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Political courage: The critical role of politicians in global health

26 February 2026

Opinion: They shape legislation, vote on budgets, and provide the legitimacy link from state to citizen, but how can parliamentarians shape global health in a time of fragmentation? By acting together and summoning political courage.

WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain to step down, citing health concern

26 February 2026

With backing from the United States — long its largest donor — wavering, a leadership test looms at the world’s largest humanitarian agency.

Europe still leads on SDGs, but progress is stalled

26 February 2026

Europe’s SDG progress is stalling, threatening the region’s historic role in global poverty reduction and undermining public trust in multilateral goals.

Key takeaways from the AI Impact Summit, and philanthropy under scrutiny

26 February 2026

For the latest episode of our podcast series, David Ainsworth sits down with Anna Gawel and Catherine Cheney to discuss the top global development stories of the week.

Mining can become Africa’s most powerful engine of regional integration

26 February 2026

Opinion: Africa's critical mineral wealth presents a generational opportunity. Additive mining will be a key approach to ensure the sector's potential for development impact is realized.

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Mining can become Africa’s most powerful engine of regional integration

26 February 2026

Opinion: Africa's critical mineral wealth presents a generational opportunity. Additive mining will be a key approach to ensure the sector's potential for development impact is realized.