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Who's who in #globaldev: July 2021 executive appointments
over 4 years ago // Executive appointments
Henrietta Fore announced in July she was stepping down as UNICEF's executive director, while the World Bank, AIIB, and BRAC International announced leadership changes.
Devex Newswire: Crunch time for climate finance
over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire
In today's edition: V20 and G-20 climate meetings, Syria’s border crossing moment of truth, and Finland’s development future.
Devex Newswire: What’s needed to rebuild Gaza
over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire
In today's edition: The call to build back better in Gaza, why discontent matters, and who are taking on new global development jobs.
Who's who in #globaldev: June 2021 executive appointments
over 4 years ago // Executive appointments
EBRD has announced leadership changes, with Kazuhiko Koguchi set to serve as its next secretary-general. The African Development Bank and World Resources Institute have also announced appointments.
Mark Lowcock calls for humanitarian system revamp as he exits UN post
over 4 years ago // United Nations
The now-former emergency relief coordinator shares the biggest potential challenges in the humanitarian aid sector over the next few years.
Devex Newswire: Why are food prices spiking so high?
over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire
In today's edition: Rising food prices will hit already vulnerable populations hardest; a 500 million-dose windfall for COVAX; and how Indian NGOs are shoring up defenses.
Devex Newswire: Guterres wins the election that never was
over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire
In today's edition: The U.N. Security Council recommends António Guterres for a second five-year term as secretary-general, EU looks to localization for new budget, and partnering with USAID.
Devex Newswire: The 102 countries and territories losing UK aid
over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire
In today's edition: The 100-plus countries losing bilateral U.K. aid, new hires in development, and ACT-A’s funding shortfall.
Devex Newswire: The largest-ever coordinated cyber attack on development agencies
over 4 years ago // Devex Newswire
In today's edition: Suspected Russian hackers attacked more than 150 NGOs at the same time, a last-ditch effort to restore UK aid, and environmental groups sue DFC.
Devex Newswire: Palestinian vaccine access splits global health body
almost 5 years ago // Devex Newswire
In today's Newswire: The urgent need for vaccine access in the Palestine territories, new drama at the Gates Foundation, and looming famine in Ethiopia's Tigray region.