We thought it’d be tight, but in the end, it was a landslide. The election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president will raise concerns for many in the global development sector — concerns that we are about to see aid funding slashed, climate commitments rolled back, multilateral agreements torn up, and sexual and reproductive rights dented.
It’s time to start preparing. From the future of USAID to localization, we have a long read on what to expect for global development under a second Trump administration. Devex Pro members are also invited to join us for an online election roundtable on Tuesday, where a panel of experts will unpack the ramifications of the result and answer your questions.
Also in today’s edition: COP29 kicks off, why one organization is dropping “development,” and calls to stop the dancing aid worker.