Why the World Bank's humanitarian finance plans are a big deal

By Michael Igoe // 01 November 2016

The multilateral development bank is trying to help refugees by supporting the countries that host them — now and when the next crisis hits.

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Michael Igoe is a Senior Reporter with Devex, based in Washington, D.C. He covers U.S. foreign aid, global health, climate change, and development finance. Prior to joining Devex, Michael researched water management and climate change adaptation in post-Soviet Central Asia, where he also wrote for EurasiaNet. Michael earned his bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College, where he majored in Russian, and his master’s degree from the University of Montana, where he studied international conservation and development.