Anna Gawel

Anna Gawel is the Managing Editor of Devex. She previously worked as the managing editor of The Washington Diplomat, the flagship publication of D.C.’s diplomatic community. She’s had hundreds of articles published on world affairs, U.S. foreign policy, politics, security, trade, travel and the arts on topics ranging from the impact of State Department budget cuts to Caribbean efforts to fight climate change. She was also a broadcast producer and digital editor at WTOP News and host of the Global 360 podcast. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Maryland in College Park.

Latest Articles

Devex Newswire: Amid aid cuts, does localization still matter?

about 10 hours ago // Devex Newswire

With the current reevaluation of foreign aid, is localization still a priority? Plus, what to know about Anthropic’s deal with Rwanda.

Devex Newswire: USAID retirees still waiting for their money

1 day ago // Devex Newswire

Retired former USAID staffers face pension delays, and some are struggling to get by. Plus, development jobs in Ukraine plunge as war enters its fourth year.

Devex Newswire: Cindy McCain to leave World Food Programme early

4 days ago // Devex Newswire

Cindy McCain will step down as head of WFP in three months to focus on her health; the latest in Oxfam GB’s messy leadership transition; and inside the United States’ latest bilateral health deal — the first in the Western Hemisphere.

Devex Newswire: Can we all get on the same page with AI?

7 days ago // Devex Newswire

Discussions on governing AI and including the global south in its evolution. Plus, WHO’s Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi talks about Africa's health sovereignty.

Devex Newswire: World Bank's role in the Board of Peace sparks questions

8 days ago // Devex Newswire

World Bank President Ajay Banga's choice to join the Trump-led Board of Peace has been met with criticism. Plus, Devex reporters discuss their recollections of the stop-work order to USAID last year.

Devex Pro Insider: What's the point of big events? And more Gates drama

8 days ago // Devex Pro Insider

Major events are a mainstay of the global development calendar. But why do they remain so popular? Plus, the latest on Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation following the Epstein accusations.

Devex Newswire: Mutilated but not abandoned. Will aid cuts change that?

12 days ago // Devex Newswire

Devex traveled to Kenya’s Narok County to bring firsthand details of the impact of female genital mutilation and the implications of foreign aid cuts on grassroots efforts to rescue survivors. Plus, critical minerals in the spotlight at the AU summit.

Devex Newswire: Kenya’s girls face a new reality without US-funded program

14 days ago // Devex Newswire

The dire humanitarian consequences of the termination of the DREAMS program; the ongoing battle over the dismissal of Oxfam GB chief; and the investment case for funding women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health care in Africa.

Devex Newswire: US Development Finance Corporation pursues dual mandate

15 days ago // Devex Newswire

DFC is gaining influence under the Trump administration, prompting a question: Will it prioritize more lucrative "America First" investments at the expense of its core development mission? Plus, is defense fighting development at the Munich Security Conference?

Devex Newswire: The US president’s ‘singular objective’ for Haiti

19 days ago // Devex Newswire

The top U.S. diplomat in Haiti tells lawmakers that the United States should prioritize security over humanitarian aid in Haiti. Plus, a look at philanthropy’s post-2025 challenges, and the case for middle-powers solidarity in global development.

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