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Devex @ World Health Assembly: Strengthening Africa's health security
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health of populations across Africa were put at risk because of dysfunctional global health systems. For example, A…
2 years, 3 months ago
Devex @ World Health Assembly: Can the pandemic treaty deliver on equity?
A two-year negotiation process for a pandemic treaty concluded on Friday without reaching a consensus, as countries remained divided on numerous prov…
2 years, 3 months ago
A historic visit to Washington, D.C., and the reauthorization of the farm bill
Episode 49
This week we report on Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to Washington, D.C., the first by an African leader since 2008. We dig into what the occ…
2 years, 3 months ago
Melinda French Gates’ next chapter, and a new platform to increase aid transparency
Episode 48
This week marked a significant development in the philanthropic world with Melinda French Gates resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to…
2 years, 3 months ago
What we expect from the EU elections, and allegations against the Africa CDC
Episode 47
The European Parliamentary elections will take place next month, and with anti-aid and anti-migrant parties poised to make big gains, there are fears…
2 years, 4 months ago
A new Africa Club, Europe's development agenda, and USAID's struggles
This week we discuss the establishment of the Africa Club by the African Union, an initiative that the continent’s leaders hope will drive reform of …
2 years, 4 months ago
Devex @ World Bank-IMF: What's at stake in the World Bank's IDA replenishment?
IDA, or International Development Association is the world bank’s fund for the poorest countries. IDA provides grants and low-cost loans that countri…
2 years, 4 months ago
The value of cash transfers, and USAID's budget boost
Episode 45
Last week we were the media partner at the Global Inclusive Growth Summit hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. The conference focuse…
2 years, 4 months ago
Devex @ World Bank-IMF: UNDP's Achim Steiner on outcomes from the G20 meetings
As finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 nations concluded their recent meetings, concerns over the pace and stability of global …
2 years, 4 months ago
Devex @ World Bank-IMF: Spring meetings takeaways
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund are trying to evolve and prove they are fit for purpose, but the jury is out on just how far that evol…
2 years, 4 months ago