Anita Makri
Anita Makri is a freelance writer/journalist, producer, and editorial adviser specializing in global development and science in society, drawing from 25 years of experience across sectors. She is based in London and has produced stories from Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. Her work has been published in The Guardian, National Geographic, Nature, SciDev.Net, and Undark, among others. Before going freelance Anita held senior editorial positions and in 2020, founded WorldWise on Substack, a newsletter for discerning readers and producers of journalism on global issues.
Latest Articles
Opinion: Do we know what works to meet the SDGs?
about 2 years ago // Inclusive development
Not really — that’s why social entrepreneurs and scientists need to join forces.
Q&A: Funding for climate adaptation is 'the lie we keep living' — Adil Najam
over 7 years ago // Climate change
Climate expert Adil Najam speaks to Devex about why funding for adaptation is an investment, not a dole out.
Q&A: IFAD president on bringing evidence to policymaking
over 8 years ago // Food security
Gilbert Houngbo, the new president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, talks to Devex about how the organization tries to instill a systemic use of evidence in policymaking in the countries where it works — but says local buy-in can be just as important.