over 10 years ago // The future of development

Jho Low's beaming smile, business acumen and deep pockets have endeared him to movers and shakers from Hollywood to Wall Street and beyond, and with his takeover of IRIN, the humanitarian news service, he's ready to shake up international development cooperation. How? An exclusive interview.

over 10 years ago // #YouthWill Lead Tomorrow

Ange Kagame isn't just Rwanda's "first daughter" — the budding philanthropist is part of a new generation of leaders ready to transform Africa. What's her vision for the continent's future? An interview by Rolf Rosenkranz.

almost 11 years ago // #YouthWill

Young people hold the key to our future — and they are making a difference today. To recognize young leaders in international development and showcase ways to empower the next generation, Devex is launching Youth Will today.

almost 11 years ago // Canadian aid

Canada's foreign aid chief was in Washington Friday to listen, learn and leverage his political clout to advance Canadian business interests with the World Bank. Which corporate leaders were part of his delegation?

almost 11 years ago // Leveraging private investment

Africa is on the move, but infrastructure investments are lagging behind. A massive new multilateral fund has set out to change that, and speed up project design and preparation in the process.

almost 11 years ago // Myanmar

Movers and shakers in the international development community will be gathering in Naypyitaw this weekend for the third Myanmar Development Cooperation Forum to talk about the country's development situation, challenges and future. Where is Myanmar's development future headed?

almost 11 years ago // 2016 US foreign aid budget proposal

Central America is up, democracy programs and refugee assistance are down. Here are the highlights of U.S. President Barack Obama's $4 trillion wish list.

almost 11 years ago // USAID contracting

The sobering news came via email: Employees of International Relief and Development learned on Monday that their biggest donor had suspended the U.S. nonprofit from winning new business — shortly after IRD leaders got notice from their partners in government.

almost 11 years ago // #SOTU

No bold pledge resembling 2013's to end extreme poverty in two decades: U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday night didn't serve up much on international development cooperation.

almost 11 years ago // Development Buzz

2015 promises to be a decisive year for global development. This week, though, brought somber reminders of the challenges the international community faces in advancing peace and opportunity for all.