Mark Maathuis

Mark Maathuis

Mark Maathuis worked as an international correspondent for United Press International and reported for several Dutch magazines and Web sites on American politics, the "war on terror" and legal issues. He holds two master's degrees, one in journalism from American University and the other in civil law from Leiden University. Mark joined Devex in November 2007 as a fellow in our Washington, D.C., office and continued to contribute to our Web site the following year. He is a native speaker of Dutch, fluent in English, proficient in French and German, and speaks basic Italian.

Latest Articles

Infrastructure in Latin America Suffers Underinvestment

Infrastructure in Latin America Suffers Underinvestment

almost 17 years ago

Many Latin American governments have underinvested in infrastructure. Alejandro Foxley says government infrastructure expenditure accounts for less than 2 percent of the gross domestic product.

Next to Optimal

Next to Optimal

almost 17 years ago

Is it possible to have a single optimal policy? According Alejandro Foxley, such policy does not exist.

Out of Intellectual Curiosity

Out of Intellectual Curiosity

almost 17 years ago

The 2008 Growth Report focuses on fast-growing countries. The Commission on Growth and Development, says World Bank Vice President Danny Leipziger, has a good reason for that.

A Controversial Report?

A Controversial Report?

almost 17 years ago

The Commission on Growth and Development accepts that the 2008 Growth Report may spark controversies. Its endorsement of special trade preferences for Africa has such potential, says Danny Leipziger.

How Students Build a Career: Intern, Network

How Students Build a Career: Intern, Network

over 17 years ago

Internships and networking are essential for students interested in a career in international development, says David Gow, who leads George Washington University's International Development Studies.

George Rupp: A master fundraiser

George Rupp: A master fundraiser

over 17 years ago

George Rupp isn’t afraid to court celebrities in an effort to fund relief operations in Darfur and elsewhere.

Lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan

Lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan

over 17 years ago

The future of any country that is experiencing war or strife is not going to be resolved by the military, but by the people of that country based on their desire to improve their lives, said U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) July 29, 2008, days after returning from a trip to Afghanistan and Iraq. "Development," Hagel added, "is critical to that."

Hagel: 'Historic Opportunity' for International Cooperation

Hagel: 'Historic Opportunity' for International Cooperation

over 17 years ago

Today's global challenges offer historic opportunities, Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) said at a July 29, 2008, event co-sponsored by the World Bank and Devex in Washington, D.C. "We are limited only by our own abilities to frame" the issues we tackle, he noted, adding that "institutions of common interest" should be "revitalized."

Hagel: Development is 'Redefining' World Order

Hagel: Development is 'Redefining' World Order

over 17 years ago

<p>We are living through one of the most &quot;transformational&quot; times in history, U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) said at a July 29, 2008, event co-sponsored by the World Bank and Devex in Washington, D.C. &quot;You are part of redefining the elements of world order,&quot; Hagel told an audience dominated by World Bank staff and other development professionals.</p>

Working Abroad With DAI

Working Abroad With DAI

over 17 years ago

At DAI, going overseas happens in cycles and rotations, CEO Tony Barclay told an audience at the the Society for International Development&#39;s annual career fair on May 7, 2008. &quot;There`s no mechanical approach to forcing this,&quot; he said.