about 13 hours ago // Devex Pro Live

The U.S. government has upped the pressure on NGOs. Should the sector respond by keeping a low profile and hoping that the administration's attention moves elsewhere, or prepare to push back?

5 days ago // Localization

Before Donald Trump came to power, localization was one of the biggest issues in the world of development. Is it still relevant today? And do global south leaders want more than was being promised?

about 2 months ago // Democracy and Governance

Lessons from civil society groups dealing with authoritarian regimes around the world can help out U.S. nonprofits in 2026.

4 months ago // NGOs

INGOs — and the whole nonprofit sector — have been targeted by a raft of vague but threatening pronouncements from the White House. It’s creating a culture of fear, which has driven some into silence, but pushed others into the beginnings of a fightback.

4 months ago // Obituary

USAID veteran David Bathrick leaves a profound legacy after his death at 84. His tireless advocacy created global networks and inspired countless development professionals working to end rural poverty.

4 months ago // NGOs

Law firms in Canada and the United Kingdom tell Devex they've seen increased interest from U.S. entities in setting up international arms as the U.S. environment looks increasingly unstable.

5 months ago // Migration and displacement

Development and migration are closely connected in several ways, and at this moment, there seems to be a rising sentiment against both. To what extent is this connected?

6 months ago // Future of aid

ODA has been shooting up fast for years, but next year, it could drop by tens of billions. Is the sector ever going to be the same again?

8 months ago // Global Development

Earlier this year, U.K. foreign secretary David Lammy called for a discussion about the future of aid. As the accepted paradigm breaks down, what do development professionals want to see take its place?

9 months ago // European Union

NGOs in Brussels are growing increasingly worried about pressure from MEPs which they say is threatening their ability to advocate for development causes.