UK envoy speaks out on global shift in foreign aid

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British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Marianne Young, responds to a question during an interview hosted by The Citizen Managing Editor, Mpoki Thomson, in Dar es Salaam recently. Photo | Sunday George

Following the freezing of foreign aid under the Trump administration, British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Marianne Young, shares insights on the global shift in foreign aid and its implications for Tanzania. In an exclusive interview with The Citizen, hosted by Managing Editor Mpoki Thomson, she discusses the impact on Tanzania, international donor community, and UK’s development efforts. Read on:

QUESTION: Many developing nations are facing challenges due to reductions in foreign aid, particularly as the US cuts critical support for health and other development initiatives. How do you view these shifts on the global stage?