over 9 years ago // Independent evaluation

The Asian Development Bank has appointed Marvin Taylor-Dormond as the new director-general of its Independent Evaluation Department. Devex sat down with Taylor-Dormond a week into the job to learn more about his vision and approach to independent evaluation.

over 9 years ago // Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has launched the initial stage of public consultations for its first energy strategy — a crucial piece of policy that will play a significant role in the Beijing-based institution’s pursuit of becoming a "green bank." Devex speaks with an AIIB spokesperson to learn more details.

over 9 years ago // Asia-Pacific development

Young development professionals speak to Devex about the difficulties and opportunities for development work in the world's most populous region.

over 9 years ago // Focus on: Global health

Governments and decision-makers will have to change their perception — and understanding of the causes — of diarrhea if they want to address (and end) one of the leading causes of death among children all over the world. Devex talks to two experts to know more.

over 9 years ago // South-south cooperation

With more than half a billion dollars in aid over the last decade, Thailand has become a flag bearer of the idea that countries don't need to be rich to be able to give help. Devex talks to senior officials of Thailand's two major development institutions about the country's aid portfolio and why it has been a silent success.

over 9 years ago // Social protection

The Sustainable Development Goals are built on the idea of leaving no one behind — and that includes the elderly. But does it make economic and social sense to invest on the welfare of the aging segment of the population? HelpAge International's Daniel Horn certainly thinks so.

over 9 years ago // Conflict situations

How can development and democracy take root and become sustainable in conflict and post-conflict situations? Devex talks to Nicholas Haysom, special representative of the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for Sudan and South Sudan.

over 9 years ago // New Zealand aid

New Zealand's relatively small aid portfolio is growing in Asia-Pacific and Africa. A former prime minister and an aid program manager tell Devex what makes the country unique and why the donor focuses on effectiveness.

over 9 years ago // Democratic transitions

What best practices can help promote inclusive development during democratic transitions? International IDEA Secretary-General Yves Leterme shares 10 lessons countries can leverage to build a more sustainable blueprint for their nations.

over 9 years ago // Regional cooperation

How do you keep an entire subregion's development vision aligned while ensuring no one gets left behind? Devex talks to experts working with the Mekong Institute about how the intergovernmental organization can serve as a platform for partnership in the Greater Mekong Subregion.