UK aid bill up for vote on Monday
Aid groups' long battle to get the U.K. government to enshrine its 0.7 percent aid spending into law may finally be coming to a close.
Ending the gender gap in science and development research
How can gender-focused research and sex-disaggregated data help in designing effective and more inclusive development interventions? Devex asked three experts to share their insights in this video conversation.
ICAI urges DfID to rethink its security and justice assistance
Once a pioneering champion of security and justice assistance, DfID's work in that area is now in dire need of "refreshing," according to a recent report released by U.K. aid watchdog ICAI.
Let Girls Learn: Obamas focus new initiative on empowering adolescents
The Peace Corps will train volunteers and thousands of community leaders to become champions of girls' education and empowerment around the globe, as part of an integrated, global initiative that U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are announcing Tuesday.
4 ways to ensure the success of innovative campaigns
With still a few days left before it ends, a unique campaign launched to galvanize support for Australian foreign aid is well on its way to meeting its target. How? We spoke to its campaign manager.
Despite critics, China's development clout continues to expand
China's development portfolio has been growing rapidly over the past few years. Now, it is poised to become the third-largest donor to the Pacific, Devex has learned.
Sounding off on Bill Easterly’s take on the SDGs
Bill Easterly's comments on the proposed sustainable development goals offer no surprise, and Devex generally agree with him.
Back from Ebola's front lines, a doctor shares her experience
How was it like volunteering to help with the Ebola response in one of the worst-hit countries in West Africa? We asked Monica Rull, who served as a medical coordinator for MSF in Sierra Leone.
Supporting social entrepreneurship to address poverty in South Asia
Social enterprises in South Asia will soon have access to up to $250,000 in grant funding. How? We spoke to the SAARC Development Fund chief, who shared details about this new program.
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UK aid bill up for vote on Monday
Aid groups' long battle to get the U.K. government to enshrine its 0.7 percent aid spending into law may finally be coming to a close.
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Make HIV prevention happen for young women
Ending AIDS will not happen unless women have new options to use to keep themselves healthy and safe, International Partnership for Microbicides CEO Zeda F. Rosenberg and Microbicide Trials Network Principal Investigator Sharon Hillier argue in this exclusive commentary.
