DEVELOPMENTS BLOG

Pakistan Well Placed to Counter AMR Following Fleming Fund Assistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat that could reverse decades of medical progress. Since 2019, the Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan has strengthened national systems—from lab upgrades and accreditation to surveillance, research, and stewardship programs.

Responsible AI in Humanitarian Delivery: Turning Principles into Practice

Successfully integrating AI into humanitarian operations means being clear-eyed about its opportunities and limitations, building safety in by design, and keeping communities central, writes responsible AI expert Suzy Madigan in partnership with DAI.

In Zambia, Reducing Land Tenure Risks for the Lobito Corridor

The EU Global Gateway’s support to the National Land Audit is providing concrete data for implementing the Lobito Corridor, expected to boost regional trade and global exports, all with a strong foundation of secure and clearly documented land tenure.

Five Ways to Rethink Humanitarian Action in the Era of Climate Change

The climate crisis is reshaping the humanitarian landscape. Systems and funding now need to respond to slow-onset events as well as shocks requiring rapid action. The answer lies in adapting and repurposing existing structures rather than reinventing them.

Adapting for Impact: How Last-Mile Agribusiness Models Evolved to Serve Refugees and Host Communities in Uganda

The SMILES project is encouraging companies to test and refine models suited to refugee contexts, demonstrating how adaptive business models can thrive in challenging environments through processes rooted in continuous listening and learning alongside the communities served.

The New Economics of U.S. Energy: Connecting Trade Policy, Labor Shifts, and Growth

U.S. trade and immigration policies are reshaping the competitive environment and labor market for American energy companies. Here, we assess the long-run economic effects of these policies in tandem—effects both on the U.S. national economy and specific U.S. industries.