Aid in Cuba talks: Close but no cigar
With Cuba and U.S. officials set to meet Friday in a second round of talks to hash out sticky details around re-establishing diplomatic relations, the picture for foreign aid still remains unclear — although little movement is expected any time soon.
Partnership aims to provide sustainable energy for all in Latin America
Key multilateral development institutions are partnering to make sustainable energy a priority in Latin America. Find out about a new UNDP, IDB and ECLAC partnership.
US government reaches out to Silicon Valley on Ebola recovery
Officials from the U.S. Department of State travel to Silicon Valley this week to speak with IT sector leaders and their related philanthropies about their role in the Ebola recovery. How can Silicon Valley help?
For Aussie aid cut casualties, diversify and roll with the punches
The Mandala Foundation was one of the first development groups to lose funding from the Australian government, shortly after massive aid cuts were announced. How was it able to maintain operations? We spoke with the foundation's former president.
Finding novel, sustainable ways to finance NCDs
How can health advocates boost financing for noncommunicable diseases? What financing models can they use, and why? These are the questions a group of technical experts will discuss and explore this week in Geneva, WHO officials told Devex.
Sounding off on the balance of autonomy and oversight of aid delivery
With myriad restrictions, the U.S. Agency for International Development appears to be micromanaging its programs. Devex shared views on how contracts should be implemented and results evaluated.
New deal allows generics makers license to sell HIV drug
With a new licensing agreement, makers of generic drugs can now develop and sell a pediatric HIV drug to low- and middle-income countries. We reached out to the Medicines Patent Pool to give you the inside track into what this deal means for the global HIV and AIDS fight.
New Australian aid campaign targets youth
Can Gen Y, a food truck and social media help rally support for Australia's foreign aid program? More than 50 aid organizations test this unique combination in a new campaign, Devex has learned.
Embattled IRD sheds more staff as part of reorg
IRD has announced further staff cuts as it prepares to respond to U.S. allegations of mismanaged foreign aid funds. Why the layoffs? We asked the NGO's new president and CEO.
Inside Development
Sounding off on the balance of autonomy and oversight of aid delivery
With myriad restrictions, the U.S. Agency for International Development appears to be micromanaging its programs. Devex shared views on how contracts should be implemented and results evaluated.
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Sounding off on the balance of autonomy and oversight of aid delivery
With myriad restrictions, the U.S. Agency for International Development appears to be micromanaging its programs. Devex shared views on how contracts should be implemented and results evaluated.
