Global development speak, with its buzzwords and jargon-filled phrases, can alienate newcomers and even seasoned development professionals. Over the past few years, Devex reporters have invested time into breaking down some of these complicated terms to find out what they mean for you as a development professional, as well as how to apply them in your organization.
This year, we highlight six we think can come in handy whatever season or stage of work you’re currently in.
Refugee vs. migrant
By Kelli Rogers
Considering the overwhelming extent of human migration, it’s hard to keep track of the definitions prescribed for different subgroups — such as migrant, refugee and asylum-seeker. Devex breaks down what each term means, as well as why it matters to distinguish among them.
About the author
Jenny Lei Ravelo@JennyLeiRavelo
Jenny Lei Ravelo is a Devex Senior Reporter based in Manila. She covers global health, with a particular focus on the World Health Organization, and other development and humanitarian aid trends in Asia Pacific. Prior to Devex, she wrote for ABS-CBN, one of the largest broadcasting networks in the Philippines, and was a copy editor for various international scientific journals. She received her journalism degree from the University of Santo Tomas.