Ivy Mungcal

Ivy Mungcal

As former senior staff writer, Ivy Mungcal contributed to several Devex publications. Her focus is on breaking news, and in particular on global aid reform and trends in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Before joining Devex in 2009, Ivy produced specialized content for U.S. and U.K.-based business websites.

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Development aid careers in the United Nations system: What you need to know

Development aid careers in the United Nations system: What you need to know

about 11 years ago // Topic: UN

The United Nations system offers a breathtaking variety of career opportunities for international development professionals — from U.N. headquarters in New York to more than two dozen specialized agencies and programs around the world working on everything from global health to food security and the environment. Here's your gateway to a U.N. career.

From Washington to Nairobi, how governments are focusing on development results

From Washington to Nairobi, how governments are focusing on development results

almost 13 years ago // Sponsored profile: Synergy International Systems

The sharpened focus on value-for-money has put a spotlight on the importance of reliable ways to report spending, monitor performance, and evaluate the impact of development projects. Synergy International Systems helps governments and donors do just that.

Mali military mission prompts humanitarian concerns

Mali military mission prompts humanitarian concerns

about 13 years ago // In the news: Aid in conflict areas

Aid groups are alarmed over the potential humanitarian impact of an African-led military mission in Mali approved Dec. 21 by the U.N. Security Council.

AfDB president: Better policies, aid independence key to resilient Africa

AfDB president: Better policies, aid independence key to resilient Africa

about 13 years ago // In the news: Africa

How can Africa go beyond crisis response and tackle its “next important agenda” of building resilience? Donald Kaberuka, head of the African Development Bank, has identified five elements.

Fresh conflict forces aid groups out of Central African Republic regions

Fresh conflict forces aid groups out of Central African Republic regions

about 13 years ago // In the news: Aid in conflict areas

A resurgence of violence in the Central African Republic has displaced hundreds of people and prompted some aid organizations to evacuate staff members from several parts of the country.

EU unveils funding, aid proposals for African countries

EU unveils funding, aid proposals for African countries

about 13 years ago // In the news: Funding

The European Union is providing €40 million ($52.9 million) to help address Djibouti’s water shortage in a green and sustainable manner.

2013 is international year of …

2013 is international year of …

about 13 years ago // DevTrivia

The United Nations has chosen to highlight this theme in 2013. Know it?

Benghazi attack review team seeks better protection of US foreign personnel, posts

Benghazi attack review team seeks better protection of US foreign personnel, posts

about 13 years ago // In the news: United States

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has created a special team to ensure the implementation of recommendations made by a panel tasked to investigate the Sept. 11 attack on the country’s consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

In Pakistan, 8 dead in another attack on anti-polio workers

In Pakistan, 8 dead in another attack on anti-polio workers

about 13 years ago // In the news: Aid worker security

At least eight health workers in two Pakistani provinces were shot dead in separate but reportedly coordinated attacks that have dealt yet another blow to the country’s polio eradication campaign.

ADB unveils 3-year project pipeline for Cambodia

ADB unveils 3-year project pipeline for Cambodia

about 13 years ago // In the news: Funding

The Asian Development Bank has identified $525 million worth of projects in Cambodia that it plans to finance in the next three years.