Adrienne Valdez

Adrienne Valdez

Adrienne Valdez is a former staff writer for Devex, covering breaking international development news. Before joining Devex, Adrienne worked as a news correspondent for a public-sector modernization publication.

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Somalia back in donors' good graces

Somalia back in donors' good graces

almost 13 years ago // In the news: Somalia

The new government of conflict-ridden Somalia has been pushing hard for more economic assistance – and this week, during high-level talks with top donors in Washington, its calls appear to have borne fruit.

Landmark cooperation deal with Iraq gets a green light

Landmark cooperation deal with Iraq gets a green light

almost 13 years ago

The European Parliament has approved the landmark agreement with Iraq, set to boost trade and development ties over the next 10 years. Although the deal was not spearheaded by the EU’s aid department, it may nevertheless, offer new clues into the regional bloc’s priorities for the fragile Mideast democracy.