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Cheap, renewable power could transform developing economies — driving industry, jobs, and growth. But without affordable finance and local ownership, the energy transition may deliver less opportunity than it promises. Devex hosted a panel discussion on the topic with experts. The conversation, hosted by Michael Igoe, involved: - Avinash Persaud, special adviser on climate change to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank - Gillian Marcelle, CEO of Resilience Capital Ventures LLC - Clarence Edwards, executive director of the Washington office of E3G - Andy Herscowitz, CEO of the Mission 300 Accelerator #energy #renewableenergy #globaldevelopment

There are few jobs in the world that carry the prestige, status, and visibility of a United Nations secretary-general. The current UN chief, António Guterres, is proposing sweeping UN reforms. But how much real power and influence does he have over an international system he presides over? Less than you might imagine. #UnitedNations #Guterres #reforms

Breast reconstruction should no longer be seen as a luxury, but as an essential part of comprehensive cancer care in low- and middle-income countries, argue Dr Hanna Atlabachew & Hellina Legesse, plastic surgeons at ALERT Hospital in Addis Ababa, and Natalie Meyers & Anna Santos of ReSurge International. #opinion #health #cancercare

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