Most Innovative Companies What Happens When the U.S. Pulls Back from Global Aid? With the International Rescue Committee's President and CEO, David Miliband
Jul 22, 2025
David Miliband, former UK Foreign Secretary and current President of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the significant shifts in humanitarian aid under recent U.S. administrations. He highlights the IRC's crucial work in crisis zones like Ukraine and Gaza, while emphasizing the intertwined nature of conflict and extreme poverty. Miliband also explores how the IRC is leveraging AI to enhance their response strategies and the importance of technology in improving humanitarian efforts. His journey from politics to nonprofit leadership brings unique insights into navigating these turbulent times.
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Business Role in Humanitarian Aid
- Businesses should support humanitarian efforts as strategic investments to prevent instability and risks.
- Employee engagement and global stability depend on companies contributing to aid beyond government funding.
Quiet Donor Increases Amid Cuts
- Some individual and business donors have increased their contributions significantly despite political challenges.
- Such support often happens quietly as donors avoid publicity amid a politicized aid environment.
Orderly Asylum Benefits All
- An orderly asylum process benefits both host countries and asylum seekers by enabling timely decisions and integration.
- It is government's job to ensure safe return for those not qualified while supporting those admitted effectively.