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USAID in Haiti: Priority partners and country systems

By: Rolf Rosenkranz

What will be USAID’s focus in the coming year? We asked Elizabeth Hogan, director of USAID’s Haiti task team....

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Top global development groups in Barcelona: A primer

The Catalan capital has its own independent relief and development arm, as well as a handful of large globally minded engineering firms, consultancies and NGOs. Here’s a rundown of Barcelona’s top aid groups.

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Barbara Bush: A president’s daughter and global health leader

What inspires the daughter of former U.S. president to quit her day job and help solve global health challenges? We asked Barbara Pierce Bush.

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Australia Offers Small Grants for Development Projects in Thailand

The Australian embassy in Bangkok is inviting individuals and organizations engaged in development activities on a nonprofit basis in Thailand to submit project proposals for funding under its Direct Aid Program. The program offer...

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Analyzing 2012 global health spending by focus area

What global health focus areas will receive the most financial assistance in 2012? Devex makes some projections and provides some insights.
By Pete Troilo on 23 January 2012
Violence stalls South Sudan development activity despite funding pledges

Due to internal conflict and instability, the global development community is having a difficult time responding to the needs of the world’s newest country, South Sudan.
By Pete Troilo on 16 January 2012

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Fundraising Basics: The Successful ‘Elevator Pitch’ for Social Entrepreneurs

Sometimes you have just a few moments to pitch your social enterprise to a potential investor or partner. Here’s some advice from industry experts on how to ace that presentation and win funding for your innovative development business idea.
By Nellie Bristol on 04 April 2011
How to Succeed in Pakistan Development Business: A Conversation with Shahid Kahn

Pakistan is one of the world’s top hot spots for international development business, with billions of dollars flowing to local and international NGOs each year. In an exclusive interview with Devex, a successful Pakistani contractor shares challenges and tips for winning donor procurements.
By Sam Mednick on 26 April 2011

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Yes, we can? Obama’s Global Climate Change Initiative

From shrinking global food output to triggering instability in fragile states, most analysts believe that the impacts of climate change could reverse development gains across the globe. Can U.S. President Barack Obama’s leading climate change and energy initiative make a real impact?
By Pete Troilo on 30 January 2012
ECHO chief Claus Sorensen on the future of humanitarian aid

Claus Sorensen hopes to grow ECHO’s roster of partners. Read how in our interview with the new ECHO chief, which also features his views on sustainable funding and procurement for humanitarian operations.
By Elena L. Pasquini on 12 December 2011