The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work has been stalled by the Trump Administration.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration significantly reduced funding to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), leading to the shutdown of the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), a critical program that improved the efficiency of food aid distribution globally. Despite providing timely and valuable data used by USAID and international partners, the program was cut, leaving it offline. While the administration offers emergency waivers for 'lifesaving' work, many programs, including FEWS NET, remain halted. Experts emphasize FEWS NET's importance in preventing food insecurity and its potential impact on migration and border security, highlighting the broader implications of DOGE's funding cuts on global stability and US foreign policy.
