Two dozen of the world’s wealthiest nations, including the United States and Japan, are reducing their commitment to global development, according to a new study published on Thursday. The report shows many countries are cutting aid budgets and diverting funds away from multilateral development institutions, marking a significant retreat from long-standing international pledges.

The Commitment to Development Index (CDI)—compiled by the Washington-based Center for Global Development (CGD) assesses 38 advanced economies using more than 100 data points. It measures how their policies impact developing nations across key areas such as finance, trade, migration, environment, health, security, and technology.

Decline in US Ranking as Aid Cuts Deepen

Sweden, Germany, Norway, and Finland retain

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