Jack Taggart

Jack Taggart, a Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy at Queen’s University Belfast, dives into the complexities of foreign aid amidst shifting global dynamics. He discusses the surprising cuts to USAID and the rise of China's development finance as a counterbalance. Taggart explores how these changes impact multilateral initiatives and the role of new state actors, stressing the need for innovative strategies to empower developing nations. He critically examines the challenges posed by financialization in enhancing aid effectiveness and the future of international cooperation.