Adva Saldinger
Reporter covering #foreignaid, the intersection of business & #globaldev, #socent & #impinv for @devex. Views my own.
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African leaders question US position on China at investment event
The U.S. government sounded a sour note at an Africa investment event Friday when it criticized China's investment on the continent.
As World Bank pushes others on debt relief, it doesn't participate
The World Bank has been an advocate for more debt relief, but it maintains that it should be exempt from such efforts, and remain focused on providing much-needed aid. Not everyone agrees.
DFC identifies its priorities in first development strategy
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation released its first development strategy Thursday, outlining priority investment areas and setting targets for the organization through 2025.
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'Intense' G20 negotiations fall short on debt support expectations
The G-20 announced an extension of its debt suspension initiative Wednesday but pushed decisions on debt reductions or restructuring plans to next month, disappointing countries, advocates, and the World Bank president.
What happened with PEPFAR's faith-based initiative?
Nearly two years ago, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced $100 million in new PEPFAR funding for faith-based organizations. Here's a look at how the initiative played out.
Proposals and pressure mount for more action on COVID-19 financing
Last week's high-level event on financing for development in the COVID-19 era laid out a series of proposals, but it's largely up to the G-20, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank to make decisions in the months ahead. Here's a look at what...
How will COVID-19 change global development? 5 experts weigh in
From funding implications to the future of the U.N., find out how a diverse group of development experts believes the pandemic will reshape the industry and change their organizations.
COVID-19 response a tale of two UNs, UNDP chief says
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 response, the inaction of the richest countries, and what can be done as the world reflects on the crisis during the high-level week of this year's U.N. General Assembly.
5 issues to watch 3 years after Rohingya forced to flee
It has been three years since more than 700,000 Rohingya were forced to flee violence in Myanmar. Here's what you need to know about the situation today.
New study shows benefits, limits of cash transfers
A study released Thursday found that cash transfers outperformed a USAID livelihood program in Rwanda, helping build evidence around the idea of cash benchmarking.
Paul Polman on climate change, development, and the role of business
In a wide-ranging interview with Devex, former Unilever CEO Paul Polman calls on businesses to pay taxes, aid organizations to coordinate better, and governments to step up to the plate to accelerate action on the SDGs.
What would Biden's foreign aid policy look like?
A Joe Biden administration in the U.S. would "bring aid back to the center of our foreign policy," according to a campaign adviser. Here's a look at what Biden's foreign assistance policy could look like if he is elected president.
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W-GDP initiative releases 10 agency action plans, announces new funding
The Trump Administration's Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative provided an update about its work Tuesday, announcing a slew of partnerships and releasing action plans to tackle legal, regulatory, and cultural barriers for women.
Stalled negotiations cast doubt on US funding for global COVID-19 response
Discussions fell apart at the end of last week, when the House and Senate were unable to find middle ground on their proposals. It is possible, though unlikely, that Congress could find another way to approve emergency global funding, experts tell...
DFC aims to mobilize $6B through expansion of 2X women's initiative
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announced Thursday that its program targeting gender smart investments has set a new target, aiming to mobilize $6 billion in three years.
OECD DAC issues new rules that count debt relief as ODA
OECD's Development Assistance Committee has issued new rules that will count debt relief as official development assistance. Civil society members worry this will threaten ODA at a time when needs are rising as a result of COVID-19.
US Senate COVID-19 funding bill includes $4B for global response
The Senate's COVID-19 supplemental funding bill unveiled Monday includes far less than the $20 billion that advocates had hoped to see for the global response.
Layered programs key to preventing HIV infections for adolescent girls
Adolescent girls and young women are more than twice as likely to get HIV than their male counterparts. Here's a look at how the effort to address the challenge has fared so far and what more is needed.
What the US Congress might do next in funding global COVID-19 response
The Senate is expected to take up discussions about the next COVID-19 supplemental funding bill next week, and advocates are making a final push to get lawmakers to include global funding in the legislation.
House boosts foreign aid funding, adds $10B for COVID-19 response
The U.S. House of Representatives appropriations committee has released its annual funding bill for fiscal year 2021. Here's a breakdown of where funds are going and the details of the COVID-19 response funding that's included.