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Summary Garance Wattez-Richard, CEO of AXA EssentiALL, discusses the transformative potential of inclusive insurance in addressing vulnerabilities, particularly in low and middle-income countries. She sits down with Raj Kumar to share her journey into the insurance industry, the evolution of microinsurance, and the importance of regulatory frameworks. The discussion highlights the profitability of inclusive insurance and its critical role in achieving sustainable development goals, especially in the context of climate change. Chapters 00:00 The Risk of Vulnerability 00:47 Revolutionizing Insurance for All 01:37 A Journey into Development and Insurance 06:45 The Evolution of Microinsurance 11:41 Profitability in Inclusive Insurance 14:50 The Risks of Insurance Solutions 19:15 Regulatory Challenges in Emerging Markets 23:07 Insurance as a Core Development Activity 28:13 The Future of Insurance and Development Want to stay updated on the latest news in global development? Subscribe to Devex's Newswire: https://www.devex.com/newsletters/newswire 

Summary Discover why "business as usual" fails in the world's toughest places. Viva Ona Bartkus sits down with Raj Kumar to reveal the counterintuitive tactics that unlock massive opportunities where others fear to tread. Learn why: The most successful security strategy isn't higher walls – it's community ownership How to turn "middlemen with guns" into business partners Why Chinese companies are winning while Western firms hesitate Plus: The radical partnership model that's transforming dangerous markets from Uganda to Colombia. Bartkus shares explosive insights from 15+ years working with multinationals, Special Forces, and local communities in conflict zones. – Chapters 00:00 Embedding Business in Local Communities 01:53 The Journey to Frontline Markets 07:02 Understanding Market Dynamics 11:18 The Role of Middlemen in Local Economies 12:45 Security Through Community Engagement 16:14 The Next Round of Globalization 20:02 The Competitive Landscape of Global Investment 23:42 Collaboration Between Security and Development 25:28 Bridging the Gap Between Business and Humanitarian Efforts 28:41 The Role of ESG in Business Strategies 31:17 Adapting Business Models for Extractive Industries 36:43 The Future of Development Finance – Want to stay updated on the latest news in global development? Subscribe to Devex's Newswire: https://www.devex.com/newsletters/newswire

SummaryDiscover why "business as usual" fails in the world's toughest places. Viva Ona Bartkus sits down with Raj Kumar to reveal the counterintuitive tactics that unlock massive opportunities where others fear to tread. Learn why:The most successful security strategy isn't higher walls – it's community ownershipHow to turn "middlemen with guns" into business partnersWhy Chinese companies are winning while Western firms hesitatePlus: The radical partnership model that's transforming dangerous markets from Uganda to Colombia. Bartkus shares explosive insights from 15+ years working with multinationals, Special Forces, and local communities in conflict zones.Chapters00:00 Embedding Business in Local Communities01:53 The Journey to Frontline Markets07:02 Understanding Market Dynamics11:18 The Role of Middlemen in Local Economies12:45 Security Through Community Engagement16:14 The Next Round of Globalization20:02 The Competitive Landscape of Global Investment23:42 Collaboration Between Security and Development25:28 Bridging the Gap Between Business and Humanitarian Efforts28:41 The Role of ESG in Business Strategies31:17 Adapting Business Models for Extractive Industries36:43 The Future of Development FinanceWant to stay updated on the latest news in global development? Subscribe to Devex's Newswire: https://www.devex.com/newsletters/newswire 

On this show we will explore the ending of foreign aid from the American government USAID and its horrendous ramifications. Our guest Raj Kumar is a Washington, D.C.-based social impact leader, journalist, and author specialized in global development. He is the President & Editor-in-Chief of Devex, the independent news organization, and the author of The Business of Changing the World, an influential book about the future of global aid and philanthropy.

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereSusanne Kaiser - Independent Tech Consultant & Author of "Architecture for Flow"Michaela Greiler - Code Reviews Expert, Trainer & ConsultantAdele Carpenter - Software Engineer at TriforkDaniel Terhorst-North - Originator of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) & Principal at Dan North & AssociatesSimon Wardley - Thought Lord, Mapper, Mostly GoodRESOURCESSusannehttps://mastodon.social/@suksrhttps://susannekaiser.netMichaelahttps://twitter.com/mgreilerhttps://michaelagreiler.comAdelehttps://bsky.app/profile/97adele.bsky.socialDanielhttps://bsky.app/profile/suksr.bsky.socialhttp://dannorth.net/blogSimonhttps://bsky.app/profile/swardley.bsky.socialhttp://blog.gardeviance.orgDESCRIPTIONExplore the rich tapestry of what it truly means to support developers.The conversation took a forward-looking turn as they examined the role of AI, not as a looming replacement, but as a powerful ally that enhances human creativity, much like past innovations that revolutionized workflows. They showcased how intuitive design—exemplified by tools like IntelliJ—can make a developer's experience seamless and enjoyable.RECOMMENDED BOOKSSusanne Kaiser • Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping & Team TopologiesSimon Wardley • Wardley MapsSimon Wardley • Wardley Mapping, The KnowledgeMatthew Casperson • DevEx as a ServiceChristian Clausen • Five Lines of CodeDavid Anderson, Marck McCann & Michael O'Reilly • TBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

In this special episode of This Week in Global Development, Devex dives deeper into how climate change is driving increased gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work and the cutting-edge research that's not only mapping its impacts but also improving our understanding of potential solutions. Hear directly from Kathy Baughman McLeod, the founder and CEO of Climate Resilience for All, a global NGO dedicated to strengthening women's health and livelihoods in the face of climate-driven extreme heat, and Shikha Silliman Bhattacharjee, the head of research, policy, and innovation at human and labor rights organization Equidem, as they discuss how their research is helping to fill an increasingly urgent gap. In conversation with Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar, they also discuss how research can help document climate-driven GBVH in the world of work in a way that centers the lived experience of women workers. This episode is sponsored by Funders Organized for Right in the Global Economy (FORGE). Visit Women Rising — a new narrative series spotlighting the intersection of gender-based violence and harassment and climate change in the world of work.

