#USAIDShutdown Transparency or technological mirage?

Behind the promises of traceability lie much thornier challenges. Can crypto really heal humanitarian aid? Its defenders argue that the immutability of records would discourage misappropriation.

But its detractors underscore a paradox: how to reconcile the anonymity of beneficiaries with absolute transparency? Not to mention that crypto, often associated with volatility, will have to prove its stability in a sector where every penny counts. The Trump administration has a disruptive effect. By integrating crypto, it seeks to improve the image of an agency criticized for its sluggishness.

However, this modernization hides a desire for increased control. By placing USAID under the auspices of the State Department, Washington would centralize aid management, merging diplomacy and assistance. A risk of politicization, some NGOs warn, fearing an instrumentalization of funds.