Rebecca L. Root

Rebecca L. Root

Rebecca L. Root is a freelance reporter for Devex based in Bangkok. Previously senior associate & reporter, she produced news stories, video, and podcasts as well as partnership content. She has a background in finance, travel, and global development journalism and has written for a variety of publications while living and working in Bangkok, New York, London, and Barcelona.

Latest Articles

Impacted by the USAID job cuts in 2025? Check out these resources

Impacted by the USAID job cuts in 2025? Check out these resources

13 days ago // Career

As development jobseekers figure out their next move following sector-wide layoffs, these are the sources of support that remain available and are helping them through these challenging times.

The Ford Foundation’s BUILD initiative is over — but its influence isn't

The Ford Foundation’s BUILD initiative is over — but its influence isn't

24 days ago // Philanthropy

The Ford Foundation’s BUILD program is coming to an end. What will happen next? Devex takes a look.

After USAID exit, China hasn't moved to fill Asia’s funding gap

After USAID exit, China hasn't moved to fill Asia’s funding gap

28 days ago // China Aid

Despite expectations that Beijing would expand its influence after USAID’s withdrawal, China has shown little interest in taking over U.S.-funded programs, leaving a development divide across Southeast and South Asia.

Career paths for UN peacekeepers

Career paths for UN peacekeepers

29 days ago // #GlobaldevJobs

As approximately 17,000 U.N. peacekeepers face job losses due to budget cuts, Devex asks the experts for advice on their next steps.

How to get your first job in philanthropy

How to get your first job in philanthropy

about 1 month ago // Careers

As people look to the philanthropy sector as a space where jobs around social good might still be found, Devex asks the experts about how to secure that first philanthropic position.

Development consultancy trends for 2026

Development consultancy trends for 2026

about 2 months ago // Career Trends

As numerous factors shift the development job landscape, Devex looks at how these will play out for consultants in 2026.

Should philanthropic organizations partner with social movements?

Should philanthropic organizations partner with social movements?

2 months ago // Philanthropy

Amid political polarization, social movements are crucial to pushing for progress on a range of social issues, but they lack the support they need to operate. Philanthropic organizations could change that, experts say.

What is Trump doing to US nonprofits and philanthropies?

What is Trump doing to US nonprofits and philanthropies?

2 months ago // Philanthropy

Many predicted that left-leaning nonprofits and foundations would be in the crosshairs of the U.S. president. Now that it’s happening, what do those attacks look like and how can they be countered?

US philanthropy shifts its gender pay gap, new report finds

US philanthropy shifts its gender pay gap, new report finds

2 months ago // Philanthropy

New data on the American philanthropy workforce shows an increase in female CEOs and people of color in full-time grantmaking roles, while the foundation CEO gender pay gap is closing.

Asia looks to up its corporate sustainability game

Asia looks to up its corporate sustainability game

3 months ago // Transparency and accountability

While work on preventing corporate human rights abuses and violations takes a backseat at the global level, Asia looks to buck the trend.