Devex Impact has sought to keep you up to date with the big news, latest trends, job advice and thoughtful analysis. As we wrap up 2014 and look ahead to what will surely be a fascinating 2015 — especially with the finalization of the Sustainable Development Goals and the accompanying conversations on how to financing them — we thought we’d share some of the top stories of 2015.

1. Top stories of
2014

2. Devex Impact broke the story about U.S. plans to create a
new platform for innovative partnerships as well as science
and tech-driven development. The U.S. Global Development
Lab has since become a legacy reform of outgoing U.S. aid
chief Rajiv Shah.

3. Devex Impact chronicled the changing relationship between
NGOs and the private sector by talking with major industry
figures and exploring new partnerships like one between
GlaxoSmithKline and Save the Children.

4. Devex Impact gathered news and analysis from events around the
world, including the September’s SOCAP conference in San
Francisco, where social entrepreneurs discussed ways to raise funds
and scale up.

5. Throughout the year, Devex Impact spoke about the future of
development with leaders from the public, private and nonprofit
realms, including Justine Greening, U.K. secretary of state for
international development.

6. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, launched its new name and logo this fall.
What pushed it to rebrand? Devex Impact spoke to its
communications director, who shared the reasons and process
behind the changes.

7. As the international community looks for new sources to fund
development, Devex Impact examined the role of innovative finance
in a widely read series about impact investing.
Check out what’s new, what’s next, how to win funding from impact
investors and why non-profits should care.

8. Linking food producers and consumers through better supply chain
management is crucial to ensure nutritious food for all. Devex
Impact analyzed current trends and best practices as part of
#FeedingDev, one of several high-profile content campaigns.

9. This year Devex undertook an analysis of USAID’s partnerships data
to share with you key trends in the agency’s PPP portfolio —
including its heavy focus on global health.

10. In addition to news, Devex Impact gathered practical advice for
organizations eager to partner more effectively.

11. As interest has grown in jobs at the intersection of business and
development, Devex Impact has shared insider tips on how to
break into the field and advance your career.

12. Every September, world leaders descend on New York for the
annual meetings of the Clinton Global Initiative, U.N. General
Assembly and a plethora of high-level events. Devex Impact was in
the middle of the action, including the launch of a new $200 million
Global Innovation Fund. #FutureDev

13. With global health poised to be a key component of the post-2015
development agenda, Devex Impact took a look at how the rhetoric
– and practice – around health partnerships has evolved in recent
years. #HealthyMeans

14. Stay tuned for
more coverage
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