
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.
Latest Articles

UN trust fund to boost youth volunteerism
about 13 years ago

Syria's Aleppo region sees more violence, aid pledges
about 13 years ago

A breakdown of IOM's 2013 funding appeal
about 13 years ago

Four hours of peace in Syria, then what?
about 13 years ago

A global call to action on joblessness
about 13 years ago

UN fund bolsters 12 'forgotten' emergencies
about 13 years ago

Jakarta floods: Two aid groups, different emergency response
about 13 years ago

Somalia back in donors' good graces
about 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
about 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.

Root cause and effect: More talks on Syria's twin problems
about 13 years ago