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Devex @devex.com · 29/09/2026

Without the legal right to own land, many female entrepreneurs in Africa lack the title deeds required by traditional banks for loan collateral. African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) CEO Frank Aswani lays out how innovative financing can help bridge this gap. #developmentfinance

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Devex @devex.com · 28/09/2026

Have you ever wondered what it is like inside the grounds of the United Nations? Devex’s Thomas Cserep takes you behind the scenes for an exclusive look during UNGA81. #UNGA81 #UNGA #globaldevelopment #timelapse

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Devex @devex.com · 25/09/2026

What is Howard G. Buffett's strategy for distributing $140 billion? In an exclusive interview with Devex, Howard G. Buffett discussed the monumental task of distributing his father's historic fortune by the end of 2034. #DevexImpactHouse #philanthropy #Buffett

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Devex @devex.com · 24/09/2026

Following the announcement that he would succeed his father Warren Buffett as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, philanthropist Howard G. Buffett emphasized the role is non-executive in an exclusive interview with Devex. (🧵) #DevexImpactHouse #UNGA81 #philanthropy #Buffett

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Devex @devex.com · 23/09/2026

What is happening at UNGA81? @columlynch.bsky.social is reporting on the most critical conversations taking place at the U.N.’s headquarters in New York, including Security Council talks on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the discussions around artificial intelligence. #UNGA81

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Devex @devex.com · 23/09/2026

At Devex Impact House, United Nations secretary-general candidate @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social stressed the urgency of institutional reform and detailed why she is well-positioned to lead it. #unreform #unga81 #secretarygeneralrace

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Devex @devex.com · 23/09/2026

Devex’s Thomas Cserep was in the General Assembly Hall for Trump's speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he closely followed what his address means for global development, including the United States’ vision for multilateralism. #UNGA81 #Trump #globaldevelopment

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Devex @devex.com · 22/09/2026

Should we extend the deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals? Rather than giving up and “letting the SDGs die,” former British Foreign Secretary and @rescue.org CEO David Miliband calls for a conversation on how to build an international system that leads to meaningful change. #development

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Devex @devex.com · 21/09/2026

Take a look inside the Devex Impact House @ UNGA! In the heart of New York City, we are bringing together global development leaders for a series of panel discussions, in-depth interviews, and roundtables to discuss the most pressing topics in the sector. #DevexImpactHouse #UNGA81

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Devex @devex.com · 21/09/2026

The stage is set! We are kicking off 4 days of high-impact programming at the Devex Impact House during UNGA 81. Through expert panels, exclusive interviews, and targeted networking, we'll sit down with global development leaders to tackle today's biggest themes in the sector. #DevexImpactHouse

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Devex @devex.com · 18/09/2026

The OpenAI Foundation is making a $60 million bet on AI for smallholder farmers. This effort aims to bring AI-powered weather and crop disease forecasts to 100 million farmers across South and Southeast Asia and East Africa over the next three years. #openai #ai #globaldevelopment

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Devex @devex.com · 18/09/2026

What are some of the key talking points ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly? From the Secretary-General race to global cooperation around AI regulation, Devex’s @columlynch.bsky.social takes a look at some of the most important questions around the high-level week at the summit.

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Devex @devex.com · 16/09/2026

Reporting from the Mediterranean coast! 🌊 We’re at the AI4D conference in Barcelona, where donors, tech founders, and humanitarian leaders are gathering to tackle the biggest questions surrounding AI and global development, including ensuring this tech doesn't widen the digital divide.

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Devex @devex.com · 10/09/2026

What can you expect at Devex Impact House @ UNGA? Devex’s @catherinecheney.bsky.social highlights some of the most interesting sessions and speakers to look out for at our event happening during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. #DevexImpactHouse #globaldevelopment

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Devex @devex.com · 09/09/2026

While traditional foreign aid is being cut, the conversation around development finance is changing. Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen explains why protecting essential grants, deploying catalytic capital, and mobilizing domestic resources are the three keys to navigating this new funding landscape.

