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Conditional cash transfers: Taking stock and looking ahead

By: Pete Troilo

Over the course of the last decade, both the number of development experts endorsing conditional cash transfers and the amount of donor money supporting these programs has increased dramatically, making CCTs a critical topic and trend for the global development community to understand. Devex analysis reveals the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for this development intervention....

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DfID’s Top NGO Partners: A Primer

The U.K. Department for International Development collaborates with British and foreign nonprofit groups. Here’s a list of DfID’s leading NGO implementing partners, based on the bilateral donor’s spending from May 2010 to June 2011.

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Leader Profile

Rachael Barber: In Pursuit of Innovative Development Partnerships

As head of Barclays’ global community investment program, Rachael Barber is always on the lookout for partnerships with development groups. How does she do it? We asked this Devex 40 Under 40 International Development Leader in London.

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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...

Contracting

AusAID unveils new contracting mechanism for advisers

Australia’s new procurement tool covers short and long-term advisers — both individuals and organizations.
By Rolf Rosenkranz on 29 February 2012
What is Twinning?

The European Commission often uses this obscure term in its procurement notices. What is it, exactly? Read on and find out.
By Ezekiel Carlo Orlina on 13 February 2012

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Winning A Grant

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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Business Trends

US international affairs budget: Requested vs. actual

Last week, the Obama administration unveiled its much-anticipated fiscal 2013 international affairs budget request. Devex breaks down the numbers and analyzes Washington’s budget processes and outcomes.
By Lorenzo Piccio on 20 February 2012
From Hollywood With Love

Shauna Robertson has produced some of Hollywood’s most successful and critically acclaimed comedies of the past 10 years. But she’s also gaining serious traction in international development with an innovative social media fundraising platform.
By Amy Lieberman on 01 December 2011