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Devex @devex.com · Nov 22

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Devex @devex.com · 54m

With traditional aid models failing and the investment gap widening, development leaders at the World Bank and IMF annual meetings must fundamentally evolve the architecture of aid to mobilize private capital at scale and restore trust in multilateral institutions.

The World Bank at crossroads: The next era of development finance

The World Bank at crossroads: The next era of development finance

Devex @devex.com · 1h

Forced from their forest a decade ago, the Sengwer are now at the heart of a drive to restore native trees and protect vital water sources.

How a Kenyan community displaced for conservation now leads the effort

How a Kenyan community displaced for conservation now leads the effort

Devex @devex.com · 3h

Inside the World Bank’s big bet to turn agriculture into a jobs and growth engine; the humanitarian toll of shrinking food aid budgets; and a blueprint for rebuilding Gaza.

Devex Dish: The World Bank plants a $9 billion-a-year seed

Devex Dish: The World Bank plants a $9 billion-a-year seed

Devex @devex.com · 4h

Hundreds of thousands of Indian children remain vulnerable to preventable diseases despite ambitious vaccination targets.

India’s fight to reach the children vaccine campaigns still miss

India’s fight to reach the children vaccine campaigns still miss

Devex @devex.com · 5h

Sources tell Devex there’s still uncertainty around how this will impact global health work.

Haphazard US CDC staff cuts leave questions around impact

Haphazard US CDC staff cuts leave questions around impact

Devex @devex.com · 6h

With food aid slashed globally, agencies warn that millions are being pushed to the brink — and that years of progress toward a more efficient delivery system could be undone.

‘We’re turning away 9 out of 10 hungry people’: The cost of shrinking aid

‘We’re turning away 9 out of 10 hungry people’: The cost of shrinking aid

Devex @devex.com · 6h

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Devex Impact House @ WB/IMF

As world leaders descend on Washington, D.C., for the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Devex Impact House will serve as the unofficial hub for forward-looking conversations on the future of global ...

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Devex @devex.com · 6h

Announced as the news was released! @eib.org President @nadiacalvino.eib.org reveals on the Devex Impact House stage the institution’s new strategic orientations for EIB Global, detailing the focus areas and the bank's plan to maximize regional impact.

#DevexImpactHouse #EIB #developmentfinance

Devex @devex.com · 8h

More speakers are joining #DevexImpactHouse.

From shadow diagnostics to reform leverage, explore how civil society is influencing IMF programs to drive transparency and anti-corruption. In partnership with @open-society.bsky.social and @anticorruption.bsky.social.

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Devex @devex.com · 8h

Register for on-demand content from Devex Impact House⬇️

Devex Impact House @ WB/IMF

As world leaders descend on Washington, D.C., for the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Devex Impact House will serve as the unofficial hub for forward-looking conversations on the future of global ...

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Devex @devex.com · 8h

Is multilateralism dead — or did it just change address? On the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF annual meetings, we are exploring what the next era of global development holds for the sector.

#DevexImpactHouse #WorldBank #IMF #WBGMeetings

Devex @devex.com · 9h

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Devex Impact House @ WB/IMF

As world leaders descend on Washington, D.C., for the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Devex Impact House will serve as the unofficial hub for forward-looking conversations on the future of global ...

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Devex @devex.com · 9h

We have officially kicked off! We have begun our 2-day agenda at Devex Impact House, live from the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF annual meetings.

Our sessions are bringing together leading voices for critical conversations on the next era of global development.

#DevexImpactHouse

Devex @devex.com · 10h

The World Bank aims to prioritize smallholder farming as a key driver of employment and economic growth. Plus, concerns about peace in Gaza, and the promise of AI.

Devex Newswire: World Bank launches massive push to put farming front and center

Devex Newswire: World Bank launches massive push to put farming front and center

Devex @devex.com · 10h

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Devex Impact House @ WB/IMF

As world leaders descend on Washington, D.C., for the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Devex Impact House will serve as the unofficial hub for forward-looking conversations on the future of global ...

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Devex @devex.com · 10h

💡STARTING SOON💡Our programming at Devex Impact House on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF annual meetings is about to begin as we host a series of conversations focused on how to reimagine the future of global development and development finance.

#DevexImpactHouse #globaldevelopment

Devex @devex.com · 13h

Opinion: 16 million people will be affected by food aid cuts this year alone. This is a critical moment to reimagine our approach, focusing on local resilience, data-driven solutions, and coordinated efforts.

Our food aid systems are at breaking point. Time to build a better system

Our food aid systems are at breaking point. Time to build a better system

Devex @devex.com · 16h

Mines Advisory Group’s Darren Cormack joins Devex’s Raj Kumar for a special edition podcast on MAG’s receipt of the 2025 Hilton Humanitarian Prize — the world’s largest annual humanitarian award.

A conversation with the Mines Advisory Group

A conversation with the Mines Advisory Group

Devex @devex.com · 17h

The newly launched Mission Agribusiness operationalizes the World Bank’s pledge to double its investment in agriculture to $9 billion a year — and make farming a driver of jobs and economic growth.

Inside the World Bank’s plan to boost jobs by investing in agribusiness

Inside the World Bank’s plan to boost jobs by investing in agribusiness

Devex @devex.com · 18h

Everything Devex’s reporters are seeing and hearing this week in Washington, D.C.

Reporters’ notebook: 2025 World Bank-IMF annual meetings

Reporters’ notebook: 2025 World Bank-IMF annual meetings

Devex @devex.com · 18h

At a time when the development job market looks bleak and competition is fierce, experts lay out how to safeguard your well-being.

How to look after yourself in your development job hunt

How to look after yourself in your development job hunt

Devex @devex.com · 18h

The past year has seen rapid shifts in the employment landscape in development. Which roles have been hit the hardest — and which have seen a rise in jobs?

The roles most affected by aid cuts — and those which aren't

The roles most affected by aid cuts — and those which aren't

Devex @devex.com · 19h

There is a growing consensus that global south countries should set their own health priorities, but private sector collaboration will remain critical.

Where does the private sector fit in the Accra Reset?

Where does the private sector fit in the Accra Reset?

Devex @devex.com · 20h

Want to land a role at multilateral agencies? Join our expert session with former HR specialist Roberto Amorosino for tips on tailoring your application, acing interviews, and uncovering consulting opportunities.

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How to stand out when applying to multilateral agencies

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Devex @devex.com · 20h

Want to fund development? Look no further than your retirement account.

The most interesting social finance tools you probably don’t know about

The most interesting social finance tools you probably don’t know about