manage climate finance, fostering a more resilient investment environment in the region.
This win is a testament to DT Global's strong reputation and the deep respect we’ve earned from key Pacific Island stakeholders. Our ability to navigate the region's unique complexities ensures our programs are grounded in local ownership, aligned with national and subnational contexts, respectful of indigenous traditions, and focused on long-term sustainability.
We look forward to leading this impactful initiative and continuing our work to support climate resilience in the Pacific.
DT Global is excited to launch the Tracking Adaptative Management Initiative (TAMI), a real-time research project involving the tracking of adaptive management approaches being implemented in several large-scale DFAT programs in the Asia-Pacific region.
A huge congratulations to Jennifer Adema our Director of Policy for the Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP) in Papua New Guinea and DT Global Emerging Leader, who has recently been awarded a scholarship to attend the 2nd cohort of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) US Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship.
Jennifer will join other high-achieving, mid-career leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors from around the Pacific to attend a fully funded, three-week-long scholarship based in Washington D.C in the United States, to learn more about leadership approaches and hear from development experts on international issues such as climate, development, public health, and maritime topics.
"I applied as part of my continuous learning and development and to contribute meaningfully to the discussions of development, security and service delivery," said Jennifer.
"This is a huge achievement for my family, and my career in international development. Professionally, I’m thankful to DT Global for their support and encouragement in furthering my career development. It is also a privilege to be representing Papua New Guinea and sharing our unique experience through the fellowship."
"I am most excited about the prospect of visiting the White House and learning from experts in the policy and political space and just being part of this prestigious fellowship."
"I would like to connect with like-minded professionals, expand my network, gain valuable insights from experts and be able to collaborate on shared challenges through local solutions that are sustainable," she said.
DT Global is proud to support the ongoing professional development of our local leaders and wishes Jennifer ongoing success in her leadership journey.
