The UK government plans to cut foreign aid spending by 40%, reducing support primarily for children's education and women's health in Africa. The foreign aid budget will decrease from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income, reallocating funds to increase defense spending to 2.5%. The cuts are expected to pose increased risks of disease and death. While bilateral support will decrease for some countries, multilateral aid to organizations like the Gavi vaccine alliance will be protected, prioritizing efficiency and humanitarian support in ongoing crises.
The government plans to cut foreign aid by 40%, significantly impacting funding for children's education and women's health in Africa, increasing disease and death risks.
Bond, a UK network of aid organisations, indicated that the most marginalised communities will suffer the most from the reductions in foreign aid spending.
Despite cuts, the government will protect spending on multilateral aid bodies, including the Gavi vaccine alliance, and continues humanitarian support in crisis regions.
The Foreign Office's strategic review of aid emphasizes prioritization, efficiency, and responsible exit from programming while ensuring the continuity of planned humanitarian support.
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