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Ottawa’s drive for aid efficiency doesn’t have to abandon values, aid official says

On Oct. 7, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney said the upcoming budget will outline the Canadian government’s foreign aid approach, focusing on effectiveness and linking investment and trade with development.
In recent years, aid funding has tightened and "the pot has gotten smaller," prompting donor countries to focus on efficiency amid growing displacement and climate crises.
Using social enterprises, BRAC builds ventures like dairy and handicrafts and employs a 'graduation model,' with Saleh stating `Rather than & giving monthly allowances, this model is far more dignified` last week.
Next month, on Nov. 4, decisions on the Canadian budget will be made as Asif Saleh warned many organisations face closure amid sector reimagining during his Ottawa panel discussion last week.
Aid workers say USAID halts and donor cutbacks have caused deaths in refugee camps and worsened challenges for countries experiencing displacement.

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Ottawa's drive for aid can balance efficiency and values, aid official says

As the Carney government moves to refocus foreign aid on what it sees as "effective" investment, a major recipient of Canadian development funds says Ottawa should strike a balance between prudent spending and advancing Canadian values.

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Ottawa’s drive for aid efficiency doesn’t have to abandon values, aid official says

As the Carney government moves to refocus foreign aid on what it sees as “effective” investment, a major recipient of Canadian development funds says Ottawa should strike a balance between prudent spending and advancing Canadian values.

21 hours ago·Canada

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