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Building robust digital public infrastructure, or DPI, remains a significant challenge globally, yet Devex survey respondents believe that AI has the potential to turbocharge progress.

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November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In this first edition of the Devex Insights Brief, we explore how robust and equitable digital public infrastructure, or DPI, can support daily living and long-term development goals.

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November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Even if you need a new role as soon as possible, it is crucial to approach the job hunt with intention rather than panic, argues career coach Kelsi Kriitmaa.

In a career event, she highlighted that setting clear goals enables job seekers to be more efficient when looking for their next role.
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Beyond the songs and celebration, the G20 Social Summit was a powerful platform for change.

@elissamio.bsky.social reflects on the event, highlighting the final declaration presented to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, which focused on topics including digital inclusion and finance.

#G20
November 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
What are the benefits of multi-year or general support grants?

In a recent Devex event, Ruth Mapara, Director of Masana wa Afrika, argues that the interconnected complexity of issues requires long-term solutions, acknowledging that funding a single project will not suffice.

#philanthropy #grants
November 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Transition minerals are essential for a clean energy future, but who captures the value?

The Brazilian Development Bank is supporting exploration for lithium and other critical minerals. However, the raw materials are largely exported, benefiting the Global North more than the producing nations.
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
This past weekend indigenous communities led a powerful mid-COP march in Belém, marking the first mass protest seen at a COP in three years.
November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
What is it like being at COP30?

Devex’s @jessechaselubitz.bsky.social provides an update on the logistics of getting around the conference venue in Belém and some of the conversations that are happening at the summit.

#COP30 #climatechange #Belem
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Devex was on the ground at the Second World Summit on Social Development.

Three decades after the first conference in Copenhagen, world leaders gathered for the second iteration of the conference in Doha, endorsing a political declaration to fight poverty, create jobs, & boost inclusion. (thread🧵)
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Global development is undergoing a seismic business model change.

With governments slashing their aid budgets, the sector is pivoting away from traditional aid toward private and philanthropic capital, which includes billionaires and everyday investors. (thread 🧵)
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
COP30 is officially underway!

Devex’s @jessechaselubitz.bsky.social is on the ground and provides an update from the conference.

#COP30 #Belem #climatechange #climateaction
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Women, Peace and Security Act recognized that conflicts last less, nations are stronger, and democracies are more stable when women are involved in peace efforts.

However, the Trump administration has failed to produce the mandated implementation report. (thread 🧵)

#WPSAct #women #peace
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
How can governments ensure that digital public infrastructure (DPI) is inclusive?

According to Priya Jayaraman from the eGov Foundation, weaving inclusion into the strategy from the very beginning ensures services reach people who need them the most, precisely when they need them.

#GlobalDPISummit
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
What is UNDP's strategy for Digital Public Infrastructure? According to Robert Opp from UNDP, the conversation around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) needs to shift.

He argues that DPI is a holistic approach, not just a technology.

#GlobalDPISummit #DPI #globaldevelopment
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
“If DPI is seen as one more solution, then we missed the point. It’s a pattern of thinking.”

At the #GlobalDPISummit, Sanjay Purohit argues the main barrier isn’t technical — it’s conceptual. The mindset shift might be where real scale begins.

#GDPIS25 #DPI
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@tlamanauskas.bsky.social at the #GlobalDPISummit: The shift needed? Stop funding sectors independently. Start building the digital foundations that make everything else possible.

#GDPIS25
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
How do you stand out when applying for roles at the World Bank and other multilateral organizations? Shift the focus from yourself.

Career coach Roberto Amorosino highlights the importance of focusing on the employer’s projects and challenges to stand out in the application process.

#careers
October 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
You shouldn’t just consider consulting opportunities in your area of expertise.

At a Devex career event, career coach Kelsi Kriitmaa highlights that consultants possess transferable skills and the ability to "figure it out" on the job, allowing them to adapt to diverse roles.
October 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
How is AI transforming global development?

From increasing efficiency to maximizing impact on the ground, we spoke to experts at the AI for Development (AI4D) conference on how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sector.

#AIForGood #AI4D #globaldevelopment
October 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
60% of traditional foreign health aid to Africa was effectively wasted, claimed Africa CDC chief Dr. Jean Kaseya at a Devex event.

Watch the full conversation here⬇️
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October 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Macroeconomic stability is essential for global development.

@justsand.bsky.social from Open Philanthropy highlights why many countries are actively seeking independent economic advice to navigate relationships with institutions such as the World Bank and IMF.

#macroeconomics #development
October 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
At the 2025 WorldBank and IMF meetings, Carlo Monticelli, governor of @coebank.bsky.social, shares how a unified system for multilateral development banks is driving resilience and impact.

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October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Extreme poverty has fallen from 60% of the world in 1960 to just 9% today.

World Bank Senior Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg urges the sector to appreciate this impressive progress and use it as motivation to stay focused on further reductions, even if the 3% SDG target might not be met.
October 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
How is AI transforming global development?

We are on the ground at the 2025 AI for Development (AI4D) conference in Barcelona to find out how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sector and the opportunities it creates to achieve global development goals.

#AI4D2025 #globaldevelopment
October 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM