7 marzo 2025|
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|9 months agoUSAID 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.
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- 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"
"Neither Switzerland nor other players will be able to compensate for all the funds called into question"