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Devex Invested: The questions around Banga’s role on Trump’s Board of Peace
8 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
9 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
16 days 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
16 days 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’
22 days 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
27 days 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
29 days 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 1 month 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?
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.