about 9 years ago // 2016 in review
In a year that has seen shocking elections and popular votes, a new pandemic, and a long, drawn-out refugee response, Devex gives the rundown of our best stories in 2016.
about 9 years ago // Produced in partnership: Making Markets Work
To reach those who are in most need, health systems need to extend reach and also be sustainable. One way to do this is to adapt practices of a social enterprise. Devex speaks with Yasmin Madan, global marketing director at Population Services International, to find out more.
about 9 years ago // Power of 5
One billion women and girls around the world are malnourished, and that is a central issue for empowerment. In this video interview, Joel Spicer, president and CEO of Micronutrient Initiative, tells Devex that good nutrition will drive progress on women's education and health.
over 9 years ago // Refugee crisis
The global refugee crisis is a daunting reality for those leading the charge for humanitarian response. Conrad N. Hilton Foundation President and CEO Peter Laugharn tells Devex that the humanitarian system needs to perform better and collaborate more.
over 9 years ago // New York #GlobalDev Week 2016
The refugee summits, antimicrobial resistance as a global health risk, CGI's final annual meeting, the fate of the Paris climate deal and more set the world abuzz this week. Devex was on the ground in New York for the most eventful week in #globaldev. Here are the highlights.
about 10 years ago // Ending a Global Disease
Community health workers have made a series of crucial contributions in ending polio, UNICEF Executive Director Tony Lake tells Devex Impact associate editor Adva Saldinger in this video interview.
about 10 years ago // #FutureFortified
Food fortification has gathered steam in recent years, but gaps remain in the effort to combat malnutrition. Meanwhile a number of new challenges are emerging, Francesco Branca, director for health and development at the World Health Organization, tells Devex in this video interview.
about 10 years ago // Ending a Global Disease
With an end to polio on the horizon, discussions now center on lessons learned from efforts to contain and eliminate the disease. How can these be leveraged for other health challenges? Devex Impact associate editor Adva Saldinger talks to prominent #EndPolio advocates in this clip.
about 10 years ago // Ending a global disease
The eradication of polio has served as a model for many efforts to contain and eliminate other diseases, Mike McGovern, chair of Rotary International’s PolioPlus Committee, tells Devex Impact associate editor Adva Saldinger in this video interview.
about 10 years ago // Focus on: Global Health
Universal health coverage has garnered increased attention since Ebola ravaged West Africa in 2014, but has it been enough to create real momentum? An exclusive interview with Last Mile Health CEO Raj Panjabi.