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The gutting of USAID

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Economic and National Security Impact of USAID's Role

This chapter explores the economic and national security motivations behind USAID's foreign aid strategies, emphasizing the benefits of poverty alleviation for both global consumers and the U.S. It also critiques the current political efforts to dismantle the agency, advocating for necessary reforms to improve efficiency while noting the potential consequences for those dependent on the assistance provided.

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