Approach
Innovations Change Lives.
Global engagement
CSF engages with communities to build solutions that lead to good development outcomes sustained by responsible development processes. We increase people’s choices through innovations that harness the power of data to benefit communities economically, socially, and environmentally, in support of the 2030 Agenda.
CSF's special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) calls on us to actively engage with the UN Secretariat, Programmes, Funds and Agencies to promote our mission and the 2030 Agenda around the world.
CSF continues to collaborate globally, empowering local communities to take ownership of sustainable development initiatives. We remain dedicated to ensuring that innovation, data, and technology serve as catalysts for inclusive growth and long-term positive change.
Products
CSF develops tools for data capture, data management, and data analysis.
The tools are built as tightly-aligned, loosely-coupled modules to facilitate interoperability and scalability.
More than just dashboards, we build solutions for capturing, transforming, modelling, monitoring, integration, warehousing, dissemination and analysis.
AI
CSF is embracing artificial intelligence to improve both our
products and services.
We are committed to working with the latest tools to be more
efficient and effective as we deliver for all our partners.
Data-Driven solutions and capacity building for evidence-based decision making
Open Source
Open source software is a core pillar of our strategy to build sustainable, scalable, and inclusive digital solutions for development.
By embracing open source, we ensure that our tools remain transparent, adaptable, and freely accessible to governments and partners worldwide—empowering local ownership and continuous innovation.
Our teams follow agile software development practices, working in iterative cycles that prioritize collaboration, rapid feedback, and user-centered design. This approach allows us to respond quickly to emerging needs, enhance functionality through community input, and maintain a high standard of quality and flexibility across all our platforms.
Disruptive Innovation
CSF applies the principles of disruptive innovation to transform how data and technology serve sustainable development. Rather than building complex, resource-intensive systems, we design adaptable, open, and scalable solutions that empower governments and communities to leapfrog traditional barriers.
By constantly reimagining data platforms as global public goods—affordable, interoperable, and locally owned—we enable partners to achieve greater impact with fewer resources.
This approach challenges conventional models, accelerates digital transformation, and ensures that innovation reaches those who need it most.
Our services
Empowering organizations to transform data systems towards positive development outcomes.
Technical
Assistance
Our work extends well beyond just the tech. CSF advisors provide assistance to ensure results lead to meaningful impact.
Capacity
Building
CSF provides hands-on training workshops, ensuring full capacity and autonomy in managing all our products
Data
Analytics
Our team supports the design and development of a range of analytical products, including data stories, dashboards and reports.