Adva Saldinger

Adva Saldinger @AdvaSal

Adva Saldinger is a Senior Reporter at Devex where she covers development finance, as well as U.S. foreign aid policy. Adva explores the role the private sector and private capital play in development and authors the weekly Devex Invested newsletter bringing the latest news on the role of business and finance in addressing global challenges. A journalist with more than 10 years of experience, she has worked at several newspapers in the U.S. and lived in both Ghana and South Africa.

Latest Articles

New US funding rules tie aid to abortion, gender ideology, DEI bans

New US funding rules tie aid to abortion, gender ideology, DEI bans

5 days ago // The Trump Effect

The Trump administration’s Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Policy goes far past previous iterations of the Mexico City Policy to new funding, new constraints, and new organizations.

Devex Invested: Will 2026 be the year development finance gets real?

Devex Invested: Will 2026 be the year development finance gets real?

6 days ago // Devex Invested

Allianz launches a new blended finance fund, and the World Bank opens a new office in Qatar. Plus, all the trends we’re watching this year.

Development finance trends to watch in 2026

Development finance trends to watch in 2026

7 days ago // Devex Pro Live

From private capital mobilization, pressure on MDBs and DFIs, a geographic shift in focus and local currency solutions to greater self-interest. Here's what to expect.

$50B US funding bill a welcome surprise, but will it see light of day?

$50B US funding bill a welcome surprise, but will it see light of day?

16 days ago // The Future of US Aid

Bill restores funding for programs the administration previously cut, but questions remain over whether officials will honor Congress’ "power of the purse" or be able to bring on the staff and expertise to effectively implement the programs.

Unexpected global health wins in the US foreign aid bill

Unexpected global health wins in the US foreign aid bill

19 days ago // The Future of Global Health

U.S. lawmakers released a foreign assistance appropriations bill that allocates $9.4 billion for global health.

Devex Invested: Sizing up AIIB’s new grievance rules

Devex Invested: Sizing up AIIB’s new grievance rules

20 days ago // Devex Invested

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank updates grievance rules, winning cautious civil society optimism; what’s inside the latest U.S. foreign aid numbers; and where to find $1.3 trillion in climate finance.

US House passes extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act

US House passes extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act

20 days ago // Trade and Development

A strong bipartisan majority approved the three-year extension of the U.S.-Africa trade program, providing a bridge for negotiations on a permanent update.

US lawmakers strike $50B foreign assistance deal, surpassing Trump's plan

US lawmakers strike $50B foreign assistance deal, surpassing Trump's plan

20 days ago // The Future of US Aid

The compromise appropriations bill avoids deeper cuts proposed by President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers, rebrands or consolidates major aid accounts and saves key programs.

How the small US Trade and Development Agency navigated this year

How the small US Trade and Development Agency navigated this year

about 1 month ago // The Trump Effect

USTDA avoided the 2025 development shake-up by proving its utility to national security and the U.S. private sector. Here’s how it’s adapted.

Devex Invested: African Development Fund’s $11B reveals new donor dynamics

Devex Invested: African Development Fund’s $11B reveals new donor dynamics

about 1 month ago // Devex Invested

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's busy December. Plus, lessons from national development banks.