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U.S. Aid Cuts Threaten Global Development, Warn Experts

5/8/2025

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Recent U.S. aid cuts, especially during the Trump era, jeopardize global development, particularly in Africa. Experts decry the inefficiency of foreign aid, pointing to the overpowering influence of large NGOs over local groups. The UN cautions that diminished funding could escalate poverty and humanitarian crises, underscoring an urgent need for reform in how aid is allocated.

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Recent U.S. aid cuts, especially during the Trump era, jeopardize global development, particularly in Africa. Experts decry the inefficiency of foreign aid, pointing to the overpowering influence of large NGOs over local groups. The UN cautions that diminished funding could escalate poverty and humanitarian crises, underscoring an urgent need for reform in how aid is allocated.