The Innovation Foundation is using a social-lab model to scan public good-related challenges, build partnership ventures, and develop open-source tools and resources —deliberately shifting their model from transactional donor to catalyzing scalable ...

News of the strategic collaboration between MrBeast and The Rockefeller Foundation signals the young YouTuber’s growing influence in modern philanthropy. He has raised hundreds of millions for good causes. But his flashy methods remain controversial, ...

A new Brussels proposal on critical minerals drops the "green transition" pretense in favor of hard security. But experts warn it fails to offer the global south what it actually wants: value addition and high standards.

The working group will issue an interim report in June 2026, with final recommendations due by late October — a compromise between calls for a June decision and concerns about moving too quickly.

Across the sector, many organizations implemented hiring freezes early in 2025 and, where there were job opportunities, these tended to be for local talent, business development expertise, and short-term contracts. Devex recaps how the global developmen...

As development jobseekers figure out their next move following sector-wide layoffs, these are the sources of support that remain available and are helping them through these challenging times.

2025 was the year the global development rulebook was rewritten — from the dismantling of USAID to sweeping donor cuts. How much of this transformative year do you actually remember? Step up and take our SDG-nostic test to find out!

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How to navigate the global development job market in 2026; where the Soros Economic Development Fund is investing next; and what happened to the Ford Foundation’s BUILD program.

Entrepreneurship thrives among African women despite the challenges they face in starting businesses. Targeted investment and inclusive policies to support this group could boost economies and create millions of jobs across the continent.

The Trump administration’s global health strategy sidelines NGOs but experts say there is still a part for large NGOs to play if they can adapt and prove their relevance in this new reality. Plus, a new declaration on noncommunicable diseases defies ...

IRC’s annual emergency watchlist warns that profit-driven conflict is spreading just as humanitarian aid is being cut, leaving crises like Sudan’s ever harder to contain.

During a recent digital event, veteran development consultants Jami Johnson Darkoh and Candela Iglesias Chiesa offered expert guidance on how to break into consulting in the development sector.

Despite surging interest and investment, most AI for good efforts remain stuck in disconnected pilots. That's why Kanika Bahl is stepping down as CEO of Evidence Action to lead the new AI Access Initiative.

For the latest episode of our podcast series, David Ainsworth sits down with Michael Igoe and Elissa Miolene to discuss the top global development stories of the week.

Bilal Mateen, Miranda Wolpert, and Christelna Reynecke join Devex’s Catherine Cheney for a special edition podcast on artificial intelligence’s role in supporting mental health.

It hasn’t always been clear who is calling the shots in the new world of U.S. foreign aid. Here is our rundown of the key players you need to know in a moment of uncertainty.

As African governments sit down with U.S. negotiators to reshape health partnerships, researchers are warning that abortion access could be caught in the crosshairs.

Lily Han, head of policy and innovative finance at the Soros Economic Development Fund, discusses the organization's priorities.

Artificial intelligence tools help the farmers plant and harvest healthier crops but experts stress that AI is just one component of a broader climate adaptation strategy, alongside insurance and access to credit. Plus, a look back at the life of ...