almost 10 years ago // Career advice: Education
Global education attracts a diverse crop of talented international development students and professionals each year. Devex caught up with a few experts for advice to break into this dynamic and rewarding sector.
almost 10 years ago // #AcrossBorders
The global refugee crisis has generated a need for development professionals and practitioners poised to respond to the diverse needs of IDPs and refugees, wherever they are in the world. Devex takes a closer look at what it takes to build a successful career around global migration issues.
CV advice
The international development industry is highly competitive, and it's crucial that job applicants communicate their strengths and qualifications in the best and clearest way possible. Download these Devex CV templates to help you take your development career to the next level.
almost 10 years ago // Top #globaldev organizations
An unexpected development hotspot, North Carolina is actually home to a number of high-profile global development organizations and consulting firms. Devex lists some of the largest global development employers in the state's Research Triangle and beyond.
almost 10 years ago // Top #globaldev organizations
The U.S. capital is unsurprisingly one of the world's top global development hot spots, with numerous international NGOs, development consulting firms, funding agencies, think tanks and foundations calling Washington home. Devex rounds up some of the top global development employers in the Washington, D.C metro area.
almost 10 years ago // Crowdfunding
Millions of dollars for basic necessities as well as for longer-term projects can be raised through small amounts of money from individuals and entities around the globe, mostly through the Internet. Here are 15 popular crowdfunding sites for social causes and development initiatives, based everywhere from New Delhi, India to Brooklyn, New York.
about 10 years ago // Innovative Finance
Effective crowdfunding campaigns might seem effortless, but in order to make them successful, organizations must understand the dynamics and work hard behind the scenes. What are the secrets to success? Devex asked some crowdfunding experts and campaign managers.
about 10 years ago // Gender equality
Marissa Wesely, top corporate lawyer and coordinator of the Win-Win Coalition, a network that works to empower women through cross-sector collaboration, tells Devex how far we've come on gender equality, and what else needs to be done to truly be Planet 50-50 by 2030.
about 10 years ago // #PLANETWORTH
What will happen if the world's second-largest greenhouse gas emitter cleans up its act? Devex explores just how big a role sustainable transportation plays in the fight against global warming.
about 10 years ago // FUNDING 101
Competition for international development work is intensifying. While there is no perfect formula for success, over the years Devex has detected a series of strategies and best practices organizations should adopt to increase their chances of winning more global development contracts and grants.