Vanessa Goas is the Chief Operating Officer at Development Gateway. Vanessa has over 15 years of experience in implementing digital systems and supporting data management, uptake, and usage with governments in Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe – with a focus on public financial management and transparency. Vanessa received an MA in International Affairs from The George Washington University, and holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Miami.

A Decade of Impact, a Moment to Renew

45,000+ organizations operating in 180+ countries are using the Global Standard to guide their work and put people at the heart of their accountability measures. Now, the 10 cohosts are working to review and refresh the Standard to ensure its fit for the future too. If you work in or with civil society, and believe our accountability practice should center the people we work for and with, we want to hear from you.

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