After Tuesday’s US government, Germany has become the largest donor in many areas. According to Minister Alabali-Radovanová, a comprehensive reform of international cooperation is essential.
German Minister of Development Reem Alabali-Radovan on Wednesday warned against the serious consequences of the end of foreign aid programs managed by the USA for International Development (USAID). The decision to terminate these programs announced on Tuesday was announced by US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio may have a negative impact on people living in poverty. TASR writes about this based on the DPA report.
“Neither Germany nor Europe can fill the gap around the United States that were by far the world’s largest donor,” said Alabali-Radovan in Berlin. “But we must prevent the worst,” she added.
Germany after this step of the US government according to the minister happened the largest donor in many areas. “I want to use this new burden to help strategically shape the restructuring of international cooperation,” Alabali-Radovan said.
The Minister added that he counts on closer cooperation within the European Union AS reforms to make the United Nations (UN) ready for the future without USAID.
The British scientific journal The Lancet reported on Tuesday that more than 14 million people worldwide, including more than 4.5 million children under five, could lead to USAID cuts by 2030.
