Is ODA really ‘on a very fast path to death’?

The last few months have seen a dramatic reduction in official development assistance, or ODA, after years in which aid spending has grown in real terms.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development estimates show that in 2025, ODA could fall by up to 17% of 2024 spending, or around $35 billion, with further cuts possible in 2026.

How has the drop in ODA been received?

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