India
Asia
Infographic
2017
India
Asia
Evaluation Report
2017
The Women Water Alliance in Maharashtra, India, has undertaken a detailed baseline survey to evaluate the intersection of water resource management and women’s empowerment in the region. This infographic encapsulates the survey’s findings, shedding light on the current state of water access, usage, and management, alongside the critical role of women in these processes. The data presented highlights the existing challenges and identifies key opportunities for enhancing water security and promoting gender equality through community-driven initiatives.
This infographic analyzes the consequences of USAID’s 2023–2024 restructuring, which led to the termination of 5,341 projects and the defunding of 2,353 implementing partners, many of whom lost 100% of their USAID support. Over 55% of recipient countries lost all funding. The analysis extends beyond the U.S. to consider concurrent budget contractions by other donor countries, indicating a systemic shift in how foreign aid is prioritized and delivered. The infographic visualizes these changes, offering insights into the scale, distribution, and potential implications of a more constrained and transactional development aid environment.
This article examines the Trump administration’s proposed restructuring of U.S. foreign assistance, which seeks to streamline agencies and align aid with investment-driven growth. The plan introduces promising steps to improve efficiency and expand opportunities for U.S. businesses abroad. However, the transition also brings important considerations, such as ensuring continued access to technical expertise, maintaining regional flexibility, and supporting financing tools that encourage investment in higher-risk markets. The piece outlines ways to maximize the benefits of these reforms while addressing potential challenges to ensure the new structure drives sustainable growth and impact.
