over 1 year ago // French aid

In its latest budget, the French government has announced a further €1 billion reduction in foreign aid — the third cut in the last two years.

over 1 year ago // Localization

Donors say that they want to send more money to the global south, but most still have rules in place that favor their own NGOs. Why does this happen, and does anything need to change?

almost 2 years ago // Swedish Aid

Sweden's decision to end current funding agreements with in-country NGOs has its aid community up in arms.

almost 2 years ago // French aid

The cuts, which represent 12.5% of the planned budget, are part of a $10.8 billion cut to France's budget.

almost 2 years ago // German aid

Germany has long been one of the most generous donors in the world. But its leaders have approved significant reductions in its spending.

about 2 years ago // Danish Aid

Denmark boosted its aid budget for 2024. One of the more controversial plans involved a drive to double the amount of capital available to the IFU, the Danish development finance institution.

about 2 years ago // Danish Aid

Earlier this year, Denmark released figures showing that aid spending dropped below 0.7% for the first time in decades. It's now boosting spending once again and has made a major investment in IFU, its development finance institution.

almost 4 years ago // France

From the size of the budget to how it should be spent, here's what the leading contenders to be the next French president have to say about foreign aid.

almost 4 years ago // Humanitarian

With many of the biggest international aid donors beefing up their military and humanitarian spending in response to the war in Ukraine, some fear that other causes will be deprioritized.

over 6 years ago // Humanitarian response

Reaching people in need of aid often involves negotiating with those who control access to them — whether that is a government, rebel groups, or armed fighters. Devex meets the experts training aid workers in frontline negotiations.