'In the US as in France, the whole philosophy of foreign development aid is under threat'
- Posted on February 5, 2025
- By Le Monde
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'In the US as in France, the whole philosophy of foreign development aid is under threat'
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COLUMN. The drop in funds earmarked for development assistance points to a change in political objectives pursued around these expenditures, writes Le Monde journalist Julien Bouissou.