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To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add info@devex.com to your address book. Dec. 5, 2017 WHAT TO KNOW NOW From pirate ships to iPhones: What it takes to 'get things' into complex environments By Sam Mednick @devex The craziest thing Wilhelm Du Toit has ever secured for a client was a pirate ship. "People asked to be evacuated, and that was the solution," said Du Toit, South Sudan's country manager for Global Mission Support Services, a company focused on helping people and organizations with logistics worldwide.     Photo by: Piro* / CC BY-NC-ND   Stringent about not breaking his client's nondisclosure agreement, Du Toit doesn't divulge too much. In the little he reveals, it was clear that this was an emergency situation, all regular shipping was grounded and surprisingly, he quipped, it wasn't that hard to find a pirate ship." It was an innovative solution to a very dire situation," Du Toit said. Two thousand people were evacuated that day as the pirate ship made several trips shuttling civilians to safety. Although the ship was out of the company's usual wheelhouse, Du Toit says it is well in line with what they do: Enabling people in austere environments. As the world's youngest nation enters its fifth year of conflict, with more than 4 million South Sudanese displaced from their homes, over 50,000 people killed, and 1.25 million on the brink of starvation, the already complex situation is compounded by logistical challenges. Humanitarians and private organizations say complications include risks up and down the supply chain, such as rigorous customs clearances, volatile security on the major import routes, and an overall harsh operating environment — one that often lends itself to the overpricing of regular transport and cargo services. Devex caught up with several logistics experts navigating this challenging procurement context to find out what it takes to get goods into South Sudan. We've also compiled six tips on what it takes to bypass the red tape in order to bring items such as armored cars or communication equipment into one of the most dynamic and complex environments in the world.   + Read more SHAREABLE 86% of aid workers know a colleague who has experienced sexual assault or harassment related to their work. This Wednesday, join us on Twitter for a conversation about responding to sexual violence in the global development industry. #AidToo #MeToo       @WORK A guide to UNFPA's 2018 Leadership Pool   By Emma Smith @emmasmith_bcn       Photo by: Santosh Chhetri / UNFPA Nepal As United Nations Population Fund launches its annual call for application for its Leadership Pool, Devex provides an overview of the comprehensive application process involved, and the skills and experience in demand for the coming year. + Read more SPOTLIGHT ON USAID's newest gender-focused programs represent 'true collaboration'   By Kelli Rogers @kellierin       Photo by: GES USAID recently launched two new challenges, a development impact bond and a handful of other initiatives aimed at empowering women. The partnership-focused programs signal a commitment to women and to USAID Administrator Mark Green's overall strategy, he told Devex at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad. + Read more SPECIAL NOTICE Follow us into a new frontier: Satellites for Sustainability What's the link between satellites, global development and humanitarian aid? How can space programs facilitate mission-critical connectivity? And how can they provide sustainable economic or societal benefits in emerging markets? Shining a light on the ways satellite applications and technology are positively impacting disaster response and development, Devex and its partners, Inmarsat and the U.K. Space Agency, are hosting a global conversation titled Satellites for Sustainability. Featuring news, views and insights, we'll be highlighting real world, on-the-ground impact in the Philippines, Indonesia and Nigeria, tackling issues at the intersection of space and sustainability. Follow us into this new frontier by tagging #Sats4SDGs and @Devex as we make it our mission to discover the link between connectivity and solving global challenges. THE WEEK AHEAD Events preview: This week in development cooperation   By Devex Editor   On Wednesday, Devex will host an #AidToo Twitter chat about responding to sexual violence in the global development industry. Globally, a number of events focused on global health and investment are also taking place this week. Below are some of the most noteworthy events for the week starting Dec. 5: + Featured event: How to get job search ready for 2018 Dec. 13, 12 p.m. EST (6 p.m. CET) The holiday season provides an opportunity to step back, reflect on your career goals, and consider whether you will be aiming for a job change in 2018. It's important to use this time wisely to prepare, and Devex career and recruitment guru Kate Warren is here to answer your job search questions live on air. She will also share tips on how to create an effective strategy for your job search, present a recruiter-friendly profile, and craft a CV that gets you noticed. Participants will also get a special discount on Devex CV Writing after the event. + #AidToo Twitter chat Dec. 6, 12 p.m. EST (6 p.m. CET) This Wednesday, join us on Twitter for a conversation about responding to sexual violence in the global development industry. + Aid and multilateralism in an era of populist politics Dec. 7. London, United Kingdom; Online + #Vision4SDGs Twitter chat Dec. 11, 10 a.m. EST (4 p.m. CET) Join @devex + @Essilor for a Twitter chat on Monday, December 11. Tweet questions using #Vision4SDGs + Better Decisions, Better Health: Practical Experiences Supporting UHC from around the World Dec. 12. Washington, D.C., United States + UHC Forum 2017 Dec. 12-15. Tokyo, Japan Know of an upcoming event that might be of interest to the international development community? Email us at news@devex.com. 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