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    Is the development sector getting serious about equity and inclusion?

    Five chief diversity officers spoke to Devex on how to bring about lasting change in the sector. They spoke about the importance of building systems, treating each organization differently, focusing on every type of diversity, and getting senior leaders involved.

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    The role of chief diversity officer has become far more common in the development sector in the last five years.

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