By Peter A. Singer, professor emeritus, University of Toronto
In 2024, global development faced ongoing tests: the escalating impacts of climate change, deepening inequalities, geopolitical tensions, and the evolving landscape of global health. Yet, it has also been a year of opportunity. From advancements in AI for development to the push for climate justice and equitable financing, critical conversations held both on the world stage and at the community level are shaping our collective future.
Devex’s Global Voices platform spotlights those driving change — grassroots innovators, policymakers, frontline responders, and thought leaders from across the globe. With this curated collection of solutions-focused opinion articles, we explore transformative ideas, urgent calls to action, and bold predictions for the year ahead, on themes from food security to localization, climate action, and technological innovation.
As the world’s leading independent news organization covering global development, Devex remains committed to amplifying diverse perspectives and fostering dialogue. Explore Global Voices 2024 to gain valuable insights into the stories that are shaping the future of development.
Predictions for the year ahead in global health, food systems, climate, gender equality, AI, and more.
By Peter A. Singer, professor emeritus, University of Toronto
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, board chair, Women Deliver
By Agnes Kalibata, president of AGRA
By Maria Ron Balsera, executive director, Center for Economic and Social Rights
By Jeroo Billimoria, founder, One Family Foundation
By Andrew Herscowitz, CEO, Rockefeller Catalytic Capital's Mission 300 Accelerator
By Kalpana Kochhar, director of development policy and finance, Gates Foundation
By Tsitsi Masiyiwa, African philanthropist
By Uyi Stewart, chief data and technology officer, data.org
A selection of leading opinion articles published on Devex in 2024, covering cross-cutting themes in global development.
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By Amitabh Behar
By Seiko Kanda
By Haneen Al-Rashid
For over a decade, the humanitarian and global development sectors have been talking about localization — shifting power to the countries and communities where aid work is implemented. Find all our coverage on the localization agenda here.
By Samantha Power
By Rita Panicker, Amanda Griffith
By Alexander Matheou
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By Mauricio Vazquez
By Nicole Iseppi
Devex identified 10 countries that are at high risk from climate change and examined what funding they are currently receiving, to provide a snapshot of current levels of aid.
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By Michael Bloomberg, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
By Bright Simons
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By Lawrence Haddad, Brieuc Pont
By Federica de Gaetano, Bruce Campbell
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By Elisabeth Fosseli Olsen
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