Why do we treat philanthropic capital so differently from traditional financial investments? At a recent Devex event, EdelGive CEO Naghma Mulla called on funders to challenge this double standard and start treating philanthropic capital like venture capital. #philanthropy #development

🚨 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK 🚨 Devex’s annual Pro Week is returning! We will be showcasing our very best content examining the latest trends in global development — featuring an exclusive lineup of live events for our Pro community, alongside in-depth articles, special downloadable reports, and much more.

What do stakeholders want to see emerge from the Global Dialogue for AI Governance and the AI for Good Summit? From diversifying the actors involved in AI development to clarifying the UN's role in the process, @catherinecheney.bsky.social captures perspectives from development leaders. (thread 🧵)

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Women's health is the backbone of Africa's economic future. Devex and RenewHER are co-hosting the Women's Health Africa Summit in Abuja to produce an African-led roadmap for policy and investment. #womenshealth #globalhealth

—- What did we learn at this year’s AI for Good Summit? As the conference wraps up in Geneva, Devex’s @catherinecheney.bsky.social breaks down her key takeaways from the event, including why the future of artificial intelligence simply cannot be left to technologists alone. #aiforgood #ai

We are on the ground in Geneva for the United Nations’ Global Dialogue for AI Governance and the ITU’s AI for Good Summit! @catherinecheney.bsky.social provides an update from both events on the key conversations she is following. #AIforGood

"If we stand by 'leaving no one behind,' that includes everyone whichever circumstances you are in." Lena Wahlhed shares how HemoCue is working to close the gap in maternal health by breaking the intergenerational cycle of anemia. Read more: dvx.cm/60oaf8

What climate story is the mainstream media missing? We asked Dr. Rita Issa of @who.int and former @nba.com player Pops Mensah-Bonsu to share their thoughts on what they see as global climate action’s biggest blind spots. #climateaction #LCAW #globalhealth #WHO #NBA

What trap do freelancers fall into when setting their rates? Career coach Whitney Kippes of Boss Insights warns why consultants should never negotiate against themselves before talking to a client and highlights the importance of not underselling your value. #careers #consulting #freelancing

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Where do you start when looking for a new role in global development? Applying for new roles can be a daunting endeavor. Rachel Curtis Vinck of CHOICE Humanitarian highlights the importance of mapping out your relevant contacts and setting clear non-negotiables before applying for new positions.

At a recent Devex Pro Funding event, Kyra Busch, program director at the CS Fund, highlighted how funding certainty enables her organization to prioritize long-term thinking. #philanthropy #foundations #funding #development

How is the @state-department.bsky.social planning to fund foreign aid? Devex’s @elissamio.bsky.social breaks down its new model of foreign assistance and reveals which countries are being prioritized. #StateDept #globaldevelopment #foreignaid

For a long time, building climate resilience into a project was viewed as an added cost. FCDO’s @rkyte365.bsky.social highlighted that financial markets are realizing that ignoring resilience is a bad investment and are shifting their emphasis from penalizing climate risk to rewarding resilience.

Yesterday we opened the doors to Devex Impact House for a day of live journalism and networking at the heart of London Climate Action Week. We convened the leaders shaping the future of climate finance, clean energy, food systems, and economic transformation amid a shifting geopolitical landscape.

Water loss is both a resource and a climate issue. The energy required to pump and treat water means that every gallon saved from a leak is a direct cut to carbon emissions. At Devex Impact House, Water.org CEO Gary White highlights the climate and economic impacts of the global water sector.

An extreme UK heatwave is pushing rising temperatures up the agenda at London Climate Action Week. Devex’s @jessechaselubitz.bsky.social provides an update from the climate gathering and a look at what it’s like on the ground. #LCAW2026 #LCAW #UKheatwave #climateaction

How to submit an opinion article to Devex? The goal of our opinion section is to publish thought leadership that drives global progress. Devex Editor @honestypern.bsky.social lays out everything you need to get published on our platform.

🚨 NEW SPEAKER CONFIRMED 🚨 @rkyte365.bsky.social, U.K. special representative for climate at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, will be speaking at Devex Impact House during London Climate Action Week. #DevexImpactHouse #LCAW2026 #LCAW

There is a pervasive narrative in global development that public climate finance simply isn't available. Speaking at a recent Devex event ahead of London Climate Action Week, @oxfaminternational.bsky.social’s Mariana Paoli challenged that assumption. #LCAW #LCAW2026 #climatefinance

Zipline pioneered drone delivery for health supply chains and is now valued at $7.6 billion, operating across multiple African countries. (thread 🧵)

At a Devex event, Jess Tomlin, CEO of the Equality Fund, discussed the success of her organization's investment strategy despite initial skepticism. #funding #globaldevelopment

How do we protect decades of global health progress amid mounting funding cuts? From exploring debt relief to rethinking the role of philanthropy and the private sector, Devex’s Thomas Cserep spoke with top health leaders to find out how the sector must adapt to the changing funding environment.

Nyamolo Abagi of CLASP, or Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program, whose work focuses on scaling practical, market-based clean energy solutions across emerging economies.

Gary White, CEO and co-founder of Water.org, whose work has helped redefine how the world thinks about financing access to water and sanitation.

Tariye Gbadegesin, CEO of the Climate Investment Funds, overseeing billions in climate finance designed to accelerate the energy transition in developing economies.

Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, executive director of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, helping shape one of the most consequential new financing mechanisms in the global climate architecture.

Who will be speaking at Devex Impact House @ London Climate Action Week? We are convening the leaders shaping what comes next for climate finance, resilience, clean energy, food systems, and economic transformation amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. (thread🧵)

Grassroots International chief Chung-Wha Hong explains why the foundation is funding movements over the long term, emphasizing the importance of creating stability. #foundation #philanthropy #globaldevelopment