about 11 years ago // The year in development
From the Ukraine crisis to the Ebola epidemic, few expected the scale, complexity and sheer number of development challenges donors would have to deal with in 2014. Watch the countdown of this year's top 10 development finance stories in this video report by Devex senior analyst Lorenzo Piccio.
about 11 years ago // #DemocracyMatters
For sound management of natural resources in developing countries, private sector participation is of course crucial — but only if governments maintain full control of the resources. A #DemocracyMatters video interview with Einar Steensnaes, co-founder of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights.
about 11 years ago // #DemocracyMatters
Botswana enjoys a unique status among Africa's resource-rich nations. What can other resource-rich countries on the continent learn from its experience in transparency and natural resources management? A #DemocracyMatters video interview by Devex Associate Editor Richard Jones.
about 11 years ago // #DemocracyMatters
How does Botswana, the world's top diamond producer, ensure sound management of its natural resources and that the revenues from the mining industry benefit the entire population? Find out in this #DemocracyMatters video interview.
about 11 years ago // Humanitarian aid
Up to 1.7 million Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt will temporarily have no access to food assistance after the World Food Program failed to secure enough funds to continue its operations in December. USAID, WFP's top donor for the Syria response, said it cannot disburse any money until the U.S. Congress authorizes its 2015 budget.
about 11 years ago // United Nations appointment
After becoming the longest-serving U.N. undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, Valerie Amos is giving up the position in March next year. Several media reports suggest her resignation may be linked to political motives involving the British prime minister.
about 11 years ago // #DEMOCRACYMATTERS
Representatives from governments, multilateral institutions, NGOs and the private sector gathered this week at the Annual Democracy Forum 2014. On the table: how to balance democracy, development and the sound management of natural resources. A video report from Gaborone, Botswana by Devex Associate Editor Richard Jones.
about 11 years ago // Exclusive interview: Jomo Kwame Sundaram
The second International Conference on Nutrition kicks off Wednesday in Rome with delegates poised to galvanize progress on fighting global hunger. What are the main topics on the agenda? We find out from a senior FAO official.
about 11 years ago // 2nd International Conference on Nutrition
Progress since the first International Conference on Nutrition in 1992 has been “dismal,” according to GAIN Executive Director Marc Van Ameringen; that’s why all stakeholders must be on the same page at this week's ICN2 in Rome. An exclusive video interview.
about 11 years ago // #HealthyMeans Working Together
How do we get beyond just talking about partnerships and delve deeper into what they can accomplish? A #HealthyMeans video interview with Derek Yach, executive director of the Vitality Institute for Health Promotion.