Today, we hear from the likely new president of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, in his first major public remarks since his nod from U.S. President Joe Biden.
Also in today’s edition: Surprise, surprise, U.K. aid cuts have reached yet another new low, and USAID is spending more than ever on grants.
+ Happening today: Join us later at 12 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CET) for our virtual leader roundtable event and hear about progress made on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the global development community.
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William Worley@willrworley
Will Worley is the Climate Correspondent for Devex, covering the intersection of development and climate change. He previously worked as UK Correspondent, reporting on the FCDO and British aid policy during a time of seismic reforms. Will’s extensive reporting on the UK aid cuts saw him shortlisted for ‘Specialist Journalist of the Year’ in 2021 by the British Journalism Awards. He can be reached at william.worley@devex.com.
