The role of chief diversity officer has become far more common in the development sector in the last five years.
And it’s a sign the sector is trying to get serious about addressing some deep-rooted issues, according to some of the first people to hold the role.
Five diversity leaders spoke to Devex Executive Vice President Kate Warren last week as part of the Leader Roundtable series for Devex Pro members. Three of them were the first in their organization to occupy the position.