The Africa Climate Summit, and a new legal test for the Trump administration
This week, we were at the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, closely following the stories that matter most to the global development community. From forging a unified voice ahead of the ...
11 Syys 202528min
Special episode: The US budget deadlock explained
The negotiation and approval of the U.S. budget is a complex process, filled with political bargaining and high-stakes showdowns that can have a profound impact far beyond Washington. This process dir...
10 Syys 202531min
Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
For decades, Africa's malaria strategy has focused almost exclusively on disease control through indoor mosquito management and personal protection — bed nets, indoor spraying, and individual-level in...
9 Syys 202535min
A new era at the African Development Bank, and Trump’s rescission package
This week, Akinwumi Adesina stepped down as the chief of the African Development Bank after a 10-year tenure. He was replaced by Sidi Ould Tah at the helm of the institution, who is promising reform, ...
5 Syys 202523min
A look at UN80, and how emerging donors are reshaping the aid landscape
This week, we take a look at the details of the latest United Nations reform, the UN80 Initiative, which is designed to make the organization more efficient. Unofficially, it’s also a move to convince...
29 Elo 202535min
Trump’s plan for UNGA, and the impact of aid cuts on refugees in Malawi
This week takes a look at an internal email seen by Devex, which outlines the U.S. Department of State’s priorities for the United Nations General Assembly. In addition to not mentioning the world “de...
22 Elo 202527min
State Department faces $20B spending deadline as fiscal year end looms
With the U.S. Agency for International Development officially ceasing operations as the main U.S. foreign aid agency on July 1, the State Department now faces the daunting task of spending an estimate...
15 Elo 202542min
A look at the Trump administration's plan for DFC
This week, we're taking a deep dive into the Trump administration's vision for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. The White House’s proposal seeks to expand the number of countrie...
1 Elo 202541min