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAjay Chankramath - CTO at Brillio & Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering"Nic Cheneweth - Principal Consultant at Thoughtworks & Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering"Bryan Oliver - Principal at Thoughtworks & Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering"Sean Alvarez - CTO of Life Sciences Business at Brillio & Co-Author of "Effective Platform Engineering"Wesley Reisz - Technical Principal at Equal ExpertsRESOURCESAjayhttps://chankramath.comNichttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nicchenewethBryanhttps://olivercodes.comSeanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpalvarezWeshttps://bsky.app/profile/wesleyreisz.comLinkshttps://www.gartner.com/en/experts/top-tech-trends-unpacked-series/platform-engineering-empowers-developershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain-driven_designhttps://www.openpolicyagent.orgDESCRIPTIONThe authors of Effective Platform Engineering—Ajay Chankramath, Sean Alvarez, Nic Cheneweth & Bryan Oliver—discuss the transformative role of platform engineering in software delivery. They highlight how platform engineering streamlines operations, enhances developer experience, and drives innovation through self-service toolsKey topics include evolutionary architecture, treating platforms as lifecycle-managed products, and using generative AI to optimize infrastructure. They also cover practical strategies for launching platform initiatives, focusing on organizational self-awareness, API boundaries, and balancing compliance with productivity. The authors aim to provide actionable insights for building adaptable platforms that drive business agility and long-term value.RECOMMENDED BOOKSChankramath, Cheneweth, Oliver & Alvarez • Effective Platform EngineeringGregor Hohpe • Platform StrategyKate Stanley & Mickael Maison • Kafka ConnectAdrienne Braganza Tacke • "Looks Good to Me": Constructive Code ReviewsMartin Fowler • RefactoringBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

This week a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay USAID partners for billions of dollars in foreign aid work completed before Feb. 13. The ruling also stated that the president does not have “unbounded power” in the realm of foreign affairs. This means that the U.S. government must spend the money that's already been appropriated by Congress. We discuss whether this ruling will hold and what it will mean for U.S. foreign assistance. We also analyze the potential effects of evolving U.S. foreign aid policies on the World Food Programme's fight against global hunger and contemplate whether philanthropy will fill the gap left by governments. To dig into these stories, and others, Devex's David Ainsworth sits down with Anna Gawel and Ayenat Mersie for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

From refugee camps to Oxfam's helm, Danny Sriskandarajah has witnessed firsthand how real change can happen—not in boardrooms, but on streets and in communities. Drawing from his book "Power to the People," he challenges the development sector's top-down mindset by showcasing how citizen action, from anti-corruption movements to neighborhood repair cafes, creates lasting social transformation. In an era where just 3% of humanity lives in truly open societies, Sriskandarajah presents a compelling case for what he calls "the undergrowth": the vital networks of civic engagement that bypass traditional institutions to build solutions from the ground up. His message is both urgent and optimistic: in a world of climate crisis and democratic decline, our most powerful lever for change isn't waiting for permission—it's citizens reclaiming their power.

Developer experience is a hard metric to measure qualitatively. On today's show, we talk with Kristen Foster-Marks about Developer Experience, or DevEx. We start with the controversial concept of “ghost engineering,” which claims many software engineers do not contribute meaningfully to their work. We delve into the validity of this claim, and discuss the scientific... Read more »

Developer experience is a hard metric to measure qualitatively. On today's show, we talk with Kristen Foster-Marks about Developer Experience, or DevEx. We start with the controversial concept of “ghost engineering,” which claims many software engineers do not contribute meaningfully to their work. We delve into the validity of this claim, and discuss the scientific... Read more »

Developer experience is a hard metric to measure qualitatively. On today's show, we talk with Kristen Foster-Marks about Developer Experience, or DevEx. We start with the controversial concept of “ghost engineering,” which claims many software engineers do not contribute meaningfully to their work. We delve into the validity of this claim, and discuss the scientific... Read more »

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which was previously the largest bilateral donor across the world, was created in 1961 to use the U.S.'s soft power to influence and assist other countries. It has since grown into a department with more than 13,000 employees, the majority of which have worked overseas to provide emergency and humanitarian response, food assistance, economic growth activities, and more. Elissa Miolene, reporter at Devex, sits down to talk with us about the impact of the past few week's chaotic attacks to USAID.Within hours of President Trump returning to office, there was a foreign aid freeze, followed by a stop-work order. Disorder took over, with a Congressional communication that USAID would be downsized, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing he would take over USAID, and waves of furloughs and layoffs at the agency and with partners that USAID works with. The deterioration of USAID has, of course, resulted in people in countries around the world being unable to access dependable care and resources. Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

President Trump on Friday called for the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development, America's main humanitarian and development agency. The administration has already been dismantling USAID, over the last few weeks, forcing employees out and cutting off billions of dollars in foreign aid. Under the plan, the agency is to be left with less than 600 staff out of about 10,000. Critics, like former USAID official Jeremy Konyndyk say the closure will “put millions of lives at risk” and could undermine US foreign policy. We'll look at what feeding USAID into the “woodchipper,” as Elon Musk has pledged, means for those who rely on its services, which include HIV treatment, disaster relief, and children's health. Guests: Jeremy Konyndyk, president, Refugees International. He also led USAID offices during previous administrations. Joia Mukherjee, chief medical officer, Partners In Health Elissa Miolene, reporter covering USAID and the U.S. government, Devex

As the U.S. Agency for International Development faces a shutdown from the Trump administration, Elissa Miolene, reporter covering the USAID and the U.S. government at Devex, an independent news organization covering global development, explains what the agency does, who might be impacted and why the agency is being targeted.

