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A window for US engagement with Syria has opened — but not for long

Opinion: In a post-USAID world, Syria’s fragile recovery depends on the U.S. shedding outdated policies before hope gives way to chaos.

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Syria's transitional government faces a critical paradox: over 1 million refugees have returned home, yet 70% of the population relies on humanitarian aid.

Outdated sanctions against Assad's regime are blocking the very recovery they should enable. Alia Natafgi outlines why the U.S. must act now.

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Though Germany committed €1 billion to the Global Fund, this year's World Health Summit in Berlin remained focused on new funding models for global health.

Germany commits €1B to Global Fund as aid cuts shape World Health Summit

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Opinion: Human Rights Watch argues that Cambodian microfinance institutions, backed by investors such as IFC, are targeting Indigenous communities with predatory lending and debt collection practices.

Cambodia's microloan 'debt traps’ test the World Bank

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U.N. high-level meetings produce strong declarations — such as the one on antimicrobial resistance last year. But without long-term financing and sustained attention, they risk fading into memory.

After the declaration: Turning high-level meetings into lasting momentum

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The U.S. is rushing to spend $6.5 billion in foreign aid before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, amid overlapping processes and strategic uncertainty.

Devex Pro Insider: The $6.5B US foreign aid spending spree

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We analyzed salary data shared with Devex related to program officers or similar, comparing year-to-year salaries between regions and sectors, salary-transparent organizations, and current hiring organizations for program officers.

What you can expect to earn as a program officer

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On Thursday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee released its bill outlining plans to reauthorize the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. It closely mirrors the Trump administration's version shared earlier this year.

US House committee debates DFC reauthorization

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The head of the Global Partnership for Education reveals the hosts of their replenishment event.

As education fund launches $5B replenishment, a look at the numbers

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Janti Soeripto reflects on “overcommunicating,” making mistakes, and other lessons after U.S. foreign assistance was decimated.

Save the Children US CEO details how they navigated the budget crash

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With aid flows declining, Africa50 is helping African governments tap pension funds, insurers, and sovereign wealth funds to finance infrastructure — and experimenting with tools like asset recycling to stretch limited capital further.

Inside Africa50’s push to unlock African capital for infrastructure

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In this week’s edition: insights from our job board data analysis on global health roles, networking tips for making a pivot, featured new job leads, and more.

Devex Career Hub: Global health’s top employers

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In a move likely to rattle global NGOs, one of the world’s largest foundations halts U.S. funding over policy uncertainty.

Major foundation pauses grants to US, citing unclear policy changes

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The European Union unveils an investment hub to boost private sector engagement, but critics say the “hub will serve to implement the problematic approach that underpins the Global Gateway.” Plus, how to transition to new job spaces, and U.S.-Syria engagement.

Devex Newswire: Is the EU putting profits over poverty reduction?

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The U.S. Treasury Department joined GEF-9 talks amid the government shutdown, signaling a focus on biodiversity over climate funding.

Scoop: US makes priorities known at Global Environment Facility talks

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In the latest episode of our weekly podcast, we unpack what to watch during the World Bank and IMF annual meetings in Washington, D.C., next week.

A look ahead to the World Bank and IMF meetings

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Sector consulting experts fielded the most burning questions from our audience of consultants during a recent Devex digital event. Here are three questions and answers.

How to succeed as a development consultant — if you're really trying

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As Canada launches the G7 Infrastructure Investment Council, Devex and FinDev Canada will host an event to unpack how this new platform will unite G7 DFIs and institutional investors to close the infrastructure gap in emerging markets.

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Strategic investments are redefining global health.

Join Adjuvant Capital’s Glenn Rockman and Devex's Catherine Cheney for a discussion on how private capital is driving breakthrough solutions for underserved communities.

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NGOs can serve as learning labs for governments, one CEO told a Devex event.

How NGOS can help governments in the global south to learn

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The EU's newly launched investment hub aims to bring business deeper into development. But civil society critics say it risks furthering a development plan that puts profit before poverty reduction.

EU unveils investment hub to boost private sector engagement

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Opinion: Turning the humble local African pharmacy into a comprehensive health hub is a way for our continent to leapfrog care delivery.

African pharmacies have potential as the next frontier in primary care

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In a world of maternal health challenges, the Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity celebrates organizations making significant strides to improve outcomes, helping to create a world where no woman dies while giving life.

Opinion: 5 visionaries, 1 mission — transforming maternal health

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Opinion: In a post-USAID world, Syria’s fragile recovery depends on the U.S. shedding outdated policies before hope gives way to chaos.

A window for US engagement with Syria has opened — but not for long

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Benoît steered the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, hiring shifts, and increasingly complex humanitarian crises. Her tenure also saw unprecedented levels of fundraising for the organization.

Avril Benoît on her six years at the helm of Médecins Sans Frontières USA

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