Aid Is Falling Fast. What Can African Countries Do?
| For decades, official development assistance has been a central pillar of financing in sub-Saharan Africa. That pillar is now weakening – quickly and broadly. In 2025, bilateral aid to the region fell sharply, with early estimates pointing to cuts of about 26 percent in a single year. Multilateral support is also under pressure, with major institutions projecting sizeable budget reductions. More cuts may follow as donors reset priorities in a shifting geopolitical environment. Read More |