Send us a textWith Israel banning UNRWA and the US planning to withdraw from WHO, our Inside Geneva podcast reports on a turbulent couple of weeks for United Nations agencies. In Gaza, Israel's ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has come into effect.“UNRWA is what we call the backbone of the humanitarian operation. Meaning that they not only bring in aid themselves, but they are also the operation on which all other humanitarian actors depend,” says Jorgen Jensehaugen from the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).US President Donald Trump has also announced that the US will leave the World Health Organization (WHO).“This is going to mean that all of the vital work of the WHO – polio eradication, AIDS, TB and malaria – will be even more underfunded,” continues Lawrence Gostin, professor of Global Health Law at Georgetown University in the United States.Trump has also ordered a freeze on US foreign aid.“The 90-day suspension is a death sentence for many small NGOs who simply don't have the finances to weather this period,” says Colum Lynch, a senior global reporter for Devex, a media platform for the development community.Where does that leave the UN's humanitarian work?“I think there is an increasing disrespect for what the UN stands for,” says Jensehaugen.“This is really the end of foreign aid as we know it,” concludes Lynch.Join host Imogen Foulkes on our Inside Geneva podcast.Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter. For more stories on the international Geneva please visit www.swissinfo.ch/Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction assitant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin Zhang

Sania Nishtar, the CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, sees the organization's new five-year strategy, dubbed “Gavi 6.0,” as an opportunity for a reset. She provided Devex with an exclusive preview. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

This Week in Global Dev: #81: What does Trump's first week in office mean for global development? by Devex

Migration is surging worldwide — as is the backlash to it. Perhaps nowhere is this backlash more evident at the moment than in the United States, where newly minted President Donald Trump has said he will deport all of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the country. Amy Pope doesn't think that is practical, or productive. Pope, director-general of the International Organization for Migration, which falls under the United Nations, told Devex that such a mass deportation would have a range of repercussions, assuming it's even feasible. “In the United States where you're talking over 11 million people who've been living and working there, frankly — and I know this because I worked at a time when more than 400,000 people were removed in a year under President Obama — the system cannot bear removing 11 million people. The logistical capacity does not exist,” she told Devex Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar during a special episode of the This Week in Global Development podcast from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. While the logistical capacity may not exist, the economic toll certainly does, Pope said. “It is clear that American industry has been relying on migrants — high-skilled, low-skilled, irregular, regular — across the board. So if you start to pull out that workforce, if you do not have another workforce ready to go in, you're going to see the impact across the board,” she said, citing industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and food processing. Moreover, irregular migration strengthens smugglers and traffickers while weakening trust in governments. “It undermines confidence in government. Because if the government cannot manage its border and if there's a perception that everybody can come to the border and cross and you don't have to wait in a line … it undermines public confidence,” she said. Rather, governments need to set up a system where migration is legal and orderly. “If you've been living in a country, if you have been holding a job, paying your taxes, not committing crimes, kids are in school, whatever … you offer people a way to regularize their status,” she said. “Let's give them status — make sure they're paid fairly, make sure that their entry into the workforce is being done in a regular way.” To hear more of Pope's thoughts — including why people migrate and what aid agencies can do in a time of ever-tightening budgets — check out the podcast. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

Chris Chandler is a Senior Member of the Technical Staff for Developer Productivity at T-Mobile. Chris has led several major initiatives to improve developer experience including their internal developer portal, Starter Kits (a patented developer platform that predates Backstage), and Workforce Transformation Bootcamps for onboarding developers faster.Mentions and links:Follow Chris on LinkedInMeasuring developer productivity with the DX Core 4Listen to Decoder with Nilay Patel.Discussion points:(0:47) From developer experience to developer productivity(7:03) Getting executive buy-in for developer productivity initiatives(13:54) What Chris's team is responsible for(17:02) How they've built relationships with other teams(20:57) How they built and got funding for Dev Console and Starter Kits(27:23) Homegrown solution vs Backstage

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In one of her last interviews before leaving office, Samantha Power spoke with Devex for a special edition of its This Week in Global Development podcast about navigating that push-and-pull, and how she expects the Trump administration's USAID to face similar challenges. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

In this first episode of 2025, A Shot in the Arm Podcast host Ben Plumley explores the major global health challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. He covers topics like politics in global health, innovations in HIV treatment, pandemic preparedness, and strategies for building trust in healthcare systems. Discussion Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction Ben welcomes listeners to the new year, setting the stage for an exciting year of accessible global health content. He encourages viewers to subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel for expanded content. [00:01:00] Policy vs. Politics Ben discusses the growing tension between policy and politics in global health, with examples from HIV denialism in South Africa and the impact of Brexit on healthcare. [00:03:00] Trans Rights and Health Equity  A new podcast series will address the challenges faced by the global trans community and explain why trans rights are essential for everyone. [00:04:00] HIV in 2025 Updates on groundbreaking HIV treatments, including capsid inhibitors for long-term injections. Ben also explores the future of PEPFAR, the Global Fund, and the rhetoric around ending AIDS by 2030. [00:06:30] Pandemic Preparedness The risks of avian flu (H5N1) are highlighted, along with lessons learned from COVID-19. Ben discusses the importance of vaccine manufacturing hubs and progress on the WHO pandemic treaty. [00:09:00] Innovations in Healthcare Exciting developments in cancer treatments, viral hepatitis research, and inflammation studies. These advancements offer hope for improving global health outcomes. [00:10:30] Elderly Care Personal reflections on caregiving and a preview of an upcoming episode on the outdated systems of elderly care. [00:11:40] Building Trust in Health Systems Ben reflects on insights from the Global Listening Project, which studied trust in medical institutions and how to combat misinformation. Check out the results of its country survey at https://global-listening.org/societal-preparedness-insights [00:13:00] Social Media and Misinformation A critical look at the role of social media in spreading health misinformation and the need for better communication strategies. [00:17:00] Partnerships for Change Ben explores collaborations with business leaders and religious organizations to address gender norms and promote health equity. [00:18:30] Expanding the Podcast's Reach Plans to collaborate with other podcasts and bring diverse voices to global health discussions. Check out Devex at https://www.devex.com Key Takeaways: Global health faces immense challenges in 2025, from political polarization to misinformation. Innovations in treatments are promising, but equitable access and building trust in health systems remain top priorities. Listener Engagement: What topics should we explore this year? Share your ideas on BlueSky, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube. Credits: Hosted by Ben Plumley. Directed and produced by Erik Espera (NewsDoc Media) with production coordination by Y-Isha Raphael. Call to Action: Like, follow, and subscribe to A Shot in the Arm Podcast on your favorite platforms. Join us in tackling the biggest health challenges of 2025 and stay engaged for more episodes!

