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This Week in Global Development

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Dive into the week's most critical global development news with the This Week in Global Development podcast. In each episode, hosts Adva Saldinger, David Ainsworth, and Rumbi Chakamba break down major headlines and invite leading experts for insightful analysis. Get up-to-date on news regarding foreign aid, humanitarian crises, the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, finance, philanthropy, clima... more

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This week we are on the ground in New York to cover the 80th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week.

Our discussion breaks down President Donald Trump’s address at the summit, where he called climate change a hoax, denounced Europe’s ener... more

This week, the Devex team is on the ground at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. On the sidelines of the high-level talks, we are hosting a series of events with some of the most influential voices in global development at our dedi... more

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This week, we take a look at the key talking points ahead of the high-level meetings of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. From the Trump administration’s cutting of funding to international organizations to China’s desire to in... more

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This week, we were at the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, closely following the stories that matter most to the global development community. From forging a unified voice ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference to h... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Clark
Director of Global Public Health and Forest Health at Valent BioSciences
Valent BioSciences
Episode: Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
Silas Majambere
Business Manager at Valent BioSciences
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Episode: Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
Sinde Chekete
Advisor to the President of the Republic of Benin
Government of Benin
Episode: Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
Ayenat Mersie
Contributing reporter for Devex
Episode: Trump’s plan for UNGA, and the impact of aid cuts on refugees in Malawi
Anna Gawel
Editor at Devex
Episode: Trump’s plan for UNGA, and the impact of aid cuts on refugees in Malawi
Candace Kelly
Chief Legal and Policy Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation
Stellar Development Foundation
Episode: Special episode: How blockchain is powering crisis-to-cash infrastructure
Jesse Chase-Lubitz
Global development reporter at Bonn Climate Conference
Episode: Bonn climate talk updates, and how aid cuts are affecting US farmers
Raj Kumar
President and Editor-in-Chief
Devex
Episode: Episode 100: What happened in global development over the past 2 years?
Elissa Miolene
Global Development Reporter
Devex
Episode: Episode 100: What happened in global development over the past 2 years?

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Adva Saldinger
Senior Reporter at Devex and host, providing informed commentary on global development topics.
Rumbi Chakamba
Host and co-host with insights into humanitarian and development issues.
David Ainsworth
Business Editor at Devex and co-host, contributing to discussions on the impact of global financial policies.

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Special episode: Beyond malaria: Africa’s shift to integrated mosquito management
Q: What would be your advice to global health practitioners on how to rethink mosquito management?
They should focus on more holistic mosquito management approaches that encompass public health principles.
Special episode: The US budget deadlock explained
Q: What is the fundamental question regarding spending funds?
The fundamental question is whether the executive branch can allow funds to expire without spending them and what the balance of power is between the executive and legislative branches.
Special episode: The US budget deadlock explained
Q: What happened in 2025 regarding the aid budget?
In fiscal year 2025, Congress passed a year-long continuing resolution that funded the government at the same levels as the prior year due to inability to agree on new budget bills.
Special episode: How blockchain is powering crisis-to-cash infrastructure
Q: What advice do you have for humanitarian organizations considering blockchain?
Start small and explore single use cases, leveraging open-source technology for effective implementation.
Special episode: How blockchain is powering crisis-to-cash infrastructure
Q: What are some of the actual practical ways you're using blockchain?
Blockchain facilitates direct payments to recipients and enhances transparency in financial transactions, especially during crises.

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