over 10 years ago // Remittances
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are booming, and new U.S. policies toward Cuba mean even more money might flow to the impoverished island nation. But what does that mean for inequality, and what role can NGOs play in channeling remittances to development outcomes?
over 10 years ago // US aid
As MCC awaits congressional approval to undertake regional compacts, CEO Dana Hyde says the agency has turned attention to Central America, where it is in the nascent stages of building cross-border programs that would be complementary to the administration's proposed $1 billion aid plan for Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala currently stalled in Congress.
over 10 years ago // US aid
The Global Food Security Act of 2015 passed the U.S. House of Representatives last month and will be reintroduced to the Senate — but insiders speculate it could be derailed by another effort by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman to reform long-embattled U.S. policies for delivering food aid.
over 10 years ago // US foreign aid
U.S. officials want Congress to approve a $1 billion aid plan for Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. They've got some more convincing to do.
over 10 years ago // Labor and workers' rights
Labor trafficking is becoming harder to track as companies' supply chains intertwine and evolve in an increasingly globalized world. Some experts think better data — and new applications — can help untangle the webs of labor exploitation.
over 10 years ago // Financial inclusion
The latest Global Findex report measuring financial inclusion showed that despite great gains in banking the unbanked, the gender gap and ensuring bank accounts are actually used remains a challenge. Industry leaders weigh in on steps to move forward
over 10 years ago // Summit of the Americas
How will the Summit of the Americas in Panama impact development cooperation efforts, and what are the concrete next steps for collaboration on the continent given the lack of a unified summit declaration? Devex takes a closer look.
almost 11 years ago // Development Buzz
It's one historic Summit of the Americas this week, as Cuba makes it maiden appearance. Amid the fanfare, negotiations will focus on how to promote financial inclusion, social mobility and rights of minorities as the region's economy continues to grow.
almost 11 years ago // Development funding
The few aid organizations working in Cuba are seeing expanded resources thanks to newly eased money transfer restrictions. And as donors await changes to Cuba’s legal landscape that could allow them to begin funding work on the island nation, aid is taking shape in other forms: remittances and private donations.
almost 11 years ago // GRAD SCHOOL WEEK
Recruiters polled in the recent “Devex Career Trends in 2015” survey identified a Master of Business Administration as the second most in-demand degree, right after a master's in international development. So what do MBA graduates offer global development?