DevexAs hate speech spread in Myanmar, US ambassador says Facebook was hard to reach
The former U.S. ambassador to Myanmar told Devex that as hate speech against Myanmar's Rohingya minority moved from DVDs to Facebook, he could not get a meeting with the tech giant to enlist their help in the fight against misinformation.
DevexObama weighs in on development, democracy, and climate
Delivering the 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on Tuesday, former U.S. President Barack Obama issued a lengthy defense of multilateralism in the face of global challenges. Here's what he had to say on some key development issues.
DevexUS House of Representatives approves development finance bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the BUILD Act easily on Tuesday, moving the bill still closer to becoming law.
DevexShaken by Myanmar's retreat from democracy, US aid leaders ponder next steps
Myanmar's historic elections in 2015 felt to many like an improbable triumph of democracy. Today they stand as a reminder that political transition is more often a slow and halting process.
DevexVideo: The tech jobs changing development
Which technologies are most sought after in global development? And how are they used for development work? Find out in this video explainer.
DevexUN, international NGOs boost Central America presence amid migrant crisis
The Trump administration's forced separations of undocumented migrant families, mainly from Central America, has placed a spotlight on the crime-stricken region. International aid organizations and U.N. agencies are increasingly examining their role in the region.
DevexMordaunt takes a stand against 'discriminatory' Brexit disclaimers
U.K. aid chief Penny Mordaunt has said the European Commission is "discriminating against U.K. organizations" by using disclaimers which threaten to cut off funding in the event of a "no-deal" exit from the EU, and has vowed to explore ways to protect U.K. aid groups from the fallout.
DevexQ&A: 'If the information isn't good then democracy can't be healthy,' says incoming NDI chief
Devex spoke to Derek Mitchell, former U.S. ambassador to Myanmar who was recently announced as the next president of the National Democratic Institute, about how organizations that work on democracy and governance can respond to the current moment.
DevexHow UN Globe is changing attitudes and policies toward LGBTQ employees
Hyung Hak “Alfonso” Nam, president of UN Globe, spoke to Devex about the process of changing attitudes to make the U.N. system more inclusive for LGBTQ employees.
DevexAt the Vatican, a different type of investing conference
The convening power of the Catholic Church, the Vatican, and Catholic Relief Services brought together a veritable who’s who of thinkers, funders, and doers in the impact investing space for several days in Rome last week. They explored where the field is headed and what role the church might have moving forward. Here's what you need to know.
DevexOpportunity driving change in global development sectors
Health, energy, and climate change are among the sectors expected to see the biggest change in skills required from global development professionals. Devex spoke to experts from USAID and MSl to find out what is driving this change and what it means for the future of the global development workforce.
Inside Development
DevexFunding Insights webinar: Emerging donors
The development donor space is rapidly shifting. In this webinar, Devex Global Advisory and Analysis Director Pete Troilo breaks down the trends among development's newest donors — and how organizations can leverage this moment.
Global Views
DevexOpinion: Local women leading humanitarian action — the untold story
The stories we hear most frequently are stories about women's needs, but what about women as agents of change? Oxfam America's Abby Maxman explains how we can work to put women at the centre of humanitarian action.
