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, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:42 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201462/world-cities-day-experts-opinions https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201462/world-cities-day-experts-opinions By 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, but should this global urban trend lead to less investment in rural communities? Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:42 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201528/webinar-innovative-blended-finance https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201528/webinar-innovative-blended-finance DevelopmentAid, in collaboration with Gawa Capital, Spain’s leading impact investing advisory firm, invites donor agencies, private sector organizatio Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:44:13 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201430/asias-carbon-credit-boom https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201430/asias-carbon-credit-boom In the global carbon market, Asia is becoming a leading region, with the continent's issuance accounting for about half of the world’s total carbon cr Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:27:06 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201353/developmentaid-research-service https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201353/developmentaid-research-service DevelopmentAid’s Research Service offers organizations working in the international aid field tailored market intelligence to better understand evolvi Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:38:20 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200188/developmentaid-market-research-reports https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200188/developmentaid-market-research-reports Like any other market, development-related programmes, procurement, and recruitment are influenced by numerous factors. With competition increasing, m Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:00:37 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201395/philippines-land-defenders https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201395/philippines-land-defenders The Philippines leads Asia in targeting land defenders. A chilling report reveals the staggering toll on activists Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:29:59 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201314/un-to-relocate-or-close-some-offices https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201314/un-to-relocate-or-close-some-offices Another United Nations reform – the UN80 Initiative – aiming to restructure and close offices in parts of the EU and middle-income countries, has spar Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:34:14 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201160/indias-urban-transformation https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201160/indias-urban-transformation India's urban evolution is not just a tale of towering structures and economic growth; it's a narrative of resilience, innovation, and cultural dynami Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:38:48 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201263/introducing-developmentpeople https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201263/introducing-developmentpeople As part of our never-ending quest to serve our customers better, DevelopmentAid Recruitment Solutions (DRS) transitions to DevelopmentPeople. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:16:52 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201229/why-some-emergencies-get-left-behind https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201229/why-some-emergencies-get-left-behind The global humanitarian landscape is marked by stark contrasts: while some crises like Ukraine dominate international attention and resources, others Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:43 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201151/the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-development-aid https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201151/the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-development-aid Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the operational backbone of the development aid sector. It is now used in real-time decision-making, reso Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:29:04 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201191/a-brief-history-of-unaids https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201191/a-brief-history-of-unaids Officially, the organization is known as the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS, but it is more commonly referred to as UNAIDS. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:03 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201165/unaids-future-in-doubt-as-un-and-agency-diverge-on-closure-plans https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201165/unaids-future-in-doubt-as-un-and-agency-diverge-on-closure-plans The UN wants UNAIDS closed by the end of 2026 amid deep funding cuts. However, the agency’s Board has other plans reaffirming a five-year, two-phased Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:38:17 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201060/is-the-world-destined-to-continue-with-business-as-usual-plastic-production https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201060/is-the-world-destined-to-continue-with-business-as-usual-plastic-production The Geneva negotiations to tackle global plastic pollution have burst the bubble, ending without an agreement. With an annual plastic production of ov Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:03:45 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201103/rich-world-poor-majority-why-poverty-persists-in-an-age-of-wealth https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201103/rich-world-poor-majority-why-poverty-persists-in-an-age-of-wealth Global wealth hit $512 trillion in 2024, but the richest 1% control 45% of this wealth, while over 770 million people live on less than $2.15 a day. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:17:46 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201102/practical-insights-from-endevas-system-innovation-approach https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201102/practical-insights-from-endevas-system-innovation-approach Join us on October 30 for an eye-opening webinar with Endeva: “Making Systems Change Work: Practical Insights from Endeva’s System Innovation Approach Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:18:12 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201029/corporate-monopolies-on-seeds https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/201029/corporate-monopolies-on-seeds This year, World Food Day calls for global cooperation to end hunger, yet farmers around the world are being criminalized for sharing and reusing seed Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:01:41 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200956/investments-in-rural-communities-to-close-sdg-funding-gap https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200956/investments-in-rural-communities-to-close-sdg-funding-gap With less than five years until the 2030 deadline, the achievement of the SDGs remain soff track. However, rural communities, home to 80% of the world Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:11:23 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200913/10-tools-to-upgrade-your-grant-and-tender-management https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200913/10-tools-to-upgrade-your-grant-and-tender-management In this article, we present 10 tools that will help you to achieve that by assisting your team from discovery and matching to proposal writing and pos Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:08:55 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200852/africas-climate-paradox https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200852/africas-climate-paradox Africa is in a dilemma. The continent is rapidly industrializing while at the same time experiencing the worst effects of climate change. Are developm Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:05:19 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/182122/highest-and-lowest-life-expectancy-by-country https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/182122/highest-and-lowest-life-expectancy-by-country Did you know that over the last 100 years, the average life expectancy has doubled around the globe? Individuals born in 2023 are predicted to live lo Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:39 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200809/ais-environmental-impacts https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200809/ais-environmental-impacts AI is transforming the world, but at what environmental cost? Our new article investigates the impacts of increased AI use on the environment. It also Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:33:03 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200764/navigating-the-aid-front-lines-with-sajeda-shawa https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200764/navigating-the-aid-front-lines-with-sajeda-shawa World Humanitarian Day 2025, observed globally on August 19, stands as a solemn tribute to the courage and sacrifice of aid workers delivering hope am Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:45:37 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200745/bidding-process-in-international-development-projects https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200745/bidding-process-in-international-development-projects This article provides a practical, step-by-step guide to navigating the bidding process in international development. It also highlights how the tools Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:14:54 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200762/developmentaid-attended-adb-bof-2025 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200762/developmentaid-attended-adb-bof-2025 DevelopmentAid attended the Asian Development Bank’s Business Opportunities Fair in Manila, Philippines, held at the bank’s headquarters on September Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:03:15 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200696/fight-against-tuberculosis-in-the-philippines https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200696/fight-against-tuberculosis-in-the-philippines 70 lives lost daily to TB in the Philippines. That toll is staggering. Let's shed some light on the human cost of this disease and push for change. 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However, despite the efforts, and research put in Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:10:06 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200623/advancing-aid-localization-through-community-voices https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200623/advancing-aid-localization-through-community-voices Despite many recognized advantages and benefits, aid localization and a participatory approach in the design of aid initiatives have still not gained Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:19:47 +0200 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200548/tackling-chemical-waste-in-the-united-states https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/200548/tackling-chemical-waste-in-the-united-states Is the United States doing enough to prevent hazardous chemical waste from sabotaging public health and destroying the environment? Our latest article Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:26 +0200