Ma Karen Brutas

Ma Karen Brutas

Karen is a former development analyst at Devex’s survey and advisory services team. Before Devex, Karen worked at several NGOs, where she conducted research, capacity building and policy advocacy on women’s human rights, and access to justice.

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Top development aid donors to the Philippines 2015

Top development aid donors to the Philippines 2015

about 9 years ago // Foreign aid flows

The Philippines has traditionally attracted high levels of official development assistance, but President Rodrigo Duterte has openly questioned the contributions and significance of traditional international donors. Here are the leading donors to the Philippines.

DfID's top NGO partners for 2015

DfID's top NGO partners for 2015

about 9 years ago // UK foreign aid

Nongovernmental organizations remain central to DfID's aid delivery strategy. Here are the 15 organizations which were awarded the most funding in 2015.

Top gender equality groups and global networks: A primer

Top gender equality groups and global networks: A primer

about 10 years ago // Top #globaldev organizations

While there are hundreds of international organizations working to achieve gender equality, some groups and networks are particularly dedicated advocates. Here are some of the most prominent.

Is the #globaldev sector ready to make big data work for development?

Is the #globaldev sector ready to make big data work for development?

over 10 years ago // Big data

In international development, big data has evolved from being a buzzword to one that has become an important aid effectiveness tool. But a recent Devex survey suggests the industry might not be fully prepared to harness the full potential of big data.