How U.S. Foreign Aid Policies Affect Global Business Operations
A radical shift in U.S. foreign aid policy promises to splinter aid-enabled infrastructure, disrupting business operations in developing markets. Ending funding for programs like USAID creates opportunities for foreign competitors to fill the resulting service and product gaps. Knowledge exchange, supply chains, and access to working capital will also be disrupted. Companies must assess their exposure and engage collectively to shape alternatives to maintain global competitiveness.