USAID Withdrawal Linked to Standards Backsliding in Vietnam, Kenya, Peru, and Bangladesh
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What happened
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was once one of the world’s largest funders of environmental and conservation programs globally. The agency provided an average of $1 billion annually for climate and environmental initiatives. Since its abrupt dismantling, the gap has led to standards backsliding and increased illicit activity in several countries.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of USAID funding has impacted the capacity of civil society groups and government agencies in Vietnam, Kenya, Peru, and Bangladesh. The decline in resources and technical support challenges national mandates and international cooperation in these affected regions.
Who's involved
- VietnamCountry experiencing standards backsliding due to funding gaps.
- KenyaCountry experiencing standards backsliding due to funding gaps.
- PeruCountry experiencing standards backsliding due to funding gaps.
- BangladeshCountry experiencing standards backsliding due to funding gaps.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- USAID conducted various development and conservation projects across Peru, Vietnam, Kenya, and Bangladesh, amid funding cuts by Trump.Sub-event
USAID withdrawal causes standards backsliding affecting Vietnam, Kenya, Peru, and Bangladesh.1 source
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The entities involved
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Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia
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Kenya
country in Eastern Africa
- Nigeria is currently engaged in a competitive landscape against South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, and Kenya for regional and foreign investment, with the Naira's performance being a key factor.
- Multiple African nations, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Mozambique, are experiencing an energy sector resurgence and attracting significant capital investment.
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Peru
sovereign state in South America
- El Nino has caused a series of interconnected crises since August 1st, including reduced shipping through the Panama Canal, a state of emergency in Peru, and severe droughts in Honduras and El Salvador.
- Fujimori leads the Peruvian administration, visiting El Salvador while the country deals with El Niño and a weakening senate.
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Bangladesh
country in South Asia