What’s next for global development funding in 2025

As 2025 shapes up to be a pivotal year for institutional aid — marked by sharp contractions and shifting strategies — the latest Devex Pro Funding live conversation unpacked what recent developments mean for the future of development organizations.

A recent leaked document supplied to the U.S. Congress revealed that up to 86% of USAID awards have been canceled, although analyses suggest that the monetary amount of awards canceled may be lower.

These unpredictable changes have left implementing organizations scrambling for answers — and for alternatives. But as the session revealed, there’s no single fix.

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