Podcast Episodes

UNGA 80: Trump, climate, and the biggest headlines from the summit

Episode 114

This week we are on the ground in New York to cover the 80th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week. 

Our discussion breaks down President D…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Live from UNGA80: What's at stake for global development

This week, the Devex team is on the ground at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. On the sidelines of the high-level talks, we are …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

A look ahead to the high-level meetings of 80th United Nations General Assembly

Episode 113

This week, we take a look at the key talking points ahead of the high-level meetings of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. From…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Africa Climate Summit, and a new legal test for the Trump administration

Episode 112

This week, we were at the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, closely following the stories that matter most to the global development co…

1 year ago

Special episode: The US budget deadlock explained

The negotiation and approval of the U.S. budget is a complex process, filled with political bargaining and high-stakes showdowns that can have a prof…

1 year ago

Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management

For decades, Africa's malaria strategy has focused almost exclusively on disease control through indoor mosquito management and personal protection —…

1 year ago

A new era at the African Development Bank, and Trump’s rescission package

Episode 111

This week, Akinwumi Adesina stepped down as the chief of the African Development Bank after a 10-year tenure. He was replaced by Sidi Ould Tah at the…

1 year ago

A look at UN80, and how emerging donors are reshaping the aid landscape

Episode 110

This week, we take a look at the details of the latest United Nations reform, the UN80 Initiative, which is designed to make the organization more ef…

1 year ago

Trump’s plan for UNGA, and the impact of aid cuts on refugees in Malawi

Episode 109

This week takes a look at an internal email seen by Devex, which outlines the U.S. Department of State’s priorities for the United Nations General As…

1 year ago

State Department faces $20B spending deadline as fiscal year end looms

With the U.S. Agency for International Development officially ceasing operations as the main U.S. foreign aid agency on July 1, the State Department …

1 year ago