Germany’s finalized 2027 draft budget confirms a 6% development cut — slashing crisis reconstruction by 38% even as total federal spending grows via defense-exempt borrowing.

Over the years, the foundation has increasingly relied on one major donor, the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation. But the funder tells Devex its support runs through 2026.
The WHO Foundation, which was created to raise additional funding for the World Health Organization, could be at risk of running out of money itself.
The foundation has ramped up its fundraising over the past two years and is expected to transfer over $100 million to the U.N. agency from 2026-2030 with over $42 million slated for 2026. But donor funding for its own operations, has not seen similar growth.
The WHO Foundation is not funded by WHO, and instead fundraises for its own operations. It also collects a percentage of the grants it receives for programs.

This week, we’re sharing data from Devex’s job board, showing an overall hiring slowdown across the sector. Where opportunities do exist, they are often short-term assignments and mid-career roles.

Despite this, agriculture remains a hiring spot — and this week, we examine exactly where those openings are and highlight the latest new roles from the Aga Khan Foundation, the Global Green Growth Institute, and the World Food Programme.

For more insights and tips to help you navigate a highly competitive job market, tune into Devex Career Week, which kicks off Monday, Sept. 7. We’ll be bringing you exclusive reporting and events throughout the week — starting with a briefing with experts from ForAfrika and Catholic Relief Services on Tuesday. We’ll discuss the shifting development job landscape in Africa, where opportunities are emerging, and which roles and skills are in demand. Register now for this event.