Traditional KYC and AML regulations have often forced companies to comply, without having the right tools to do so. Simply storing users' personal information led to the creation of security honeypots which haven't gone unnoticed by hackers. Web3 solutions like Privado ID aim to cryptographically prove certain traits from a user's personal data, without disclosing it to the enquirer. This is usually made possible through zero knowledge proofs which allow users to store their personal data on their own device and only exchange verifiable credentials with trusted issuers. City of Buenos Aires has adopted a similar implementation through their Quark ID system, a digital trust framework that creates a new digital identity system, giving people control over their information.Topics covered in this episode:Evin's background and founding DiscoPolygon ID acquisition and blockchain agnostic decentralized IDsDiego's background, from private to public practicePrivado ID and its registry of reputation issuersUse cases, DevEx and UXKYC and regulationsBuenos Aires digital ID systemReal world applications of Quark IDUX frictions and solutionsZK verificationSocietal impact and adoptionEthical considerations around DIDsThe role of blockchains in other real world applicationsEpisode links:Evin McMullen on XDiego Fernandez on XPrivado ID on XQuark ID on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

In this special holiday episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by the incredibly talented Gilbert Sanchez. We dive into the world of PSScriptAnalyzer and use it as a gateway to explore and understand the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) in PowerShell. Gilbert walks us through a live demo and highlights some powerful ways to leverage the AST to analyze and improve our PowerShell code. As a special holiday treat, Gilbert comes bearing gifts—several awesome PowerShell modules that listeners can start using today. Guest bio and links: Staff Software Development Engineer at Tesla, specifically working on PowerShell. Formerly known as "Señor Systems Engineer" at Meta. A loud advocate for DEI, DevEx, DevOps, and TDD. Podcast Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4IUH1vI6U8 ScriptAnalyzer blog - https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/sharing-custom-psscriptanalyzer-rules/ https://links.gilbertsanchez.com PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TX2r6ewSwjg  

This week, we take a look at the Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance, known as CIVIC, a new, forthcoming World Bank Group initiative designed to support civil society organizations and social economy players. This venture seeks to foster more collaboration in line with the bank's localization agenda, enabling civil society to play a crucial role in addressing global challenges. On the topic of the World Bank, the financial institution announced $23.7 billion in contributions to the International Development Association, or IDA, the bank's fund for providing grants and low-interest loans to 78 low-income countries. This is a 0.8% increase from the last replenishment of $23.5 billion in 2022 but falls short of the $27 billion that some advocates had hoped for. We also discuss the Lobito corridor, which will connect Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo via a rail that runs to the Lobito port in Angola. With many seeing it as a key initiative in the U.S.' efforts to counter China's growing influence, we discuss the chances of it continuing under the Trump administration. To dig into these stories, Devex's Michael Igoe sits down with Aly Rahim, program manager of the Global Partnership for Social Accountability at the World Bank, and Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

In this episode, Abi and Laura introduce the DX Core 4, a new framework designed to simplify how organizations measure developer productivity. They discuss the evolution of productivity metrics, comparing Core 4 with frameworks like DORA, SPACE, and DevEx, and emphasize its focus on speed, effectiveness, quality, and impact. They explore why each metric was chosen, the importance of balancing productivity measures with developer experience, and how Core 4 can help engineering leaders align productivity goals with broader business objectives.   Mentions and Links:Measuring developer productivity with the DX Core 4Laura's developer productivity metrics courseDiscussion Points:(2:42) Introduction to the DX Core 4(3:42) Identifying the Core 4's target audience and key stakeholders(4:38) Origins and purpose(9:20) Building executive alignment(14:15) Tying metrics to business value through output-oriented measures(24:45) Defining impact(32:42) Choosing between DORA, SPACE, and Core 4 frameworks

Leaders push for climate adaptation funding in the face of escalating risks by Devex

