This Week in Global Development

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This Week in Global Development

Every week we break down the big headlines in global development and bring in top experts to help us do it. Hosted by Raj Kumar, President and Editor-in-Chief of Devex. Episodes are streamed live on Twitter Spaces on Fridays and published here on Mondays. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

  1. HÁ 20 H

    In legal limbo: Inside the lawsuits against Trump's aid freeze

    This week we were closely following the lawsuits filed against the Trump administration for freezing U.S. foreign assistance. One of the lawsuits targets Elon Musk, stating that the billionaire has decimated the U.S. Agency for International Development without the authority to do so. However, the government appears to be determined to fight back against those who are ready to challenge its decisions.  We also look back at the Munich Security Conference, where we were media partners. From conversations on food security to the attendance of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, we discuss the key takeaways from the event.  For the latest episode of our podcast series, Devex Business Editor David Ainsworth sits down with Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar, and Devex Managing Editor Anna Gawel, to dig into these stories and more.  Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

    34min

  2. 14 DE FEV.

    Fighting back: Can lawsuits save US foreign aid?

    This week we were closely tracking the legal battles surrounding USAID's closure, with lawsuits filed by both former contractors and NGO partners as the fallout from the agency's shutdown continues to reverberate across the global development community. USAID is not the only institution in the sector being affected by the new U.S. administration. We also reported that the U.N.’s International Organization for Migration has edited out any references to sexual reproductive rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion in an apparent effort to prevent the Trump administration from making severe budget cuts to their programs. What will be the outcome of the lawsuits? How will other U.N. agencies react to Trump’s presidency? For the latest episode of our podcast series, Rumbi Chakamba sits down with Anna Gawel and Colum Lynch to break down these stories, and others.  Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

    31min

  3. 7 DE FEV.

    US foreign aid goes dark: USAID’s final hours

    This week our entire newsroom has been on the story of how the Trump administration has dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development.  The administrative leave of much of USAID's workforce, including senior executives and almost all international staff, coupled with the layoff of thousands of contractors, has cast a long shadow over the future of U.S. foreign aid as we know it and raised concerns across the development sector about the continuity of critical programs. On Feb. 5, our team was on the ground as thousands rallied outside the U.S. Capitol, protesting the gutting of USAID. What will happen next?  To make sense of the situation, Devex Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger sits down with Devex Reporters Sara Jerving and Elissa Miolene for the latest edition of our weekly podcast series.  Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

    25min
  4. Davos Dispatch: Finland’s development minister on the impact of far-right parties on aid

    6 DE FEV.

    Davos Dispatch: Finland’s development minister on the impact of far-right parties on aid

    Ville Tavio, Finland’s minister for foreign trade and development and a member of the right-wing Finns Party, which he described as "somewhat like a Finland First party,” addressed misconceptions about conservative hostility toward international development during a special episode of This Week in Global Development recorded in Davos, Switzerland.  Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

    21min

  5. 31 DE JAN.

    The fallout from the US foreign aid freeze

    Widespread confusion and uncertainty continue to ripple through the development sector following the U.S. government’s stop-work order on foreign aid programs. The directive has already resulted in mass layoffs this week, particularly among contractors and implementing partners reliant on USAID funding, while nearly 60 senior USAID officials have been placed on administrative leave. The U.S. State Department issued a waiver Wednesday for “life-saving humanitarian assistance,” but ambiguity remains over which programs qualify. It is still unclear what this specifically applies to and whether it includes initiatives such as PEPFAR, which provides lifesaving antiretrovirals for millions of people living with HIV/AIDS. In this episode of the This week in global development podcast, Devex Business Editor David Ainsworth is joined by Devex Senior Reporters Adva Saldinger and Sara Jerving for the latest updates on this rapidly evolving situation and to discuss what the long-term implications for U.S. foreign aid infrastructure could be. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

    35min
  6. Davos Dispatch: Gavi CEO outlines 'leap Into 6.0' strategy, putting countries first

    27 DE JAN.

    Davos Dispatch: Gavi CEO outlines 'leap Into 6.0' strategy, putting countries first

    Sania Nishtar, the CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, sees the organization’s new five-year strategy, dubbed “Gavi 6.0,” as an opportunity for a reset. She provided Devex with an exclusive preview. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

    26min

  7. 24 DE JAN.

    Special episode: Creating a more inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities

    Special Olympics' Chief of Global Youth & Education, Jackie Jodl, joins Raj Kumar for a podcast episode looking at how sports and education can drive societal change, the state of social inclusion for people with intellectual and learning disabilities, and the opportunities and risks presented by AI. This episode is sponsored by Special Olympics.

    41min

  8. 23 DE JAN.

    What does Trump's first week in office mean for global development?

    In his first week in office, U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented several executive orders, including a 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign assistance funding. The executive order states that the “foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests” and the Trump administration plans to review aid programs to decide what should stay and what should go. Trump also ordered the nation’s exit from the World Health Organization, citing the agency’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health crises as one of the main reasons for his decision.  Reporting live from Davos this week, this week’s episode of This week in global development podcast also brings you reactions to the start of Trump’s second term from the World Economic Forum annual meeting. Devex Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba sits down with Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar and Global Development Reporter Elissa Miolene to discuss Trump’s presidency and provide an update from the WEF annual meeting in Davos.  Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

    29min
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Every week we break down the big headlines in global development and bring in top experts to help us do it. Hosted by Raj Kumar, President and Editor-in-Chief of Devex. Episodes are streamed live on Twitter Spaces on Fridays and published here on Mondays. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

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