https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/news The number one news portal for international development https://api.developmentaid.org/resources/images/emails/logo.jpg 144 65 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/news en Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:43 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206488/top-sectors-for-individual-consultants-march-2026 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206488/top-sectors-for-individual-consultants-march-2026 The numbers are in – in March, there were 2,124 tenders open to individual consultants in the development sector Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:43 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206530/flagship-dialogue-organizational-resilience-under-reform https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206530/flagship-dialogue-organizational-resilience-under-reform If you are an executive or HR professional seeking to dive deeply into how to diagnose organizational breakpoints and realign your teams for resilienc Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206539/hormuz-in-flames-south-asia-in-crisis https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206539/hormuz-in-flames-south-asia-in-crisis A fresh energy crisis triggered by tensions around Iran is exposing South Asia’s deep reliance on imported fuel, with new UNDP estimates warning that Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:12 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206523/india-census-2026 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206523/india-census-2026 The world’s most populous democracy is finally hitting “refresh”, but the stakes extend far beyond the headcount. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:55 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206502/developmentaids-inaugural-ask-me-anything-the-u-s-shifts-from-aid-to-trade-heres-where-a-brookings-expert-sees-the-pivot https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206502/developmentaids-inaugural-ask-me-anything-the-u-s-shifts-from-aid-to-trade-heres-where-a-brookings-expert-sees-the-pivot A Brookings Institution expert, George Ingram, spent an hour answering the questions, keeping the development sector up at night as the U.S. shifts fr Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:28 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206443/air-pollution-in-philippines https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206443/air-pollution-in-philippines Air pollution is killing thousands and costing the Philippines billions a year. Read how a landfill fire and urban emissions have created the perfect Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:27:19 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206422/nepal-confronts-its-caste-discrimination https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206422/nepal-confronts-its-caste-discrimination Nepal’s government has issued a landmark public apology to Dalits and historically oppressed communities, acknowledging generations of systemic injust Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:26 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/158158/world-waste-statistics-by-country https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/158158/world-waste-statistics-by-country Have you ever wondered how much garbage and rubbish there is on Earth? When disposing of their daily trash, most people do not give any further though Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:07 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206342/ai-eradicating-entry-level-jobs https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206342/ai-eradicating-entry-level-jobs Companies are cutting entry-level roles to chase AI efficiency, but at what cost? Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:21 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206233/philippines-energy-emergency https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206233/philippines-energy-emergency The ongoing global fuel crisis has hit the Philippines hard, and exposed the urgent need for renewable energy investment in a country that is overdepe Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:04 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206291/new-eu-return-regulation https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206291/new-eu-return-regulation Will we see a new agency emerge on the European continent, similar to the U.S. ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement? Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:20 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206207/top-five-countries-with-highest-poverty-reduction-rate-in-the-21st-century https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206207/top-five-countries-with-highest-poverty-reduction-rate-in-the-21st-century Hundreds of millions lifted out of poverty in just one generation. China did it at an unprecedented scale. But it wasn’t alone. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:02 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206225/platform-mastery-series-1 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206225/platform-mastery-series-1 This session opens the Platform Mastery Series with a clear focus on improving your visibility, entering opportunities earlier, and positioning your p Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:14:59 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206143/us-birthright-citizenship https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206143/us-birthright-citizenship The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether to strip birthright citizenship from millions, potentially creating a permanent underclass. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:36 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206137/britain-to-continue-to-slash-oda-spend-through-2029 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206137/britain-to-continue-to-slash-oda-spend-through-2029 Once among the world’s most generous aid donors, the UK’s ODA spend is expected to dwindle to just 0.3% of GNI by 2029. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:48 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206013/humanitarian-workers-under-fire-in-iran https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206013/humanitarian-workers-under-fire-in-iran The Red Crescent emblem is intended to protect those wearing it but in Iran, its protective strength is being tested. Aid workers are being killed whi Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:52 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206055/iran-war-to-push-the-world-towards-food-crisis https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206055/iran-war-to-push-the-world-towards-food-crisis With a prediction of up to 45 million people facing acute hunger if the war in Iran continues, experts share their opinions on how shockwaves resultin Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:51 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205962/mapping-donor-funded-ai-governance-in-sub-saharan-africa https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205962/mapping-donor-funded-ai-governance-in-sub-saharan-africa Africa is establishing AI governance initiatives to enable the ethical use of AI. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:21 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206000/ndf-on-the-frontier-of-catalytic-climate-and-development-finance https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/206000/ndf-on-the-frontier-of-catalytic-climate-and-development-finance Are you a consultancy, NGO, supplier, or contractor interested in learning more about the Nordic Development Fund? Join us for this exclusive webinar. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:36:59 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205863/top-10-development-sectors-with-tenders-for-individual-consultants-in-2025 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205863/top-10-development-sectors-with-tenders-for-individual-consultants-in-2025 Despite a rather challenging year for the international development sector, the market for individual consultants in 2025 proved to be more resilient Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:37 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205941/reclaiming-civic-space-amid-global-repression https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205941/reclaiming-civic-space-amid-global-repression In this episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues, Hisham Allam spoke with Lotfullah Najafizada, an Afghan journalist and founder of Amu TV, a Washington-ba Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205914/one-order-29-nations-inside-the-eus-new-instant-deportation-rules https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205914/one-order-29-nations-inside-the-eus-new-instant-deportation-rules A new EU rule could make deportation orders valid across 29 countries. For governments, it is about control. For migrants, it could mean less time, fe Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:14 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205775/philippines-abortion-ban-drives-women-to-online-shadows https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205775/philippines-abortion-ban-drives-women-to-online-shadows In the Philippines, strict abortion laws are pushing women into the shadows, forcing them to risk their lives with unsafe alternatives. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:45 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205855/ask-the-experts-live-session-from-aid-to-trade https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205855/ask-the-experts-live-session-from-aid-to-trade Join this Ask Me Anything- Ask the Experts live session: From Aid to Trade — What the U.S. Strategic Pivot Means for Development Actors in 2026, featu Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:07:49 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205834/belarusian-youth-insist-on-their-civic-space-despite-repression-interview-with-oeek https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205834/belarusian-youth-insist-on-their-civic-space-despite-repression-interview-with-oeek Belarusian youth are living under long-standing repression, yet they have developed a modern, democratic mindset with the help of access to informatio Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:56 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205801/impact-of-the-2026-iran-war-in-the-gulf-region https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205801/impact-of-the-2026-iran-war-in-the-gulf-region Could recent tensions involving Iran reshape the future of GCC cooperation, economic resilience, and global partnerships? Read some opinions. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:46 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205728/ihl-violation-hotspots https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205728/ihl-violation-hotspots As global wars surge, breaches of IHL remain persistent in hotspots such as Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:02 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205734/developmentaid-at-the-adb-roadshow-in-madrid https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205734/developmentaid-at-the-adb-roadshow-in-madrid A delegation from DevelopmentAid recently attended the Asian Development Bank European Roadshow in Madrid, an important gathering for Spanish consulta Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:57 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205692/top-grantees-and-funding-priorities-of-the-gates-foundation-in-2024-2025 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205692/top-grantees-and-funding-priorities-of-the-gates-foundation-in-2024-2025 Between 2024 and 2025, the Gates Foundation provided nearly US$10.3 billion in charitable support to +2,300 grantees. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:59 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205664/women-behind-philanthropy https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205664/women-behind-philanthropy Women have shaped philanthropy for centuries, but much of that giving was never recorded. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:02 +0200