Amy Lieberman

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Amy Lieberman is the U.N. Correspondent for Devex. She covers the United Nations and reports on global development and politics. Amy previously worked as a freelance reporter, covering the environment, human rights, immigration, and health across the U.S. and in more than 10 countries, including Colombia, Mexico, Nepal, and Cambodia. Her coverage has appeared in the Guardian, the Atlantic, Slate, and the Los Angeles Times. A native New Yorker, Amy received her master’s degree in politics and government from Columbia’s School of Journalism.

Latest Articles

Who's who in #globaldev: July 2021 executive appointments

Who's who in #globaldev: July 2021 executive appointments

over 4 years ago // Executive appointments

Henrietta Fore announced in July she was stepping down as UNICEF's executive director, while the World Bank, AIIB, and BRAC International announced leadership changes.

Devex Newswire: Crunch time for climate finance

Devex Newswire: Crunch time for climate finance

over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire

In today's edition: V20 and G-20 climate meetings, Syria’s border crossing moment of truth, and Finland’s development future.

Devex Newswire: What’s needed to rebuild Gaza

Devex Newswire: What’s needed to rebuild Gaza

over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire

In today's edition: The call to build back better in Gaza, why discontent matters, and who are taking on new global development jobs.

Who's who in #globaldev: June 2021 executive appointments

Who's who in #globaldev: June 2021 executive appointments

over 4 years ago // Executive appointments

EBRD has announced leadership changes, with Kazuhiko Koguchi set to serve as its next secretary-general. The African Development Bank and World Resources Institute have also announced appointments.

Mark Lowcock calls for humanitarian system revamp as he exits UN post

Mark Lowcock calls for humanitarian system revamp as he exits UN post

over 4 years ago // United Nations

The now-former emergency relief coordinator shares the biggest potential challenges in the humanitarian aid sector over the next few years.

Devex Newswire: Why are food prices spiking so high?

Devex Newswire: Why are food prices spiking so high?

over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire

In today's edition: Rising food prices will hit already vulnerable populations hardest; a 500 million-dose windfall for COVAX; and how Indian NGOs are shoring up defenses.

Devex Newswire: Guterres wins the election that never was

Devex Newswire: Guterres wins the election that never was

over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire

In today's edition: The U.N. Security Council recommends António Guterres for a second five-year term as secretary-general, EU looks to localization for new budget, and partnering with USAID.

Devex Newswire: The 102 countries and territories losing UK aid

Devex Newswire: The 102 countries and territories losing UK aid

over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire

In today's edition: The 100-plus countries losing bilateral U.K. aid, new hires in development, and ACT-A’s funding shortfall.

Devex Newswire: The largest-ever coordinated cyber attack on development agencies

Devex Newswire: The largest-ever coordinated cyber attack on development agencies

over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire

In today's edition: Suspected Russian hackers attacked more than 150 NGOs at the same time, a last-ditch effort to restore UK aid, and environmental groups sue DFC.

Devex Newswire: Palestinian vaccine access splits global health body

Devex Newswire: Palestinian vaccine access splits global health body

over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire

In today's Newswire: The urgent need for vaccine access in the Palestine territories, new drama at the Gates Foundation, and looming famine in Ethiopia's Tigray region.