New research analyzing UK aid to Malawi over the past 15 years suggests that British support has significantly improved healthcare and education in the country. According to a report by the Center for Global Development (CGD), the £1.6 billion in UK aid provided since 2009 has likely helped more than three million people access essential healthcare, prevented over two million unintended pregnancies, and averted 525,000 unsafe abortions. This aid has also contributed to reducing maternal and child deaths and improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. These findings come at a time when the UK plans to cut its aid to Malawi dramatically, reducing funding from £50 million in 2024-25 to just £5 million by 2028-29. The CGD analysis highlights that UK-backed programs have reached more than 3.5 million people in Malawi, with over 400,000 children gaining access to education. Additionally, these programs have supported climate adaptation efforts, improved public services, and enhanced access to justice. However, despite these achievements, the report notes that UK aid has not transformed Malawi's economy, which still struggles with weak investment, limited resources, and governance issues. Malawi has seen a 20-year increase in life expectancy since 2000, but its overall economic development has not kept pace with this progress. Ian Mitchell, co-director of the Europe programme at CGD, emphasized the impact of sustained UK aid in one of the world's poorest countries. He stated that the review shows how UK aid has saved thousands of lives and benefited millions of people in Malawi. He also urged the UK government to consider reprioritizing aid to other under-supported countries in Africa, even within the context of a reduced budget. Analysis of the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) accounts reveals that the UK is planning to allocate 26 times more aid to its overseas territories than to Malawi. Meanwhile, new polling by the Rockefeller Foundation shows growing public support for international cooperation to address global challenges. The survey, which included 35,000 people across 34 countries, found that 57 percent believe their countries should work together to solve global issues, even if it means compromising national interests. This is an increase from 55 percent in 2025. The poll also found that nearly 69 percent believe the world has worsened over the past year, though support for global institutions like the UN and World Health Organization has grown. Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, noted that people across the world are increasingly aware of global challenges, but they are not turning inward. Instead, they are calling for international collaboration to prevent conflict, address cross-border issues, and deliver tangible results that people can see in their daily lives. The FCDO has not yet responded to requests for comment on these findings.