Catherine Cheney
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Sacramento, CA, United States
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'Big concerns' over Gates foundation's potential to become largest WHO donor
A U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization would elevate the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to top donor, prompting questions about what such influence from a single private foundation could mean. → Read More
Rockefeller, Mastercard team up to leverage data science for social impact
The two partners' new venture — data.org — announced a $10 million impact challenge to crowdsource data science solutions for the social sector. → Read More
Peter Singer updates his take on aid trends of the last decade
A changing aid landscape has altered some of the moral philosopher’s views on the best ways to combat poverty. But Singer maintains the same philosophy that all lives have equal value — and he sees a larger audience than ever for his message. → Read More
$100M health initiative aims to democratize data science
Together with partners, the Rockefeller Foundation is working to improve access to data science tools for frontline health workers to prevent 6 million maternal and child deaths in 10 countries by 2030. → Read More
74th UNGA: What Devex is watching
As the 74th United Nations General Assembly debates kick off next week, here are a few of the key stories we'll be following, straight from our reporting team on the ground. → Read More
Should open-source software be the gold standard for nonprofits?
Open-source software has become the default choice for many nonprofits, but it doesn't always add as much value as they might think, according to several tech for development experts based in Silicon Valley. → Read More
Q&A: Schmidt Futures' formula to identify moonshots for global development
"Wouldn't it be cool if we could teleport? ... That would check the ambition. But it wouldn't check the box of achievability." Tom Kalil, CIO at Schmidt Futures, explains how he sees moonshots for the SDGs. → Read More
New innovation lab backed by USAID points to growing focus on resilience
A $30 million investment in the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience, reflects growing recognition by USAID of the role that resilience must play in agricultural development. → Read More
In Sierra Leone, new Kiva Protocol uses blockchain to benefit unbanked
As Sierra Leone launches its new national digital identity platform, proponents say the platform will provide citizens with formal identity, control over their credit information, and access to digital financial services. → Read More
Who will lead the 'next frontier' of governance funding?
A growing number of West Coast funders are exploring what they can do to tackle corruption, improve transparency and accountability, and support good governance. → Read More
Can donors support AI for global development that does no harm?
The factors that make artificial intelligence attractive to development actors also pose significant risk. Devex speaks with a new working group on AI to find out their approach to the responsible deployment of new technologies. → Read More
To support global priorities, USAID doubles down on Silicon Valley ties
USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick will focus on tech as the agency's private sector engagement strategy takes shape. Devex catches up with Glick following her recent meetings with Silicon Valley companies including eBay, Google, and IBM. → Read More
Q&A: What are best practices to engage women philanthropists?
Women are taking an increasing role in philanthropic giving, says Elizabeth Dale, lead researcher on a new report that explores the unique approaches of women's fund and foundation donors. → Read More
GIS for SDGs: 'See things that were impossible to see,' Esri founder says
Esri founder Jack Dangermond shares six steps the global development community can take to leverage the power of GIS for global development. → Read More
Funding access to justice, a 'cross-cutting enabler of the SDGs'
Funders, implementers, and state representatives are in New York this week to discuss progress and new ideas to finance access to justice. One idea already has the attention of several foundations. → Read More
Facebook's digital currency Libra: Why nonprofits are joining
Nonprofits say the Libra Association is critical for the new digital currency to realize its potential — and just one example of efforts to explore emerging technology for financial inclusion. → Read More
5 'drones for good' efforts to watch
A range of drone experts share some of the most exciting projects in the development sector — and their lessons for leaders in global health, international development, and humanitarian response. → Read More
Drones for good: Advice for donors, operators, and governments
Donors and their NGO partners are sharing experiences with unmanned aerial systems to learn from mistakes and build on successes. Here's what several top experts want to see next. → Read More
Technology alone won't launch 'drones for good' from pilots to progress
Low- and middle-income countries make appealing drone testing grounds, but pilot projects are not necessarily materializing into long-term benefits for populations who have the most to gain from the delivery of supplies such as emergency medicines. → Read More
What role should donors play in helping drones for delivery take flight?
Zipline, a medical delivery drone startup now valued at $1.2 billion, finds itself at the center of a debate about donors' role in building local capacity for medical cargo drones and supporting safe regulatory environments. → Read More