Mario Villamor

Mario is a Devex senior contributor and communications specialist having worked for UNFPA, IOM and Devex advisory services branch. Prior to Devex, Mario was a researcher for the Boston Consulting Group in Boston, Massachusetts, where he supported client engagements in a variety of sectors, including the public sector, global health and the social impact space, among others. Before joining BCG, Mario earned his master’s degree in global affairs from New York University.

Latest Articles

Top global development employers in Boston: A primer

over 10 years ago // Top #globaldev organizations

Boston is the center of operations for a number of prominent international development implementers and organizations. Which major development groups are headquartered there? Devex takes a closer look at the development scene in the Greater Boston area.

Is #globaldev optimism over big data based more on hype than value?

over 10 years ago // Big data

While big data is viewed with widespread optimism, it remains one of the less visible innovations in development. So is it truly a powerful new tool or an overhyped innovation whose impact is less than expected? Find out what development professionals think in this recent Devex survey.

Experiments in development: Time to rethink RCTs?

over 11 years ago // The Future of Development

While most senior executives who responded to a recent Devex survey aren’t aware of the debate on randomized controlled trials or have no opinion, 70 percent of those who do believe the tool is overhyped.

Industry leaders say development's future is bright

over 11 years ago // The Future of Development

Shrinking aid budgets, increasing donor fatigue, responding to multiple humanitarian crises — all these portend a grim future for international development. But a recent Devex survey of senior development executives reveals otherwise.

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