Tomorrow is the start of our annual Pro Week — five days packed with fresh ideas, smart conversations, and a little something for everyone who cares about the future of aid and development. Think of it as a mix of daily stories, special events, and deep-dive reports, all designed to help make sense of where the sector is headed. And it’s only for Pro readers.
We’ll kick off with a focus on philanthropy, where Lauren Evans takes a close look at the rise of the philanthropic adviser, while Jenny Lei Ravelo digs into the thorny debate around organizations sunsetting. We’re also hosting a session on best practices in philanthropy, with WINGS and other experts joining David Ainsworth to share what’s working — and what’s not.
Multilateral development banks get their moment too, with Jesse Chase-Lubitz explaining the growing influence of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank — which turns 10 years old — and Adva Saldinger unpacking how the World Bank’s reforms are really going. We’ll also be publishing a comprehensive MDB report to tie the threads together.