This week, we cover OpenCost's big incubation milestone, CNCF's graduation rules, and a flurry of tech acquisitions. Plus, some thoughts on teaching kids about passwords. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWPR3HLPjfI) 493 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWPR3HLPjfI) Runner-up Titles Yes, No, Maybe Infinite Password Loop Bring your kids to work day: passwords. Password Talk Escaping characters Stone Cold Steve Austin Don't hire people with pets Eats AWS stuff natively. I compete on my ASCII character set.Stay in the sandbox Enron for cloud purchasing Rundown OpenCost Advances to CNCF Incubation (https://www.opencost.io/blog/cncf-incubation) Episode 492: Aran Khanna on Cloud Insurance (https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/492) VMware Reflections from Explore Barcelona and the Challenges of Modern App Delivery (https://news.broadcom.com/app-dev/reflections-from-explore-barcelona-and-the-challenges-of-modern-app-delivery) New SMB subscription may not end VMware migrations (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/11/new-smb-friendly-subscription-tier-may-be-too-late-to-stop-vmware-migrations/) M&A Apple to Acquire Pixelmator, Maker of Popular Photo-Editing Apps (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-01/apple-to-acquire-pixelmator-maker-of-popular-photo-editing-apps?utm_medium=email&utm_source=author_alert&utm_term=241101&utm_campaign=author_19842959) Red Hat acquires AI optimization startup Neural Magic (https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/12/red-hat-acquires-ai-optimization-startup-neural-magic/) IBM's Red Hat Acquisition Will Pay For Itself By Early Next Year (https://www.nextplatform.com/2024/10/24/ibms-red-hat-acquisition-will-pay-for-itself-by-early-next-year/) Snyk Acquires Developer-First DAST Provider Probely (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/12/2979082/0/en/Snyk-Acquires-Developer-First-DAST-Provider-Probely.html) IBM's Red Hat Acquisition Will Pay For Itself By Early Next Year (https://www.nextplatform.com/2024/10/24/ibms-red-hat-acquisition-will-pay-for-itself-by-early-next-year/) VMware Reflections from Explore Barcelona and the Challenges of Modern App Delivery (https://news.broadcom.com/app-dev/reflections-from-explore-barcelona-and-the-challenges-of-modern-app-delivery) New SMB subscription may not end VMware migrations (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/11/new-smb-friendly-subscription-tier-may-be-too-late-to-stop-vmware-migrations/) Coté's take on Explore, in last week's Cloud Foundry Weekly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkgwl9mKL2Y). RTO Amazon employees are a flight risk after the new return-to-office mandate, research reveals (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-exec-says-9-10-103742343.html) Remote work reduces child penalties by roughly half (https://x.com/arpitrage/status/1849530101035160031) Read the letter sent to AWS CEO Matt Garman, signed by 500 employees, (https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-employees-open-letter-aws-ceo-office-return-rto-2024-10) Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denies that 5-day office mandate is a 'backdoor layoff' (https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/05/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-5-day-office-mandate-isnt-a-backdoor-layoff.html) Washington Post Employees Ordered Back to Office 5 Days a Week (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/business/media/washington-post-return-to-office.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare) Everyone agrees: A shorter workweek is great! 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This interview was recorded at GOTO Amsterdam for GOTO Unscripted.http://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview here:https://gotopia.tech/articles/329Flavia Naezer - Product Thinker, Public Speaker, ArtistJulian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWSRESOURCESFlaviahttps://github.com/flavianaezerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/flavia-naezer-449b285https://x.com/flaviasomethingJulianhttps://twitter.com/julian_woodhttp://www.wooditwork.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwoodLinkshttps://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3595878https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-resources/the-double-diamondDESCRIPTIONExplore the evolving relationship between technology and product management with Julian Wood and Flavia Naezer. Discover how Flavia's tech and product expertise highlights the need for user-centric design thinking and thorough research in developing internal tools and platforms.Discover how Julian and Flavia explore the intersection of tech and product management, highlighting the importance of user-centric design and thorough research in developing internal tools and platforms.RECOMMENDED BOOKSMarty Cagan • Inspired • https://amzn.to/4e5l2r2Anthony W. Ulwick • Jobs to Be Done • https://amzn.to/4elaVhuGregor Hohpe • Enterprise Integration Patterns, Vol 2 • https://amzn.to/3TNedQ3Gregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy • https://amzn.to/4fPLW7pStephanie Stimac • Design for Developers • https://amzn.to/3EhuN4TGene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, John Willis & Nicole Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook • https://amzn.to/3WBjzCMMatthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies • http://amzn.to/3sVLyLQGene Kim, Nicole Forsgren & Jez Humble • Accelerate • https://amzn.to/3WCG5uTMarty Cagan • Empowered • https://amzn.to/42kuKAjTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

As the COP 29 U.N. climate conference kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan, we look ahead to the potential implications of the discussions on the global development sector. Labeled as the “finance COP,” one of the expected outcomes of the summit is a new financial goal for high-income countries to deliver to lower-income countries to address the challenges induced by climate change. With Trump's recent reelection and implications for development, as well as Europe's ongoing cuts to development funding, serious questions remain over whether ambitious financial and political commitments will be made, and if the discussions will translate into meaningful action. What are we expecting from COP29? Which are the conversations that we will be following?Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar sits down with Devex reporters Jesse Chase-Lubitz and Ayenat Mersie for this special episode of our weekly podcast series ahead of COP 29. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

“Now more than ever, engineering leaders are being asked to be more transparent with how their work is getting done. Every single thing that an engineering team works on needs to benefit the business.” Laura Tacho is the CTO of DX and a leading voice in the world of developer experience and productivity. In this episode, we explore the ever important role of aligning developer experience with business goals and discuss the DX Core 4, a new developer productivity framework recently published by DX. Laura shares how engineering leaders can leverage intuition for data-driven decisions and effectively communicate the impact of engineering initiatives in business language. We discuss the importance of balancing business goals with engineering needs and delve into the process of building a strong business case for improving developer experience. Discover the new DX Core 4 framework as Laura breaks down its four dimensions, key metrics, and actionable strategies for measuring and enhancing developer productivity. Learn how DX Core 4 complements existing frameworks, such as DORA, SPACE, and DevEx, and why it suggests “diffs per engineer” as a valuable metric to measure. Understand the Developer Experience Index (DXI) and why internal developer platforms and AI play crucial roles in improving developer experience. Tune in to learn new valuable insights on developer experience and how to measure, communicate, and improve developer productivity effectively.   Listen out for: Career Turning Points - [00:02:13] Following Your Intuition - [00:05:36] Business Oriented Engineering Leaders - [00:08:06] Explaining Tech Debt - [00:12:01] Balancing Between Engineering and Business Focus - [00:16:53] Building a Case for Improving Developer Experience - [00:21:00] DX Core 4 - [00:22:46] DX Core 4 vs Others (DORA, SPACE, DevEx) - [00:25:19] The DX Core 4 Dimensions - [00:26:49] Diffs per Engineer - [00:30:32] Impact Dimension - [00:33:27] Measuring DX Core 4 - [00:34:59] Developer Experience Index (DXI) - [00:38:19] Impact of Implementing DX Core 4 - [00:41:54] Best Strategy to Improve Developer Experience - [00:44:26] Internal Developer Platform & AI - [00:47:52] The Importance of Talking to the Developers - [00:51:40] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:54:18] _____ Laura Tacho's BioLaura Tacho is CTO at DX, a developer experience company. She's a technology leader with a successful track record leading engineering and product development teams at companies like CloudBees, Aula Education, and Nova Credit. She's been building developer tools and working on improving developer productivity for over 10 years, all the way from the heyday of IaaS and PaaS on cloud, through Docker and containers, CI/CD, and now as part of DX. She's also an executive coach for engineering leaders and an expert in building world-class engineering organisations that consistently deliver outstanding results. Laura has coached CTOs and other engineering leaders from startups to the Fortune 500, and also facilitates a popular course on metrics and engineering team performance. Follow Laura: Website – lauratacho.com LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/lauratacho DX Core 4 – getdx.com/research/measuring-developer-productivity-with-the-dx-core-4 Developer Productivity Metrics Course - lauratacho.com/developer-productivity-metrics-course _____ Our Sponsors Enjoy an exceptional developer experience with JetBrains. Whatever programming language and technology you use, JetBrains IDEs provide the tools you need to go beyond simple code editing and excel as a developer.Check out FREE coding software options and special offers on jetbrains.com/store/#discounts.Make it happen. With code. Manning Publications is a premier publisher of technical books on computer and software development topics for both experienced developers and new learners alike. Manning prides itself on being independently owned and operated, and for paving the way for innovative initiatives, such as early access book content and protection-free PDF formats that are now industry standard.Get a 40% discount for Tech Lead Journal listeners by using the code techlead24 for all products in all formats. Like this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/198.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

