3 days ago // Obituary
A pioneer behind smallpox eradication and leader of numerous global health bodies, Dr. William H. Foege's passing has triggered an outpouring of admiration.
13 days ago // Obituary
The food security and agricultural science communities mourn the passing of a “giant in the field,” Pedro Sánchez, who transformed farming across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
23 days ago // Migration and Displacement
After decades of confinement to border camps, a small number of Burmese refugees are now working legally in Thailand. The Aid Report examines how U.S. aid cuts helped trigger the policy shift — and whether labor can supplement aid without exposing refugees to greater risk.
about 1 month ago // Career
As development jobseekers figure out their next move following sector-wide layoffs, these are the sources of support that remain available and are helping them through these challenging times.
about 2 months ago // Philanthropy
The Ford Foundation’s BUILD program is coming to an end. What will happen next? Devex takes a look.
about 2 months ago // China Aid
Despite expectations that Beijing would expand its influence after USAID’s withdrawal, China has shown little interest in taking over U.S.-funded programs, leaving a development divide across Southeast and South Asia.
2 months ago // #GlobaldevJobs
As approximately 17,000 U.N. peacekeepers face job losses due to budget cuts, Devex asks the experts for advice on their next steps.
2 months ago // Careers
As people look to the philanthropy sector as a space where jobs around social good might still be found, Devex asks the experts about how to secure that first philanthropic position.
3 months ago // Career Trends
As numerous factors shift the development job landscape, Devex looks at how these will play out for consultants in 2026.
3 months ago // Philanthropy
Amid political polarization, social movements are crucial to pushing for progress on a range of social issues, but they lack the support they need to operate. Philanthropic organizations could change that, experts say.