Additional Context: This quote comes from a report produced by Inclusive Development Partners, a research and technical assistance organization. Using a mixed-methods design under IRB approval from the University of Massachusetts Boston, the study triangulated a global survey of staff from 82 projects across 80 implementing organizations with key informant interviews and focus group discussions across eight countries where IDP had existing programs: Bangladesh, El Salvador, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nepal, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Data collection took place between January and March 2026.

This quote is attributed to a project manager of an inclusive governance program. Already underfunded, organizations of persons with disabilities were affected significantly by the U.S. aid cuts. IDP notes that this view was echoed across various country contexts in their research.

Source: Inclusive Development Partners