HYPHEN — May 13, 2024

In a tiny village in Murcia, two farming pioneers are making lamb ham that Muslim and non-Muslim gastronomes are going wild for. We traveled to their farm in Murcia to see – and taste – their products for ourselves.

DEVEX — April 4, 2024

With less than a year to meet the Glasgow Climate Pact commitment to double the amount of climate change adaptation finance, what’s needed to fill a financing gap that’s only getting bigger?

DEVEX — March 7, 2024

With increasing concerns about the need to regulate artificial intelligence, experts are looking at how gender could be better incorporated into the group's work.

DEVEX — March 15, 2024

When COVID-19 hit, the adoption of digital health technologies skyrocketed, but strong institutions and improved interoperability could help take health care access to the next level, say experts at the Mobile World Congress.

HYPHEN — 15 Jan, 2024

Majid and Mani Alam opened The Fish&Chips Shop in Barcelona to satisfy a late-night craving. From there, they’ve built a foodie empire.

DEVEX — 12 Jan. 2024 [paywalled]

What can global development organizations get out of the expensive and hard-to-reach World Economic Forum annual meeting? I spoke to attendees to find out about how to plan and make the most of the high-level event in the Swiss alps.

DEVEX — 6 December 2023 [paywalled]

After introducing a new aid law to overhaul the system and double annual spending, the Spanish government's progress has been hindered by political instability. With a new government and minister, can Spanish aid regain momentum?

ECONOMIST IMPACT — 23 November 2023

Addressing institutional shortcomings and improving domestic resource mobilisation are key to ensuring increased investment to achieve water security and improved sanitation.

Devex — 13 November 2023 [paywalled]

The Green Climate Fund’s “Simplified Approval Process” launched to facilitate access to finance takes years to complete and requires information that is impossible to find, according to several NGOs.

DEVEX — 13 November 2023 [paywalled]

Making the most out of COP can be challenging — not least logistically. Devex spoke to several seasoned COP attendees for their tips on how to prepare for the event and make the most of the event.

HYPHEN — 8 November 2023

Abdul Moundir, a mechanic from northern Morocco, has become an online hit with viral videos about his new life in Spain as a shepherd. He believes hard work and passion can save the country’s struggling lamb industry.

CONTEXT — 29 September 2023

Rising sea temperatures are killing mussels in Spain's Ebro delta and threatening the livelihoods of small-scale producers who risk losing entire harvests to heat waves.

DEVEX — 26 July 2023

The onset of El Niño is set to increase global temperatures and disrupt climate patterns across the globe. Here’s what it might mean for food security in a world already grappling with climate change.

DEVEX — 14 July 2023

Following the liberalization of Ethiopia’s telecom sector last October, development stakeholders are now looking for ways to leverage the ripple effects — including better connectivity, cheaper services, and a more competitive market — to improve financial inclusion.

DEVEX — 12 July 2023 [paywalled]

Over the past few years, more NGOs have adopted co-leadership models — appointing co-CEOs or co-executive directors — in a drive to share power and bring in leaders with different experiences and skillsets.

DEVEX — 27 June 2023

Devex spoke to four specialists working to improve food systems in different ways about what goes into their work and the skills needed to address increasingly complex challenges.

DEVEX — 29 May 2012 [paywall]

Devex spoke to four organizations taking a different approach to localization about how they are working to shift power, harness local leadership, and drive more local fundraising.

HUFFPOST — 18 May 2023

Detox smoothies, fancy supplements, and yoga poses all sound like a divine promise to someone who feels like a bloated Teletubby 75% of the time.

DEVEX — 5 May 2023

Denying women and girls access to reproductive information, services, and commodities such as contraceptives and safe abortion is a form of reproductive violence.

DEVEX — 1 May 2023 [paywall]

For women working in global health accessing leadership positions and the C-suite has long been an uphill struggle. A recent report from Women in Global Health highlights just how far-reaching the disparities are.

DEVEX — 20 April 2023

In Malawi, most smallholder farmers were preparing their fields for the April harvest when Cyclone Freddy, the longest and most energetic tropical storm ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere, struck.

REST OF WORLD — 15 March 2023

Africa’s second-most populous nation ended its telecomms monopoly in 2022. Businesses are already seeing the benefits, including faster internet and better services.

DEVEX — 22 February 2023 [paywall]

As costs rise and funding drops due to the global economic slowdown, development organizations are hunting for ways to use their resources better and prepare for a potential recession.

DEVEX — 1 February 2023

Since the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic exposing deeply rooted structural inequalities, more organizations have started to consider how diversity, equity, and inclusion can help them address racism.

DEVEX — 3 November 2022

As many as 45% of people in sub-Saharan Africa are carriers of the sickle cell trait. However, comprehensive care and newborn screening are not widely available, despite the existence of effective treatment.

DEVEX — 27 April 2022

The economic downturn coupled with school closures — lasting for as long as 73 weeks in Bangladesh and 83 weeks in Uganda — has created a breeding ground for child labor. NGOs and governments need to do more to stop it.

DEVEX — 29 March 2022 [visual story]

Technology will play an important role in climate adaptation efforts in small island developing states. Engaging youth in the design and deployment of tech solutions will be crucial to helping the most affected communities adapt.