Derya Deniz

Derya Deniz

Derya Deniz is an independent international relations analyst who has worked with several Turkish NGOs and international organizations, including as a research officer for the Permanent Observer Mission of the OIC to the United Nations. She holds a bachelor's degree in political sciences and international relations, and speaks Turkish, English and Arabic.

Latest Articles

Top development aid groups in Central Asia: A primer

Top development aid groups in Central Asia: A primer

over 14 years ago // Organization Profile

The development landscape in Central Asia has been expanding since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. Here’s a rundown of international and local organizations that are working to help Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan overcome their development challenges.

Revitalizing the Islamic Development Bank’s role in human development: A conversation with IsDB’s Rafee Yusoff

Revitalizing the Islamic Development Bank’s role in human development: A conversation with IsDB’s Rafee Yusoff

almost 15 years ago // Business News

<p>Rafee Yusoff, the Islamic Development Bank&rsquo;s director of group strategic planning, tells Devex that developing new partnership strategies and using economic development tools as a means of achieving human development are just some of his institution&rsquo;s goals as it seeks to revitalize its role in the Muslim world and beyond.</p>

Top development aid agencies in Turkey: A primer

Top development aid agencies in Turkey: A primer

almost 15 years ago // Organization Profile

The world’s 15th-largest economy has been expanding development cooperation especially with Africa, while pushing to become a regional hub for multilateral aid agencies. Here’s a look at Turkey’s expanding international development landscape.

Top Arab bilateral donors and development NGOs: A primer

Top Arab bilateral donors and development NGOs: A primer

almost 15 years ago // Organization Profile

Arab donors are becoming increasingly powerful international players, and they will be crucial to boosting development in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. Here’s a rundown of the region’s main bilateral donors and development nonprofits.

Top Arab multilateral development aid donors: A primer

Top Arab multilateral development aid donors: A primer

almost 15 years ago // Organization Profile

Arab donors are becoming increasingly powerful international players, and they will be crucial to boosting development in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. Here’s a rundown of the region’s main multilateral organizations.