In South Sudan, differing aid mandates lead to ethical standoff
Gender-based violence organizations in South Sudan worry that fact-finding missions come at the expense of sexual assault survivors.
Inside the largest hub for global humanitarian medical aid in the US
Direct Relief completed its new 155,000-square-foot headquarters in California in 2018. Devex visited the facility to find out how the nonprofit approaches disaster response.
A network of clowns brings laughter to Rohingya camps
In Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar, Clowns Without Borders fills a crucial gap in education and laughter in Rohingya camps.
David Malpass unchallenged to be next World Bank president
In a process one expert described as "another nail in the coffin for the World Bank," the presidential nomination window closed Thursday with only the Trump administration's candidate — U.S. Treasury official David Malpass.
US budget slashes global development funding, stresses burden sharing
For the third consecutive year, the Trump administration's budget proposes cuts to global development funding — as well as policy changes related to U.S. aid reorganization. Devex scoured the 150-page document so you don't have to.
How digital identity can address both protection and inclusion
Digital identification systems have become an international development priority. Now, NGOs, donors, and tech actors seek to strike a balance between doing no harm and leaving no one behind.
Opinion: What makes an effective minister?
Job insecurity, layers of protocols and procedures, and competing for budget are some of the challenges faced by ministers. Here are some tips on how to succeed in the job.
How to shape a data solution for social impact, according to a data scientist
Data science can help global development organizations achieve their goals, but where to begin? Jake Porway, head of DataKind, shares how he scopes and designs data science to help solve "wicked problems."
Roundup of global dev fellowship programs
Devex takes a look at some of the global development fellowship programs for aspiring practitioners, policymakers, and leaders.
Q&A: GSMA director general on how to partner with the mobile industry
Devex catches up with Mats Granyrd, director general at the trade body for mobile network operators GSMA, to find out how the global development community can effectively partner to bring network connectivity to the last mile.
Opinion: 3 ways to harness AI for social good
Artificial intelligence is making its place in global development. Here are three recommendations to ensure AI works for the sector, not against it.
Inside Development
Inside the largest hub for global humanitarian medical aid in the US
Direct Relief completed its new 155,000-square-foot headquarters in California in 2018. Devex visited the facility to find out how the nonprofit approaches disaster response.
Global Views
Opinion: We are at a critical moment to invest in immunization
As vaccine-preventable diseases continue to take their toll, countries, development partners, and the private sector need renewed partnerships to maintain and push forward progress on immunization.
