Recently, a clear reform agenda emerged for MDBs. And while some progress has been made, questions have emerged about how changes will progress. Especially as the interests of the U.S., the World Bank's largest shareholder, have shifted.
With a call to increase their lending capacities, the biggest MDBs are ramping up efforts to reach $300 billion-$400 billion in lending headroom. Who are the biggest MDBs, and how much do they lend? Devex checked the numbers to find out.
The 50 largest U.S. INGOs reported a combined income of $27.5 billion in their latest filings — highlighting their growing influence in the global development sphere.
Philanthropy is a growing force in the world of development, and philanthropic advisers have a growing influence over how the money is spent. But who are they, and what exactly do they do?
Experts — including some of the initiatives’ own architects — have varying views. But what’s certain is that it makes for a difficult but timely conversation.
In fragile settings, quick-win solutions won’t break vicious cycles. Bold, inclusive bets on “win-wins” for people and the planet can turn food system fragility into resilience.
