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For the latest episode of our podcast series, David Ainsworth sits down with Colum Lynch and Catherine Cheney to discuss the top global development stories of the week, including the ins and outs of the latest plans to reform the United Nations and how philanthropy is stepping up amidst the cuts to foreign aid. #aidcuts #philanthropy #unitednations

Diseases such as dengue, cholera, and leptospirosis are on the rise globally, yet funding for tests, vaccines, and treatments remains limited. A new study by AVPN highlights how innovative financing mechanisms that could help. Devex’s Jenny Rei Ravelo takes a look at the key findings of the study. #globalhealth #financing #development

Though polio funding levels have so far remained steady in the United States, several traditional donors, including the United Kingdom and Germany. are expected to make cuts. After these cuts, next year's budget of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) now stands at $786 million, down from $1.1 billion this year. #polio #globalhealth #aidcuts

Many predicted that left-leaning nonprofits and foundations would be in the crosshairs of the U.S. president. Now that it’s happening, what do those attacks look like and how can they be countered? #Trump #NGOs #philanthropy #foundations

Africa’s regulators moved faster than ever to approve COVID-19 vaccines. The urgency helped protect lives but also left people with doubts. Now, the experience is helping rebuild trust and prepare health systems for the future. #globalhealth #Africa #COVID19 #vaccines

Macroeconomic stability is essential for global development. Justin Sandefur from Open Philanthropy highlights why many countries are actively seeking independent economic advice to navigate relationships with institutions such as The World Bank and International Monetary Fund. #macroeconomics #worldbank #imf #development

New data from the Council on Foundations on the American philanthropy workforce shows an increase in female CEOs and people of color in full-time grantmaking roles, while the foundation CEO gender pay gap is closing. Rebecca Root takes a look at the details of the report. #philanthropy #gendergap #women #globaldevelopment #CEO

From EVs to deforestation, progress on climate goals is slowing while the planet heats up. As global leaders head to Brazil, a new report by the World Resources Institute reveals backsliding on climate action, rising fossil fuel finance, and stalled progress on key emissions targets. #COP30 #climateaction #climatefinance

Celebrity chef-turned-humanitarian food aid champion José Andrés and 28 current and former World Food Prize laureates are calling for a doubling of investments in emergency food assistance and sustainable agricultural development as the world falls behind on the goal of ending hunger in a statement released today. #WorldFoodPrize #foodaid #development

Women's health has never been prioritized in the way that it should. That's why Wellcome Leap and Pivotal Ventures are committing $250 million to accelerate progress — delivering women’s health breakthroughs in years, not decades. And they're calling on others to join them. Read more from Dr. Regina Dugan, president and CEO of Wellcome Leap 👇 dvx.cm/WomensHealth #Sponsored by Pivotal Ventures #BoldIdeas #WomensHealth #HealthCareInnovation