2016 was a tumultuous year for global development. The year has seen shocking election results, the rise and fall of a new pandemic, and a long, catastrophic refugee crisis. Here’s a look back at Devex’s coverage in 2016.
1. Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidency.
Donald Trump's victory raised a lot of questions about what U.S. development cooperation will look like under the next administration, and it has been slowly taking shape with the appointment of Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as secretary of state and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations.