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US House committee debates DFC reauthorization

12 September 2025

On Thursday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee released its bill outlining plans to reauthorize the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It closely mirrors the Trump administration's version shared earlier this year.

Aftermath of Afghan quake shows fallout of USAID withdrawal

11 September 2025

With USAID support largely gone, Afghanistan struggles to respond to a quake that has blocked roads, overrun hospitals, and stretched relief operations thin.

Red Cross official calls on philanthropy to assist in crisis zones

11 September 2025

The world is facing a compounding number of crises, from wars to climate change, from civic spaces shrinking to the spread of misinformation and disinformation.

The Africa Climate Summit, and a new legal test for the Trump administration

11 September 2025

For the latest episode of our podcast series, Adva Saldinger sits down with Anna Gawel and Ayenat Mersie to discuss the top global development stories of the week.

Water and sanitation fall through the cracks of development

11 September 2025

WASH is essential to everything from schools to hospitals, yet programs are chronically underfunded, leaving 1 in 4 people without safe water and billions without proper sanitation.

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Opinion: The time to prioritize early and integrated CKM care is now

12 September 2025

NCDs are the world’s most burdensome illnesses, in terms of both their economic and social toll. But by prioritizing early diagnosis and investment in CKM care, policymakers can chart a new path for global health.