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Spain's aid budget is rising — but has a long way to go

26 June 2025

The spotlight is on Spain's development philosophy, which is quite different from that of its neighbors.

Afreximbank ratings clash puts spotlight on small development banks

26 June 2025

The clash is exposing gaps in how the global system defines and deals with smaller, emerging multilateral lenders during sovereign debt restructurings.

White House defends $9.4 billion clawback amid Senate concerns

26 June 2025

Lawmakers from both parties raised alarm over cuts to global health and foreign aid programs, questioning the administration’s authority to rescind congressionally approved funds.

With climate finance deadlocked, global tax proposals rise again

26 June 2025

After losing the fight for more public finance at COP 29, developing countries return to the table in Bonn — only to find the conversation has already shifted to alternative taxes and shrinking commitments.

Gavi pledges fall short about $2.9B as US pulls out

25 June 2025

It finalized its five-year investment round pledging event with some $9 billion in pledges — falling short of its total budget request of $11.9 billion.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the US is cutting funding for Gavi

25 June 2025

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the U.S. is cutting funding to support Gavi’s work to vaccinate children in lower-income countries. But can the Trump administration do that?