Devex Podcasts

In this episode, editors Jessica Abrahams and Kate Midden explore the unique issues our sector faces — power imbalances between national and international staff, challenges with international background checks, barriers to effective safeguarding policies — and the biggest moments in #AidToo this year.

The Trump administration's foreign aid review could have significant implications for the next round of foreign aid budget planning. In this episode, senior reporter Michael Igoe and Kate Midden discuss what we know, what we don't — and what the process means for U.S. aid.

Live from the International Conference on Family Planning in Kigali, reporter Sophie Edwards speaks to PSI's Karl Hofmann and IDEO.org's Jessa Blades about adolescents, human-centered design, and family planning.

What's in store for the future of global development education? Sponsored by Arizona State University. For more coverage on professional development, visit the Skills for Tomorrow site: dvx.cm/skills4tomorrow

#34: What the migrant caravan means for US aid. by Devex

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank are both vying for control over the bloc's development financing. What's at the center of the debate — and what does it mean for European aid?

Asia correspondent Kelli Rogers and news editor Deborah Charles discuss the challenges for responding to Indonesia's recent earthquake and tsunami — and what it revealed about the country's disaster preparedness.

Human Capital Index. "Greening" investments. Civil society's role. Live from Indonesia, reporters Michael Igoe and Sophie Edwards delve into the biggest stories from the World Bank - IMF Annual Meetings.

The United States is getting a new development finance institution. In this episode, associate editor Adva Saldinger delves into what it took to get to this point, how the bank will function — and what it means for the future of U.S. foreign aid.

A focus on TB and NCDs. Trump’s foreign assistance review. Funding commitments. UN correspondent Amy Lieberman and engagement editor Kate Midden unpack the biggest stories from an eventful UN General Assembly.

Following a month of high-level meetings, commitments, and announcements about climate, West Coast correspondent Catherine Cheney debriefs what happened — and what it means for the future of climate action.

Some who have reported sexual abuse at the UN have described challenging bureaucratic hurdles, inconsistent processes, and deep emotional and professional stress resulting from their complaints. What are the proposed changes at the UN — and will they have an impact? UN Correspondent Amy Lieberman weighs in.

How can NGOs engage influencers? What's the key to a timeless slogan? In this episode, Devex engagement editor Kate Midden and communications guru Carine Umuhumuza discuss key lessons from Nike's #JustDoIt campaign.

#25: Can development assistance combat violent extremism? by Devex

Experts say breast is best, even in emergency situations. Here's how humanitarian organizations are working to ensure mothers continue breastfeeding — even amidst crisis.

Youth. Integration. Prevention. Live from AIDS 2018, reporter Sophie Edwards and youth advocate Mercy Ngulube discuss the future of the HIV/AIDS response.

#22: Can foreign aid curb the Central American migrant crisis? by Devex

Associate Editor Adva Saldinger shares the biggest trends in impact investing on the heels of the Vatican Impact Investing Conference.

In this #GlobalDevWomen edition of Long Story Short, Angela Bruce-Raeburn and Kate Warren share how organizations can work towards creating a more diverse workforce — and what happens when this isn’t a priority.

On May 8, 2018, the World Health Assembly confirmed the Democratic Republic of Congo's ninth Ebola outbreak. How are organizations responding — and what's ahead?

#18: What the European Development Days mean for development — and women by Devex

It was the world's largest investment in a single disease. 15 years later, we discuss what PEPFAR has accomplished — and what's ahead in the battle against HIV/AIDS.

Ahead of the Venezuelan elections, we go inside the global response to the country's humanitarian crisis.

As the space for civil discourse closes around the world, what's in store for the Open Society Foundation — one of the world's largest philanthropies?

#13: What's in store for Asia's development? by Devex