The International Monetary Fund-World Bank Group 2024 Annual Meetings marked a turn of the page to the next phase of our mission: Ensuring job creation—and employment—are not the byproduct of our projects but an explicit aim of them. In this latest episode of The Development Podcast, we draw on some of the highlights from the Annual Meetings, as well as announcements on creating a new eco-system for agribusiness and boosting economic opportunities for more women. We hear from Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group; Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Finance for Zambia; Mabouba Diagne, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Livestock in Senegal; Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, President and CEO of the ONE Campaign; Sandra Ablamba Johnson, Minister and Secretary General at the Presidency of Togo; Adebayo Olawale Edun, Nigeria's Minister of Finance; and Raj Kumar, President & Editor-in-Chief at Devex. Timestamps[00:00] Welcome and introduction of the topic[01:33] World Bank's evolution process towards a bigger, better Bank[04:35] Agriculture and food as an engine of sustainable growth and jobs[08:17] Accelerating women's economic opportunities[11:58] Jobs creation, International Development Association, World Bank Group scorecard[15:03] IDA21 replenishment[17:51] Highlights and announcements[21:04] Cooperation between the Global North and the Global South[23:03] Climate change and COP29ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCASTThis international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANKThe World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

This week we discuss the key takeaways from Devex World 2024, our flagship event that took place in Washington, D.C., alongside the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meetings. From discussions with philanthropist Howard Buffett, who called for increased aid to Ukraine, to a conversation with former executive director of the World Food Programme David Beasley, who believes the U.S. can once again lead on foreign aid, the event brought together key figures in global development. We also sat down with Republicans and Democrats to dig into what the U.S. election means for global development and discuss the direction that a Kamala Harris presidency or a Donald Trump presidency would take U.S. foreign policy. For the latest edition of our weekly podcast series, Devex Managing Editor Anna Gawel sits down with Business Editor David Ainsworth and Global Development Reporter Elissa Miolene to look back at the highlights from Devex World 2024. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

When measuring developer productivity, traditional output metrics might not tell the whole story. So, its essential to look at environmental, organizational, and cultural factors for a holistic view.

With the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meetings wrapped up, all eyes are now turning to the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, to be held next month in Baku, Azerbaijan. So how do multilateral development banks stack up? Are their policies and programs enough to address climate shocks? Can and should they take on more risk? And is the money that MDBs have promised actually getting to where it needs to go? To explore these questions and more, Devex Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger speaks to Pepukaye Bardouille, director of the Bridgetown Initiative and special adviser on climate change to Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley; and Warren Evans, who has a long history of working on climate issues at multilateral development banks.

On Thursday, Devex hosted its biannual Devex World summit in Washington, D.C. Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar was on hand to interview global development heavy hitters on stage — and also sat down with Climate Investment Funds CEO Tariye Gbadegesin. CIF, founded in 2008, is a $12 billion multilateral climate finance fund. While all brains were focused on the World Bank annual meetings, they looked ahead to the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. “One of the key objectives of the Baku COP is to deliver a [new collective quantified goal, or NCQG], which are basically national quantified goals for how we're going to deliver on climate finance,” Gbadegesin said. “The reality is that there are going to be challenges with raising these large sums of money because budgets are stretched for multiple reasons. Some of it is political, some of it is economic, some of it is security challenges.” The implications for climate funding, she said, are that every dollar has to go further — which is already the mission of CIF's concessional finance model. Another key factor, she said, will be bringing in the private sector. “What we need to do is figure out how to create that capital stack of funding where we are able to get 10-15% from the private sector to come alongside [multilateral development bank] funding, underpinned by concessional finance,” she said. “It's not hard to do on paper or in a financial model, but it's really hard.” Still, it's possible, she explained — in past years, CIF was brought in to help finance solar and wind projects, she said, but now that's no longer necessary for those technologies, and she believes that can happen for other new technologies. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

Click here to view the episode transcript. In this episode, Emanuel Mueller Ramos, Head of Developer Experience at Skyscanner, discusses the evolution of his team as they transitioned from focusing on frameworks and middleware to becoming a customer-centric, impact-driven organization. Emanuel details the strategies he used to gain stakeholder buy-in, why it's crucial to rethink traditional productivity metrics, and how they made a cultural shift to prioritize developer happiness and effectiveness. This conversation highlights the steps necessary to build a developer experience function that delivers meaningful impact.Mentions and links:Follow Emanuel on LinkedInMeasuring developer productivity with the DX Core 4Discussion points:(1:14) The beginning of Skyscanner's developer productivity division(3:53) Gaining stakeholder buy-in and refocusing the teams(5:57) Redefining success metrics for developer productivity(8:57) Pitching the developer experience focus to leadership(17:26) Moving from frameworks to feedback loops(20:45) Fostering a customer-centric culture(23:20) Defining the collaboration between platform and developer experience teams(26:41) Choosing the right metrics for developer experience success (31:31) Risks and challenges ahead

The World Bank Group released its new Gender Strategy earlier this year with three key aims: ending gender-based violence, expanding economic opportunities, and engaging more women as leaders. But how will the bank achieve these lofty aims? Devex Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger sits down with the bank's Global Director for Gender Hana Brixi for our latest podcast to learn about how this new plan will be implemented and what exactly is changing. “The World Bank Group is at a very historic moment at the time. It is the first time ever to have a strategy for the World Bank Group to engage with such a strong ambition, and also a commitment to engage differently for better gender equality and really to accelerate progress,” Brixi tells Adva. The “full engagement of women” is key to ending poverty, and without ending gender-based violence that will be impossible, she adds. It's less about new programs or specific new funding but integrating stronger emphasis on gender throughout everything the World Bank does. It will also mean making the case to countries about why they should address gender issues as a matter of economic policy. Not everyone is convinced about all aspects of the strategy. Mary Borrowman, a policy fellow in the Gender Equality and Inclusion program at the Center for Global Development, shares her concerns about data, accountability, funding and a lack of country-level targets. “I think that there are some really positive things. I think there are some kind of missed opportunities, and I think there are some areas where I'm not sure if the bank's playing, perhaps, to its comparative advantage in areas of the most impact,” she says. Another missed opportunity in her eyes? The lack of specific gender-based targets in the policy package for the upcoming International Development Association replenishment, IDA21. “I think they're really rolling the dice and it's a big risk, in terms of not having financing for gender, not having accountability” she says.

