Eliza Villarino

The world has made significant gains in reducing under-5 deaths. In fact, more than a handful least-developed countries have exceeded their targets.

“We partner to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing our security and prosperity.” Here’s what Devex readers think about this new mission statement of the world’s largest bilateral donor agency.

Prizes await innovators with ideas on low-cost latrine lighting or an economical way to manage solid wastes in emergency camps.

For officials coordinating the inter-agency, $7 billion U.S. initiative to solve energy poverty in Africa, the immediate challenge is to find a common approach that balances quick wins and long-term results. Devex readers say it’s time to stop the talk and begin the walk.

Every year, millions of children die before they reach their fifth birthday, mainly due to preventable diseases. In Malawi, a U.S.-based development group is employing an approach that can boost health product availability, which is seen as critical to saving people’s lives in hard-to-reach areas.

Because of the nature of the work, development professionals tend to move — oftentimes a lot — from one location to another. Devex readers shared their experience and thoughts about mobility.

A new global challenge has drawn scores of cutting-edge solutions to boosting civic engagement and good governance. And you can help determine who gets the prize.

What do celebrity economist Jeffrey Sachs and former U.S. Marine Jake Harriman have in common — and what do Devex readers think about it all? Check it out and chime in!

The learning environment plays a big role in keeping children in school. In Uganda, a nonprofit has developed a method to not only improve literacy but also prevent violence against children in schools.

Nigerian philanthropist Tony Elumelu hopes to change the way business and development are done in Africa. Some Devex readers weigh in.