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Devex @devex.com · 08/09/2026

After spending decades at the top of Indonesia's finance industry, Budi Gunadi Sadikin became the country's health minister. Now, he's running to lead the @who.int. @jennyleiravelo.bsky.social was at the AVPN Global Conference, where Sadikin revealed why he decided to pivot from finance to health.

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Devex @devex.com · 07/09/2026

Is impact investing moving from the margins to the mainstream? According to insights shared by P150 Executive Director Mitali Chakraborty, one-third of advisors are already actively working in impact investing, while the remaining two-thirds are eager to get involved. #philanthropy #development

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Devex @devex.com · 04/09/2026

Why did Mercy Corps establish its venture fund as a separate legal entity? Scott Onder from the NGO argues that maintaining a balance between financial independence and mission alignment allows Mercy Corps Ventures to make disciplined, long-term impact investments. #developmentfinance #mercycorps

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Devex @devex.com · 02/09/2026

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Devex @devex.com · 02/09/2026

Is the third wave of philanthropy actually deploying capital? Not fast enough as too much wealth is sitting idle with wealth managers, argues P150 Executive Director Mitali Chakraborty. She outlines how her organization is working to unlock this funding.

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Devex @devex.com · 01/09/2026

How can AI and satellite data reshape the way we understand & protect our oceans? Join @globalfishingwatch.org’s @ceo.globalfishingwatch.org and @ai2.bsky.social's Namrata Kolla at Devex Impact House @ UNGA81 for a conversation on technology, transparency, and ocean governance. 👉 dvx.cm/wmp35d

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Devex @devex.com · 26/08/2026

In the final essay of our series with @ciffchild.bsky.social, “The Next Frontier,” Kate Hampton outlines how to unlock capital for the world’s children. Read more: dvx.cm/mfwo1m

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Devex @devex.com · 21/08/2026

Devex’s @advasal.bsky.social examines multilateral development banks' evolving role as they navigate mounting pressure, ongoing internal reforms, and critical questions over the future of development financing. #MDBs #developmentfinance #aidcuts #globaldevelopment

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Devex @devex.com · 20/08/2026

How do you encourage grantees to be honest about their biggest organizational issues? DRK Foundation CEO Jim Bildner explains how by removing the promise of reinvestment — and assuring leaders they will not get another grant — they are able to build a true partnership based on radical transparency.

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Devex @devex.com · 19/08/2026

How should you present yourself as a senior leader in global development? Career and leadership coach Kimiko Ebata advises professionals to focus on the problems they can solve, rather than relying solely on past titles, when applying for new roles. #careers #problemsolving #globaldevelopment

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Devex @devex.com · 17/08/2026

Is the U.K. aid budget facing even more cuts? The government is facing stark trade-offs between spending cuts and tax rises. Laura Chappell of @ippr.org warns that further reductions to the already diminished 0.3% aid spend are a very real threat. #ukaid #aidcuts #burnham

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Devex @devex.com · 17/08/2026

🚨REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN🚨Devex Impact House returns to UNGA and New York Climate Week for four days of live journalism, high-level convenings, and candid conversations.

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Devex @devex.com · 14/08/2026

Where is the World Bank hiring next? Rudy Perecin Mareño, global program lead for talent discovery at the World Bank, outlined the organization’s strategy to expand beyond Washington, D.C., and increase staffing in the regions where it operates.

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Devex @devex.com · 12/08/2026

What if we flipped the traditional NGO funding model? Instead of global INGOs contracting local groups to do the groundwork, Marilia Bezerra of the IKEA Foundation suggests funding local organizations directly, allowing them to buy the advisory and geopolitical support they need from INGOs.

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Devex @devex.com · 11/08/2026

What is one of the biggest challenges of leaving a well-known organization? Jami Johnson Darkoh highlights that when setting off on her own consulting freelance career, the major hurdle was building her credibility from scratch to show she belonged in the room. #careers #consulting

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Devex @devex.com · 10/08/2026

Will funding targets return to the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)? To navigate an unpredictable geopolitical landscape, Alexei Jones of @ecdpm.org highlights that the European Commission is proposing radical changes to the MFF, stripping out targets in favor of maximum flexibility.

