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Historic drop in Official Development Assistance in 2025
ODA from DAC members fell to 174.3 billion USD in 2025, a 23.1% drop from 2024 (-50 billion USD in real terms), representing 0.26% of their income. It is the highest fall on record.
Gender equality in philanthropy in France: assessing a still limited level of engagement
Why is gender equality persistently underfunded by the philanthropic sector? To answer this question, the Coalition for Feminist Philanthropy, a group of twelve funders, commissioned Agence Phare to analyze the role of gender equality in French philanthropy. Published in 2025, this study aims to identify, quantify, and analyze the funding allocated to this cause. Summary of key findings and recommendations for action.
CSW70: UN Women’s rights negotiations marked by deepening divisions
The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held in New York from March 9 to 19, 2026, adopted conclusions focused on ensuring access to justice for all women and girls. For the first time, the outcome was adopted by vote rather than consensus, highlighting growing divisions among states on key issues such as gender equality and sexual and reproductive rights. Analysis.
The African Development Fund: allocating concessional resources to the 37 most vulnerable countries on the continent
As the 17th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-17), held on 15-16 December 2025 in London, draws to a close, expressed financing needs from beneficiary countries have reached USD 25 billion. In a context of mounting budgetary pressures among traditional donors, a central question emerges : will international mobilization be sufficient to meet the challenges ?
CHAT 2030: the AI dedicated to understanding major global issues
To improve access to the content published on its website, Focus 2030 developed CHAT 2030: an artificial intelligence (AI)-based conversational tool designed to provide access to its analysis, data, and resources.
Special Edition : The state of gender inequalities around the world in 2026
Discover the 2026 edition of Focus 2030's annual publication on the state of gender inequalities worldwide and current challenges.
3 questions to Jackie Jones, Director of the Women in Leadership Program & Adolescent and Youth Learning Agenda at the Gates Foundation
Discover the interview of Jackie Jones, Director of the Women in Leadership Program & Adolescent and Youth Learning Agenda at the Gates Foundation, ahead of March 8.
3 questions to Floriane Borel, Senior Global Policy Associate at the Guttmacher Institute
Discover the interview of Floriane Borel, Senior Global Policy Associate at the Guttmacher Institute, ahead of March 8.
Which countries support gender equality in their Official Development Assistance?
Discover the ranking of OECD donors' financial support for gender equality and women's empowerment around the world.
3 questions to Lucie Daniel, Head of Advocacy and Research at Equipop, member of the Women 7 Secretariat
Discover the interview of Lucie Daniel, Head of Advocacy and Research at Equipop, member of the Women 7 Secretariat, ahead of March 8.
Which G7 countries consider gender equality in their foreign aid?
At-a-glance: discover the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) assessment of G7 member states' financial support for gender equality around the world.
37% of French people have already adapted their consumption habits in order to better fight against world poverty
Poverty and development can change consumer behavior for 37% of French people, whether through a boycott or particular product choice.