This is the first of a series of three special episodes of This Week in Global Development tied to the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meetings in Washington, D.C. Devex senior reporter Adva Saldinger speaks to Lord Mark Malloch Brown, who's co-leading an initiative aimed at assessing and providing recommendations for these Bretton Woods institutions, and Gates Foundation's president of global advocacy, Gargee Ghosh, about the challenges facing the IDA replenishment in December.

Send us a textWhat can be do to stop the spread of divisiveness? How can we understand one another and seek to empathize with people who don't look like us, act like us, or even think like us? I believe this understanding is vital. One amazing veteran has founded an organization that's on the front lines of healing our fractured communities through coffee, conversation and advocacy. Join us on the S.O.S. podcast as we kick off season 3 with what this show has always represented - our service to others by talking about our most pressing issues! Jake Harriman graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon. During his military service, Jake led four operational deployments, including two combat tours in Iraq. Following his service, Jake enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business to gain the business acumen he would need to follow this new direction. While at Stanford, Jake founded Nuru International to eradicate extreme poverty in the world's most unstable, vulnerable regions to help end violent extremism.Due to the desperate condition of the U.S. political system, Jake has now turned his attention to helping protect the American Democratic experiment, which he fears is on the brink of failure—a failure that would have terrible global consequences. Jake is the Founder of More Perfect Union, a veteran-led movement to heal the divide in the nation by creating meaningful connections through civics, service, and leadership. Jake has received several honors including the Unsung Hero of Compassion presented by The Dalai Lama (2014), White House Champion of Change (2014), Presidential Leadership Scholar (2015), and 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs presented by Goldman Sachs (2015). He is also a Council Member of NationSwell (2016), an Unusual VC Academy Partner (2018), and a Truman National Security Fellow (2018). Jake has been interviewed on ABC, BBC World Service, CNN, Fox Business and MSNBC's Morning Joe and received coverage in the Christian Science Monitor, Devex, Forbes, Huffington Post, The New York Times, Stanford Magazine, Fox News, and others. More Perfect Union - https://www.mpu.us/Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

How does financial inclusion transform lives? And what is the role of listening and agility in the success of inclusive financial products and services? Meet Social Impact Pioneer – Atul Tandon. Atul is the visionary CEO of Opportunity International. Opportunity International is a pioneer in developing microfinance products that empower the underprivileged. They are proof of the significant impact of sustainable banking on global poverty alleviation. Atul's journey from his humble beginnings in India to becoming a global leader in microfinance via MBA and CitiBank financier propels him to lean in, use his financial skills and help others. Listen in to learn about Atul's journey and how his conviction to deeply listen to and understand the people he serves allows Opportunity International to pivot and progress their financial products – so that they really do improve lives. We'll discuss the organisation's latest innovations, such as digital tools for farmers and educational initiatives that bypass traditional barriers, offering new paradigms for social improvement. In 2023, under Atul's leadership, Opportunity International and its partners disbursed over $1.85 billion (released in loans), impacting 50 million lives across 31 countries. These funds have catalysed growth for smallholder farms and informal businesses, helping families educate their children and improve their living standards. The organisation's approach combines financial assistance with educational programs, further exemplifying its holistic strategy to combat poverty. During this conversation Atul shares just some of what he has learnt as a leader for social impact – from motivating teams for impact over income to starting with the end in mind and knowing when to leave. This podcast conversation is a trove of useful and actionable insights. Links: • Bloomberg – The AI Revolution Comes for Farmers Growing a Third of Our Food - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-14/ai-is-helping-the-world-s-poorest-farmers-improve-yields • Devex - https://www.devex.com • Opportunity International; Atul Tandon - https://opportunity.org/who-we-are/people/atul-tandon • Opportunity International, Kenya school study: Three-year quasi-experimental study finds children gain as much as half a year equivalent of additional schooling | Opportunity International Edufinance - https://edufinance.org/publications/research-and-learning/endline-findings-kenya/ • Opportunity International | CoLab - https://opportunity.org/colab/ • Our World in Data (Aug 2023); Extreme poverty: How far have we come, and how far do we still have to go? - https://ourworldindata.org/extreme-poverty-in-brief • Our World in Data (2023); Poverty Data Explorer - Our World in Data - https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/poverty-explorer • US News and World Report (Sept 2024); In a World Facing Climate and Equity Crises, Impact Investing Is Gaining Momentum - https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2024-09-10/in-a-world-facing-climate-and-equity-crises-impact-investing-is-gaining-momentum And if you liked this, take a listen to: Gender-Smart Climate Finance with Sana Kapadia - https://businessfightspoverty.org/gender-smart-climate-finance-with-sana-kapadia/

In April, a group of multilateral development banks signed an agreement to work more closely together, known as a viewpoint note, which set a series of goals, including scaling up their financing capacity, and delivering more on climate. Earlier this week, at the U.N. General Assembly, the heads of MDBs sat down with U.N. leaders to identify how they could make more progress to deliver those goals. Devex heard from Ilan Goldfajn, president of the Inter-American Development Bank, about the steps taken so far. Goldfajn said there had been considerable progress in unifying the goals of the MDBs with the Group of 20 major economies and with U.N. agencies. MDBs have increased lending capacity by $400 billion over the next 10 years, mostly through reforms but partly due to closer working, Goldfajn explained. He added that last year, the banks had lent a quarter more on climate and doubled the amount of finance mobilized, compared to 2022. He also highlighted several projects where IDB had worked together with the World Bank and the EIB. Devex Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger sat down with Goldfajn for a special episode of our This Week in Global Development podcast series. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

