April's top reads: Archewell Foundation takes shape and DT Global grows

This month our newsroom was busy as usual covering the latest top stories affecting the global development agenda — from the French presidential elections, to sustainable development talks in Brussels, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and mergers and acquisitions within the sector.  

We held two extremely popular events for our Devex Pro subscribers — exploring USAID’s latest effort to localize its work, and the risks facing NGOs in an age of cyberwarfare. We were also excited to host our first hybrid event — since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged — bringing together policymakers, funders, corporate executives, and civil society leaders for a series of conversations on how to transform the global food system.

Here’s a look at our top-read Devex Pro stories for April:

1. What we know about Prince Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation. Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation just be finding its feet before becoming the next heavyweight among a collection of causes spearheaded by power couples? Read Devex’s investigation.

2. DT Global to triple in size after two acquisitions. Shortly after announcing a deal to buy Cardno International Development, DT Global now says it has acquired IMC Worldwide. Get all the details.

3. Brussels puts the ‘strategy’ in sustainable development. What is European Union development aid for? Brussels sees its development budget as a major asset as it strives to become a geopolitical power player.  

4. Here's why drones can't be used to deliver aid to Ukraine. Experts explain why it would increase risk to civilians on the ground and provide little benefit.  

5. What the French presidential election could mean for development aid. Ahead of a tense election, Devex explored what was at stake for foreign aid.

French President Emmanuel Macron has overseen major reforms to French aid that are likely to continue now that he has been reelected. Devex Pro subscribers can catch up on the key changes.

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