UNGA 79

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What's in the way of achieving the SDGs? We asked the experts

What's in the way of achieving the SDGs? We asked the experts

We asked leaders and influential figures from the global development sector what they believe is the biggest challenge to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.

A new road map: Creating sustainable health care systems for all

A new road map: Creating sustainable health care systems for all

At Devex’s summit on the sidelines of UNGA 79, we spoke with Operation Smile’s Dr. Ruben Ayala about the challenges of access to surgical care in low- and middle-income countries and the innovative strategies the organization is using to bridge the gap.

Where do the UN Sustainable Development Goals stand?

Where do the UN Sustainable Development Goals stand?

Just five countries have either ended child marriage or are on track to doing so by 2030.

Why the Green Climate Fund plays a unique role in climate finance

Why the Green Climate Fund plays a unique role in climate finance

More and more institutions are providing finance to nations vulnerable to climate change. The Green Climate Fund's Mafalda Duarte discusses where the organization can shine.

Devex Newswire: EU slashes funding to the world’s poorest

Devex Newswire: EU slashes funding to the world’s poorest

Bad news for EU migration efforts; a new pot of money for Sudan’s local responders; and how antimicrobial resistance also threatens the world’s food security.

New Sudan coalition aims to channel help to local responders

New Sudan coalition aims to channel help to local responders

With international organizations unable to access the war-affected country, philanthropies argue that aid money should go straight to the people on the ground.

Tsitsi Masiyiwa calls for trust and humility in philanthropy

Tsitsi Masiyiwa calls for trust and humility in philanthropy

To have a greater impact, philanthropic funders ought to let local funders decide how money gets spent, according to the Zimbabwean billionaire and philanthropist.

How can NGOs strengthen trust in a changing world?

How can NGOs strengthen trust in a changing world?

"We have to change our behavior if we really want to gain their trust back," said Degan Ali, the executive director of Adeso.

Ankur Vora: Bill Gates' strategist on global health and local innovation

Ankur Vora: Bill Gates' strategist on global health and local innovation

The Gates Foundation's chief strategy officer highlights how philanthropy can drive global change through local innovation and strategic partnerships even amid growing climate and health challenges.

UNGA special edition: Everything you missed at the 79th UN General Assembly

UNGA special edition: Everything you missed at the 79th UN General Assembly

Netanyahu's defiant speech; Milei expresses his dissent on the Pact for the Future; and the campaign for a woman to succeed António Guterres is on.

Is UN Security Council reform coming, and what could it mean?

Is UN Security Council reform coming, and what could it mean?

The Summit of the Future, in particular, made progress on reform of the U.N. Security Council, which has long been a top priority for the global south.

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