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What does the United States' G20 presidency mean for the world?

24 November 2025

The end of South Africa’s G20 term ushers in a new U.S. presidency — one with almost all priorities that feel nearly opposite to those in recent years.

South Africa wins credit rating boost after two decades

24 November 2025

A move from BB- to BB signals lower lending risk — and cheaper borrowing — for South Africa.

The 3 big outcomes of COP30’s final plenary

24 November 2025

The conference ended with no words on fossil fuels and weak language on adaptation finance, but multilateralism prevailed.

How much aid goes to East and Southeast Asia?

24 November 2025

The region has received a total of $44.4 billion in official development assistance from 2019-2023. Who are the biggest donors? Which country and sector received the most aid? Devex crunched the numbers to find out.

Is China headed toward becoming the next aid superpower?

24 November 2025

AidData’s latest report shows that $253.1 billion of Chinese funding was spent or committed in other countries between 2018 and 2021.

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As blended finance fails the energy transition, public money is the answer

25 November 2025

Opinion: Despite the urgent demands of the global south at COP30, wealthy nations continue to push a "private sector-first" approach, ignoring evidence that blended finance is failing to deliver a just and equitable energy transition.