USAID Freeze Sends Shockwaves Through Swiss Development Sector

Swiss Development Agency head warns of 'earthquake' impact from US aid suspension, with Switzerland facing increased pressure to fill global funding gaps.

Key Takeaways

USAID has suspended humanitarian aid for 90 days
USAID accounts for 42% of global aid with a budget of $42.8 billion
Switzerland is facing budgetary pressure limiting its ability to increase aid
In some countries, 60% of humanitarian programs were financed by the United States

By The Numbers

42.8 billion

USAID annual budget in USD

42%

USAID's share of global aid

60%

US-funded humanitarian programs in some countries

They Said

"A real earthquake in the humanitarian sector"
— Patricia Danzi, SDC Head

"Neither Switzerland nor other players will be able to compensate for all the funds called into question"
— Patricia Danzi, SDC Head

Global Aid Crisis: USAID Freeze Rocks Development Sector

Swiss Response and Limitations

Impact on International Development

Future Implications and Challenges

Sources & References

USAID freeze 'earthquake': Swiss development agency head

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

USAID has suspended humanitarian aid for 90 days
USAID accounts for 42% of global aid with a budget of $42.8 billion
Switzerland is facing budgetary pressure limiting its ability to increase aid
In some countries, 60% of humanitarian programs were financed by the United States

By The Numbers

42.8 billion

USAID annual budget in USD

42%

USAID's share of global aid

60%

US-funded humanitarian programs in some countries

They Said

"A real earthquake in the humanitarian sector"
— Patricia Danzi, SDC Head

"Neither Switzerland nor other players will be able to compensate for all the funds called into question"
— Patricia Danzi, SDC Head

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Global Aid Crisis: USAID Freeze Rocks Development Sector

Swiss Response and Limitations

Impact on International Development

Future Implications and Challenges

Sources & References

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