International Aid Enters A New Era Of Scarcity

International aid is undergoing a transformation that extends far beyond fiscal tightening. In 2025, developed countries reduced Official Development Assistance (ODA) by 23.1%, marking the largest decline since the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) began tracking these financial flows. The drop ends the expansion cycle that followed the pandemic and highlights a broader shift in the economic priorities of the world's leading powers.

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