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Q&A: How can civi-tech advance gender equality?
almost 5 years ago // Voices of Change: Sponsored by NDI
The tech sector has long suffered from a lack of inclusivity. How can women — from all backgrounds — feel more welcome? Devex talks to Sofía Corona of Code for All to find out.
Q&A: Designing health systems for patients, not donors
about 5 years ago // Prescription for Progress: Sponsored by Medtronic LABS
What role will data and digital technologies play in improving health outcomes beyond the COVID-19 pandemic? Medtronic LABS' Anne Stake weighs in.
Q&A: Tackling two deadly diseases one health system at a time
about 5 years ago // Sponsored by GSK
As GSK and Amref Health Africa join forces to tackle malaria and TB in Africa, Amref's CEO explains why the program is needed and how it will work by strengthening health systems.
Q&A: Health hub set to showcase tech-enabled innovations
about 5 years ago // HealthTech Dialogue Hub: Sponsored by Novartis Foundation
As the Novartis Foundation launches the HealthTech Dialogue Hub, its director of global health policy explains why it’s needed and how it will help improve population health.
From surviving to thriving: Strengthening rural communities through sustainable supply chains
about 5 years ago // Sponsored by Cargill
Cargill and Heifer International aim to improve the nutrition and incomes of 100 million people by 2030 through the Hatching Hope initiative.
Making a mark: Women transforming politics
about 5 years ago // Voices of Change: Sponsored by NDI
To commemorate World Social Justice Day on Feb. 20, Devex talked to three women leaders to find out why women are still not represented equally, how they're working to change that, and what advice they have for future leaders.
Q&A: How technology can help protect children during COVID-19
about 5 years ago // Devex World 2020: Sponsored by Save the Children USA
The internet has become the only way for many children to access education during the pandemic — but has brought with it an increased need for online child protection. Devex speaks with Save the Children USA about how technology can help.
Implementing innovative solutions for maternal health at scale
about 5 years ago // Sponsored by MSD for Mothers: Maternity Matters: Funding the Future
Better use of data and national health insurance are key to integrating private sector players into health systems and closing the maternal health funding gap.
Protecting cancer carers: Reducing the risk of hazardous drugs in oncology
about 5 years ago // Safety First: Sponsored by BD
More than half of all hazardous drugs are products used to treat cancer. Potential side effects include hair loss, infertility, and spontaneous abortions. Oncology nurses on the front-line are at high risk, so how should they be better protected?
Q&A: Integrating resiliency into city planning — lessons from Kampala
about 5 years ago // Resilient Futures: Sponsored by UNDRR
Cities all over the world are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Kampala Capital City Authority’s Nakyagaba Consolate Kiyingi speaks to Devex about how authorities are navigating challenges in Uganda’s capital city.