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Global Aid Cuts: U.S. Falls to 28th Rank

11/21/2025

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The Commitment to Development Index from the Center for Global Development shows two dozen wealthiest nations, including the United States and Japan, reducing contributions to global development.
Sweden, Germany, Norway, and Finland lead the rankings, while the United States slips to 28th among 38 economies based on more than 100 indicators.
The report warns that reduced aid could hinder progress in vulnerable regions and widen global inequalities before the G20 summit.

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The Commitment to Development Index from the Center for Global Development shows two dozen wealthiest nations, including the United States and Japan, reducing contributions to global development.
Sweden, Germany, Norway, and Finland lead the rankings, while the United States slips to 28th among 38 economies based on more than 100 indicators.
The report warns that reduced aid could hinder progress in vulnerable regions and widen global inequalities before the G20 summit.