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Development Alternatives, Inc.

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17
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
17/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Development Alternatives, Inc.

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Foundation type
NGO
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Ghana
Integrity Assessment This charity: 17
Peer average: 31

Red flags

· 1 item
Sanctions List Match
Possible match found on an international sanctions or PEP list.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Development Alternatives, Inc. is a registered community development nonprofit, Ghana. It is registered with the Department of Social Welfare. Its registration number is GH-IATI-development-alternatives-inc. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 17/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 31/100 for community development charities in Ghana. The organization reports $438M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Development Alternatives, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 17/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 17 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Ghana is 31/100.

Development Alternatives, Inc. is registered in Ghana.

Based on official tax filings, Development Alternatives, Inc. has $438M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Development Alternatives, Inc. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Ghana. It operates as a NGO. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $438M in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Development Alternatives, Inc.. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Development Alternatives, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 17/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Department of Social Welfare. Visit the Development Alternatives, Inc. profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among community development charities registered in Ghana: Development Alternatives, Inc.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 17/100 is below the peer average of 31/100. Its annual revenue of $438M is comparable to the peer average of $646M.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Bow River names private equity head of business development - Alternatives Watch

www.alternativeswatch.com · · Neutral

The International Development Economics Associates (IDEAs) is Hosting an Advanced Workshop on Macroeconomic Futures 2026 - Global South Opportunities

www.globalsouthopportunities.com · · Neutral

Expert: high development costs, site concerns could derail Japan’s second round of IR bidding - IAG – Inside Asian Gaming

asgam.com · · Neutral

WION World Pulse | ‘UN needs to do right thing..’: Development Alternatives Group founder Ashok Khosla urges global climate action - WION

www.wionews.com · · Neutral

'Gulf crisis exposes..’: Development Alternatives Group founder Ashok Khosla highlights cost of unresilient economy at WION World Pulse - WION

www.wionews.com · · Neutral

Why WION World Pulse Matters | Ashok Khosla, Chairman, Development Alternatives - WION

www.wionews.com · · Neutral

PGIM hires for business development - Alternatives Watch

www.alternativeswatch.com · · Neutral

Beyond the Hills of Sonbhadra: Guest Column by Mr Nipun Kaushik, Associate Director – Fundraising at Quest Alliance - TheCSRUniverse

thecsruniverse.com · · Neutral

Women Entrepreneurs at the Centre of Uttar Pradesh's Technology-led Livelihood Transformation - ANI News

www.aninews.in · · Neutral

Internship Spotlight: Maya MacCorquodale – Centre for Indigenous Conservation and Development Alternatives (CICADA) - McGill University

www.mcgill.ca · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Bow River names private equity head of business development - Alternatives Watch
Apr 2026
www.alternativeswatch.com
The International Development Economics Associates (IDEAs) is Hosting an Advanced Workshop on Macroeconomic Futures 2026
Mar 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Expert: high development costs, site concerns could derail Japan’s second round of IR bidding - IAG – Inside Asian Gamin
Mar 2026
asgam.com
WION World Pulse | ‘UN needs to do right thing..’: Development Alternatives Group founder Ashok Khosla urges global clim
Mar 2026
www.wionews.com
'Gulf crisis exposes..’: Development Alternatives Group founder Ashok Khosla highlights cost of unresilient economy at W
Mar 2026
www.wionews.com
Why WION World Pulse Matters | Ashok Khosla, Chairman, Development Alternatives - WION
Mar 2026
www.wionews.com
PGIM hires for business development - Alternatives Watch
Feb 2026
www.alternativeswatch.com
Beyond the Hills of Sonbhadra: Guest Column by Mr Nipun Kaushik, Associate Director – Fundraising at Quest Alliance - Th
Dec 2025
thecsruniverse.com
Women Entrepreneurs at the Centre of Uttar Pradesh's Technology-led Livelihood Transformation - ANI News
Dec 2025
www.aninews.in
Internship Spotlight: Maya MacCorquodale – Centre for Indigenous Conservation and Development Alternatives (CICADA) - Mc
Dec 2025
www.mcgill.ca

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Peer charities

Other community development in Ghana, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Development Alternatives, Inc. This page 17 $29.3 million -
Department of Agriculture 36 $84.4 million -
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Loozeele Initiative 30 - -
It for Youth Ghana Foundation 30 - -
Feminine Star Africa 30 - -
Heartland Alliance 29 $16,654 -
Lithur Brew and Company 29 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Development Alternatives, Inc.

What is Development Alternatives, Inc.?
Development Alternatives, Inc. is a community development ngo, Ghana. default
Where is Development Alternatives, Inc. located?
Headquartered in Ghana.
What is Development Alternatives, Inc.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Development Alternatives, Inc. trustworthy?
Development Alternatives, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 17 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Development Alternatives, Inc.'s registration number?
Registration: GH-IATI-development-alternatives-inc (Ghana).
Are donations to Development Alternatives, Inc. tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.