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To accelerate social impact, we need a workforce with the skills to harness the power of data and AI. Women and underrepresented communities offer our greatest potential, says DataDotOrg’s Perry Hewitt, and we leave them behind at our own risk. Read more:?https://bit.ly/4h5DAZZ #Sponsored?by DataDotOrg #DataDrivesImpact?#AIDrivesImpact?

“We believe CEOs from the food and beverage industry can be drivers of healthy, sustainable diets worldwide,” write Vinita B., Greg S Garrett, Paul Polman, Rajiv J. Shah in this opinion. #opinion #CEO

From internships to consultancies, recruitment programs to cold applications, there are a multitude of different ways to finding roles at the United Nations. Devex speaks to current and former workers to find out more. #careers #unitednations

At Devex World 2022, Deborah Birx, who served as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator under President Donald Trump, highlighted the need to engage local communities when trying to implement health programs. To hear from some of the top voices in global development, don’t forget to register for Devex World 2024??https://lnkd.in/dn484J3C #health #local

Register for our upcoming career event as we explore with top experts how to make a successful transition to global humanitarian roles. During this conversation, we will cover: - How to assess and acquire the skills needed for international positions. - Effective strategies for finding and applying to the right job openings. - Why location plays a critical role in improving your job prospects. - The importance of building a strong network to support your career growth. #careers #networking #skills

While there’s vast diversity in microbiomes across the African continent, this diversity is significantly underrepresented in global research and databases. However, a new lab at the University of Cape Town is working to change that. Sara Jerving takes a look at the initiative. #globalhealth #research

Are you looking for a job in global development? Check out the latest edition of Devex Jobs Alert —?a weekly curation of the latest and greatest social impact and international development opportunities from #globaldev’s largest job board. Read this week’s issue to find: ?? Top non-U.N. organizations hiring in Asia. ?? Wise words on writing a strong cover letter.? ?? The latest #socialimpact job leads across sectors and skill sets. Share your feedback with us in the comments!

In aid and development, new research shows that local organizations are delivering assistance that is 17% more cost-efficient on average than that delivered by U.N. and international aid institutions. Courtenay Cabot Venton of The Share Trust and Hardin Lang of Refugees International take a look at the details of the study and highlight what needs to change in this opinion. #localization #opinion

This year’s #WorldFoodDay theme “Right to Foods for a Better Life and Future" highlights the importance of food access. Let's revisit Devex articles examining how this fundamental right has been compromised by groups weaponizing food during wartime. 1) The norms prohibiting the use of starvation as an instrument of war and diplomacy are being eroded as seen in the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.?? https://lnkd.in/dr-bw6Ua 2) Back in July, the US agreed in principle to resume food aid to Yemenis living in northern areas controlled by Houthis. The Biden administration first suspended food aid in Aug. 2023 after Houthis detained UN aid workers and attacked ships on the Red Sea.?? https://lnkd.in/dqf5mySE 3) Three major maritime trade routes — the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Panama Canal — face simultaneous disruptions due to geopolitical and environmental shocks. It's hurting global food security but also creating opportunities for new routes.?? https://lnkd.in/deutETQr 4) Sudan's civil war has been raging for over a year. And although urgent aid pledges have been made, it's time to move beyond short-term relief and invest in sustainable food production systems to address the ongoing crisis, write Sibongani Kayola & Bram Govaerts in this op-ed.?? https://lnkd.in/df7CpbXU 5) A year into the Israel-Hamas war, about two-thirds of Gaza's cropland is damaged; 95% of cattle are dead; and half of all greenhouses and wells are destroyed.?? We took a look at the conflict's impact on Gaza's agricultural sector. https://lnkd.in/dafmMjJ4 Global food security certainly faces challenges, but there's reason for hope. ? 6) In addition to encouraging better oversight, the international community also has a responsibility to challenge groups or countries that are weaponizing food aid or deliberately starving populations in wartime, experts say.?? https://lnkd.in/ddBjEZdg 7) In the war-torn region of northern Ethiopia, school meals serve as an inexpensive, vital lifeline to get kids back into the classroom. But with limited resources, foreign donors are struggling to fill the gap. In come local groups.?? https://lnkd.in/ddUwrhJP

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