What is the future of global development?
One way we continue to inform our global membership of more than half-a-million development professionals is to reach out to the captains of our industry — the movers and shakers — to get their take on critical issues. And now it’s your turn.
Staying the course: Obama's 2015 proposal for US foreign aid
By Michael IgoeU.S. President Barack Obama’s relatively flat foreign aid budget request for fiscal year 2015 is more than meets the eye. Devex reporter Michael Igoe crunched the numbers, dug deep into each provision and analyzed priority areas. Find out more.
What to watch out for in World Bank new senior directors
By Paul StephensThe World Bank plans to appoint this month new senior directors for global practices, an important milestone in President Jim Kim’s ambitious reform agenda. Here are our 5 tips on what you should expect from the new hires, whose performance is expected to determine the success or failure of the bank’s reorganization.
Aid freeze deepens after Uganda's anti-gay bill
By Carlos SantamariaAfter Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway, now Sweden also withdraws its direct budget support for Uganda after the government passed a law targeting homosexuals. Will other countries follow suit? Share your thoughts.
Live from New York: Good news for women entrepreneurs
By Adva SaldingerIt’s a very busy week of conversations, conferences and announcements ahead of International Women's Day. What's the buzz in New York? Devex reporter Adva Saldinger brings you the highlights.
After Africa, Cardno looks to expand in Latin America, Canada
By Lean Alfred SantosA week after taking over from Andrew Buckley, new Cardno CEO Michael Renshaw has big plans for the organization. In an exclusive interview with Devex, he discusses expanding consultancy services in infrastructure, environmental management and development work in previously underserved markets.
Global Fund 'country dialogue' central to new funding model
By Lean Alfred Santos, Jenny Lei RaveloThe Global Fund has just finalized the components of its new funding model, including the initial allocations for 2014-2016. But before its full rollout, what has the organization learned from the previous year? We find out.
Inside development
Devex and partners launch campaign to celebrate women and development
This International Women’s Day, Devex is launching She Builds, a campaign to showcase innovative solutions at the intersection of women and development. Read more about our campaign, our partners and how you can contribute.
Global Views
Want to feed the world? First you need to save the oceans
As the global population is expected to grow to 9 billion people by 2050, food security will become an even bigger problem than today. In a guest opinion, Oceana CEO Andy Sharpless shares his thoughts on a sustainable and long-term solution that would also help protect the environment — and our health.
