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In an exclusive Devex Pro Live event, we also explored the fundamental changes in the U.K. government's delayed development strategy, and what they imply in practical terms.
Here’s a look at our top-read Devex Pro stories for May:
Latest USAID NextGen contract criticized over innovation, transparency. USAID has released a set of amendments to its $4.1 billion Integrated PSA — one of the biggest contracts it has ever put out. But a review says the agency could do more to promote innovation and transparency.
How USAID assistance funding for local partners fell in 2021. The most recent figures suggest USAID’s assistance funding for localization fell by about $200 million between fiscal years 2020 and 2021. Here's an analysis of how the funding went to local partners.
Court ruling helps English foundations invest ethically. A recent legal ruling has given English grant-making foundations much greater freedom to invest in line with their principles and purposes, rather than being required to maximize the cash they give away.
Inside the EU plans to spend €26B on development cooperation. The European Union has published its multiannual indicative programs for 2021 to 2027. Devex looks at the data to uncover the agency's geographical and thematic priorities.
World Vision UK income slashed by ‘brutal’ FCDO aid cuts. The British NGO released its annual report and accounts, revealing it lost half its funding from the U.K. government in 2021, and even more from the EU.
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