How civil society adapts when aid shrinks | Tikhala Itaye

How civil society adapts when aid shrinks | Tikhala Itaye

June 3, 2026 · 48 min · Season 6 · Episode 35

About this episode

Dan Banik speaks with Tikhala Itaye about how civil society organizations adapt to shrinking aid and changing donor priorities.

As aid shrinks and donor priorities shift, civil society organizations are being forced to rethink how they survive, adapt, and continue serving communities. Dan Banik speaks with Tikhala Itaye about funding cuts, local ownership, social entrepreneurship, gender equality, accountability, and why Malawi’s development future may depend on new forms of innovation and collaboration.

More episodes of In Pursuit of Development

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the In Pursuit of Development podcast page.