Joshua Powell

Joshua Powell is the Chief Executive Officer of Development Gateway (DG), an IREX Venture, where he leads the organization’s strategic direction and operational performance. With 15+ years of experience at the intersection of digital, data, and international development, he has worked across program leadership, policy analysis, government engagement, and digital innovation. Josh has played a key role in global multi-stakeholder initiatives, ensuring that international data standards and practices align with the needs of country systems and institutions. Josh has worked with a range of multilateral and bilateral development agencies, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, USAID, UK FCDO, and Global Affairs Canada. Josh Chairs the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data’s Technical Advisory Group, was a 2-term member of the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Advisory Council, and serves on the board of Open Data Watch. Josh holds a master’s degree in public policy from Brigham Young University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Baltimore.