The development aid sector's existential crisis shows unprecedented public sector failure - dismantling USAID and reducing OECD funding.This threatens essential solidarity and the global geopolitical system's resilience.It's worsened by the recent all-out trade war started by the US government.
At a time when brutality, selfishness, mistrust, and denial seem to dominate the global agenda, values such as solidarity, cooperation, trust in others, and the recognition of the contributions of both hard and social sciences must be the foundation around which progressive forces rally. The response will necessarily be multifaceted— in terms of values but also through design of concrete, impactful programs that benefit global populations. This is especially true for those in developing countries who are most affected by decisions—abrupt or gradual—to reduce public solidarity efforts or to challenge international trade relations. Our teams have observed this growing fragility in recent weeks during fieldwork in South and Southeast Asia and West Africa, among other regions.
In every aspect of our work, the Ksapa teams strive to embody these values, aligned with our mission-driven company DNA. This begins with our advocacy efforts and sustainability consulting activities, grounded in the integration of environmental and social issues, key to build perennial economic models. It also extends to the organization of agricultural development programs with multidimensional impacts—bringing together investors, corporates, governments, researchers, universities, experts, and civil society to foster effective, regenerative, and inclusive partnership models.
We will continue to commit wholeheartedly to these values and concrete actions. Let us work together for a just transition!
Raphael Hara, Managing Director
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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In our blog this month : The EU Commission’s Omnibus package marks a significant shift in sustainability reporting requirements, reducing for example the CSRD burden for approximately 80% of companies. With higher thresholds and streamlined standards, businesses face a transformed compliance landscape. At Ksapa, we’re ready to guide organizations through these changes with our specialized expertise. We also provided feedback to EU MPs. Read more here!
Navigating Trade Disruption with Sustainable Supply Chains
International trade is experiencing unprecedented volatility. Between new tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and the fragmentation of the once-unified global trading system, businesses face mounting challenges in maintaining efficient supply chains. While these disruptions create significant risks, they also present an opportunity to reimagine supply chains through a more sustainable and resilient lens. Rather than simply reacting to short-term trade barriers, forward-thinking organizations are using this opportunity to build supply chain networks that address environmental impacts and social responsibility alongside traditional business concerns. More in this article.
Human-Led AI for ESG: Strategy Before Technology
In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, organizations face mounting pressure to deliver accurate, comprehensive ESG reporting. With frameworks like the EU’s CSRD or Chinese Sustainability Disclosure CSDS Standards raising the bar, companies are turning to artificial intelligence to manage complex environmental, social, and governance data. Yet the most successful organizations recognize that ESG excellence begins with strategy, not technology. Find out more here.
