insert_link World Development aid cuts will hit fragile countries hard, could fuel violent conflict Patricia Justino, United Nations University and Laura Saavedra-Lux, United Nations University Fragile and least developed countries have had their development assistance cut drastically, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. For instance, net official development assistance to sub-Saharan African countries has shrunk by 7.8% compared to 2021. And development aid for peace and conflict prevention has declined to its lowest in 15 years. These cuts will hit fragile […] todayNovember 17, 2023 9