Olivia Govik

Olivia Govik

Olivia is a Senior Editorial Associate and Reporter at Devex. Based in our Barcelona office, she mainly works with bringing partnerships content to life in different formats. She holds degrees in communications, political sciences, and international relations, and developed a passion for global development while studying and working in different parts of the world. Prior to joining Devex, she worked in Brussels on communications related to European Union-funded development projects.

Latest Articles

Whose knowledge matters? Rethinking disaster response through a local lens

Whose knowledge matters? Rethinking disaster response through a local lens

over 1 year ago // Roots of Change: Produced in Partnership

Humanitarian crises and natural disasters are increasingly frequent, yet local perspectives on how to respond to them are often overlooked. Devex spoke with Puji Pujiono, founder of the Pujiono Centre, about the importance of building local capacity in disaster management.

How youth voices are driving change in their communities

How youth voices are driving change in their communities

over 1 year ago // Roots of Change: Produced in Partnership with ChildFund International

What role do young people play in driving change in their communities? Devex spoke to a youth activist who is part of ChildFund International's Youth Voice Now group in Indonesia.

How can civil society catalyze locally led development?

How can civil society catalyze locally led development?

over 1 year ago // Roots of Change: Produced in Partnership

Civil society organizations are crucial partners in creating effective public health policies, according to Global Health Advocacy Incubator's Rachel Morrison. In this video, she highlights the unique strengths CSOs bring to the table.

The local case for climate migration solutions

The local case for climate migration solutions

over 1 year ago // Roots of Change: Produced in Partnership with Mayors Migrations Council

While much climate-induced migration is rural to urban, only a fraction of global climate finance is reaching cities. The Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees illustrates what is possible when it does.

The projects harnessing AI to track, forecast, and fight hunger

The projects harnessing AI to track, forecast, and fight hunger

over 2 years ago // Food Secured: Produced in Partnership

How can AI be leveraged to improve food security? Devex explored three pioneering initiatives using AI to understand and tackle global hunger, and how to overcome the challenges associated with the technology.

Q&A: Bridging the digital divide for youth in Palestinian territories

Q&A: Bridging the digital divide for youth in Palestinian territories

about 3 years ago // Generation Why: Produced in Partnership

While digitalization has accelerated in the Palestinian territories, the pandemic made it clear that a large digital divide still exists. Peter Nasir from the East Jerusalem YMCA highlights the importance of partnerships in ensuring no one is left behind.

The 'missing ingredient' in the fight against malnutrition

The 'missing ingredient' in the fight against malnutrition

over 3 years ago // Sponsored by Eleanor Crook Foundation

Ready-to-use therapeutic food, or RUTF, is a lifesaving medicinal food used to treat severely malnourished children. In the face of the current global food crisis, scaling up funding and production of RUTF is crucial.

4 ways development organizations can engage and empower young workers

4 ways development organizations can engage and empower young workers

over 3 years ago // Career

How to help young people find meaningful and sustained employment were among the focuses of this year's YMCA World Council event. Here are some of the key ideas that emerged.