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The deadline for countries to join the new #COVID19 facility co-hosted by @gavi, @CEPIvaccines, and @WHO is fast approaching. Could the collective effort reduce fighting over COVID-19 vaccines and prevent price gouging? @amylieberman reports.

EXCLUSIVE: In an email to staff, permanent undersecretary @PhilipRBarton named six directors general and a political director for the new Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. @jiabrahams and @willrworley report. #UKaid

The additional money is meant to help countries continue their response to #COVID19, provide protection to health workers, reinforce health systems, and mitigate the impact of the pandemic on HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. @jennyleiravelo reports.

The data will allow policymakers to compare women’s empowerment in Kenya with other countries and design programs, laws, and policies to close the gender gap, says Maureen Gitonga, gender statistics program specialist at @UN_Women. @catherinecheney reports.

President Donald Trump has presided over a tumultuous four years for U.S. global development efforts. Devex Senior Reporter @alterigoe looks back on how his policies and worldview have reshaped U.S. foreign assistance.

As climate finance flows become ever greater and more complex, Devex looks at the role of technical assistance in helping countries to access it. @willrworley reports as a part of our Pro-exclusive #ClimateFinanceChallenge series.

A majority of development workers now report that they or someone they know has lost their job due to the pandemic, according to the latest Devex #COVID19TrendsTrackerSurvey. @vchadw and @emmasmith_bcn report.

Education Minister @Godahbarre has ordered Iman Abdullahi, who heads @caresom, to leave Somalia immediately. @sarajerving reports.

How can engaging young people help prevent and counter violent extremism? This op-ed looks at how #COVID19 is contributing to increased global and national security threats posed by violent extremist organizations and their recruitment efforts.

At @LUTHofficial, specialized training in cleft care is helping health workers like Dr. Adeola Adekunle improve their skills and reach a larger number of patients. Explore the visual story: https://stories.devex.com/practice-makes-perfect/ … #DutyOfCare #DevexSeries · @Smiletrain

For humanitarian workers responding to natural disasters, having instant access to up-to-date and accurate maps can mean the difference between life and death. #DataForDev #DevexSERIES #CommonSensing @EOCommonSensing @spacegovukhttps://www.devex.com/news/combining-maps-data-and-local-knowledge-to-improve-humanitarian-response-97827 …

Which organization should win the world’s largest humanitarian prize in 2021? Reply to this tweet with your nominee and tag @HiltonFound #HiltonPrize. Nominations for the 2021 Hilton Prize are now open! Learn more ›› http://hiltonfoundation.org/nominations 

To recover from the #COVID19 crisis and build resilient systems that can withstand future threats, this op-ed discusses how to learn from the HIV/AIDS epidemic to ensure vulnerable populations are at the center of response efforts.

A Joe Biden administration in the U.S. would "bring aid back to the center of our foreign policy," according to a campaign adviser. Here's a look at what his foreign assistance policy could look like if @JoeBiden is elected president. @AdvaSal reports.

The number of humanitarian workers is likely to continue increasing during and after the #COVID19 crisis, according to this op-ed by Ali Al Mokdad. But the landscape will change significantly for such workers — here are five issues to look out for. #WorldHumanitarianDay

With little support from the government, health workers are struggling to protect themselves from the virus. #DutyOfCare #DevexSeries · @HealthAtCARE · @cordaid · @theGFF · @GSK · @world_midwives · @ncdalliance · @Smiletrainhttps://www.devex.com/news/on-the-frontline-of-nigeria-s-coronavirus-fight-health-workers-brace-for-inevitable-97928 …