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Ani Dasgupta spoke to Devex Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar for a Pro Briefing in the wake of COP30.
Why the head of WRI is optimistic about the climate fight
Why the head of WRI is optimistic about the climate fight
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November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ani Dasgupta spoke to Devex Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar for a Pro Briefing in the wake of COP30.
Building robust digital public infrastructure, or DPI, remains a significant challenge globally, yet Devex survey respondents believe that AI has the potential to turbocharge progress.
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Explore sustainable solutions for #DPI development 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Building robust digital public infrastructure, or DPI, remains a significant challenge globally, yet Devex survey respondents believe that AI has the potential to turbocharge progress.
Explore sustainable solutions for #DPI development 👇
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Explore sustainable solutions for #DPI development 👇
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Is it possible for foreign aid to successfully combine generosity with a country's own economic and security interests? Plus, the "magical" insect that could help battle malnutrition.
Devex Newswire: Former USAID chief sees promise in Trump's aid rethink
Devex Newswire: Former USAID chief sees promise in Trump's aid rethink
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November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Is it possible for foreign aid to successfully combine generosity with a country's own economic and security interests? Plus, the "magical" insect that could help battle malnutrition.
Luan Prinsloo, global talent acquisition manager at World Vision, shares how development job seekers can use artificial intelligence to support their job search and how over-reliance on these tools can harm a candidate's chances.
How to use AI in your job search and what mistakes to avoid
How to use AI in your job search and what mistakes to avoid
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November 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Luan Prinsloo, global talent acquisition manager at World Vision, shares how development job seekers can use artificial intelligence to support their job search and how over-reliance on these tools can harm a candidate's chances.
The black soldier fly is considered delicious and nutritious. Researchers hope the flies can help reduce malnutrition and pressure on forests, as well as improve access to affordable organic fertilizers.
Can a ‘magical’ insect help Madagascar battle malnutrition, deforestation?
Can a ‘magical’ insect help Madagascar battle malnutrition, deforestation?
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November 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The black soldier fly is considered delicious and nutritious. Researchers hope the flies can help reduce malnutrition and pressure on forests, as well as improve access to affordable organic fertilizers.
As climate change drives a devastating plant disease into new regions, a new potato variety developed in Peru gives farmers an option that reduces losses and cuts costs.
Hot potato: How a new blight-resistant variety is boosting food security
Hot potato: How a new blight-resistant variety is boosting food security
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November 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
As climate change drives a devastating plant disease into new regions, a new potato variety developed in Peru gives farmers an option that reduces losses and cuts costs.
A new coalition of 35 funders is backing efforts to scale solutions on extreme heat, air pollution, and climate-driven disease — and strengthen climate-resilient health systems.
Philanthropies commit $300M for climate-health solutions at COP30
Philanthropies commit $300M for climate-health solutions at COP30
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November 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A new coalition of 35 funders is backing efforts to scale solutions on extreme heat, air pollution, and climate-driven disease — and strengthen climate-resilient health systems.
For the latest episode of our podcast series, Devex Business Editor David Ainsworth sits down with reporters Colum Lynch and Elissa Miolene to discuss this week’s top global development stories.
G20 politics, and the future of UNHCR
G20 politics, and the future of UNHCR
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November 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
For the latest episode of our podcast series, Devex Business Editor David Ainsworth sits down with reporters Colum Lynch and Elissa Miolene to discuss this week’s top global development stories.
With COP30 ongoing this week, here is everything you need to know about salary information for climate-focused jobs.
What you can expect to earn from climate jobs
What you can expect to earn from climate jobs
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November 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
With COP30 ongoing this week, here is everything you need to know about salary information for climate-focused jobs.
Ozempic generics are about the enter the market, but experts are concerned about how that will affect diabetes patients in LMICs. Plus, the U.S. makes a surprise pledge to the Global Fund, and South African women protest gender violence.
Devex CheckUp: Ozempic generics — promises galore, pitfalls aplenty
Devex CheckUp: Ozempic generics — promises galore, pitfalls aplenty
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November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Ozempic generics are about the enter the market, but experts are concerned about how that will affect diabetes patients in LMICs. Plus, the U.S. makes a surprise pledge to the Global Fund, and South African women protest gender violence.
Analysts expect an 80% drop in prices once semaglutide goes generic. But experts warn that booming demand in wealthy countries may leave diabetes patients in low- and middle-income countries behind.
Ozempic generics are coming. But will low-income countries benefit?
Ozempic generics are coming. But will low-income countries benefit?
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November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Analysts expect an 80% drop in prices once semaglutide goes generic. But experts warn that booming demand in wealthy countries may leave diabetes patients in low- and middle-income countries behind.
In this first edition of the Devex Insights Brief, we explore how robust and equitable digital public infrastructure, or DPI, can support daily living and long-term development goals.
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Explore sustainable solutions for DPI development 👇
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November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In this first edition of the Devex Insights Brief, we explore how robust and equitable digital public infrastructure, or DPI, can support daily living and long-term development goals.
Explore sustainable solutions for DPI development 👇
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Explore sustainable solutions for DPI development 👇
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Opinion: The South African G20 presidency secured a full consensus declaration that put Africa center stage despite U.S. opposition. The real task is maintaining this crucial momentum for sustainable development.
South Africa pulled off a G20 diplomatic feat. Will it serve development?
