Who We Are
Development Impact Solutions (DIS) is a global advisory firm specializing in systems diagnostics, labour governance, and institutional strengthening. We support governments, international organizations, and private sector actors to address complex challenges through evidence-driven, contextually grounded, and implementable solutions.
Our Approach
Understanding Systems. Delivering Change.
We work at the intersection of research, policy, and practice—ensuring that analysis translates into actionable outcomes.
Global Capability
DIS operates across diverse geographies, with experience spanning South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and multi-country global programmes.
We deliver research and advisory services in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese — ensuring both global perspective and local relevance.
What Sets Us Apart
Systems-first thinking
We address root causes, not symptoms
From evidence to action
Practical solutions, not just analysis
Labour and supply chain expertise
Grounded in real sectors
Bridging stakeholders
Government, employers, and workers
Global standards, local delivery
Aligned with ILO and UN frameworks
Our Network of Experts
DIS brings together a global network of senior experts, assembled based on the specific needs of each assignment.
Our teams are tailored to context – ensuring the right expertise, regional knowledge, and technical depth for every engagement. We work with specialists across:
- gender equality and social inclusion
- labour systems and migration
- governance and institutional strengthening
- monitoring, evaluation, and learning
- responsible supply chains and ESG

Feminist systems expert, anthropologist, migration and decent work specialist; 20+ years leading global GESI/DEI, ESG, and institutional reform. Toronto/Islamabad

Feminist systems leader, organizational transformation expert; 20+ years shaping global gender equality strategies.
Toronto, Canada

MEAL specialist, data systems and accountability expert; 10+ years leading evaluations and evidence-driven programming.
Kampala, Uganda

Research and evaluation leader, quantitative and qualitative expert; 15+ years leading multi-country surveys and development programming.
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Investigative journalist, gender and human rights researcher; 10+ years covering feminist issues and social accountability.
Mexico City, Mexico

Francophone evaluation specialist, mixed-methods researcher supporting qualitative analysis and multi-country programme assessments.
Kinshasa, DRC (or update once confirmed

Senior MEL specialist, public health systems expert; 19+ years leading evaluations and national data systems strengthening.
Maputo, Mozambique

Senior gender specialist, GBV and SRHR expert; 18+ years in feminist policy, research, and regional leadership.
Johannesburg, South Africa