Naomi Mihara

Naomi Mihara

Naomi Mihara is an Associate Editor for Devex, working on creative and audiovisual projects. She has a background in journalism and international development, having previously served as an assistant correspondent for Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun and as a communications officer for the International Organization for Migration in Southeast Asia. She holds a master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University.

Latest Articles

A new chapter in maternal nutrition: Nepal’s journey toward MMS

A new chapter in maternal nutrition: Nepal’s journey toward MMS

4 months ago // Sponsored by Eleanor Crook Foundation

What does it take to turn evidence into national health policy? Nepal is weighing a shift from providing iron and folic acid to multiple micronutrient supplements during pregnancy — a move aimed at improving the health of pregnant women and the next generation.

State Department faces $20B spending deadline as fiscal year end looms

State Department faces $20B spending deadline as fiscal year end looms

4 months ago // Global Development

In this week's podcast episode, Devex Business Editor David Ainsworth is joined by reporters Michael Igoe and Elissa Miolene to discuss the biggest stories in global development.

Did Sevilla save multilateralism — or just survive the heat?

Did Sevilla save multilateralism — or just survive the heat?

6 months ago // Global Development

Devex Associate Editor Thomas Cserep sits down with reporters Elissa Miolene and Jesse Chase-Lubitz to discuss some of the key takeaways from the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.

FfD4 kicks off as aid budgets shrink and US steps back

FfD4 kicks off as aid budgets shrink and US steps back

6 months ago // Development Finance

Devex reporters Elissa Miolene and Jesse Chase-Lubitz join Executive Editor Kate Warren for a podcast episode recorded in front of a live audience at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla.

Trump budget targets US aid, plus what we heard at the AfDB meetings

Trump budget targets US aid, plus what we heard at the AfDB meetings

7 months ago // Global development

Devex Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba is joined by reporters Michael Igoe and Ayenat Mersie for this episode of This Week in Global Development.

A clear vision for Ethiopia

A clear vision for Ethiopia

7 months ago // Sponsored by OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

An innovative initiative to expand vision care in rural Ethiopia aims to transform the lives of millions of people who currently lack access to affordable eye exams and glasses.

How will AI change global health?

How will AI change global health?

9 months ago // Artificial Intelligence

Devex attended the MWC25 to investigate the growing role of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing global health, where experts shared insights on AI's potential to transform health care — and the critical risks we must address.

The fallout from the US foreign aid freeze

The fallout from the US foreign aid freeze

11 months ago // Global development

In this podcast episode, we bring you the latest on the U.S. government’s stop work order on USAID programs and what it could mean for the future of U.S. foreign aid.

Jimmy Carter’s legacy on global health

Jimmy Carter’s legacy on global health

12 months ago // Global health

In the first podcast episode of 2025, Devex Managing Editor Anna Gawel is joined by Devex reporters Sara Jerving and Elissa Miolene to recap the global development stories that dominated headlines over the holiday season.

What do Trump's cabinet picks mean for US foreign aid?

What do Trump's cabinet picks mean for US foreign aid?

about 1 year ago // Global development

In this week's podcast episode, Devex's Raj Kumar and Adva Saldinger are joined by regular guest Nasra Ismail to discuss how Trump's cabinet picks could shape the future of U.S. global engagement.