This week Devex is in New York covering the 79th United Nations General Assembly as well as the Summit of the Future. In addition to hosting our very own summit on the sidelines of these events, we are also closely following the conversations happening at the U.N. and around the rest of Manhattan that are most important to the global development community. From reforming the international financial architecture to addressing geopolitical issues — we explore whether the discussions taking place will lead to meaningful change and help achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. What does the Pact for the Future mean for the world? And is the legitimacy of the U.N. on the line? For the latest episode of our weekly podcast series, Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar discusses with Senior Global Reporter Colum Lynch the most important updates from the 79th United Nations General Assembly. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

In a special edition of the This Week in Global Development podcast recorded on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, chef and entrepreneur José Andrés spoke with Devex's Kate Warren to discuss his humanitarian work with World Central Kitchen and the challenges of addressing global hunger. For Andrés, having a set system for food aid doesn't work. This explains WCK's unique approach. Rather than shipping in prepackaged food aid to various humanitarian situations, WCK partners with local communities and restaurants to provide culturally relevant, cost-effective meals. This model, while seemingly obvious, is not the norm in the humanitarian sector. Andrés believes that the tendency to overcomplicate solutions often prevents effective action. "Sometimes big problems, they have very simple solutions, but [it] seems humans, we're very good at overcomplicating the problems," he said. "We don't respond [in] every place in the same way," he explained, citing examples of serving fresh fish in Gaza to avoid it going to waste, and bringing in food from European countries to support Ukraine's collapsed distribution systems despite the quantity of grain available. Andrés emphasized the importance of adapting to local conditions and empowering communities to be part of the solution. “The most important, is having boots on the ground,” he said. For Andrés, there is “nobody better than the local community to help you respond.” The risks faced by humanitarian workers are a sobering reality for Andrés, who has lost employees in Gaza and Ukraine. He expressed a deep sense of responsibility, noting that “if we were not there, this wouldn't be happening.” However, he believes that the potential to save lives outweighs the dangers, stating, “If not, those people on their own will be alone, forgotten and anyway, dying.” Andrés sees both the promise and peril of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. While AI has the potential to revolutionize food production, distribution, and waste reduction, he also cautions against its misuse, calling for robust regulations and safeguards to prevent AI from being weaponized against civilians or humanitarian workers. Looking ahead, Andrés shares his skepticism about the world's ability to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals within the limited time frame to 2030, citing a lack of accountability and the disillusionment of young people with leadership. He emphasized the need for more support for youth to become agents of change and for real, tangible progress to be made, not just empty promises. “Doing good and promising good is not good enough. We must do a smart good,” he said.

It's no secret that promises to deliver more humanitarian and development funding to local and national organizations have not been fulfilled. During the high-level week of the 79th U.N. General Assembly, Devex caught up with Degan Ali, who heads the Kenya-based NGO Adeso. Ali is a leading voice in the aid decolonization movement, which seeks to decenter the voices of Western decision-makers and shift more power to local leaders in the global south. Ali discussed the lack of trust and credibility given to local NGOs compared to international organizations, challenges in meeting the 2016 “Grand Bargain” target of 25% funding to local organizations, and how bureaucracy and risk aversion in organizations like the U.S. Agency for International Development is hindering localization efforts. And while she gave USAID Administrator Samantha Power credit for elevating the localization agenda, Ali called the effort to get bilateral organizations to shift to locally led development an “impossible, impossible uphill battle.” “But where I do feel like there's hope and there's opportunity, is for the [international] NGOs to change and philanthropy to change, and those are the spaces where we need to put a lot of pressure,” she said. “And that's what we're trying to do at Adeso with the Pledge for Change with the INGOs, and the decolonizing philanthropy work that we're doing.” Devex Global Development Reporter Elissa Miolene sat down with Ali for a special episode of our This Week in Global Development podcast series.

Among the major development initiatives under discussion at the United Nations this week in New York is an ambitious goal set out by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, which aims to get electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. During the high-level week of the U.N. General Assembly, Devex caught up with Andrew Herscowitz, CEO of the M300 Accelerator, which aims to make these ambitions into reality. M300 is based at the Rockefeller Foundation and supported by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, or GEAPP, and Sustainable Energy for All, two international organizations focused on bringing clean energy to everyone. Herscowitz is the former head of Power Africa, a previous energy initiative that, in its first decade, helped deliver new or improved electricity to nearly 200 million people in Africa. But he said the latest project was even more ambitious. In fact, he said, it was “probably the biggest thing that's happening in international development right now.” It needs “quantum leaps in a couple of different areas” for the accelerator to succeed in its goals, he said. But he told Devex that he was confident that he and his allies had the resources to make those leaps happen. Devex Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger sits down with Herscowitz to discuss more about M330 for a special episode of our weekly podcast series. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

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Hoje o papo é sobre experiência da pessoa desenvolvedora! Neste episódio, conversamos sobre a estratégia da Vivo para a DevEx, os detalhes do IDP e seus benefícios, os desafios da famosa transformação digital e o papel da liderança nessa transformação. Vem ver quem participou desse papo: Paulo Silveira, o host que sentiu saudades Tânia de Araújo Azevedo, Diretora de Arquitetura e Estratégia na Vivo Daniel Falbi, Diretor de Infraestrutura e Plataformas Cloud na Vivo Régis Spíndola, Gerente Sênior de Arquitetura Técnica Gabs Ferreira, Developer Advocate na Meteor Software

James Perkins is Co-Founder & CEO of Unkey, the open source API management platform that helps developers secure, manage, and scale their APIs. Their project, also called unkey, has almost 3K stars on GitHub. Unkey has raised from investors including Essence VC, Sunflower, and The New Normal Fund. In this episode, we dig into the complicated API tooling landscape, getting their early start with crypto and AI companies, what great DevEx means to them (simplicity is key), their scalable pricing model, splitting work between Co-Founders, their expansion plan and how they plan on grow capabilities without over-complicating the product & more!