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Devex @devex.com · 06/08/2026

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Devex @devex.com · 02/08/2026

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Devex @devex.com · 29/07/2026

What are we watching at the 26th International AIDS Conference? With donor funding hitting a historic low, Devex’s @sarajerving.bsky.social provides an update from the summit, including the push to expand access to new health innovations like lenacapavir in the global fight against HIV. #AIDS2026

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Devex @devex.com · 29/07/2026

Devex Impact House returns to UNGA and New York Climate Week! 🗽 From mobilizing private capital to shaping the future of multilateralism, we're bringing together the leaders and ideas reshaping global development for four days of live journalism, networking, and candid debate. #deveximpacthouse

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Devex @devex.com · 28/07/2026

Are you caught in a job application loop? Career coach Deborah Pratt highlights the warning signs that your search has turned into an endless cycle of rejection. #careers #globaldevelopment

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Devex @devex.com · 27/07/2026

Will philanthropy fill the gap left by cuts to development budgets? Devex's Raquel Alcega analyzes these shifting funding models and how they are reshaping the global development landscape. #philanthropy #aidcuts #fundinggap

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Devex @devex.com · 21/07/2026

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Devex @devex.com · 21/07/2026

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Devex @devex.com · 21/07/2026

Will human skills still be relevant in the AI era? International Telecommunication Union chief information officer Khuloud Odeh highlights that the human lens will remain essential by providing critical thinking, as well as overseeing and improving models. #careers #ai #criticalthinking

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Devex @devex.com · 20/07/2026

How can you make a career pivot in global development? Career coach Corinne Hart shares her own pathway as an example of how professionals working in development can successfully transition in the sector. #careers #globaldevelopment #careerpivot #careerchange

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Devex @devex.com · 20/07/2026

A leaked draft shows Germany falling short of its flagship €6 billion climate finance pledge for a second straight year, deepening concerns over donor reliability as global aid tightens. @jessechaselubitz.bsky.social breaks down the numbers. #germanaid #aidcuts #climatefinance

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Devex @devex.com · 17/07/2026

Why do we treat philanthropic capital so differently from traditional financial investments? At a recent Devex event, EdelGive CEO Naghma Mulla called on funders to challenge this double standard and start treating philanthropic capital like venture capital. #philanthropy #development

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Devex @devex.com · 17/07/2026

🚨 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK 🚨 Devex’s annual Pro Week is returning! We will be showcasing our very best content examining the latest trends in global development — featuring an exclusive lineup of live events for our Pro community, alongside in-depth articles, special downloadable reports, and much more.

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Devex @devex.com · 15/07/2026

What do stakeholders want to see emerge from the Global Dialogue for AI Governance and the AI for Good Summit? From diversifying the actors involved in AI development to clarifying the UN's role in the process, @catherinecheney.bsky.social captures perspectives from development leaders. (thread 🧵)

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Devex @devex.com · 14/07/2026

Think you are up to speed on this month’s biggest global development stories? Let’s put it to the test! To help you stay ahead of the curve on the latest global policy shifts, funding overhauls, and humanitarian updates, we have transformed our reporting and top monthly stories into quizzes.

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Devex @devex.com · 13/07/2026

Women's health is the backbone of Africa's economic future. Devex and RenewHER are co-hosting the Women's Health Africa Summit in Abuja to produce an African-led roadmap for policy and investment. #womenshealth #globalhealth

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Devex @devex.com · 10/07/2026

—- What did we learn at this year’s AI for Good Summit? As the conference wraps up in Geneva, Devex’s @catherinecheney.bsky.social breaks down her key takeaways from the event, including why the future of artificial intelligence simply cannot be left to technologists alone. #aiforgood #ai

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Devex @devex.com · 08/07/2026

We are on the ground in Geneva for the United Nations’ Global Dialogue for AI Governance and the ITU’s AI for Good Summit! @catherinecheney.bsky.social provides an update from both events on the key conversations she is following. #AIforGood

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Devex @devex.com · 07/07/2026

"If we stand by 'leaving no one behind,' that includes everyone whichever circumstances you are in." Lena Wahlhed shares how HemoCue is working to close the gap in maternal health by breaking the intergenerational cycle of anemia. Read more: dvx.cm/60oaf8

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