South Africa pulled off a G20 diplomatic feat. Will it serve development?
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November 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Opinion: The South African G20 presidency secured a full consensus declaration that put Africa center stage despite U.S. opposition. The real task is maintaining this crucial momentum for sustainable development.
With the aid sector experiencing layoffs, a growing number of professionals are pivoting toward philanthropy. We give tips on how to land a job in philanthropy. Plus, is China the next aid superpower?
Devex Newswire: Philanthropy opens its doors as aid workers seek new paths
Devex Newswire: Philanthropy opens its doors as aid workers seek new paths
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November 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
With the aid sector experiencing layoffs, a growing number of professionals are pivoting toward philanthropy. We give tips on how to land a job in philanthropy. Plus, is China the next aid superpower?
As people look to the philanthropy sector as a space where jobs around social good might still be found, Devex asks the experts about how to secure that first philanthropic position.
How to get your first job in philanthropy
How to get your first job in philanthropy
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November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
As people look to the philanthropy sector as a space where jobs around social good might still be found, Devex asks the experts about how to secure that first philanthropic position.
Following the momentum of HLM4, Devex spoke with Cynthia Cardona of Eli Lilly and Company about how multisector collaboration and community-led solutions can help build sustainable, equitable systems for NCD prevention and care in low- and middle-income countries.
Building stronger NCD care systems in LMICs through multisector support
Building stronger NCD care systems in LMICs through multisector support
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November 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Following the momentum of HLM4, Devex spoke with Cynthia Cardona of Eli Lilly and Company about how multisector collaboration and community-led solutions can help build sustainable, equitable systems for NCD prevention and care in low- and middle-income countries.
Consistent with what's happening across global health, Stop TB Partnership is seeking ways to boost domestic resources and explore other financing mechanisms while finding avenues to reduce costs in the TB response.
How the Stop TB board plans to future-proof tuberculosis finance
How the Stop TB board plans to future-proof tuberculosis finance
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November 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Consistent with what's happening across global health, Stop TB Partnership is seeking ways to boost domestic resources and explore other financing mechanisms while finding avenues to reduce costs in the TB response.
The decline in HIV prevention services could lead to an additional 3.9 million new infections over the next five years, according to UNAIDS.
HIV prevention services hit hardest by funding cuts, UNAIDS warns
HIV prevention services hit hardest by funding cuts, UNAIDS warns
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November 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The decline in HIV prevention services could lead to an additional 3.9 million new infections over the next five years, according to UNAIDS.
Opinion: Partnerships with Gilead and Zipline signal a shift toward enterprise-driven development, focusing on innovation, measurable outcomes, and economic growth alongside health impact.
Hopeful signs are emerging from the US global health strategy
Hopeful signs are emerging from the US global health strategy
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Opinion: Partnerships with Gilead and Zipline signal a shift toward enterprise-driven development, focusing on innovation, measurable outcomes, and economic growth alongside health impact.
The Plant Treaty’s system for access and benefit-sharing has long fallen short of its promise, countries are gathered in Peru to strengthen global commitments to seeds and plant genetic resource. Plus, FAO’s Máximo Torero Cullen’s takeaway from COP30.
Devex Dish: Can nations hammer out a deal to preserve crop diversity?
Devex Dish: Can nations hammer out a deal to preserve crop diversity?
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November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The Plant Treaty’s system for access and benefit-sharing has long fallen short of its promise, countries are gathered in Peru to strengthen global commitments to seeds and plant genetic resource. Plus, FAO’s Máximo Torero Cullen’s takeaway from COP30.
One of the takeaways from the recent Global DPI Summit was that even as many African countries rely on external support for digital public infrastructure, fragmented aid is forcing an urgent pivot toward national control.
As DPI accelerates, African countries pursue digital sovereignty
As DPI accelerates, African countries pursue digital sovereignty
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November 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
One of the takeaways from the recent Global DPI Summit was that even as many African countries rely on external support for digital public infrastructure, fragmented aid is forcing an urgent pivot toward national control.
Opinion: Potash is a fertilizer that plays a strategic role in global food security, and its importance is increasingly being recognized.
The critical mineral that puts food on the table for half the world
The critical mineral that puts food on the table for half the world
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November 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Opinion: Potash is a fertilizer that plays a strategic role in global food security, and its importance is increasingly being recognized.
U.N. veteran Jack Christofides has been chosen as special representative for the Haiti gang suppression mission.
Exclusive: US-backed Haiti anti-gang force in search of lead battalion
Exclusive: US-backed Haiti anti-gang force in search of lead battalion
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November 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
U.N. veteran Jack Christofides has been chosen as special representative for the Haiti gang suppression mission.
Is there a good way for an NGO to go out of business? Plus, Africa’s future with digital public infrastructure, and the U.N. kicks off its search for a new leader.
Devex Newswire: When is it time for an NGO to say goodbye?
Devex Newswire: When is it time for an NGO to say goodbye?
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November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Is there a good way for an NGO to go out of business? Plus, Africa’s future with digital public infrastructure, and the U.N. kicks off its search for a new leader.
Opinion: We lack the will to nominate them — and that must change in the search for the next U.N. secretary-general.
‘We do not lack qualified women:’ Why the next UN leader must be a woman
‘We do not lack qualified women:’ Why the next UN leader must be a woman
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November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Opinion: We lack the will to nominate them — and that must change in the search for the next U.N. secretary-general.