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, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:51 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205145/world-food-insecurity-exploring-its-causes-effects-and-mitigation https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205145/world-food-insecurity-exploring-its-causes-effects-and-mitigation While millions in developing countries struggle with food insecurity on a daily basis, the reality is that even rich nations are only one-out-of-four Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:51 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205180/gaza-at-crossroads-as-70-billion-is-at-stake https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205180/gaza-at-crossroads-as-70-billion-is-at-stake Amid the rubble and power outages, Gazans cling to hope. But as US$70 billion is expected to flow into reconstruction, the question is who will really Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:32 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205127/africas-accelerating-forest-loss https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205127/africas-accelerating-forest-loss Africa loses more than 3 million hectares of forest every year. Now 15 African governments are relying on forest certification to deal with this issue Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:19 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205083/unemployment-rises-in-philippines https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205083/unemployment-rises-in-philippines Unemployment is on the rise in the Philippines as the country rapidly approaches aging status by 2030. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:51 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205077/ai-driven-cyberattacks-are-accelerating https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205077/ai-driven-cyberattacks-are-accelerating We’ve officially entered the era of autonomous cyber-attacks. While human boards and governments move at the speed of meetings, cyber-offense is now m Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:27 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205000/international-womens-day-challenges-and-opportunities https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205000/international-womens-day-challenges-and-opportunities Read the opinions of several experts to learn more about the challenges and opportunities for women in 2026. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:35 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204988/global-trends-and-statistics-of-cancer-incidences https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204988/global-trends-and-statistics-of-cancer-incidences Cancer incidences and mortality are surging globally, but low- and middle-income nations face the highest mortality rates due to limited resources bei Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:48 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205023/ottawa-to-host-inaugural-civic-space-summit-in-april-2026 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/205023/ottawa-to-host-inaugural-civic-space-summit-in-april-2026 From April 21–23, 2026, global civil society leaders, policymakers, donors, and development practitioners will gather in Ottawa, Canada, for the Ignit Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:24:11 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204979/environmental-challenges-shaping-the-future-of-the-philippines https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204979/environmental-challenges-shaping-the-future-of-the-philippines Check out the top 8 environmental challenges that are shaping the Philippines future! Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:46 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204940/fadi-bou-ali-green-and-blue-bonds https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204940/fadi-bou-ali-green-and-blue-bonds In this episode of DevelopmentAid Dialogues, podcast host Hisham Allam interviewed Fadi Bou Ali. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:30:34 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204932/africas-critical-minerals-moment https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204932/africas-critical-minerals-moment The scramble for Africa’s minerals is intensifying. China has long dominated, but the US is racing in. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:39 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204894/what-the-trump-led-board-of-peace-really-means-for-gazas-1-5-million-displaced https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204894/what-the-trump-led-board-of-peace-really-means-for-gazas-1-5-million-displaced The inaugural meeting of Trump's Board of Peace promised Gaza gleaming towers and waterfront promenades. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:17 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204872/developmentaid-targeted-broadcast https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204872/developmentaid-targeted-broadcast Discover how our Targeted Broadcast service can ensure that your tender or grant announcement directly reaches the most suitable recipients. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:04 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204845/ngos-role-in-a-world-of-shifting-landscapes https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204845/ngos-role-in-a-world-of-shifting-landscapes On World NGO Day, experts share opinions on what NGOs must do to remain relevant and share their tips on the skills and requirements necessary to work Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:24 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204806/eu-deforestation-regulation https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204806/eu-deforestation-regulation The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is one of the most far-reaching instruments of the European Green Deal. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:58 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204755/us-2026-foreign-aid-bill https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204755/us-2026-foreign-aid-bill The US is redefining foreign aid around national security, and the 2026 budget makes that shift explicit. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:06 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204670/top-sectors-for-individual-consultants-january https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204670/top-sectors-for-individual-consultants-january In January 2026, our database hosted 1,653 tenders open to bids from individual consultants. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:49 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204666/will-us-peace-council-replace-united-nations https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204666/will-us-peace-council-replace-united-nations Will the UN cooperate with Trump's new “Peace Council” or will the latter slowly replace it? Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:48 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204589/textile-industry-in-africa https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204589/textile-industry-in-africa Explore how Africa’s textile industry is contributing to GDP growth and job creation, backed by development aid. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:05 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204616/once-eliminated-measles-resurges-across-europe-and-north-america https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204616/once-eliminated-measles-resurges-across-europe-and-north-america Between late 2025 and early 2026, a number of countries in the Global North lost measles elimination status after having sustained this for years. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:52 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204653/developmentaid-1-plus-1-membership-offer https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204653/developmentaid-1-plus-1-membership-offer As the international community marks World NGO Day on February 27, DevelopmentAid is supporting the sector's vital work with a special 1+1 Membership Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:45:10 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204620/breaking-silos-with-ncas-linda-nordby https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204620/breaking-silos-with-ncas-linda-nordby Every year, World NGO Day is a moment to recognize the work nonprofits and community-based organizations do in some of the world’s toughest places Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:38:31 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204532/abortion-in-africa https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204532/abortion-in-africa Across Africa, abortion laws are among the world’s most restrictive, yet abortions are widespread and largely clandestine. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:21 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204512/how-to-diversify-ngo-funding https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204512/how-to-diversify-ngo-funding In this article, we explore the main differences between traditional grants and tendering, followed by a closer look at how NGOs can seamlessly integr Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:49 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204442/us-ambitions-in-greenland https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204442/us-ambitions-in-greenland What do U.S. moves on Greenland mean for multilateral cooperation that is already shaky? Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:50 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204434/humtechs-role-in-aid-programmes-in-africa https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204434/humtechs-role-in-aid-programmes-in-africa Explore how humanitarian technologies are transforming aid delivery in Africa. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:20 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204410/how-the-us-is-recasting-its-africa-strategy https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204410/how-the-us-is-recasting-its-africa-strategy The U.S. is rewriting its Africa playbook, shifting from decades of aid to a bold trade- and infrastructure-driven strategy. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:04 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204380/the-collapse-of-truth-in-the-ai-era https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204380/the-collapse-of-truth-in-the-ai-era AI-generated misinformation is reshaping how we decide what’s real, and experts state we’re heading toward a world where truth itself is negotiable. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:34 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204370/video-tutorial-for-individual-professionals https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204370/video-tutorial-for-individual-professionals Check a short 9-minute, step-by-step video tutorial on how to maximize your DevelopmentAid Individual Consultant profile. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:40:00 +0100 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204246/top-hiring-sectors-in-international-development-in-2025 https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/204246/top-hiring-sectors-in-international-development-in-2025 Our analysis identifies the 2025 development industry hotspots and the sectors that continue to seek experts despite tighter funding. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:43 +0100