Anna Gawel

Anna Gawel

Anna Gawel is the Managing Editor of Devex. She previously worked as the managing editor of The Washington Diplomat, the flagship publication of D.C.’s diplomatic community. She’s had hundreds of articles published on world affairs, U.S. foreign policy, politics, security, trade, travel and the arts on topics ranging from the impact of State Department budget cuts to Caribbean efforts to fight climate change. She was also a broadcast producer and digital editor at WTOP News and host of the Global 360 podcast. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Maryland in College Park.

Latest Articles

Devex Newswire: Is the UN lumping all women’s issues together?

Devex Newswire: Is the UN lumping all women’s issues together?

3 days ago // Devex Newswire

A new U.N. analysis comes out in favor of merging UN Women and UNFPA but activists kick against this move. Plus, news on IDB’s long-agreed capital increase, and why the U.N. is important for inclusive AI governance.

Devex Newswire: Comedy and satire lead to serious commentary on USAID

Devex Newswire: Comedy and satire lead to serious commentary on USAID

5 days ago // Devex Newswire

A look at the State Department’s new global health platform. Plus, how to scale "AI for good" projects.

Devex Newswire: Philanthropy is not about to come to the rescue

Devex Newswire: Philanthropy is not about to come to the rescue

6 days ago // Devex Newswire

Though philanthropy is increasing, that rise is nowhere near sufficient to offset the deep cuts to bilateral foreign aid made by foreign aid donors. Plus, the Trump administration’s battle at the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women.

Devex Newswire: USAID challenged deadly gender norms in Nepal. No more

Devex Newswire: USAID challenged deadly gender norms in Nepal. No more

10 days ago // Devex Newswire

Old, deadly norms that undervalued the lives of women and girls have resurfaced following the demise of a USAID-funded program in Nepal. Plus, the details of U.S. critical minerals plan Project Vault.

US Export-Import Bank chief details what's in Trump's Project Vault

US Export-Import Bank chief details what's in Trump's Project Vault

11 days ago // Critical Minerals

EXIM President and Chair John Jovanovic talks about the importance of securing critical minerals.

Devex Newswire: Amid aid cuts, does localization still matter?

Devex Newswire: Amid aid cuts, does localization still matter?

12 days ago // Devex Newswire

With the current reevaluation of foreign aid, is localization still a priority? Plus, what to know about Anthropic’s deal with Rwanda.

Devex Newswire: USAID retirees still waiting for their money

Devex Newswire: USAID retirees still waiting for their money

13 days ago // Devex Newswire

Retired former USAID staffers face pension delays, and some are struggling to get by. Plus, development jobs in Ukraine plunge as war enters its fourth year.

Devex Newswire: Cindy McCain to leave World Food Programme early

Devex Newswire: Cindy McCain to leave World Food Programme early

16 days ago // Devex Newswire

Cindy McCain will step down as head of WFP in three months to focus on her health; the latest in Oxfam GB’s messy leadership transition; and inside the United States’ latest bilateral health deal — the first in the Western Hemisphere.

Devex Newswire: Can we all get on the same page with AI?

Devex Newswire: Can we all get on the same page with AI?

19 days ago // Devex Newswire

Discussions on governing AI and including the global south in its evolution. Plus, WHO’s Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi talks about Africa's health sovereignty.

Devex Newswire: World Bank's role in the Board of Peace sparks questions

Devex Newswire: World Bank's role in the Board of Peace sparks questions

20 days ago // Devex Newswire

World Bank President Ajay Banga's choice to join the Trump-led Board of Peace has been met with criticism. Plus, Devex reporters discuss their recollections of the stop-work order to USAID last year.