DevTech Systems, Inc.

06/03/2026

Is Venezuela on the path to economic recovery, or heading toward another cycle of partial reform and reversal?

In our latest Insights Article, DevTech's Jose Pineda, Ph.D. examines where Venezuela stands as of mid-2026. With oil output climbing, inflation still above 600%, and a $159 billion debt restructuring now underway without an IMF anchor, the stakes couldn't be higher for Venezuela and for the broader region.

Drawing on DevTech's Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) macroeconomic modeling and the latest available data, Jose assesses three critical questions:

🔹 Is stabilization actually taking hold?

🔹 Why isn't investment following?

🔹 Why does the debt restructuring timeline raise red flags?

Real progress has been made, but critical preconditions for recovery remain unmet and the sequencing risk is significant.

Read "Venezuela: Stabilization Under Stress" here: https://devtechsys.com/insights/2026/06/03/venezuela-stabilization-under-stress/

05/20/2026

DevTech's CEO, Rafael Romeu, participated in yesterday's event hosted by The Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba (FHRC), where leaders and experts discussed the challenges and future of Cuba’s economic and political landscape. https://youtu.be/oaDB5g-yYoI?si=I_PfOrwUJIQ8_q1L

The panel shared insights on economic reform, development, and the importance of data-driven research in shaping policy conversations on Cuba and the broader region.

Thank you to FHRC for convening an important dialogue and bringing together voices committed to advancing understanding and engagement on Cuba-related issues.

Learn more about DevTech’s Cuba research and analysis through Magpie's ASCE Cuba Research Repository: https://ddr.devtechlab.com/asce-cuba/public

https://youtu.be/oaDB5g-yYoI?si=I_PfOrwUJIQ8_q1L

Virtual briefing examines OFAC sanctions policy, human rights abuses, corruption, and national security threats tied to the Cuban regime

05/15/2026

05/01/2026

At DevTech, survey design and implementation sit at the heart of our Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) practice, underscoring our commitment to rigorous, data-driven analysis. High-quality surveys are critical tools for measuring impact, shaping policy, and advancing evidence-based decision-making.

We work across federal, state, and international contexts, designing and administering surveys that blend quantitative and qualitative methods to generate actionable, policy-relevant insights. Our portfolio spans foreign assistance, workforce development, public health, and global policy, supporting partners such as the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Labor, and state and local governments.

To reach diverse populations and adapt to varied environments, DevTech applies a wide range of data collection approaches, including web-based (CAWI), telephone (CATI), in-person and tablet-based (CAPI), paper and mail (PAPI), mixed-mode strategies, and mobile tools like SMS polling. These methods are reinforced by rigorous sampling techniques, multilingual instrument development, and robust quality assurance processes, ensuring results are both statistically sound and grounded in context.

04/30/2026

AP News highlights how Cuba’s economic crisis is affecting older adults, with rising prices, limited access to basic goods, and a steadily weakening currency shaping daily life. These pressures reflect broader, system-wide challenges that extend far beyond any single story. https://apnews.com/article/cuba-seniors-crisis-us-oil-embargo-e0940ba0d913d66e165d3ad8e2d476f4

At DevTech, our work focuses on making those dynamics more visible and easier to understand. In partnership with the Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy (ASCE), we’ve helped make decades of economic research more accessible through DevTech SAGE—allowing users to explore how these challenges have developed over time.

We also track what’s happening outside official systems. Because much of Cuba’s economy operates informally, especially currency exchange, the Cuban Exchange Rate Dashboard uses publicly available data—from social media and community networks—to show how the peso is actually valued in everyday transactions.

Together, these tools help connect individual experiences like those highlighted in the article to the larger economic forces behind them—offering a more complete, real-time picture of how Cuba’s crisis is affecting people across the island.

To explore this work further, visit DevTech SAGE https://lnkd.in/eGrgt2Gm and the Cuban Exchange Rate Dashboard. https://devtechsys.com/projects/the-actual-cuban-exchange-rate-dashboard/

This dashboard tracks how much the Cuban Peso is trading for against the Euro and Dollar on the informal market. The Cuban Peso is fixed by the government to the U.S. dollar. However…

04/24/2026

At DevTech, we apply expertise in economics, data analytics, and technology to help clients address complex global challenges. Our work spans economic policy and public financial management, data and digital solutions, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

From developing interactive dashboards that make U.S. foreign aid data more transparent and usable to building systems that support evidence-based decision-making, we focus on turning research into practical, accessible tools.

Across our projects, we combine technical rigor with real-world application—delivering solutions that are clear, credible, and designed for impact.

Learn more about our work: https://devtechsys.com/

04/17/2026

From phones to electric vehicles to advanced defense systems, the technologies shaping our future depend on a small group of . As global demand accelerates, and as recent U.S. trade agreements and partnerships increasingly prioritize securing access to these resources, the ability to clearly understand , identify risks, and make informed decisions is more important than ever.

The Critical Minerals Dashboard, powered by DevTech, equips policymakers and stakeholders with the insights needed to navigate this complex landscape, helping ensure secure supply, strengthen resilience, and support .

Visit our dashboard here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ggMsqUGX

04/09/2026

Cuba’s introduction of new high-denomination banknotes underscores the severity of its ongoing crisis. In new reporting from SEMAFOR, Natasha Bracken highlights how these measures reflect deeper currency pressures, drawing on DevTech’s Cuba Exchange Rate Dashboard (https://devtechsys.com/projects/the-actual-cuban-exchange-rate-dashboard/) to illustrate the widening gap between official and informal exchange rates.

Read more: https://www.semafor.com/article/04/08/2026/cuba-launches-two-new-banknotes-in-bid-against-spiraling-inflation

Cubans are accustomed to shopping with wads of cash thanks to high inflation, once again soaring due to a tightened US embargo.