The sudden dismantling of global aid budgets — the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and of course, USAID — has plunged communities grappling with hunger and poverty into deeper crises.
But as this crisis unfolds, it has surfaced uncomfortable questions about the role of aid. In far too many food and agriculture projects, decades of donor support have not built the resilient systems needed to prevent hunger and dependency.
Devex’s interview with journalist Roger Thurow rightly stated: “We’ve been solving hunger wrong for decades.”
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About the author
Ruchi Tripathi
Ruchi Tripathi is the director of climate and nature at the Global Alliance for the Future of Food. She leads the organization’s climate and nature strategy, supporting members and partners in ensuring transition to an equitable and resilient food system.
