
Christine Dugay
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Advancing the SDGs: Japan's universities lead the way
over 10 years ago // From Our Partner
Japan's universities aim to help define the post-2015 agenda by advancing sustainable development goals that link poverty reduction with environmental protection, and proposing policies and frameworks for action.
Breaking down foreign aid engagement with Myanmar
over 10 years ago // Aid to Myanmar
Since 2011, foreign aid to Myanmar has increased dramatically. But how much official development assistance is actually programmable? Which international donors are most active and in which sectors? Devex answers these questions and more in this Executive Member business analysis.
Top global development NGOs in Myanmar: A primer
almost 11 years ago // Organization profile
Myanmar is increasingly becoming the world’s donor darling, with foreign aid donors and their implementing partners rushing into the country to deliver development assistance. Here’s a rundown of some of the leading international nongovernmental organizations in Myanmar.
What does Japan's new charter mean for development?
about 11 years ago // From our partner
Designed to more effectively utilize the financial aid scheme to bolster Tokyo's role in global affairs, Japan's new development charter emphasizes growth and active pacifism. To understand what this means for development, the International Development Journal breaks down the new priorities and implementation guidelines of the charter.
Japan hikes grant support for energy and water
about 11 years ago // From our partner
In the second half of 2014, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs approved $101.17 million in grant financing for energy and water projects, boosting support for the sectors.
JICA boosts cooperation in energy conservation and diversification
about 11 years ago // From Our Partner
In the second half of 2014, the Japan International Cooperation Agency signed off on $2 billion worth of energy projects, boosting its cooperation in the sector.
Myanmar sees twofold rise in Japanese grant aid
over 11 years ago // From Our Partner
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has budgeted $207.53 million for its social and economic infrastructure projects in Myanmar — making the Southeast Asian country the biggest recipient of Tokyo’s grant financing in the first half of 2014.
Infrastructure remains top area of support for JICA
over 11 years ago // From Our Partner
JICA has traditionally focused development assistance on infrastructure, an area where it believes it can make the biggest difference. It comes as no surprise then that infrastructure comprises the bulk of the $5.65 billion worth of projects JICA is financing in the first half of this year.
Donors get creative, take risks on extractive industry
almost 12 years ago // Business Insight: Aid and Trade
Donor agencies across the world are blending their aid and trade mechanisms, but how are they approaching the highly contentious extractive sector? Devex examines how two donor countries with the most at stake — Canada and Australia — are navigating the tricky intersection of international development and the private sector extractive industry.

Assessing private sector support of global health
almost 13 years ago // Business analysis: Global health
In order for prominent global health organizations to leverage the increasing involvement of private foundations and corporations in global health initiatives, it is imperative to understand how these organizations are contributing to the sector. Devex, in cooperation with PSI, offers some insights.