From private money to digital divides, world leaders in Aspen grapple with the future of the sector.

Few places in the world where leaders gather to discuss global problems can rival Aspen, Colorado, in the summer. Nestled in picturesque mountains and surrounded by some of the most expensive homes on the planet, this is a village where the bagel shop sells caviar, and, on the drive in, a moose ambled down the roadside. Something for everyone.

Each summer you’ll find here some of the most powerful people in the world — their hair down, adorned in mountain chic — gathered to consider, and even shape, the future.

Much of the hobnobbing happens at Aspen Institute events throughout the summer, including the high-powered Aspen Security Forum that took place last month. It was on the sidelines of that national security convening that a group of around 40 honchos — leaders of major philanthropies, aid agency chiefs, former members of the U.S. Congress, prominent social entrepreneurs, and influential thinkers — got together to debate the future of global development. Organized by the Aspen Global Innovators Group, the closed-door retreat was convened by Peggy Clark and Jim Pickup and steered by co-chairs Henrietta Fore and John Nkengasong.

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.