Devex

Some of my work as an international development correspondent for the Development Executive Group (Devex). Devex is a social enterprise based in Washington, D.C. that offers recruiting, business and career information services to over 150,000 members globally via its online platform. It also has offices in Barcelona, Manila, and Tokyo.

Sept. 2009

Analysts Weigh In: Why U.S. Should Leave Afghanistan

Oct. 2009

Guinea: 51 Years of Stalled Development

Urbanization and U.S. Foreign Aid

Nov. 2009

Development Business Opportunities Abound in MCC Compact Countries

Rumor Mill Delivers More Candidates for USAID Chief

World Bank Reform: The Makings of a Grand Bargain?

World Bank Revamps Its Urban Strategy

For Harriet Fulbright, Education’s End Goal Is Peace

In Georgia, New MCC Leadership and An Effort To Boost Local NGOs

Ghana’s Success Raises Possibility of Follow-Up MCC Compact

Dec. 2009

DARA Co-Founder Seeks Ways To Improve Humanitarian Relief

Contractors Beware: Humanitarian Aid Cuts Loom

MCC Board Meeting Preview: A Series of Firsts

Women in Humanitarian Relief: Challenges and Myths

Top Employers in Humanitarian Relief: A Primer

New MCC CEO Looks To Engage Private Sector in Aid Efforts

Humanitarian Relief Salaries: What You Need To Know

30-Second Checklist: Preparing for the Field

Humanitarian Relief: The “Ideal” Job Candidate

Humanitarian Relief for Career Starters

MIGA Seeks African, Caribbean Nationals for 2-Year Program

Jan. 2010

Humanitarian Relief Jobs: Resume and Cover Letter Tips

Clinton Calls for ‘New Mindset’ in U.S. Foreign Assistance

Aid Groups Shift Gears to Assist in Haiti Relief

Annual SID Gala May Bring News on Planned US Aid Reforms

Feb. 2010

Women in Humanitarian Relief: Challenges and Myths

Top Employers in Humanitarian Relief: A Primer

30-Second Checklist: Preparing for the Field

Humanitarian Relief Salaries: What You Need To Know

Humanitarian Relief: The ‘Ideal’ Job Candidate

Humanitarian Relief Jobs: What You Need To Know

Humanitarian Relief for Career Starters

African Leaders Optimistic About Continent’s Business Prospects

New MCC CEO Reveals Plans for 2010

Yohannes: ‘We Must Continue To Be Innovative’

March 2010

A Banker’s Perspective on Developing Africa

World Marks International Women’s Day

Veteran Advocate for Gender and Development Takes Stock

A Pioneer Research Center Pushes Gender Issues

UN Association Offers Future Leaders A Chance To Test Their Skills

Mahajan: ‘Aid is Not Always Money’

An Insurer’s Unique Strategy to Spur Africa’s Development

April 2010

Development Business Continues Despite MCC Compact Terminations

New Private Investment Fund Favors African SMEs

A Pioneer African Grantmaker, and a Woman

Global Fund for Women CEO Shares Funding Tips

May 2010

USAID Intensifies Search for Technical Experts

UNIFEM Chief Alberdi Discusses New UN Gender Entity

Norwegian Minister: Development Without Gender is ‘Bad Economics’

The Ideal Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist: A Character Sketch