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Biden's summit a 'crunch moment' for US climate finance leadership

By Michael Igoe

As the Leaders Summit on Climate kicks off, advocates say they want to see the White House put forward a clear plan for ambitious climate finance.

Key UK aid budget announcement criticized as 'evasive'

Major budget cuts impact everything from health to climate to economic development programming, but experts are left with more questions than answers.

Devex Invested: DFIs in the time of COVID, the UN SDG Investor Platform, and the business of climate

In today's edition: How DFIs are faring in the era of COVID-19, "inclusive capitalism" explained, and strong green bonds.

Opinion: You don't need to be a finance expert to use 'catalytic funding'

By getting more investors to put money into funds and other vehicles aligned with development objectives, donors can substantially increase their impact. Here's how to consider when "catalytic funding" makes sense.

Surprising resilience: DFIs take stock of their COVID-19 response

When the pandemic struck, development finance institutions grappled with how to respond. Devex examines unexpected realities, where DFIs invested, and how they’ve changed.

EIB makes its move on development restructure

After three years of criticism, the European Investment Bank wants to change how it works outside the EU. But Brussels is wary.

Jobs are key to reducing migration, says Biden's Northern Triangle envoy

Ricardo Zúñiga said the private sector must play a role in stopping people from leaving Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Opinion: Investing in ‘deep dives’ to measure development impact

Recognizing that none of the available impact evaluation products are fully adequate in a private sector context, the European Investment Bank and the Global Development Network have introduced “deep dives.”

How funders can best work with governments to scale innovation

A session at the 2021 Skoll World Forum explored how external funders can navigate partnerships with governments to scale impactful innovation in the public sector.

Antibiotics pipeline ‘insufficient’ to tackle antimicrobial resistance

The World Health Organization’s latest "Antibacterial Pipeline Report" shows only 43 antibiotics in clinical development. As initiatives scramble to fill the gap, experts worry it won't be enough.

NGOs free to speak out against UK aid cuts 'without fear,' FCDO insists

Though some organizations have told Devex they were warned against discussing cuts publicly, an FCDO official now says it won't jeopardize their standing with the department.

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Innovative Finance Solutions

Exploring how innovation can build sustainable financial solutions, presented by the European Investment Bank.

Opinion: Investing in ‘deep dives’ to measure development impact

Development banks considering $250M joint climate facility

Q&A: COVID-era sustainable development needs flexible finance

Development finance trends to watch in 2021

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Devex Pro Live: How World Bank health funding adapted during the pandemic

Magnus Lindelow, World Bank practice manager for health, nutrition and population, Africa region, talks to Devex about the bank’s successes and challenges in funding and procurement over the past year.

Apr 29, 2021| 13:00 UTC|Online

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Devex @ WHA 2021

From May 25-27, and in a special Devex Pro event on June 1, we will bring you inside the 74th World Health Assembly to answer key questions.

May 25, 2021| 13:00 UTC|Online

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