This series explores how the global development finance system is evolving to unlock capital, reform institutions, and build investable markets for sustainable growth.
For the latest episode of our podcast series, Rumbi Chakamba sits down with Sara Jerving and Ayenat Mersie to discuss this week’s top global development stories.
Lawmakers have attached the DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2025 to the National Defense Authorization Act, which will be voted on this week. Plus, Kenya draws the line on specimen-sharing in health agreement with the U.S.
After contentious debates, lawmakers find compromise and DFC looks poised to get an extension in its ability to operate and an expansion as long as the National Defense Authorization Act passes.
Opinion: Development assistance that connects global impact with national interest is a formula that voters can understand.
From the G20 leaders’ summit, here are the policies, promises, and power plays redefining development.
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.
A move from BB- to BB signals lower lending risk — and cheaper borrowing — for South Africa.
Despite U.S. boycotts and geopolitical strain, South Africa secures a hard-won G20 consensus — though many describe the commitments as “holding the line” as opposed to driving real change.
It's the final day of the G20 Social Summit, which brought thousands of civil society representatives to Boksburg, South Africa.
The G20 receives a new proposal on debt. Plus, Germany details its contribution to Brazil’s rainforest fund.
Opinion: As a vital stabilizing axis, the Africa-Europe partnership must seize the opportunity for a necessary and urgent reset — one that could unlock $2.3 trillion in investment and solidify a shared future for the benefit of both continents, and the world.
This series explores how the global development finance system is evolving to unlock capital, reform institutions, and build investable markets for sustainable growth.