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Devex Invested: Gender-lens investing struggles amid political backlash
10 days ago // Devex Invested
Some advocates are shifting from making an equity argument to emphasizing the economic case of gender-lens investing. Plus, how DFC is approaching the Iran war, and questioning the legality of MDBs investing in fossil fuels.
Can the business case save gender-lens investing from political backlash?
10 days ago // Inclusive development
Facing funding pressure and political scrutiny, gender-lens investors are doubling down on the “business case” to help protect a growing sector.
Devex Invested: The questions around Banga’s role on Trump’s Board of Peace
24 days ago // Devex Invested
The World Bank president’s involvement in the board sparks questions about the bank’s neutrality and potential harm to its reputation. Plus, DFC keeps quiet on deals, and a potential new trade corridor in Africa.
DFC board approves new Africa deals, but keeps details private
24 days ago // Development Finance
The agency cites confidentiality for withholding investment details, but some question transparency.
A Q&A with DFC investment chief Conor Coleman
about 1 month ago // Development Finance
Conor Coleman opens up about DFC’s post-reauthorization road map, including fewer bigger deals, plans for New York-based dealmaking, high-income country investments, and a proactive pursuit of "tangible wins."
Senior DFC official details agency's plans, new vision
about 1 month ago // Development Finance
Armed with an expanded mandate and a focus on "tangible wins," DFC leadership moves to align the agency with private-sector speed and Trump's geopolitical goals.
Devex Invested: The legacy of the World Bank’s ‘$700 million man’
about 1 month ago // Devex Invested
Leadership changes at the World Bank as Axel van Trotsenburg retires and inside the bank’s plans for Africa. Plus, a return (or sorts) for USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures initiative.
Trump signs one-year AGOA extension, preserving US-Africa trade program
about 1 month ago // Trade and Development
The short-term extension leaves lawmakers little time to negotiate reforms and modernize AGOA.
US Congress passes $50 billion foreign affairs bill
about 1 month ago // The Trump Effect
Trump signed the bill, which contains billions in foreign aid funding, into law Tuesday. But there are many questions about what comes next.
New US funding rules tie aid to abortion, gender ideology, DEI bans
about 2 months 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.