almost 9 years ago // Smart Cities

The city of the future isn't just smart, it's "senseable," according to Carlo Ratti, director of the SENSEeable City Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Devex spoke with Ratti about smart versus senseable cities, how emerging nations can quickly surpass their more developed counterparts, and the skills industry professionals will need to keep pace with a changing world.

almost 9 years ago // The future of US aid

Members of Congress have introduced bills designed to show support for Israel. One bill, called the "Aid to Allies Act," aims to block Senegal from development assistance for two years, and instead redirect those funds to Rwanda and Uganda, as a direct result of Senegal co-sponsoring the U.N. resolution against Israeli settlements.

almost 9 years ago // The future of US aid

A series of bills introduced in Congress highlight a variety of development topics from the "global gag rule" to aid in Haiti. But they face tough odds of becoming law amid the domestic-focused political fights of the Trump administration.