{"id":160697,"date":"2023-08-24T16:57:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/?page_id=160697"},"modified":"2026-06-05T20:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T20:04:40","slug":"the-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"The Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"block_9327c3d9771b14d59a3973016937d89e\" class=\"oneorg-block oneorg-promo flush is-style-bottom  has-text-align-left  \">\n\n\t\t\t    \n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__inner\">   \n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"oneorg-section-title\">What We Do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-issues\">The Issues<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ONE prioritizes our support for the investments that have the greatest impact on the areas with the largest need, with a focus on resilience and self-sufficiency. This is why we focus on Africa. Africa is young and vibrant \u2013 the fastest growing continent on the planet, providing new markets, export opportunities, and jobs in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group oneorg-pattern-grid has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-latest\">The latest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d88a0cef wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167631\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-16x11.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RS12493_TAN-CAN-2018-127-945x630.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-us-africa-trade-an-unfinished-story\">US-Africa Trade: An Unfinished Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Africa is the fastest-growing region in the world but the US is falling behind. Why? Read ONE&#8217;s latest report to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/economic-development\/us-africa-trade-an-unfinished-story\/\">Read our report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana-16x11.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-survey-finds-rising-support-for-global-disease-funding-in-2026\">Survey Finds Rising Support for Global Disease Funding in 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New nationwide polling from ONE shows strong and growing public support for US global health funding and disease prevention efforts abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/global-health\/survey-support-rising-support-global-disease-funding-2026\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-1024x680.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-1536x1020.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-2048x1360.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-16x11.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-640x425.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-800x531.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-1600x1063.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image-2-948x630.jpeg 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amb-mark-a-green-on-domestic-resource-mobilization-innovative-financing-and-global-health\">Amb. Mark A. Green on Domestic Resource Mobilization, Innovative Financing, and Global Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In remarks delivered on Capitol Hill, Green urged policymakers to expand support for domestic resource mobilization, innovative financing, and country-led development strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/stories\/mark-green-domestic-resource-mobilization\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Want to learn more? Click on a topic below to explore. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#assistance\">Foreign Assistance<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#globalhealth\">Global Health<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#development\">Economic Development<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group oneorg-block-group oneorg-block-group-cards is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"assistance\">Foreign Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart, strategic foreign assistance enables countries to be self-reliant, with healthy populations that power healthy economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/white_house_fountain_1200x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fy-2027-presidential-budget-request-overview-amp-key-highlights\">FY 2027 Presidential Budget Request: Overview &amp; Key Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything you need to know about how the budget request impacts US foreign assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/foreign-assistance\/presidential-budget-request-overview-highlights-fy27\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fy2026-nsrp-appropriations-amp-oversight-tracker\">FY2026 NSRP Appropriations &amp; Oversight Tracker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore ONE\u2019s FY2026 NSRP appropriations spreadsheet, compiling key consultation, notification, and reporting requirements into one centralized location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/foreign-assistance\/nsrp-appropriations-oversight-tracker\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163914\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_225792753-840x630.jpeg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-soft-power-americans-debate-us-foreign-aid-cuts\">\u2018Soft power\u2019: Americans debate US foreign aid cuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank Luntz asks Americans to share their opinions, questions and concerns regarding recent cuts to US foreign assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/san.com\/commentary\/soft-power-americans-debate-us-foreign-aid-cuts\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/foreign-assistance\/\">More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"globalhealth\">Global Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>US investments have bolstered health systems in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring they are better equipped to handle health crises and deliver health services on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn-one-org\/images\/Healthcare_worker_clinic_tanzania_1200x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-poll-americans-broadly-support-investments-in-international-health\">Poll: Americans Broadly Support Investments in International Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent survey showed broad bipartisan support for these efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/foreign-assistance\/poll-americans-investments-international-health\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/cdn-one-org\/images\/vaccines_lab_global_health_1200x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-us-investment-in-the-global-fund-strengthens-the-us-economy\">US Investment in the Global Fund Strengthens the US Economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about how this program provides a return on investment for US businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/us-investment-in-global-programs\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/state_department_headquarters_1200x628-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/state_department_headquarters_1200x628-1024x536.png 1024w, 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id=\"h-effective-implementation-of-the-america-first-global-health-strategy\">Effective Implementation of the America First Global Health Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategy centers on keeping America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while strengthening global health security and country ownership over health financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/global-health\/america-first-global-health-strategy-implementation\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/global-health\/\">More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group oneorg-block-group oneorg-block-group-cards is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"development\">Economic Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating economic opportunities is critical to fostering this development and lifting communities out of poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/RS1988_AGR-TA-090419-50-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-african-growth-and-opportunity-act-agoa\">The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about how AGOA has been the foundation of U.S. trade and economic relationships with Africa, unlocking key African markets for U.S. companies, allowing them to diversify supply chains and better compete globally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/economic-development\/african-growth-opportunity-act-agoa\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/senegambia_bridge_us_2025-768x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-prosperous-partnership-for-america-the-african-development-fund-0\">A Prosperous Partnership for America: The African Development Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADF is one of the most effective vehicles for America\u2019s investments to promote self-reliance and growth. This helps create stable countries that are stronger and more prosperous partners for the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/economic-development\/african-development-fund\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/globe_blue_africa.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-g7-share-of-aid-to-africa-at-50-year-low\">G7 Share of Aid to Africa at 50-year Low<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite immense need for investments to tackle economic, health, and climate crises, G7 &amp; EU look inward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/data.one.org\/analysis\/g7-share-of-aid-to-africa\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/economic-development\/\">More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"buffer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ONE prioritizes our support for the investments that have the greatest impact on the areas with the largest need, with a focus on resilience and self-sufficiency. This is why we focus on Africa. 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