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Millions of mothers and babies are affected by pregnancy complications due to nutrient deficiencies. Increased funding for prenatal vitamins at the Nutrition for Growth summit would expand access for women in low-income countries. #mothers #vitamins #globalhealth

A briefing from Kenya’s Ministry of Health, circulated to President William Ruto and his cabinet on March 10, warned the Trump administration's abrupt halt in programming was triggering a “domino effect” that “imperils every link in the healthcare chain" in the East African country. #Kenya #healthcare #globalhealth #aid #cuts

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??EXCLUSIVE: Arab Group formally nominates Palestinian diplomat, setting stage for clash with U.S. and Israel. #UN

Former U.K. development minister Andrew Mitchell raised concerns at a parliamentary committee hearing that the U.K.'s planned drop in aid spending could endanger Britain's national security. #UK #aid #cuts #nationalsecurity

Which local organizations are we keeping an eye out for in global development? Local organizations are the unsung heroes of global development and their innovative ideas and tireless efforts are transforming communities. We have put together a list of 19 local organizations to watch in the sector. Check out the full list via the link in the comments. #19localorgs #localization #globaldevelopment

The IFC - International Finance Corporation is reviewing its Sustainability Framework, a move that could impact $4.5 trillion in financial flows. Kate Geary and Daniel Willis from Recourse argue the review could help ensure investments are more environmentally and socially responsible. #finance #investment #sustainability #opinion

Europe is restructuring its development aid, shifting from traditional grants to investment-driven funding while cutting budgets and prioritizing defense. What does this mean for low-income countries and climate finance? Devex’s Jesse Chase-Lubitz takes a look at the issue. #EU #Europe #Trump #aid

Debt swaps are gaining popularity, but are they effective? Karabo Mokgonyana (She/Her) from Power Shift Africa and Tess Woolfenden from Debt Justice discuss the limitations of debt swaps in financing renewable energy transitions, and call for a shift towards debt justice and grant-based climate finance. #climatefinance #debt #renewables #debtjustice #opinion

Despite Trump’s aggressive cuts to USAID, polling shows most Americans support foreign aid — once they know how little the U.S. actually spends on it. #USAID #foreignaid #Trump